FESTIVE HOLIDAY LOOKS

Whether you are looking forward to your holiday plans, or begrudging them, looking stylish will always make you feel better.  Now is the time to pull out sequins, sparkle, metallics, lace, and brocade.  

White House Black Market Tulip Gold Dress, $160

A sequined skirt looks great for Thanksgiving dinner or any of your parties,  Pair with different blouses and tops to get more versatility.

White House Black Market Sequin Skirt, $168

Dylan and Rose Metallic Jacquard Pants and Top, Available at Pure Moxie Leesburg, VA

A dolman sleeve is a great look for all figure types.  Particularly flattering on larger busted women and hides arms creatively.  Pair this with a black pencil skirt or black skinny pants and leather boots.

White House Black Market Dolman Sleeve Sweater, $88

Union of Angels Black/Gold Velvet Blazer, $225 at The Jean's Whisperer Leesburg, VA

Sisters Open Cardigan with Sequins, $52.80 at Bloomingdale's

INC International Concepts Sequin Sweater, $36.99

Hope your holiday is fabulous no matter what you wear!

XOXO,

Divine Style DC

WRAP IT ALL UP WITH A FABULOUS BELT

Looking for a belt to complete your look can be a challenge.  The right accessory can make or break an outfit.  The finishing touches of belts, shoes, and jewelry really "make" an outfit.  A fabulous belt can make an otherwise boring dress or top appear fresh and new.

Fit
All women can wear belts regardless of their shape and size.  Where you wear the belt depends on where the weight falls on you and the type of top or dress that you are wearing.  Wearing a belt underneath of the breasts is great for anyone who is larger in the tummy area letting the fabric of the top or dress hang loser.  Wearing a belt at your natural waist is great for anyone with a straight frame.  This also can be worn by anyone who is larger in the waist as it emphasizes the smaller portion of your body.  Wearing a belt with pants or jeans at the hip area can be worn by any body shape, though it looks the best on someone who is more chest heavy or has a straight build.  Belts worn around the lower hip area (aka chain belts) is best for someone who is chest heavy, has a tummy but slimmer bottom, or a straight/slim build.  If your hips and bottom are your problem area, this is not best suited for you.

Below is shown different categories of belts.  This is not all encompassing but shows you some new style types and some staples to have in your closet.

Black Large Belt- great for wearing with pants, skirts, dresses.  A good staple to have in the closet.

Lauren by Ralph Lauren, $48                                                 White House Black Market, Exotic Covered Buckle, $44
 


Animal Prints-great eye catching addition to any outfit.  You can wear this with color or neutral tops or dresses.

MICHAEL Michael Kors Leopard with Gold Buckle, $48  Lodis Leopard Print Skinny Belt, $48
 


MICHAEL Michael Kors Snakeskin Belt, $46.99               Cache Snakeskin Belt, $58
 

                                                                 Guess LA Python Print Belt, $70 with Jeweled Buckle

Color-easy way to add fun to an outfit.  Can be worn year round.  Add yellow, tangerine,turquoise or pink as a trendy color addition.

                                                            Cole Haan Vintage Valise Belt, $88

Tie Waist-these belts are worn higher around your natural waist.  Great to show the smallest part of your body.

Ada 2-Tone Leather Obi Belt, $88                                             Ada 2-Tone Leather Obi Belt, Navy $88

 

                                                            Guess Belt with Twist Tie Cord, $29.99

Statement Belts-these belts capture your eye and do the talking.  Wear these with a simpler top or dress so it does not compete with the belt.

Brave Leather Taya Belt, $92                                             Hive & Honey Waist O Ring, $24.99

 

Leatherock "Pull Back" Hip Belt, $92                                   Vince Camuto Faux Crocodile Belt, $58

 

Chain Link/Necklace Belts- these are worn lower on the hips.  Great accessory for dresses, or longer tops/sweaters.

MICHAEL Michael Kors, $40                                          Kenneth Jay Lane Snake Buckle Gold Belt, $29.99

 

                                                                  Calvin Klein Gunmetal Chain Belt, $19.99

Winter White Wonderland

Winter White is a great color to be wearing this season.  It looks crisp and fresh.  Wear solely winter white or pair it with color to stand out.  They key to wearing white is that the colors correctly go, either compliment each other or match.  Cameron Diaz, shown below, makes winter white seem chic with a belt and gold bangles.

Try a white beaded dress.  Two options shown below, both by Arden B.  The beaded tube dress, $189 or a v neck beaded dress, $189 are great options to wear out at night.  They can be worn with a long silver or winter white coat to a dressier event, or a short leather jacket to somewhere fun and casual.

   

White satin pants and a sweater or tank top are another great option.  Pair a long cashmere sweater, such as this one by White House Black Market, $99.98 or this off the shoulder sweater called Poet Sleve Marilyn Tunic, $30 with a pair of satin or tuxedo pants.  Try a faux fur shrug to dress up your look for a night on the town.  Nordstrom's $98.

  

To dress up your look, try a sparkly skirt to accompany your white top.  This gold and silver sequined skirt , $89.99, looks great with a wrap, such as this Bernie of New York silk chiffon wrap, Nordstrom's $68.  This can also be worn with a thin knit winter white sweater or a chunky knit sweater and shoe booties.

 

To stay warm this winter, add a winter white coat.  You can go stark white where nothing distracts from the lines of the coat, or try this option, a Ecru Ponte coat, with a dramatic neckline and buttons. $104.99.  This MICHAEL Michael Kors Grommet Trim Trench Coat adds some pizzazz to your look. $295.