Sparkle In 2009

As you are saying goodbye to the year 2008 and welcoming 2009, you can look fabulous while doing so. If you are attending a party on New Year's Eve, all eyes will be on you once you enter the room in sequins! Sequins were a big trend in 2008 and they are going to be huge in 2009 as well. They are also great to wear if you want to get the guy you've been crushing on to notice you. How can you not be noticed when you are wearing these beautiful, sparkly items posted below? The sequins may even help you get kissed when the clock strikes 12:00 AM!

Rebels Sequin Skimmer, $9.99, shown in lavender; also available in gold, sizes 5.5-10, alloy.com

Metal Sequin Mesh Earring, $17.50, babyphat.com

Sequin Beret, $12.99, shown in gold; also available in silver, charlotterusse.com

Regale Mesh Handbag, $14.80, shown in bronze; also available in black, gold, and silver, forever21.com

Sequin Spaghetti Top, $22.80, available in sizes X-Small-Large, forever21.com

Sequin Minidress, $39.80, available in sizes medium and large, forever21.com

Sequin Soiree Dress, $27.80, shown in blue; also available in black, sizes small-large, forever21.com

Sequin Stripes Dress, $32.80, avilable in sizes small-large, forever21.com

Sequin Sprinkle Dress, $27.80, available in sizes small-large.com, forever21.com

Angie Sequin-Trim Chiffon Top with Camisole, $23.80, available in sizes S-L, macys.com

Fleurish Sequined Bottom-Banded Botton Dress, $23.40, available in sizes L and XL, macys.com

Ruby Rox Sleeveless Emma Dress with Sequins, $51.75, available in sizes S-L, macys.com

Almost Famous Sequin Tank, $12.99, shown in fuchsia, also available in cobalt and emerald, sizes Small-Large (emerald not available in large), sears.com

Almost Famous Sequin Vest, $14.99, shown in gray; also available in blue and black, sizes Small-Extra Large (large only available in gray; medium not available in blue), sears.com

Metaphor Sequin Circles Flap Clutch, $13.00, shown in red; also available in black and purple, sears.com

4 Ring Mesh Hobo, $19.50, shown in black; also available in gold, bronze, and silver, wetseal.com

All Over Sequin Dress, $34.50, shown in steel; also available in black, sizes XS-XL, wetseal.com

Chain Strap Sequin Purse, $17.50, shown in fuchsia; also available in silver and black, wetseal.com

Double Strand Sequin Head Wrap, $4.00, shown in purple; also available in black, wetseal.com

Sequin Cropped Tube Top, $10.00, available in sizes XS-L, wetseal.com

Sequin Front Purse, $12.50, shown in black; also available in pewter, wetseal.com

Metal Mesh Hobo, $19.50, shown in silver; also available in gold, black , and bronze, wetseal.com

Sequin Racer Back Top, $20.50, available in sizes XS-XL, wetseal.com

You can still rock these gorgeous sequins on New Year's Eve even if you're not going to any parties. You can also wear them on a date for a romantic evening or for a night out with the girls. Sequins are also good to wear for hitting up the clubs. To wear sequins in a more casual setting (or after New Years), put on a sequined top and dress it down with a pair of jeans and sneakers (you can also do this with a sequined dress if you really want to be creative). Another idea to try out is sporting one sequined accessory (shoes, handbag, jewelry, ect.) and keeping the rest of your outfit simple. If you have any other suggestions on how to wear sequins, let me know. E-mail me at Charmed42787@gmail.com or send me a message on myspace. Hope everyone has a wonderful New Year!

Tie It In A Bow

What would opening up a present be without unraveling the nice little bow holding the wrapping paper on the package together? Similarly, you may also use bows to decorate your house for the holidays. Bows look fabulous as decorations, so why not wear one yourself? That's right, bows are another big fashion trend right now. In addition to being used as part of the packaging on presents, you can also give a bow as present. How, you ask? I will feature some beautiful bow-decorated items below that would be wonderful holiday gifts.

Knit Bow Blouse, $14.99, available in sizes S-XL, alloy.com

Metallic Bow Tie Clutch, $14.99, shown in pewter; also available in gold, charlotterusse.com

Polka Dot Bow Headband, $7.50, claires.com

Appropriate Behavior Mesh Overlay Dress with Bow, $43.47, available in sizes 5/6-11/12, macys.com

Appropriate Behavior Sleeveless Pleated Dress with Bow, $22.49, available in sizes 5/6-11/12, macys.com

Fire Two-Toned Bubble Dress with Bow, $36.75, available in sizes S-L, macys.com

Miss Chievous Sleeveless Tunic with Bow, $16.80, available in sizes S-L, macys.com

Ruby Rox Bubble Babydoll Dress with Bow, $9.99, shown in raspberry; also available in black, sizes S-L, macys.com

Zinc Sleeveless Top with Bow, 14.99, available in sizes S-L, macys.com

Avalon Emma Dress with Big Bow, $49.99, available in sizes 5/6-13/14, sears.com

Metaphor Bow Clutch, $15.00, shown in black; also available in silver, champagne, and red, sears.com

Wanted Bow, $19.99, available in sizes 6-10, sears.com

Zum Zum Bow Front Halter Dress, available is sizes 5/6-13/14, sears.com

Bow Fold Over Clutch, $12.50, shown in fuchsia; also available in grey and black, wetseal.com

