Holiday Must Haves 2011

As the party season quickly approaches – now is the time to take the time to find all the right looks for any date on your social calendar. Clothes with clean lines in luxurious looking fabrics will give an air of confidence and ease and even take you through a few party seasons to come.

Here are the essential fashion trends that will have you ready for any holiday affair. At a moment’s notice - you are ready, set to glow!

No need to refurbish your entire closet; just add a few key pieces to keep your wardrobe up-to-date and make sure you have fun and feel festive.

Perfect Pair
Merry and Bright
Amazing Lace
Good Luxe
White Christmas
All That Glitters
On The Straight and Narrow
Precious Metals
Support System
Pop the Clutch
Twinkle Toes

Perfect Pair

Black Pants

Fitted or flowing, one of the most important and pivotal pieces in any wardrobe is a pair of perfectly fitting black pants.
For evening make sure the fabric (wool, crepe, satin, or blend), is soft with a good drape.
Straight cut or flare is most versatile.

Dynamite

Printed floral chiffon top 29.90
Basic cami (underneath) 9.90
Wide leg charmeuse pants 39.90

Merry and Bright

Jewel Tones

With the holidays quickly approaching, bright jewel tones have entered into fashion’s mix.
These classic colors have the power to make you feel rich and sophisticated, and are one of the best things about winter.
Start with accessories or a blouse. A pop of colour brings energy and life to basic black and adds newness to neutrals.

Le Chateau

One shoulder dress 189.95
Faux fur stole 125.00
Cubic zirconium necklace 25.00
Rhinestone bracelet 55.00
Satin clutch 49.95

Suzy Shier

One-sleeve sequin trimmed top.
Leggings 15.00.
Ribbon bracelets 5.90 ea.

Amazing Lace

Lace

Feminine yes – but because it is intricate in design – lace can come off looking rather busy.
Be careful to keep the overall style simple and accessories uncomplicated.
Wear it mixed with other fabrics such as velvet, tweed, and even with suiting to give it edge and attitude.

Reitmans

Lace dress 50.00

Good Luxe

Velvet

From pants and leggings to skirts and dresses, velvet is perfect for upping your glamour quotient.
Velvet says quiet elegance and refinement. Pair this luxe fabric with denim, leather and tweeds for an interesting day into night mix.
Classic and essential, velvet dresses up everything it is paired with.

Laura

Velvet leggings 45.00
Animal print sleeveless top 59.99
Feather bracelets 16.00 ea.
Jewel bracelet 12.00
Satin Clutch 40.00

White Christmas

White Blouse

Dress up basic black pants or pencil skirt with a feminine, ruffled or pleated white blouse. Just load on the accessories for some instant glam.
Ideal for both day and evening – it is a can’t-lose investment piece.
Wear under a black suit for after-five tuxedo dress-up or on its own with jeans.

Cleo

Tuxedo blouse 64.00
Pencil skirt 64.00
Necklaces 29.00 ea.
Pearl necklace 32.00
Bracelet 24.00
Clutch 39.00

RW & Co.

Pleated chiffon halter blouse 50.00
Satin bolero 58.00
Straight leg pants 65.00
Bracelets 16.00 ea.

All That Glitters

Sequins

Sequin covered tees, full sequin skirts and dresses are super trendy right now and sometimes can even work for day (but not for most offices).
Mix them up with more casual pieces like denim jeans or a boyfriend blazer to tone them done.
One sequin piece will do quite nicely - never ever – head to toe!

Dynamite

Sequin tank dress 39.90
Layered beads 16.90 ea.

Smart Set

Sateen dress pant 45.00
Sequin tank 28.00
Feather necklace 14.00
Jeweled cuff 16.00
Envelope clutch 18.00

On The Straight and Narrow

Pencil skirt

Day to night, the black pencil skirt can be classic, elegant, sleek, sexy and slimming.
It is the perfect choice for most figure types and is most sophisticated when the hemline hits just around the knee.
Paired with a pretty, ruffled blouse it takes on evening with effortless ease.

Suzy Shier

Black pencil skirt 22.00
Ruffled halter blouse 28.00
Ribbon bracelets 5.90 each

Precious Metals

Metallics

Metallic materials such as gold, silver and bronze are back. Flashy yes, but when used sparingly and in the right way can be tasteful and terrific.
Mix metallics with solid neutrals in simple fabrics. and wear them on the slimmest part of your body. The light and reflection draws the eye and the attention.
When in doubt about adding metallics to your wardrobe try accessories: shoes, boots, bags or belts first.
They will amp up the glam factor and completely change the look of more conservative clothes.

Suzy Shier

Black and silver top 28.00
Leggings 15.00
Bracelets with flowers 7.90 ea.
Clutch 15.00

Support System

Convertible Bra

With more skin baring holiday fashions, you’ll want your bra to adapt. It should provide the coverage and versatility that are needed in accommodating various necklines and styles.
The convertible bra has removable straps that allow it to be a strapless, halter, racer back or even a one- shoulder bra.

La Senza

Itec bejeweled convertible bra 42.50
Itec no lines panties 12.50

Pop the Clutch

Elegant Clutch Bag

Designed to be tucked neatlychain or strap. the clutch often features a detachable
What’s new: hand held shapes in metallic finishes, bright colors, velvet, and satin.
Be sure not to overload an evening bag – only carry what you absolutely need!

Ardene

Assorted black clutch bags clutch 18.50

Ardene

Assorted coloured clutch bags 15.50

Twinkle Toes

Statement Shoes

Nothing elevates your style faster than platform heels.
Sparkle, shimmer and shine along decorative details all say festive and fabulous.
Embellished flats give your feet a break when you can’t or choose not to kick up your heels.

Call It Spring