Fit to Print Volume 22, Issue 4 : December 2013 | Page 28

Secretly Chic

By Janet Lang

Time to Shine!
Holiday Sparkle Starts at Secretly Chic
be challenging. But it doesn't have to
be. Choose your attire depending on
the formality of your event. And
choose fashions that accentuate your
figure. You never want to go overboard
with your fashion choices. The hot
looks this holiday season are sparkles
and Lurex (a stretchy knit fabric with
silver threads going through it), tuxedo
pants, faux leather pieces, animal
prints, dark skinny jeans and as always
“the little black dress.” It's the season
for getting all dolled up in something
sparkly, but if you don't want to look
like you're competing with the tree
there are some essential rules to
remember.

Tees by Tina Maxi

T

he holiday season. It's the most
wonderful time of the year but too
often it's also the most stressful
time of the year. Burdened with
shopping bags and immersed in gift lists,
we're focused on the question of what to
buy for our nearest and dearest. But let's
not forget the other dilemma of the
season: the question of what to wear to
all of the cocktail parties, neighborhood
gatherings, and festive dinners that are
on everyone's calendars this season. You'll
want to look stunning at a slew of holiday
parties this season. Well, we say, why
not invest in yourself by picking out the
perfect holiday pieces to get you through
the season stress free. This holiday
season, Secretly Chic, the boutique @ FI,
has the perfect fashions from designers
like Blank Jeans, M. Rena, Tees by Tina
and Level 99, to name just a few, to put
together the perfect holiday look. Learn
how to make holiday dressing enjoyable,
with hip dressing tips on what to wear.
Dressing for holiday special events like
cocktail parties and holiday dinners' can

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You need to create balance by pairing
something sparkly with something a
little less dramatic. You can pair a
Lurex top from M. Rena with a pair of
black tuxedo pants from Blank Jeans or
for a more elegant look with a long
black maxi skirt from Tees by Tina. This
pairing will really let the sparkly top
stand out. Shoes and jewelry can
define an outfit. When wearing Lurex
you want to keep your jewelry to a
minimum. A teeny pair of stud earrings
and one simple bangle are plenty to
make this look shine. You don't want to
distract from the sparkly piece with
more sparkly pieces. Add a pair of
metallic heels in gold, silver or bronze,
and they'll accent the shine without
overwhelming it. If you want
something a little more casual,
glittering tops look great paired with a
pair of crisp denim skinny jeans or
leggings.
If your holiday party is a bit more
formal then you can start with a little
black dress. Secretly Chic has a
selection of little black dresses from M.
Rena that are perfect for holiday
parties. Here's where you can really
glam it up with big bold pieces. The
little black dress provides a perfect
backdrop for showing off your favorite
jewelry pieces. Look for elegant and
modern cocktail rings, dangling
earrings, necklaces that are bold and
colorful and bracelets that call
attention to your wrist. And don't be
afraid to wear big. Just remember if
you wear an oversized ring, go minimal
somewhere else. Don't be afraid of
color. Adding an unexpected color to
Holidays 2013 FIT