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| While shopping for your holiday dress or suit focus your attention on the hot trend that is showing up everywhere SILVER! When selecting your silver remember the shinier the better! If wearing head-to-toe silver seems daunting try selecting a loud print or bold color and pair it with a bright silver belt and heels for a festive look. Cozy knots, silver, feathers, multi-colored fur, polka dots and blanket tops promise to warm our bodies and souls this winter season. Cold shoulder and cut-out knits make this winter trend sexy and provide for transitional style during the frigid Long Island temperatures. Rebecca Minkoff’s cold shoulder sweaters are a staple in this seasons wardrobe. It’s available in sizes extra small to large and comes in 5 warm winter hues. The cut-outs keep you cool while the merino wool blend with a relaxed silhouette warms the body on even the coldest of days. Rebecca Minkoff is known for combining urban flare with feminine style at an affordable price. Her designs are available at Nordstrom, Bloomingdales and many other large retail locations. From feathered trimmed tops to feather embellished pumps this heavenly look is another trend sure to catch your attention. Try small doses of feathers to start and buy quality pieces so you don’t leave a trail everywhere you go. Experiment with pieces that add feather trimming along the neckline or the edge of a minidress. You can add feather accents with a purse, jacket or pair of gloves when beginning to fall in love with this light hearted yet dramatic statement. BCBG Maxazria carries the Portia Feather-Trimmed Lucite Clutch for $198. It is adorned with ostrich feathers, a push clasp closure and drop in chain. The clutch adds an elegant, sleek twist to any dress. For the days where you don’t feel silvery and want to keep those cold shoulders warm go straight for a blanket sweater. Blanket sweaters are as they sound a sweater made of popular blanket fabrics and cut to promote relaxation, warmth and ease of wear. Ugg carries a Fleece Blanket Cardigan ($198) that may become your one and only go to after the first time it touches your body. It’s offered in black and olive, sizes extra small to extra large. For a less pricey version try J Crew’s cotton-merino wool blend coming in at $98. However you choose to warm up this winter don’t forget to add a little sparkle to your winter wardrobe! |
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