Add Some Sparkle With a Sequin Jacket

Go from casual to fabulous this holiday season by adding the sparkle of a sequined jacket. This is an easy way to spice up your basics and add a glamorous shimmer. Get this trend for a great price at H&M or splurge on the same style by Marc Jacobs. Check out other chic sequin embellished pieces as well. A perfect way to enhance your style, especially fun for a New Year’s Eve bash!

Add some sparkle with a sequin jacket by Cbroscius featuring boleros jackets

Marc by Marc Jacobs Dee Dee sequined wool bolero
$500 - net-a-porter.com
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Anna Sui Silk-tulle sequined waistcoat
$500 - net-a-porter.com
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HIGH 70122502075 PALE PINK COTTON/ELASTANE E4833
275 GBP - farfetch.com
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Steve Madden Caryssa - Blue
$95 - heels.com
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Judith Jack - Lustre Onyx Large Stone Ring (Sterling Silver/Onyx) -...
$199 - zappos.com
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Ready for War

Designers, magazines, and retailers around the world are finally coming together for one thing but it's not world peace....yet. It's the military look. Italian designer Gucci featured earth toned army skirts, silky low-cut tops, khakis, and crisp whites in their new collection. Over in South America, Marie Claire Brazil featured plenty of green and lace-up boots in their latest edition. Global retailer H&M also used military buttons, army green tights, and aviator jackets while keeping it feminine with soft pastels and ruffles.

So what does that mean for shoes? It's all about serious attitude when it comes to your heels. Be fierce and fearless with a touch of femininity. Or be soft and polished. Either way, make love, not war, and fall in love with these booties. For $995 or $31.

Military trends by oczernyale featuring high heel boots

Vegan Faux Suede Military Bootie: Shoes
$31 - amazon.com
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Christian Louboutin Button Flannel Bootie
$995 - neimanmarcus.com
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Alexander McQueen - 253107CDG4O Britannia Studded (White/Lilac) - Bags...
$1,954 - zappos.com
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Military Issue (American Vogue)
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Shabby Shapes Photoshop Brushes by Designfruit

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Spring forward into these!

H&M's new spring 2010 pieces will be in stores this February/March. Be on the lookout for these pieces. Sonia Rykiel, designing for another season, is all about the stripes, pinks, and yellows. The Garden Collection seems to be repeats from past seasons. Old floral print on last fall's trousers? What a bore! Since floral sold in past seasons, retailers are playing it safe with the economy. Lucky for you, you already have floral in your closet! If you’re looking for something new, try the men’s section. The men’s line is definitely more trendy but a little femme might I add?