I adore the holidays. Always have. Carols, cards, crisp weather & crackling fires. Decorations and dressing up. All some of my favorite things! I adore shopping. Searching for the perfect gift, pleasing those I love when I find it. (More on that next week.) Though life never seems busier, as the song goes, for me this is “the most wonderful time of the year.”
THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR! Wishing all of my readers the Happiest Holidays!
The same holds true for fashion. Fall’s “anything goes/personality chic” look continues right through the holidays (and into resort and spring). Just add a little glam! The season’s velvets & silks are always tops on my list. Metallics are huge. So is beading and embroidery, and for the first time in ages, sequins look modern and cool. One or two pieces will do the trick—simply take your fall wardrobe and kick it up a notch—you want to shimmer, not shine!
LOOK LIKE A GLASS OF CHAMPAGNE: Cashmere sweater & silk pants from reemacra.com; forever chic Carolyn Bessette Kennedy in Versace; platinum silk blouse, pants & coat from armani.com; cream beaded dress & satin blazer from guess.com
The look is definitely sparkly. Anything minimal is soo three years ago. Opulent. Luxurious. Feminine, yet edgy at once. Is it possible to look like a glass of champagne? Bubbly. Sensuous. Sublime. Keep that image in mind as you shop.
‘TIS THE SEASON TO SPARKLE: Gold tweed Cade dress & black encrusted Gatz jumpsuit at alice+olivia.com; red beaded gown at chanel.com; paisley silk dress at veronicabeard.com
Of course you’ll be wearing your new cocktail dress. Or think about evening separates—a beautiful top with wide-leg pants or a long languid skirt, a frilly blouse with leather pants? Try something flowy, something with movement. Perhaps a shoe with rhinestones, pearls, feathers, or fringe.
“SMOKING” HOT! Sawyer tuxedo jacket, blouse & pants at ralphlauren.com; Saint Laurent black velvet smoking jacket at neimanmarcus.com
The flipside is the “smoking jacket” or tuxedo. So Saint Laurent, so Biana Jagger in the 70’s, suddenly looking new again. Then mix and match all season—and all winter.
HOT ACCESSORIES WHEN IT’S COLD OUTSIDE: Bottega Veneta gold clutch & Dolce & Gabbana black silk & crystal handbags from neimanmarcus.com; Nudistini wrap sandals from stuartweitzman.com
Accessories become another great way to go from day to evening, adding pizzazz. Beaded scarves transform a sheath dress to sensational in a second. Other options? A faux-fur trimmed shawl. A cashmere wrap. Exquisite handbags and belts, encrusted with crystals and stones.
THE MEANING OF “WHITE CHRISTMAS:” Crazy 8’s drop earrings at ippolita.com; an array of bangles at chopard.com; bow diamond bracelets at tiffany.com
Do not think of leaving home without jewelry, real or faux, it is a must. I love a little sparkle on the ear and wrist. Dangly diamond earrings. An armful of gold bracelets. I also love ropes and ropes of lustrous of pearls or chunky beads. Another great way to dress your outfit up or down—just don’t forget to this is the season of glam!
BEST GIFT OF ALL! Off to NYC with my daughter Lauren & 6-1/2 year old granddaughter Margot, to see the Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular—sharing special days & creating special memories, the true meaning of “priceless!” My sweater with mini sequins from Boyds in Philadelphia & Wayne; Margot’s sweater from Cbop in Haverford; Lauren is wearing my dad’s sweater (looks great on her) so my parents—who first took her to Radio City—would be with us!!!! 🙂
As the holiday season begins, surround yourself with family and friends, then shower them with the glow that comes from feeling gorgeous. The real meaning of radiance. Count your blessings. Celebrate. To each and every one of my readers, my warmest wishes for wonderfully chic holidays—enjoy every exquisite moment~ Ellyn Golder Saft
Chic at 60ish! 
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