(ARA) – Twinkling lights, silvery tinsel and gold decorations aren’t the only things that should shine this holiday season. Holiday festivities give you the chance to do some sparkling of your own.
Whether it’s a casual office party, ritzy dinner gathering or a holiday tea with the girls, every holiday event offers a chance for you to indulge in a bit of holiday glamour. Fortunately, it’s not necessary to completely revamp your wardrobe or invest in all-new jewelry and cosmetics – unless you want to, of course.
The glamour experts at Midnight Velvet, an online fashion, beauty and home goods seller, including a panel of international designers, offer a few tips on how you can sparkle this holiday season:
Dress for festive success
There’s a reason why the little black dress is a fashion staple – it works at all times of the year and provides a flattering foundation for showing off your jewelry, accessories and makeup. Don’t be afraid to pull out that basic black dress, jazzed up with some festive jewelry, shoes and accessories for the holidays, no matter how often you’ve worn it through the year. You can always make it look seasonally appropriate, dazzling and new. Whether it’s a plain sheath, sleeveless, a-line or has an empire waist, be sure to choose a style that is simple but complements your figure.
More good news – it’s the 21st century and it’s now OK to wear white after Labor Day. A simple white sheath can be as classic and stylish as any little black dress. Add jewelry and accessories in red, green, gold and silver, and you’ve got a virtually endless variety of exciting new looks that capture the essence of the winter holidays.
That holiday glow
The holidays are a great time to experiment with your makeup. The season offers opportunities to take your look from dramatic and glamorous for evening affairs, to fresh-faced and festive for morning and afternoon soirees. Whatever event you’re dressing for, however, you want makeup that will power through the whole party without requiring you to reapply or touch up. Mineral makeup is a great option when you’re marathoning through the holidays. High-quality ingredients and skin-nourishing elements in mineral makeup provide a flawless finish and a healthful glow.
Home is where the glamour is
Chances are you’ll be hosting a few holiday parties in your home this year. Just as simple steps can make you sparkle this season, a few touches can help you present a glamorous home as the guests start to arrive.
Proper lighting is essential for setting a mood at any time, but it plays a key role in festivities during the season of light. For family events and children’s parties, bright and vibrant makes sense. For more intimate dinner gatherings, provide moderate illumination as guests arrive and then dim the house to set the tone for great conversation.
You can find more holiday style ideas, including video demonstrations for home and personal fashions, at www.midnightvelvet.com. Creating a glamorous home – and making yourself sparkle – can be one of the season’s easiest, and most enjoyable, tasks.
