From the office to the holiday party!

When I am at work and am anticipating an event I need to head to right after, I always get anxious. I am forever thinking about what to wear, going home and changing, and arriving unfashionably late! Just thinking about it is giving me the chills. So I say "Self! What if you could wear what your already wearing, but bring that little extra special something along with you to throw on before heading out the door!", genius ...I know.

So I came up with looks you can wear to the office, as well as your company's holiday party.

Tuxedo blazers with structured trousers.

If you commute to work you can bring the blazer on a hanger, and keep it in the coat closet until you are ready to head to your party, or keep it in your car, but this is such an easy way to spruce up an outfit.

As far as the trouser goes, wearing something that has a pattern or pop of color is just enough for work and play.

Shimmer

Poof! The glittery shimmery fairy just stopped by and sprinkled a magic touch into your closet that has your co workers  head's turning as you walk into that party.

Okay..no she didn't, but shimmer is always great for a holiday shindig. I find embellished skirts paired with a  motorcycle jacket are the perfect blend of sweet and sassy, or a blouse for an extreme feminine look.

Leather and Lace

If you're going to an open bar in NYC, or a nice sit down dinner,  you can wear leather and lace. A  lace dress with opaque tights and a leather jacket is one of favorite things to wear in a pinch. It is comfortable and cute enough to wear to work, but also dressy enough to wear out. I always keep a deep lipstick in my bag to make the look a bit more vampy. POW! We just packed a punch.

 You can accomplish all these looks without breaking the bank. At DoubleTake we pride ourselves on giving you the latest trends by top designers at the lowest prices. Let us see your holiday looks, possibly put together by one of our stylists, and tweet the look to @DoubleTakeCon #DTholidayattire

Elements of Fashion

Street fashion is so inspiring. It is so amazing to see how people take various approaches to similar looks. The one thing I love the most about it is the fact that it's real people, wearing real fashion. So I did some research and came across these street trendy gals!

 Let's start from top! These fabulous winter accessories not only keep you warm, but you look chic while wearing them.

 An over sized hat is playful, and not to mention very comfy. It is easy to throw on when running errands or for just simply hanging around.

Turbans are making their way into day to day wardrobe and this makes me ECSTATIC. I am very guilty of wearing these, they are by far one of my favorite pieces.

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Warm fluffy knits make the winter bearable, so continuing downward, we have winter tops.

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Graphic tees are not just for summer, adding a toasty scarf and a cardigan allows it to become transitional and can be worn all year round.

 A simple grey sweater is also a "must have". It allows you to play up the accessories, for instance an animal print scarf or a colorful bag. Feeling daring? Wear both at the same time!

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Our hands need some love too.These accessories add a quirkiness to the drab colors we tend to lean towards on gloomy, cold winter days. Have fun with your wardrobe, just because the sun isn't shining doesn't mean your clothes don't have too!

 

It is NO secret I have an obsession with accessories. By adding hardware it characterizes the final look.

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 This season it's all about the socks! They don't only keep your toes nice and warm, but they can be really fun to coincide with jeans, leggings, and even dresses!

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Knit socks look really great with a pair of heels....

 or even with a distressed boot!

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I hope you feel inspired by all of these looks, now it's your time to shine! Each of these looks can be recreated for less by visiting your nearest DoubleTake location. Once you have your winter wear tweet us a picture @doubletake