GLIMMER AND GLISTEN IN SEQUINS

Sequins have always been a popular thing to wear over the holidays.  Mix your sequins with lace and chiffon for a fresh new take.  Sequins are now being worn in new ways from blazers and jackets to shorts and embellished tops.  How will you glimmer this season?

Jackets:

MM Couture by Miss Me Sequin Blazer, $99.50       MM Couture Sequin/Herringbone Jacket, $59.99

 

DKNY Sequin Ponte Blazer, $107.40  W118 by Walter Baker "Lara Jacket", $79.99

Shorts/Skirts/Rompers:  

Asos Sequin Shorts Romper, $61.57               Growze Sequin Shorts, Silver or Bronze, $150

 

 Growze Sequin Shorts, Silver or Bronze, $150

Sequin Tops:  

Asos Embellished Black Corset, $96                     All Saints "Conical Tee", $295

 

L'Agence Pale Copper Embellished Top, $144.59

Heels/Boots:

Zara "Studded Ankle Boots", $159                    Zara Shiny Peep Toe, $99.90

 

 Jimmy Choo "Tempest" Sequin Sandal, $596.98                     

     

Vince Camuto "Lexis" Pump, $128.95

 

Happy Glistening!

Xoxo,

-Divine Style DC

Statement Heels...Make Your Feet do the Talking

Add drama to your heels to enliven any outfit.  This type of shoe is great to throw on at night when you are leaving your office.

Brian Atwood is a name in women's This heel has both a bold color and the fringe trend working for it.  Available at Saks Fifth Avenue. $350.

Jimmy Choo's heels always make a statement.  This pairs bold style make a statement on their own.  Can be paired with a fun clutch.  Jimmy Choo Lace-Up Gail Suede Sandal, $995.  Jimmy Choo Rivera Snake Clutch, $1295.

Alexander Wang is another beautiful shoe designer.  This blue soled, strappy, blingy heel captures everything a lady needs.  This is the Chloe in Cement Color, $525.

Another beautiful heel by Alexander Wang.  The texture on this shoe makes it stand out.  Cobalt Aida also available in grey.  $475.

 

Silver and gold heels available by Carlos Santana, $50.14.

Betsey Johnson, Carlos Santana, Enzo Angiolini are all designers that make statement heels.  You can find these at Macy's, Nordstroms, and online.  Many mimic what the high-end designers have out.

Men "Wearing Color"

In recent years, wearing color has become a sign of style for men who care about their appearance and whose wardrobes extend beyond jeans and t-shirts.  Add some vibrant colors in jewel tones, purples, blues, yellows, greens, or melon.

The darker your skin tone, the brighter the color you can get away with.


Rules to follow when wearing color:

Use color to accessorize.  A bright colored belt, pair of socks, or a pocket square to accompany your suit are all great ideas.  To subtly add color, wear a white button down shirt with dark jeans and a colored belt.  For a more conservative look, add a color pocket square to enliven your dark suit.

W. Kleinberg Crocodile Belt, Orange. $350  Jimmy Choo Shiny Leather Penny Loafer, $650 
        

 Blue Gucci Belt, $68.20                                                   Croton Men's Watch, $99.99
          

Wear one bold piece at a time.  Only one garment should be standing out, i.e. your sweater, shirt, jacket, or pants.  Try a colored trench coat, a bright colored sweater or a button down in turquoise, kelly green, emerald green, or melon.  Let that one item be the only item of color and pair with neutrals (brown, gray, black, khaki, navy blue).

                                                Michael Kors, $125.                       Burberry London Men's Raglan Trench Coat  

   

Calvin Klein Non-Iron Silver Stripe City Sport Shirt, $39.99                                     Armani, $425
                

                                                                                Ted Baker, Nordstrom's, $140

Color Coordination.  If you are going to wear more than one colored piece at a time, keep it all in the same color family.  Try wearing a printed button down shirt with a coordinating colored tie.  This looks very sharp for work and great to transition to a night out or dinner.