Party look n° 2

black sequin dress - leopard double ring - black  shoes - love choker - gold quilted bag - black triangular earrings

 The guidelines for a perfect party outfit for the holiday season are simple. The first rule can be summed up in one word: sparkle. Wear one shiny accessory, it can be a sequin dress or a pair of earrings, just don't overdo, wear one sparkly accessory at once. The second rule is : mind the size of the bag. Many of the social events you will attend during the holiday season will take place during the evening or will be formal occasions so wear a small clutch bag. It has to be like a jewel, tiny and precious.

Xmas Dressing Calendar

advent house pic via the green head

slip dress - faux fur stole - tassel necklace - gold clutch - black pumps

There are fifteen days to Christmas and I would like to celebrate the countdown with a revisited version of the advent Calendar, the xmas dressing calendar! Each day, in addition to regular blog posts I'll suggest you a party look suitable for the social events of the holiday season.

Caught in the web: 4 new ways to wear the elegant veil

On shades 

 One accessory caught all the attention during Milan fashion week, it's the veil that added appeal and elegance to the look of show attenders. The thin net is back in fashion on Haute Couture catwalks and can be dressed down worn over sunglasses or beanies or dressed up with pulled back hair and sparkly sequins. This look is so easy to replicate that you have to try it at least once. The veil is sold in rectangular pieces and you can fasten it to your hat or your hair with a brooch just a moment before going out. Among these looks which one better suits your style?

Il set degli scatti è la milano fashion week, la protagonista assoluta la veletta, la retina che veste il volto di mistero ed eleganza. Tornata di moda sulle passerelle di haute couture oggi si può indossare in versone casual, sul cappello di lana o sugli occhiali da sole, o elegante impreziosita con cristalli da Giorgio Armani. Un look da provare almeno una volta perchè veramente facile da replicare. Potete acquistare una veletta in merceria, è un rettangolo di retina a pois da appuntare sul cappello o sui capelli con una spilla prima di uscire. Quali di questi look si avvicina più al vostro stile?


 

Minimal

fashion week street style looks all above pics via vogue.it

Laetitia Casta veiled look pic via celebrity red carpet

Casual

Chadwick Bell veiled visor pic via beauty riot

Jil Sander  veiled beanie pic via Luxe fashion essentials

Opulent

Armani Privè fall 2012 beaded veil looks pic via iluxurystyle

Amani Privè spring 2011 mask veils decorated with rhinestones pic via matterofstyle

What to Wear: stripes

pic via Le Catch

pic via Welcome Fashion eater

pic via Stylesnooperdan

striped trousers - motorcycle waistcoat - colored sandals

pic via feedmyego

Horizontal ones are only for self-confident girls because they widen the body, much more loved are vertical ones for their slimming effect: stripes are back on trend with no half measures, just black and white. Like any other pattern stripes work well with solid colors, flashy or not. Spring trends want stripes paired with black and white for a clean, minimalistic total look. Wear stripes with confidence. New designs are smart and make the figure look slimmer like the Stella Mccartney dress or H&M striped one. Try also the new chic sporty look with the stripes that go across the arm and legs.

Find more outfit ideas after the jump.


Solo per donne sicure di sè quelle orizzontali perchè "allargano", più ben viste quelle verticali perchè invece allungano, le righe tornano di gran moda in primavera e senza mezze misure le righe bianche si alternano a quelle nere. Per un abbinamento riuscito valgono le stesse regole delle altre stampe, le righe si sposano bene con la tinta unita, che sia un colore acceso oppure no. Le tendenze di stagione le vogliono abbinate  ad un total look bianco e nero da movimentare con qualche accento di colore degli accessori. Indossate pure le righe con sicurezza, l'alternanza del bianco e nero è strategica e diventa complice di bellezza rendendo la figura più sottile come nell'abito di Stella McCartney o di H&M oppure evoca lo sportwear con le linee verticali che corrono sul lato del braccio o della gamba per un look essenziale e minimale.

