Party Essentials

It’s that wonderful time of the year… the party season. The time for all things shiny and sparkly and eye-catching. So either if you are digging into your existing wardrobe for party-wear or going out to shop for new bubbles or waiting for Sales after the holidays to renew your stack of glitter and glam, keep these essentials in mind. They can be used year after year to create new outfits.

       1- Shiny, metallic or embellished shoes in both silver and gold. Better to have each color in flats and heels. I like metallic pumps.

2-    2-Metallic clutches: silver/gunmetal and gold are classic. Pearl and champagne are unexpected and black with embellishment is always handy. Also bronze, copper and jewel tones.

3-       3-Embellished cardigan: basic black with some sparkly beading would do. Better to have gray and cream/beige/brown and one in navy too. They are the au courant versions of wraps and shawls.

4-    4- A long formal coat: a black below the knee version in the highest quality you can afford. Cream and gray are also useful!

5-    5-Statement necklaces: the bigger and shinier the better. These would dress up a simple neckline either on a sweater, a button down, a plain dark dress or simple tee. They are the wonder-makers!

Everything: Anthropologie