How to pull off grown-up glitter this holiday season

Jump into evening

Put away that LBD in favour of a midnight-blue jumpsuit. We love this stunner’s blouse-and-trouser look. Jumpsuit, $535, Reiss. Earrings, $30, Le Chateau. Belt, $88, BCBG. 

It's the little things

The simplest outfit becomes special when you add the right mix of blinged-out accessories. Crystal necklace, $40, Zara. Black earrings, $15, Le Chateau. Ring, stylist’s own. Kenneth Jay Lane flower cuff, $210, A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz gold necklace, $120, Hudson’s Bay. Alexis Bittar diamond cuff, $225, Holt Renfrew. Bracelet, $60, Winners. Gold cuff, $235, Michael Kors. Chandelier earrings, $20, Aldo.

Small luxuries

Time to get your dazzle on. Go for a simple palette with a single dramatic accent, like a scarlet nail polish. Dior nail polishes in Passion, Gris-Or and Mystere, $33 each, Sephora. Brush, $18, Joe Fresh. Eyeshadows in Twilight, Sugar and Gold Rush, $6 each, Joe Fresh. Paul & Joe face powder case, $10, refill, $36, Beauty Boutique. Chanel lipsticks in Rouge Noir and Emilienne, $42 each, Hudson's Bay. Michael Kors 24K Brilliant Gold eau de parfum, $107, Hudson's Bay. YSL Rouge Pur Couture lipstick in Le Rouge, $39, Sephora. Powder blush, $13, H&M.

Face time

For a timeless night-out look, try a bold red lipstick and a swipe of gold liner. Dress, $580, Tory Burch. Necklace, $375, Coach. Ring, $125, Swarovski. Beauty Note: Charlotte Tilbury K.I.S.S.I.N.G lipstick in So Marilyn, $38, Holt Renfrew. Retractable eye liner in Gold, $7, NYX.

Fancy footwork

Choose your own adventure — flats and heels look equally chic with this season’s holiday looks. Silver boot, $469, BCBG. Red heel, $228, Browns. Black loafer, $50, H&M. Silver heel, $248, Browns. Red wedge, $110, Aldo.

Sweater dressing

Don’t stress over casual parties. Keep it simple in a pretty skirt and sweater with some shimmering extras. Top, $110, Banana Republic. Topshop skirt, $250, Calvin Klein nylons, $26, Hudson’s Bay. Rings, $125 (left), $169 (right), Swarovski. Clutch, $40, Le Chateau. Beauty Note: Nail enamel in Gold Coin, $7, Revlon.

It's in the bag

These pint-sized purses pack a lot of style (as well as your lipstick, keys, credit card and phone). Skirt, $160, Banana Republic. Topshop shoes, $130, Hudson’s Bay. Nylons, $14, Urban Outfitters. White purse, $235, BCBG. Michael Michael Kors black purse, $368, Holt Renfrew. Gold purse, $60, Aldo.

Big night

If the dress code is formal, don’t leave the tux to the guys. Make up your own with a bow blouse, trousers and a sharply cut jacket. Balmain for H&M blazer, $149, H&M. Top, $110, Banana Republic. Pants, $200, J. Crew. Shoes, $180, Winners. Ring, $10, Le Chateau. Purse, $34, H&M.

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