Asymmetrical shoes - Marni check bag - Black white blazer - 3 rings - crystal rings

White black trousers - color block bag - snowflake sweater - Pierre Hardy boots

pic via Welcome fashion eater

Stella McCartney dress - jewel clutch - black white sandals

striped dress h&m spring 2013

lace shirt - motorcycle clutch - studded boots - striped jacket

7 Holiday make up ideas inspired by the runways

Fendi fall 2012 pic via Pinterest (couln't find the original source)

Metallic has been so popular this year, match your gold nails with a gold foil make up

Black & Gold pic via Nastya Beauty

Dior fall 2012 pic via Fady kataya

With crystals

Anna Sui fall 2012 pic via Style Bistro

Grunge appeal pic via Paper blog

Blue and Glitters vis Ashley Holmes

Chanel fall 2012 pic via The Trend Report

Glitter eyebrows


Finish your party look with a unique make up inspired by fall runways.

What to Wear Wednesday: party season needs party dresses

Giambattista Valli spring Couture 2012 - Tadashi red dress

Versace spring 2012 - Jovani studded dress

Most of the clothes I see on the streets can be classified in a single category: casual. Today casual style goes beyond everyday wear, clothes like jeans are accepted also in formal events. We can affirm that comfortable casual clothes are preferred in almost any situation. Many times I desidered to wear a really elegant dress but the truth is there aren't many chances to do it. Why don't we create them? Stop shopping for prom dresses and cocktail dresses for ceremonies, why can't be an event you organized the special occasion to wear them?
I think that the holiday season is the perfect chance to invite your friends over for an elegant dinner.
You don't need to spend a lot of money, it only takes some time and creativity to organize the evening.
Plan the menu, choose the appropriate music and send invitation cards on facebook with the dress code of the evening. A theme party is a fun way get your friends actively involved! Last year I diy-ed bow ties for the boys and a strand of pearls for the girls, suddently the party was more stylish and they all liked their accessories.

Gli abiti che vediamo in città rientrano quasi tutti in una categoria, il casual. Oggi  casual non è più solo l'abbigliamento per il giorno, un capo come il jeans è accettato anche in contesti formali. Si può dire che, anche in nome della comodità, oggi lo stile casual sia adottato quasi in ogni occasione. Tante volte magari avremmo voluto scegliere un capo più ricercato ma la verità è non ci sono mai le occasioni per indossarli. Perchè allora non inventarle? Basta conservare gli abiti eleganti per le cerimonie, non può essere un evento organizzato da voi l'occasione speciale per indossarli?

 Il periodo delle festività natalizie è l'occasione perfetta per invitare gli amici a cena o per un aperitivo e la casa addobbata sarà il contesto perfetto per una serata elegante.

Non c'è bisogno di chissà quali costosi allestimenti basta un po' di creatività e di pianificazione. Scegliete il menu e la musica adatta e apparecchiate la tavola con cura. Preparate un biglietto d'invito da spedire su facebook agli amici e indicate il dress code della serata. Trovare il tema della festa è un modo divertente per coinvolgere attivamente gli invitati. Per una sera tutti eleganti, a questo punto non vi resta che scegliere l'abito da indossare.

What to Wear Wednesday: fancy hats

pic via modella  black beret - check beret

Fierce and military, I love this hat.

two tones hats pic via Elle - brown hat - yellow hat

Two tones: a pop of color.

sequin beret - turban hat - spiked hats - 

The sequin beret can take you from day to night. The turban is a nice alternative to the classic beanie.
If you still didn't have enough of studs this studded cap is your cup of tea (DIY it?).

Now that temperatures go low it's time to get a nice hat for the city. Stylish and wearable.

What to Wear Wednesday: Grid print

Topshop Unique spring 2013  via StyleScrapbook

Clockwise from left: Kenzo sweater - J.W. Anderson white and blue - Marni top (center) - Check shirt Forever 21 - Orange check sweater

Prada resort 2012 - Check mac and dress -  Unique Coat - House Of Frazer dress

Time to get tidy and serious (not too much don't worry). After being flashy and floral for spring, prints get clean and geometrical for fall. A simple check it the recurrent theme on jumpers, coats and dresses. The clean lines of the grid print evoke school memories of blackboards and math notebooks. The most coveted piece so far? The oversized sweater by J.W. Anderson worn by fashion editors during latest fashion weeks.

E' tempo di serietà! Le stampe colorate e chiassose della passata stagione diventano semplici e geometriche per l'autunno. Il quadretto, essenziale e rigoroso è il tema ricorrente di abiti, cappotti e top e maglioni. La pulizia di linee evoca scolastiche memorie di lavagne e quaderni di matematica. Il pezzo più fotografato? Il maglione di J.W. Anderson indossato dai fashion editors durante le recenti fashion weeks.