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dress for holiday 2011

December 13, 2011

Don We Now Our Favorite Apparel: Holiday-Hued Inspired Dressing

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Jeffrey Campbell Lita in Red Suede, $159.95

Holiday cheer is in the air as we are inspired to shop, shop, and shop some more! In the latest edition of “Nourish Your [Fashion] Palette,” we have found more reasons to indulge in fashion related fun. While holiday foods call for tradition and satisfaction, holiday clothing is all about sheer delight.

May your days be merry and bright

Traditional Christmas cookies are bright and cheerful, and certainly make a sprinkled statement. Make your own statement with color this season! For example, try red pumps like the pair pictured above from Jeffrey Campbell or a slouchy Deena & Ozzy Slouchy Red Beanie like this one from UrbanOutfitters.

Topshop Zip Front Faux Fur Coat, $220

Naughty or Nice?

If you’re wild enough to down some eggnog, you’re ready to don a fur coat, even if it’s faux! Maintain a neutral palette, but still have spunk with a creamy statement coat like this one from Topshop.

Topshop Foil Velvet Flippy Tunic, $64

Burning Bright

Set the room ablaze in more ways than one. Metallics are ideal for holiday gatherings as your ensemble delicately catches and reflects the lights around you. Be prepared to shine like Hanukkah gelt!

Topshop Knitted Short Cable Cardigan, $84

Winter Whites

Meet that first snowfall with a sensational cozy sweater like this cable-knit cardigan. Don’t shy away from winter whites this season! There are plenty of soft knit options to keep you toasty.

Zara Blazer with Elbow Patches, $89.90

Gingerbread Men[swear]

The menswear trend is a great way to stay casual, but look put together for the holidays. Why not try a classic schoolboy blazer in a ginger-brown color? The elbow patch details are the icing-on-the-cookie!

ASOS Red Pom Pom Mitten, $10.14

Enjoyable Embellishments

The jelly filling in these Sufganiot, traditional Hanukkah deep-fried donuts, mirror the cute red pom poms on the gloves. Deep fried translates to comfort food — it makes you feel warm inside. Here, gloves for the hands are like food for the soul.

Stay festive with FashionPulseDaily and Happy Holidays!

-Alana Quagliariello

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December 1, 2011

Dress for Holiday 2011 with Yoana Baraschi

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Dressing when the weather turns cold can be challenging enough, but throw in the hassle of traveling, work/holiday party social situation negotiations, and spending time with the significant other’s family, and you’ve got yourself another whole list of prep and shopping to you! Luckily we have some tips, items, and style guidance from the extremely talented Yoana Baraschi, one of our favorite designer go-tos for ultra-chic dresses that are always cool and sophisticated, with great detailing, unexpected prints (have you seen the Martini Hour Dress?!? AMAZING!), and impeccable tailoring. We asked Yoana what to wear in three different settings with pieces from her eponymous collection, and each time, she put together a stylish set of options with styling tips to boot!

FPD: What to wear: to the airport for holiday travel?

YB: Style should never be second to comfort. My Film Noir Leggings ($229) show the two can go hand-in-hand: they are super-soft leggings, with cool leather details that add length to the legs, and gold zipper pockets that give them some polish. Pair them with a cashmere sweater, and for a super-luxe plane trip, I’d add my Faux Wolf Arctic Vest ($410).


FPD: What to wear: to a holiday cocktail party?

YB: I love uber-embellished garments because they’re great conversation pieces for cocktail parties. My King Cobra Sleeved Dress ($411), for example, was inspired by my pet snake, Snake, and has an amazing sequin snake slithering up this sexy silk-crepe tunic. My Virtual Grid Sequined Dress ($434) has a gorgeous grid of gold and black sequins that is my interpretation of holiday plaid. You put on one of those dresses with strappy sandals and you’re done. I also did tops in those same motifs that are killer with leather leggings: the King Cobra Kimono Top ($319) and the Virtual Grid Sequined T-Shirt ($250).


FPD: What to wear: to dinner at the in-laws/significant other’s?

YB: My Lace Dot Party Frock ($480) has a super-flattering silhouette with a neckline that’s not too low—and it has a little leather and vintage-inspired lace so you don’t have to compromise on your style. Similarly, my Faux Grid Ombre Shift Dress ($365) has this super-cool print, but has cap sleeves and hits right above the knee for a really elegant silhouette.

Thanks so much Yoana, and here’s to looking fabulous this holiday season!

-Julia DiNardo