How To Style: 5 ways to get your wardrobe holiday ready

We are less than 6 weeks away from Christmas.  Yeah, I said it.  You know the time goes HELLA fast this time of year!  Before you know it, we will be in 2015. AHHH!!!

You don’t have to go out and buy a new holiday wardrobe if you don’t want to.  Actually with all money you are spending on presents, you probably shouldn’t.  I have some ideas how to glam up your current wardrobe to make it more holiday-appropriate.

Bling Bling

Let your bling take center stage to the backdrop of a LBD (little black dress) or any other basic dress you already own. You are about to change up your style game by stacking your jewelry. There is no one way to do it. Try mixing metals and lengths and see which look works best for you. Not feeling the neck embellishments? Try some shoulder sweeping earrings or jewel encrusted rings.

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Mix & Mingle

Take advantage of the season’s textures and mix it up! Velvet & Lace? Leather & sequins? Knits and satin? Whatever you may have, try combining cozy and glam for that perfect holiday feel! Along with mixing textures, try pairing novelty festive pieces like “ugly Christmas sweaters” or shiny blazers with your classic pieces such as a basic trouser.

Velvet & Lace

Leather & Sequin

Knits & Satin

Sparkle

Bust out anything shiny. Whatever glitter, sequin, metallic thing you have hiding in your closet, this is the time to pull it out! This is the only time of the year where the twinkle and glow are appropriate for all occasions, day or night! You look like a disco ball? Perfect.

Left to right: Metallic Jacket, Satin Beaded Dress, Metallic Sweater, Sequin Top, Sequin Skirt, Glitter Clutch

Your Face

Yes makeup can make the rest of your outfit look more festive. The red lip is a classic staple that can be edgy, & elegant all at once.  I like going with a more vibrant red to make things merry and bright!  Deeper reds give more of a cozy feel. If lip color isn't your thing, go for a statement eye. Remember when I said go sparkly? Yah that goes for makeup too!

Festive Colors
Color can definitely set the mood. When in doubt this season, pull pieces that are red, green, white, or metallic. Whether you make it an accent or a statement, these traditional festive Christmas colors are sure to please. 

So like I said earlier, getting holiday outfits together doesn't need to break the bank! All my frugal people, you can definitely convert your current closet into a holiday wardrobe!