Sequins add sparkle to any formal ensemble and this snazzy blazer gets a blinding burst of them on the long lapels. Don’t take dressing up too seriously! Have fun with a pair of cheeky bow-tie earrings that match the bow-tie around your neck!
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Tree-trimming: Don’t want the tree to steal your thunder? Decorate yourself first by pairing a chunky sequin sweater with a full, colorful skirt. Frocking around the Christmas tree, have a happy holiday!
Sequin sweater, $129 at H&M, 1328 Broadway; “Betsy” skirt, $50 at boohoo.com; Cara Couture bracelets, $98 each at Henri Bendel, 712 Fifth Ave.; BYT by Fiona Kotur snow globe handbag, $195, and “Love Fury” pumps, $89, both at ninewest.com
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Show off your sparkly manicure when placing the star at the top of the tree! Ciaté sequined manicure in “Harlequin,” $15 at sephora.com
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Benefit ball: If nowhere else, a holiday gala is the one place to wear that ruby-red cocktail dress. Stick with all gold accessories for a seasonally sexy, monochrome look.
Shoshanna “Chiara” dress, $375 at shopbop.com; “Bardot” clutch, $1,295 at amandapearl.com; Badgley Mischka “Falcon” crystal necklace, $850 at sequin-nyc.com; “Disco” bracelets, $28 each at baublebar.com; ring, $4.80 at forever21.com
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A shimmery powder keeps skin glowing, even in the middle of winter. glō*minerals Shimmer Dust in “glisten’ gold”, $24 at gloprofessional.com
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Theater night:
Surprise your date in an “almost” matching tuxedo, but trade the pants for bold (and sexy! ) lace shorts. Be prepared for him to tug on those sequin lapels for an intermission smooch (or two.)
MICHAEL Michael Kors blazer, $165 at Bloomingdale’s, 1000 Third Ave.; tie-neck blouse, $22.80 at forever21.com; lace shorts, $79 at guess.com; “Chic Royalty” ring, $240, and “Sue” bow-tie earrings, $95, both at Swarovski, 696 Fifth Ave.
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Keep your makeup and hair sharp, with a kissable red lip and a sleek ponytail. YSL Rouge Pur Couture “#1 Le Rouge,” $32 at yslbeautyus.com
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Dinner party: Serve up sophistication with this
showstopping satin dress, paired with the perfect conversation piece: a simple, but striking statement necklace.
Coast “Romola” dress, $290 at Bloomingdale’s; jeweled satin clutch, $139 at Talbots, 525 Madison Ave.; crystal ribbon necklace, $787 at mawi.co.uk; “Nirvana” ring, $190 at Swarovski
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Use a dewy, natural palette to ensure eye contact across the table. Colour-To-Go Portable Palette in “Warm Neutrals,” $48 at lauramercier.com
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Karaoke: Even Elvis would appreciate this modern, rockabilly ensemble, which is perfect for singing “Call Me Maybe” another 10 times, long into the night.
“Joanna” sequin top, $258, and “Portia” minaudière, $178, both at
BCBG.com; jacquard pants, $22.80 at forever21.com; crystal bracelet, $78 at sequin-nyc.com; Badgley Mischka chandelier earrings, $148 at Henri Bendel; “Heybaby” heels, $89 at ninewest.com
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A pink gloss keeps lips hydrated, polished and primed for belting out tunes into the wee hours. e.l.f. “Inspire”essential shimmer lip gloss, $2 at eyeslipsface.com
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Office party: Maintain professionalism with festive, edgy versions of the classic button-down and a pencil skirt punked up with sequins. Its disco-pink hue is sure to cause many a whisper around the water cooler in 2013.
“Quinn” blouse, $258 at Equipment, 110 Wooster St.; sequin skirt, $395 at DKNY, 420 W. Broadway; “Zelig” clutch, $554 at tilamarch.com; “Melody” necklace, $695 at dannijo.com; “Skyline Deco” ring, $98 at Henri Bendel; stud earrings, $4.80 for a set of 12 at forever21.com; “Omayra” sandals, $245 at Jean-Michel Cazabat, 350 Bleecker St.
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Match your lips to your skirt with this tube of hot magenta.
MAC Cosmetics “Girl About Town” lipstick, $15 at MAC Soho, 506 Broadway.
