More Holiday Party Looks

The Holiday Season isn't over yet! Don't get stuck with nothing to wear! There are still so many more parties to attend and celebrations to have. But for those of you who think you've already worn your entire wardrobe in front of family and friends, get inspired by these six color stories. From cocktail to formal or business casual, these colors will make your holiday outfits stand out from the crowd!

Oxblood is the color of Fall/Winter 2012. Burgundy is Oxblood's cheerier cousin and a perfect wintertime color story. This daytime outfit shows you how easy it is to use colorblocking so that you don't end up looking like a blob of burgundy. 

Topshop Embellished Jacket $190

J.Crew Colorblock Cashmere Colorblock Turtleneck $169

LNA Velvet Leggings $99

Cole Haan Sabrina Loafer $218

Kenneth Jay Lane Rhinestone Studs $75

Pantone has announced that emerald will be the color of 2013. Didn't we predict it here first, dear readers? See my previous blog on emerald. Get a head start and go for green this holiday party season. And green isn't just for the clothes--accessorize with a green clutch and cocktail ring! 

Reiss Tali Sparkle Wrap Bodycon Dress $360

Luxury Rebel Judith High Heel Sandals $125

Alexis Bittar Siyabona Gunmetal Midnight Cushion Ring $275

Henri Bendel Flapper Clutch $350

Midnight Blue brings the va va voom to black-tie dressing. This velvet dress is rich and warm from the color alone, so you don't have to complicate it with accessories. See how inexpensive this dress is!

Adrianna Papell Draped One Shoulder Velvet Blouson Gown $168
Frieda and Nellie Blue Braided Earrings $238
Badgley Mischka Vita Pump $215

When you're letting a color inspire your look, you don't have to stick to one shade. In this outfit, the inspiration is purple, but I use all different shades to make a complex layered look.

Veronica Beard Fur Collar Herringbone Blazer $999

J.Crew Rummy Metallic Brocade Cropped Pant $140

Ganni Idaho Wedge Ankle Boots $209

J.Crew Chiffon Top $79

Coralia Leets Purple Quartz Teardrop Pendant $180

Black is a color too, no? Black, AKA the signature color of New York City, never gets tired if you do it right. It's flattering, chic, and sophisticated. When you add different materials and patterns--like on these tights--you create a fun, interesting black outfit that works from day-to-night. 

Spanx Tight-End Tights Filigree $28

Corso Como Boots Darling High Heel $275

J.Crew Dream Turtleneck $88

Dagmar Zemorah Suede and Leather Mini Skirt $175

House of Harlow Zig-Zag Tribal Collar Necklace $180

The combination of black and gold is classic. The gold really makes this outfit pop like champagne on New Year's Eve! The velvet floral jeans make this outfit casual but cool. 

Current/Elliott Black Velvet Floral Print Ankle Skinny Jeans $275

La Fee Verte Disco Blazer $250

House of Harlow 1960 Platform Booties Natalia High Heel $177

Cheap, Chic and On-Trend: JCP is the New H&M!

This blog post is dedicated to the readers who have been giving me a hard time for only posting $3,000 bags. If those high-price, on-trend items are out of reach, here's some good news: JC Penney has rebranded itself as JCP and its reinvention gives shoppers an in-store experience closer to what they get when shopping for luxury brands. Even the clothes got a make-over! Now, you can even buy designer brands there, such as Betsey Johnson's Betseyville, Nicole Miller's nicole By Nicole Miller, Charlotte Ronson's I 'Heart' Ronson, and Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen's Olsenboye. This season, JCP has a lot of trendy looks for very friendly prices, so you can get them even if you don't live in a big city with an H&M or Forever21. Here's a taste:

This season is all about embracing patterns and trying new shapes. How about a mod shift in houndstooth, one of the most prevalent patterns this season?

ICE Colorblock Houndstooth Dress $40

Or if you're feeling daring, try a large-scale pattern in color. This one is so Prada!

Helene Blake Short Sleeve Tile Print Dress $35

This top kills two trends with one stone: a pattern and leather sleeves.

Worthington Faux Leather Sleeve Top $20

Not enough leather? Rock the head-to-toe leather trend with this tunic.

Worthington Faux Leather Tunic $20

Pair the tunic with short leather biker boots and leather leggings to complete the look.

Arizona Harper Motorcycle Boots $45

The leather moto jacket is a key item for the black leather trend.

Bisou Bisou Faux Leather Moto Jacket $50

This elegant top is simple and sexy. Accessorize it with a jewel-toned brooch and earrings to make it pop, or try another trend, mixing prints, with the animal print skirt below.

Liz Claiborne Sleeveless Bow Tie Neck Top $22

MNG by Mango Metallic Snake Print Mini Skirt $30

Don't you just LOVE this mod orange coat? This is modern minimalism at its best. I'd love it over the Liz Claiborne patterned blouse and metallic snake print skirt!

Worthington Single-Breasted Mod Coat $70

The Peplum is one of the most important shapes this season. Gotta show off your waist or create one!

Worthington Belted Peplum Blouse $22

This dress is a great example of color blocking. Did you ever think brights mixed with black would be back? I sure didn't!

Worthington Colorblock Shift Dress $30

Fur trim and accessories are everywhere this season. A fur scarf looks luxurious, and with this one, you don't pay a luxurious price. Try it over a sweater or a coat.

Mixit Faux Fur Stole $40

Oxblood/burgundy is the color to rock this season. Try this ladylike shoulder bag. This color matches EVERYTHING, so you don't have to change your purse! Love that as a busy mom!

nicole by Nicole Miller Nancy Clutch with Braided Chain $40

The slipper is the shoe of the season. Comfy, chic, inexpensive... what's not to love?

Cosmopolitan Marston Womens Slip Ons $25

If you love the equestrian look this season, you'll need a good riding boot.

Call It Springs Hope Riding Boots $85

Any brides out there? Can you believe this dress costs $90???

Liliana Ruffle One-Shoulder Ruched Wedding Dress $90

Have you discovered the New Neutral yet?

Which color matches black, brown and grey and is a whole lot more exciting than camel?

If you guessed burgundy, you'd be right!

Create a new look by adding a burgundy belt to a basic shift dress or add burgundy tights to spice up your all-black look. Hate changing your everyday bag from brown to black and back again? Stick with burgundy and you won't have to change your bag all season! The same concept works with your coat. Give your grey, black, or brown basics a new and exciting take with my favorite new boots of the season, in burgundy of course!