Posts with tag holiday parties

The holiday season is nearly upon us. Wasn't it (literally) just yesterday that it was 80 degrees outside and today it's 55? Oy! No matter. We've got to suck it up and dress it up, even though the weather outside is getting frightful.

Here are some of the best holiday dresses we have found. You can dress them up with heels for a holiday fete or dress them down with flats and a cardigan for an after work cocktail hour. And keep in mind, a holiday dress doesn't always have to be in black either! Buying just one of these delightful little frocks will get you through the entire season and then some so make your purchase worth your while.

Honey, you are the hostess with the mostest, so you certainly don't need anyone telling you how to throw a great party. However, with so many things happening at warp speed all at once right now, you're in a bit of a Holidaze. Did you put the vodka in the freezer? Did you hide all the old photos of you and your family from 12 years ago in the closet? Did you preheat the oven? Good gracious, girl, did you put on a bra?!?

See what I mean? Never fear. Styledash is here to help, with a few tips (reminders, right?) on how to throw a party that will go down in the history books (or will not, depending on your perspective).

Sunday - Pick a theme and stick to it. The easiest thing to do is just pick a color, Red and green are natural choices, but don't be afraid to go with something like purple, a la Betsey Johnson! Use the color theme everywhere, from the table settings to your outfit. Okay, actually, don't match your outfit to your party decor.

Monday - Be mindul of the lighting. Guests, especially if they don't all know each other, will be more comfortable if they don't feel like they are on display or under a spotlight. Dim or turn off overhead lighting, and set the mood with strings of lights, which are festive (especially if they're shaped like snowflakes!), or lots of candles, which are flattering and warm. If you're afraid of creating a fire hazard, use LED "candles" that give off a glow and save energy.

Tuesday - Music is important. It should be loud enough to "drown out" any awkward silences (not that there would be any at your party), but still soft enough that it doesn't turn your house into a nightclub. Unless, of course, you hung that disco ball from the ceiling for a reason. My favorite music is always in the downtempo electronic genre.

Are you looking to impress some people at your holiday parties this year? I just found out that you can rent high-end jewelry from a website called bagborroworsteal.com.

Sarah posted about the site in July for their main attraction, which is lending out designer handbags, but they do jewelry now, too. You can borrow ridiculously expensive jewelry for a week or a month, and then return it and borrow something different.

So, now that we know we can borrow, the question is: should we? Some would say it's a misrepresentation of yourself; that if you can't afford the jewelry then wearing it is trying to be something you're not. But I say go for it! If you can wear a piece of jewelry like the Vera Wang necklace pictured here, without spending enough for a downpayment on a new home for it, well that's not fake -- just smart.

Via: Slaves to Fashion