By now, you’ve already gone to at least one holiday party this year, but as we near Christmas and New Year’s, you’re sure to have many more glitzy soirees to attend. In order to keep you looking your very best, in tip top form, and having the head-turn effect from all directions, we’ve put together a list of the very best holiday garments, accessories, jewelry, and necessities that you can bet your bippy no one else will be showing up in!
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We’ve found stunning sequin dresses by Christina Karin, a purple patent clutch from Nimli, gorgeous ready to wear and couture dresses by Nara Paz, a winter storm-inspired scarf by business mogul Sheila Johnson, glitzy hair pins by Marel Holler, a coral-colored lace tee on Young British Designers, super figure-hugging and skinny-effect leggings by Hold Your Haunches, a ridiculously rocker-cool velour tux blazer by Bardot from MediaNoche, handmade earrings from Stella & Dots’s personal stylist Nikki Schiffman, a playful and sexy sequin dress available at Unique Vintage, and last but certainly not least, a must-have tool for every polished lady, the Lilly Brush, for keeping garments looking pristine.
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Below, we’ve listed 23 holiday products that you can shop for and get just in time to wear to your Christmas Parties and also as you ring in the New Year 2013!
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23 Glamorous Things You Need To Wear For Holiday Partying!
Nimli –
Nimli is a curated online store featuring trendy and timeless pieces for the fashionista in all of us. From must-have trends to classic staples, you’ll fall in love with their unique collections. Our pieces are handpicked from designers around the world to ensure you put your most fashionable foot forward. Fashion is a statement of who we are, so at Nimli, you can personalize your shopping experience. By answering three quick questions, they’ll be able to give you a personalized shop that’s all your own! It’s shopping the way it should be, all about you!!!
1. Ecoskin “Calgary” Dress on Nimli in Many Colors – $140
2. Silver Studded Purple Patent Clutch on Nimli – $40
3. The Statement Bubble Necklace on Nimli – $30
4. Feather Cashmere Scarf on Nimli in Many Colors – $60
A contemporary women’s label featuring sophisticated and glamorous dresses and cocktail separates with a seductive yet refined edge – all at moderate price points. Designer, Christina Monley, has an intuitive eye for fashion, innovation, and design, which are the foundations of her label and the reason she is one of the latest up and coming designers in Chicago. Having worked on Wall Street for nearly a decade, Christina combines her strategic business experience and efficient design process with a creative eye and love for the evolving art of fashion. She studied fashion design at the renowned School of the Art Institute of Chicago and was chosen to be a 2012 Designer in Residence for the Macy’s Chicago Fashion Incubator. Christina Karin is produced in the United States and 10% of all sales go toward charity initiatives that focus on providing women & children with better opportunities for education and work growth.
5. Christina Karin “Estelle” Sequin Cutout Dress – $323
6. Christina Karin “Whitney” Sequin Dress – $323
Nara Paz –
Born in South America, Nara Paz is a high-end womenswear designer trained in both graphic and industrial design. Her collections showcase equilibrium among textures, shapes and colors and are a modern interpretation of classic silhouettes meant for chic women. Nara Paz is not driven by trends. She prefers to create her own interpretation of a theme or approach incorporating her intuitive artistic vision with wearability, but with an appreciation of what is the acceptable fashion mood of the times. The result is a balanced, but evocative approach to design and construction – a reflection of her passion for fine art feminine beauty. In January 2012, Paz earned national recognition when she was selected as a finalist for Fashion Group International’s 15th Annual Rising Star Award.
7. Nara Paz “Monique” Draped Cocktail Dress – $250
8. Nara Paz “Selena” Rosette Texture Mini Dress in Ivory – $540
9. Nara Paz “Elf Queen” Couture Lace Dress – Made To Order – $1,950
Entrepreneur and philanthropist, Sheila C. Johnson, may have made a reputable name for herself as co-founder and former owner of BET, but her hard work and talents don’t end there. The Chicago native is busy launching her new accessories line, Interludes, a luxury scarf collection made in Prato, Italy that is inspired by the world around Johnson. Each scarf embodies Johnson’s enthusiasm for nature and landscape and transforms a simple accessory into wearable art through digital printing. Made of soft, fine knit modal fabric, a portion of proceeds will go to the Lady Salamanders soccer team, a squad made up of women from homeless shelters.
