The Holiday season is  rapidly approaching which is filled with holiday feasts, gatherings, holiday work engagements and the stress of what to wear to these events which seem to take place everyday from now until January.

The holidays are already a  stressful time of year  and coordinating an ensemble should not be another added stressor. In fact, after breakfast and my morning devotional, getting dressed is my favourite part of the day!

As we count down the rest of 2016, I will guide you and your wardrobe with key pieces that can take you from work to an office party to time with the family and all of those events in between.

Outfitting for the holidays is more than the flashy lighted holiday sweaters of Santa and Rudolph. Your holiday cheer can be reflected in outfits that are chic, professional, practical while still capturing the Spirit of Christmas.

A Party of Plaids.

 

 

Plaid is a pattern of radiant reds, glorious greens, winter whites and bold blues. It is one of the easiest way to incorporate a bit of holiday cheer into your wardrobe. With the various types of plaids, ranging from a buffalo print to the traditional tartan,  (that could be a blog itself…note to self plaid blog)  plaids  can be worn with blazers, trousers, skits and jeans. Don’t forget my go-to Chambray shirt which goes with everything. With a  change of shoe or statement piece, you are now ready for the office holiday party.

Lovely in Lace

 

Lace is no longer a fabric reserved for weddings and other special occasions. It has gone beyond that little camisole that we all own with the lace trim;  Lace has taken a permeate role  in the realm of classic apparel. Classic silhouettes such as skirts and trousers in lace, creates an elegance that is appropriate for all occasions. One of my favourite lace piece this season is the lace pants from J.Crew. and paired with another classic piece or seasonal colour, you have the recipe of a perfect outfit.

 

Gala of Glitter

 

Glitter is my go to for all occasions: holiday parties, birthdays, hump-day. Glitter and Sparkles always takes my ensemble to the next  level of celebrations. You can sprinkle in  a little glitter with a pair a shoes or clutch or drizzle yourself with a sequin pencil skirt, jacket or dress. The key to sequins apparel is that the glitter pieces must be the focal point of the your ensemble. Balance the sequins with neutral colours or with pops of colours. As much as I love glitter and sequins, Please, please don’t wear head to toe glitter, it is too much for the eye to process.

 

 

 

Outfitting for the holidays should not be an added stress;  It should be  a fun and seamless affair. Incorporating lace,  plaid or sequence to your holiday wardrobe can eliminate some of the guesswork of what to wear. Here are some key points to remember when wearing one of the key pieces of the seasons:

• Fit is Key, especially with the fabrics of lace and sequins.
• If it can be worn with black or denim, it can be worn with Plaid, lace or sequins
• You don’t need a special place to wear it. If you like it, wear it. You don’t owe anyone any explanations.
• Most importantly, Have fun and celebrate this holiday season.