Holiday Style Secrets ….from day and work to evening – in a flash!

Holiday time is here and I have great news for those of you who have holiday events right after office hours. Sonja Ukalovic a highly regarded Fashion/Wardrobe Stylist spoke to me about how you can use some well planned strategies to transform your office look into cocktail party mode.

Crystal Clear Advice

One of the things I enjoy most about talking with Sonja is her ability to transform ordinary into extraordinary. Her advice is so crystal clear that as she speaks, you begin to envision yourself in the styles that she is suggesting. Here are some of the transforming ideas that she shared with me:

Sonja’s Tips for Women

• If you are looking for that glow, Sonja suggests exfoliating in the a.m. and you will glow at the party

• Wear a suit with a blouse or shell to work, then bring along a dressy camisole top to change the look from business to social

• Pack a pair of dressy sandals to switch from working shoes to fun and fabulous

• Wear red lipstick to add drama

• Consider plum or burgundy nail polish – the colors for the season are deep and rich

• Put a little sparkle in your look by adding some shimmer eye shadow

• Carry an evening clutch to cinch the style

• Wear a big, bold necklace to be in total current fashion or if you prefer tradition, layer strings of pearls – it is a great classic

• Accompany that necklace with some modest sized sparkly earrings

• If you want to add a bracelet, it should be simple so as not to compete with your focal point of jewelry – your necklace

• Your hair should be simple and chic. For medium to long hair, pull it away from your face; high pony tails are very fashionable, fun and easy. Short hair, away from the face is also a great evening look.

• Fragrance does not need to be refreshed; it lasts the entire day – even if you can not still smell it, others can

Sonja’s Tips for Men

• If you are wearing a suit to work; wear a great tie

• For men who work in casual attire, bring along a jacket and a nice shirt to complete the look. Also, a tie if appropriate.

• Bring along dress shoes if your work shoes are too casual

Party on!

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