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Rebecca Smith Perspectives REAL Style

HOLIDAY STYLE

By Rebecca Z. Smith

Welcome to REAL Style, a fashion focused section of REAL Magazine where we explore the world of style and fashion. REAL style is on top of Holiday trends this issue.

Tis the season to be glamorous! The holidays are here and that means it’s time to get festive. A little black dress is always on par for the party scene, but who says holiday dressing has to be so cut and dry. What color could possibly be more festive than red for the holidays? None! So do it up in the best shades of red. Look chic and merry in red, crimson and burgundy. Red gets bright and punchy while crimson embodies a slightly deeper note. However, riding on fall 2012’s themes of opulence, bejeweled and baroque, gold is a key color for the Holiday 2012 season. The dazzling color is lustrous in various materials including: sequins, leather, metals and lame’. This season, the metallic color is at its best in a bold shade or when combined with other pieces in varying gold’s. Don’t shy away from an abundance of gold — you can never be too lux
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Getting glammed-up this season just got a whole lot more interesting. Here are some ideas for switching it up this season.

White feels right – Dress yourself in head-to-toe white this season. This includes, but is not limited to, a delicate white shift dress, white diamonds, white spiked pumps and white lingerie pretty enough to let peek through.

Statement Waists – Peplum is the new black this season, not to mention an easy way to add volume and style to the most basic of silhouettes.

High-Speed Lace – A holiday standby is neon lace pants, paired with a leather biker jacket. This is one part party and the other part cool.

Nude Awakening – Champagne for champagne — toast the holiday season by donning a nude slip-dress in lieu of a little black dress. You’ll be one step closer to shutting down a room.

Festive Fetish – Have a little fun with the hostess by pairing a sexy, unexpected material like PVC or pleather with a more classic one.

Streamlined Shine – This particular look could start a holiday dressing revolution. Sleek gold tunic, skinny pants and low-cut patent pumps, let us count the ways this look works.

The Big Reveal – Forget backless, thigh high or down-to-there, the new way to show some skin is to bare your middle — but just a chic peek. Be sure to balance the flaunting of your abs with a conservative hemline

A Shorts Story – Shorts for this season are usually more matched for day dressing than a night on the town, but infuse a festive and monochromatic color palette, and you’re just as chic as the other ladies.

Retro Redux – Old-fashion is anything but in a waist-highlighting frock. Try a figure-flattering ’50s silhouette with a full skirt and bright silk blouse.

REAL style challenges you to look glamorous this holiday season. Making REAL style a part of your holiday season will give you the confidence to go out there looking festive. Don’t forget to switch it up this season for a more chic holiday style. Pick up your favorite fashion magazine and get REAL with the seasons most fashionable trends.

Rebecca Z. Smith, a fashion stylist/image consultant, is the founder of We’ve Got Style by Rebecca and an Etcetera clothing agency. She offers styling and personal shopping services, image makeovers, wardrobe planning, closet consultations, key note speaking and fashion show productions. Her Etcetera line is available exclusively via appointment-only trunk shows four times a year. We’ve Got Style by Rebecca is located in Sarasota, FL. For more information contact Rebecca at (941) 223-6643, rebeccaz@wevegotstyle.com or www.wevegotstyle.com