'Tis The Season For Sparkles And Sequins

Thanksgiving and Black Friday (I hope you all scored some good deals!) have already come and gone, and I really cannot believe how fast this year is flying by!  Where did the semester go?

Luckily, with the holidays approaching, we have more to look forward to than just exams and term papers.  The holiday season is one of my personal favorite times of year because our outfits can be even more over the top than usual.  It is finally more than okay  (if not completely necessary) to wear sequins, sparkles, statement jewelry, and velvet all in one ensemble!

With less than a month to go until Christmas, I think that it’s time for us to start thinking about the perfect holiday party outfits.  I’ve already seen a few pieces in stores that have caught my eye and I wanted to share them with you guys!

Just remember, you probably won’t wear most of these holiday pieces all of the time, so don’t splurge too much!

I'll keep you guys posted as I see more inspiring holiday party looks!

This strapless tutu dress is also from Zara.  I really like how they paired it with a leather jacket to give it a harder edge.  This outfit would be great for a holiday party or NewYears Eve, especially if you paired it with some big, sparkly jewelry or maybe a leopard print shoe!

When I saw this dress in the window at Zara, I absolutely loved it!  I've been looking for something in leopard print and I also love the length of this mini dress.  This one is definitely on my Christmas list!

This gold, glittery clutch is only $12 from Top Shop.  It's so festive and also the perfect size for a party.  It's just big enough to fit lip gloss, some money and your cell phone

I just got this crushed velvet dress from Forever 21.  The burgundy color and velvet give it an instant holiday vibe.  I love the dress because of its versatility.  It can be be dressed down for day or dressed up for an evening party.  For only $12, it's a great buy

Add a Bit of Sparkle to Your Step This Winter

So I never usually think to turn to O Magazine for fashion, but while I was skimming the December issue, I found an article that caught my eye.  In the "Look What we Found" article, O featured 5 pairs of flats, heels, and sneakers that were completely covered in sparkles.  Before seeing this story, I had never really thought about wearing sparkly shoes (kind've tacky, right?) but the shoes they pictured were so fun and, actually, really nice, especially for this time of year.  I was drawn to one pair in particular that I thought I'd get a lot of use out of.  These were the $45 silver shimmery slip-on Keds for Gap.  I thought that they were great and wanted to try them out.  Unfortunately, my local Gap still doesn't have them in stock, but at least that gives me some time to decide between the bronze and silver pair.  I thought that they'd look great with cropped skinny jeans and maybe a big, grey chunky sweater.  Check out the other featured styles In O Magazine and let me know what you think.  Are these sparkly shoes a hit or a miss?

Fashion Profile: Fordham University Lincoln Center

Name: Marielle Palamaro

College: Fordham University Sophomore

Me: So how would you describe your personal style?

Marielle: My personal style is somewhat Victorian with a mixture of modern trends.

Me: What inspires your fashion?

Marielle: My mom’s old clothes, the Victorian period, and Sophia Copula’s movie Marie Antoinette.  Also, vintage pieces and old fashion styles and silhouettes are a big inspiration for me

Me: I can tell! What do you love about fashion?

Marielle: I see it as a form of art and self-expression.  It’s a simple, visual way for me to express who I am.  And really, it just makes me feel good!

Me: What do you think of the fashion at Fordham University?

Marielle: I think there are a lot of interesting people at Fordham.  You can see this through the way they dress.  I think it’s clear that there are a lot of people at here, especially at the Lincoln Center campus, with a passion for fashion.

Me: What fashion tips would you give other college students?

Marielle: I’d say to use your clothes to express who you are.  Embrace it and do it with conviction!  Most importantly, you should always feel comfortable in what you’re wearing.

Me: I definitely agree. And lastly, we all want to know, what are you wearing in the picture?

Marielle: I’m wearing my mom’s maroon velvet shirt, a high-waisted floral skirt from Top Shop, my vintage, grey, suede, heeled ‘Victorian-esque’ boots, and a black, vintage leather purse with a gold lizard on it.

I hope you guys enjoyed this.  There will be more fashion profiles to come!  Also, I'd love to see what the fashion is like on your campus too!

You've Got to Have It! Deborah Lippmann Nail Polish



'Happy Birthday'



'Boom Boom Pow'

I’m always looking for fun, new nail polish colors that are a little more exciting than the generic pinks and reds sold at drug stores.  I was introduced to Deborah Lippmann nail polish about a year ago by a friend, and have been hooked ever since!  Her nail polishes are far from ordinary.  I think that they can instantly change any outfit that would otherwise be plain and, honestly, a little boring.  Most of the colors are bright metallics and are filled with chunks of glitter and sparkles.  

Luckily for us, Deborah Lippmann just put out her new colors for this upcoming holiday season.  They are ‘Today was a Fairytale,’ which is a silvery, blue, glitter starlight color that contains virgin diamond powder, and ‘Boom Boom Pow,’ which is a glittery and glamorous gold gleam color that contains 24K gold dust.  I can’t wait to try out these new colors!

If you’re looking for other colors, I recommend “Across the Universe,” “Bad Romance,” and , my all time favorite, “Happy Birthday.”  Deborah Lippmann polish usually retails from $15-20, but I promise that they are worth every penny.  Think about it this way, you can wear these polishes everyday!

'Across the Universe"

'Bad Romance'