Sequin Secrets

Sequins are everywhere right now, from clothing and accessories to holiday decor and like a magpie I seem to be attracted to anything that glitters. There is just something about this time of year that makes me want to emulate the holiday decor and adorn myself like a Christmas tree - sequins, metallics and sparkles - oh my. The great thing is that holiday events generally allow us to do just that - within the boundaries of classiness of course.

I love me some sequins, but as the old fashion/beauty adage goes - you must pick just ONE feature to highlight. But personally, like most things I think it's okay to take it one step further and pick TWO features to highlight, as long as you do it right. My rules for this personal theory with regards to sequins are:

1) They must be totally different styles from one another in terms of colour, size, etc. i.e. black sequin shoes with a matching black sequin clutch? You're trying too hard. Black sequin shoes with a delicate gold sequin clutch? Now we're getting somewhere.

2) They must not be next to each other in terms of placement on the body. Sequin shirt under a sequin blazer? You really will look like a Christmas ornament. Sequin blazer and simple sequin flats? All class no crass.

3) These rules are not fail-proof and if it looks like too much, then it probably is. So when in doubt pick one feature and rock it.

For those who are weary of the world of sequins, start with just a taste like a headband, sparkly nails or a belt - I bet it won't be your last.

Top row from left:

:: Club Monaco

:: Alice + Olivia

:: Vince

:: Mango
2nd row from left:
:: Michael Kors

:: Halston Heritage

:: Dorothy Perkins

:: Megan Park

3rd row from left:
:: French Connection

:: Alice + Olivia

:: Miss Selfridge

:: BCBG

:: Dorothy Perkins

Bottom row from left:
:: Nordstrom

:: Kate Spade

:: Zara

:: Nine West

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