Glam it Up!

December is here and Christmas, with all its fuss and festivities, is on-deck. What better time to fantasize about glamorous looks for holiday parties? Now is a great time to wear something a little more glitzy, rich, or extravagant than you normally wear.

Though the little black dress is always a good look, especially for a company party or a nice dinner, this is the time to add some sparkle! Stash your phone, lipgloss, and breath mints in a black satin purse covered with large black stones for a low-key addition, or toss on silver sandals with sequin accents and a silver shawl for a punch of shine. Or try a copper and black combo for an updated look. Lynn Ritchie makes a great shift dress with a print metallic layer under a sheer black one. The overall effect is one of shimmer and shine, rather than in-your-face metal.

If you prefer pants for your gathering (very tempting when the winter winds are whipping through), satin or wool are great winter-y options. I love a great satin wide-leg pant with mile-high heels and a jewel-tone cashmere sweater or sequin tank. The richness of the two fabrics make an otherwise-boring look fab and festive for your gathering. A few hot colors this year, aside from the classic red (try Sisters’ cocoon-style sweater in wine), are royal blue or purple (like Chaudry’s swing-style sweater).

Tired of black as your wardrobe staple, or looking for a super-glam look? Try metallics! A slim grey sweater or cardigan-and-cami combo looks great with a hematite-colored satin skirt and jeweled shoes, or with pale silver pants and heels. Chaudry makes a great sequin tank in silver or gold that adds a touch of sparkle to your look and is perfect with your favorite black pants or skirt.

Whatever you decide is the best holiday look for you, wear it well, and enjoy your holidays!

Heart Full of Joy

Just in time to purchase a heartfelt gift for your favorite aunt, your best friend, or even your mom or daughter, Yaya’s is offering a great promotion from Brighton. With any $100 Brighton purchase you’ll get a free heart chime engraved with the word “joy”. Not only is this a great value, you’ll have a beautiful keepsake for years to come.

The Brighton company prides itself on “the Brighton philosophy”, or the belief that details make all the difference. Each piece, whether a bracelet, photo frame, or handbag, is part of a coordinating line, and each piece has a defining detail. A handbag might have a photo frame attached or a ring might have a special engraving on the back. Brighton jewelry is created by the traditional process where each item is sketched out by hand and the designer follows the product through completion. This process allows for a level of quality unmatched by other manufacturers.

Brighton’s line consists of hundreds of products, but here are a few that I just love. The silver ID bracelet with “mother”, “sister” or “friends” engraved would be a great simple gift for the special ladies in your life. The heart to heart photo bracelet or necklace is perfect for showing off a treasured photo of a child or grandchild. The Serendipity clutch is a trendy but classic style with a fun print and great red hue. A key part of the Brighton philosophy is that all products are sold only in small independent stores, and are not available online. Yaya’s is a Brighton Heart store, so please stop by to see our selection. If you’d like to see the entire line, check out brighton.com.