Bow Front Tulle Trim Skirt, $26.50, available in sizes S-XL, wetseal.com

Lace Peep Toe Heel, $24.50, shown in fuchsia; also available in silver and black, sizes 6-10, wetseal.com

Sateen Bow Front Dress, $25.50, shown in dizzy purple; also available in black, sizes XS-XL (dizzy purple not available in XS, S, and M), wetseal.com

Sequin Bow Tulle Satin Dress, $27.25, available in sizes 3-15, wetseal.com

Taffeta Bow Skirt, $26.50, shown in red; also available in black, sizes S-L, wetseal.com

Just like my last article on the color purple, bows are not only fabulous to give as gifts, but they are also great to wear to any upcoming holiday parties. They are very festive and perfect for the holidays. If there are any other festive trends that you would like me to write about, let me know. E-mail me at Charmed42787@gmail.com or send me a message on myspace. Happy Holidays!

Pretty In Purple

Get ready to look like a vision of sugar plums for the holidays because purple is now the hottest color in fashion. You have probably noticed that purple has been most dominant in the runways, magazines, clothing stores, and everywhere else related to fashion (it also happens to be my favorite color of all time!). It's also a color that represents power and royalty, so wearing it is sure to get you the respect you deserve and a ton of compliments too. What better present is there than that? Speaking of presents, the items posted below would also be nice gifts to give someone for the holidays.

Kimono Dress W/ Stones, $29.99, available in sizes P-L, babyphat.com

Flower Handbag, $20.00, claires.com

Purple Mini Nail Polish, $2.50, claires.com

Sequin Hat, $10.00, claires.com

Star Charm Earring, $7.50, claires.com

Angie Floral-Print Skirt with Tie, $9.99, available in sizes S-L, macys.com

Appropiate Behavior Banded-Hem Dress with Rhinestones, $51.75, available in sizes S-L, macys.com

BCX Banded-Bottom Sleeveless Dress with Brooch, $29.99, available in sizes M and L, macys.com

Johnny Martin Sleeveless Polka Dot Dress, $44.85, available in sizes 1/2-11/12, macys.com

Kool Hearts Flutter-Sleeve Chiffon Top with Bow and Cami, $19.99, available in sizes S-XL, macys.com

One Clothing Sleeveless Top with Satin Trim, $24.00, available in sizes S-L, macys.com

Soprano Printed Cap-Sleeve Dress, $29.25, available in sizes S-L, macys.com

Soprano Smocked Printed Top, $26.60, available in sizes S-L, macys.com

Purple Sequin Dress, $49.00, available in sizes Small-Large, rampage.com

Silky Knit Ombre Dress, $29.99, available in sizes Medium and Large, rampage.com

Rocawear Sunglasses, $20.00, rocawear.com

CPINK Skinny Plum Pop Jeans, $24.99, available in sizes 3 and 5, sears.com

DJ Jazz Satin Empire Side Ruffle Dress, $59.99, avilable in sizes 4-16, sears.com

DJ Jazz Shirred Bodice Bubble Dress, $59.99, available in sizes 6-14, sears.com

Jet Set Purple Peace Long Sleeve Burnout, $14.99, available in sizes Medium and Large, sears.com

Ransom Purple Punk Rock, $9.99, available in sizes Small-Extra large, sears.com

Ransom Punk Rock Tunic, $9.99, available in sizes Small-Extra large, sears.com

Take Out Purple Mossy Sweater Dress, $24.99, available in sizes Medium and Large, sears.com

Vintage 1955 Ombre Glitter Knit, $17.99, available in sizes Small-Extra large, sears.com

Butterfly Journal Notebook, $9.50, wetseal.com

Chiffon Sheer Ruffle Tunic, $22.50, available in sizes XS-L, wetseal.com

Cowl Neck Kanga Dress, $12.75, available in sizes L and XL, wetseal.com

Diamond Bust Halter Top, $16.50, available in sizes XS-L, wetseal.com

Foil Sneakers Tee, $14.50, available in sizes XS-L, wetseal.com

Houndstooth Skinny Pant, $29.50, available in sizes 1-13, wetseal.com

Ruched Tube Top, $19.50, available in sizes XS-L, wetseal.com

Side Bow Satin Tube Dress, $19.75, available in sizes XS-XL, wetseal.com

Striped Banded Dolman Top, $17.50, available in sizes XS-XL, wetseal.com

Tiered Animal Print Top, $22.50, available in sizes M-XL, wetseal.com

Tulip Hem Tube Dress, $14.95, available in sizes XS-XL, wetseal.com

Zebra Leg Warmer, $6.50, wetseal.com

Print Ruffle Front Yoryu Tie Waist, $14.99, available in sizes medium and large, xoxo.com

Long Knit Glove W/ Button, $4.99, mandee.com

Mid Slouch Suede Boot-Adrian, $34.00, available in sizes 5.5-10, mandee.com

I hope my finds helped give you some gift ideas for the holidays. In addition to being wonderful presents to give, some of the items featured above would also be great to wear at any upcoming holiday parties you will be attending. You will definitely be the life of any party while wearing this fabulous color! If there are any other colors you would like me to write about, let me know. E-mail me at Charmed42787@gmail.com or send me a message on myspace.