10. Sheila Johnson Collection Interludes “Solace” Winter Storm Scarf – $475
Established in 2009, Marel Holler is a designer who specializes in hair accessories and housewares. Marel’s collection currently consists of designer bobby pins, clothespin magnet clips, light switch plates, and coasters. Her glitzy hair accessories are the perfect little addition to your holiday attire. The quarter-sized rosette, made of fine beads and sequins is securely fastened to create a lively, elegant bobby pin. This simple accessory is timeless and will get you through the holidays in style. Featured in Time Out NY, Marel participates in trunk shows and fashion shows year round and is continuously growing her collection of wares. Items are available at boutique shops through out New York City and as far as Buffalo, NY.
11. Marel Holler Designs Purple Beaded Rosette Bobby Pins – $10
The first dedicated retail environment purely focusing upon young talent working in the U.K. We love the British design on this site! The pieces are so cool, so groundbreaking, so ‘chuck away the rule book’ and all with a British twinkle in the eye. NOTE: Currency is shown in pounds on YBD, the exchange rate is ~ 1.61
12. Zöe Jordan Coral Lace “Charles Tee” on Young British Designers – $560.99
13. Draw In Light Heart Velvet Tee on Young British Designers – $312.55
Women everywhere are discovering a miraculous secret weapon that supports them in all the right places. Hold Your Haunches is an innovative line of pants for women that compresses, tightens and creates the appearance of being up to 10 pounds leaner. Available in three styles, a legging, a capri and a boot-cut, the luxury shapewear pants not only improve the view, they also eliminate the annoyance and discomfort of rolling, binding and sagging associated with most shapewear.
14. Hold Your Haunches “Lean Mean” Black Spandex Shapewear – $139
15. Bardot Black Velvet Velour Tux Blazer at MediaNoche – $180
16. Claws China Chrysocolla 18K Gold Necklace at MediaNoche – $200
Stella & Dot designs an irresistible line of fashion jewelry and fashion accessories that can be purchased exclusively at home jewelry parties or online. Here, you can shop the collection of personal stylist, Nikki Schiffman, for beautifu women’s jewelry – including fashion necklaces, fashion bracelets, fashion earrings and fashion rings. Stella & Dot has been featured in in Elle Magazine, Marie Claire, Lucky, Vogue, and many more!
17. Stella & Dot Handmade Serenity Stone Drops Earrings Set In 12K Gold – $49
18. Stella & Dot Handmade Liz Drop Earrings – $59
19. Stella & Dot Nugget Wrap Bracelet – $39
20. Stella & Dot Gitane Tassel Metallic Beaded Necklace – $69
21. Stella & Dot Tan Leopard Bryant Park Scarf – $59
This quirky, vintage-inspired online store offers garments, accessories, and gifts, and is surely one you do not want to miss! With prices so reasonable, Unique Vintage is for the pin-up, the rebel, the flapper, the homme, the home, and the naughty. Look for unique gifts, trinkets, and outfits that no one else will have!
22. Unique Vintage Justify My Love Sequin V-Neck Mini Dress – $88
What’s a Lilly Brush you ask? It’s a brush specially designed from nylon bristles that is gentle on sweater weaves and pea coats, but tough on pills. It won’t shave a hole in a sweater or snag it. It’s small enough to toss in your tote! As a bonus, it even works as a lint and pet hair remover AND it cleans up your furniture and upholstery. This is a must-have for the holidays, when little hairs and particles always make a major entrance on black garments. Make sure you have your Lilly Brush so that you’re always in tip-top, exquisite form! During the month of December, enter to win a Lilly Brush here.
23. “Save Our Sweaters” Lilly Brush in Red or Charcoal – $12.95
[…] Rich and luxurious textures are a perfect way to glam up any plain look. Brocade jackets, deep bordeaux or purple lips, and ornate jewelry are ladylike and on trend for fall 2014. Best part of this trend? It will keep you looking fabulous through all those upcoming holiday parties! […]