Tuesday Ten: December Style Tips
It’s time for one of my favorite posts of the month—10 style tips or tricks to try! Below I have put together a list of inspiring images and some little fashion tidbits about each look. I hope you find these ideas as inspiring as I did…
Layer coats and cardigans for fresh take on wearing your winter staples. I love the idea of layering a cashmere sweater under a lightweight coat under a warm wool trench.
Try a turtleneck. This once-forgotten style staple from our youth has made a major comeback as of late. Layer one under a sweater, a jacket, or even your favorite floral print dress. This is a great way to recycle your favorite warm weather pieces for the cooler months.
Get geeky. Geek chic is in! Embrace the trend by mixing in small masculine touches like a skinny tie, a collared tee (buttoned all the way up), or a fun pair of chunky, black-rim glasses (fake or real).
Mix and match your favorite sparkly necklaces to add an understated festive touch to your winter wardrobe. Also, be sure to check out my tips on wearing statement necklaces too.
Embrace your wellies. While some may argue that rain boots are simply unfashionable, I beg to differ... Invest in a pair that is brightly colored to give your look a fun and flirty finish. Fashion isn’t supposed to be so serious, so why not?
Sweaters and sequins were a match made in fashion heaven. Pair your chunky knits with your favorite sequined or beaded skirts or dresses and finish off the look with a pair of opaque tights and boots.
Add some sparkle by topping off a windswept hairdo with a prim little brooch. This is a easy way to dress up almost any outfit.
Skirt up! Avoid the bag-lady look by pairing midi skirts with close-fitting tops and sleek accessories. This is a lovely look for fall or winter—it’s professional, fashionable, and warm (once you add a jacket). I am particularly fond of the oversize daytime clutch. It’s the perfect finishing touch!
Cape yourself. Coats can get, well, a bit boring when you’re wearing the same ones day in and day out. For a fresh spin on cool-weather-warmth, try out a chic cape. Wear them as you would a coat.
Get the blues. For a festive spin on the holidays, forget red and green and instead, go blue! I love how my guest blogger, Anna, styled this outfit for the holidays. Adorable!
Which style tip are you going to try this month?
Also, want to be a Chic of the Week? Give one of these tips a try and upload a photo to your profile page and leave the image link in the comments below! Check back every Friday because that’s when we reveal each week’s new Chic.
XO Lauren
P.S. To learn how to upload your photos, click here!
Photos: All the Pretty Birds, Hanneli Mustaparta, Madewell.com, Pinterest, Daily Cup of Couture, Tumblr, TheyAllHateUs.com, Tumblr, Leslie Tessler, Carrie Coleman, Olivia Lanier of Liv Fashionably
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I love all these tips! I've been thinking about straying from the red/green and opting for blue this season, and she does it so well! And midi skirts are a love!! Thanks Lauren! -
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I'm all in for colorful rain boots!I want them so much!
Lovely ideas Lauren :)
xo Lily
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love Anna's look!! everything just flows, but still pops and is festive!
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I really love your style tips this month and am even more excited because I already have many of the pieces you described in my wardrobe and can't wait to work them into ensembles this winter. I am attaching my submission for chic of the week with my twist on the last tip "get the blues".
http://laurenconrad.com/user/photo/3257054/blue-and-black
You can also check out my blog at:
www.lavenderandotherlikes.blogspot.com
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All the ideas are great. This post will help with the upcoming holiday parties.
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These type of posts are definitely my favorite!! I just love looking at the different trends of the season :-) By the way, I saw you were at Bryant Park Monday night... I was literally there on Sunday night :-( can't believe I missed you!!! I work part-time at Crumbs though, so come by and I'll sneak you some free cuppy-cakes :-)
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I'm asking for a pair of violet Hunters for Christmas! So excited to join the Hunter community! :)
Love all these ideas!
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This is the blog of the photographer of the neon hunter boots!!! everyone follow her at:
http://carriecolemanblog.wordpress.com/category/fashion/
Also, follow: http://livfashionably.me/
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Sadly, where I live, whatever pretty outfits I come up with are covered by a coat. Really, I sometimes keep it on while in class, because it's so cold. But I am glad turtlenecks are back, I completely forgot I had those. -
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Sweaters + Sequins is my favorite! Also I love wearing my rainboots! I think they're very fashionable.
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I'm loving the sweater with sequins looks, and I'm feeling very chic because I did it last week before I read this! I paired a cream oversized cashmere sweater with black sequin shorts and booties. Wish I had a pic to show! -
Yes! I've embraced my wellies. Great & Cute tips Lauren!
~Pau
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I love the broach idea. I've done it before but haven't in awhile. I'll definitely have to give it a try again. :)
-Kelby
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i tend to get a lot more creative with my hairstyles in the winter, because our uniform here in minnesota aka the tundra is boots, jeans, sweater, wool coat. it gets so cold, so you have to find style in places other than your bundled clothes!
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