FESTIVE FINDS

Model | Ashley Walker @therealashleywalker
Look | @fashiontofigure
Photographer | Alfred Beverly @charissolutionsphotography

Yay!! We made it to the end of the year and we are still outside to talk holiday fashion, so thank goodness for that!!! With too many seasons of comfy clothes under our belts, we are relishing in the return of the in-person celebrations and cuffing situations. With a show of hands, tell me who all absolutely loves dressing up and going out this time of year, but attending holiday functions in this temperamental weather can be the actual challenge? When you get that invite in the mail for your fav holiday party, but you don't want your puffy parka to ruin a perfectly put together look, what do you do? Well, if you style it just right, that winter coat will become your new favorite outfit addition, and you can still wear that hot little number underneath while staying warm until you make it to coat check! Don't let the weather keep you from making your holiday statement.

This holiday season a few things trending are color coordination, balancing volume, and a smart use of textures like, sequin sparkles and other shiny surfaces, leather, faux fur, and suede just to name a few winter tricks currently being used to totally nail great style in this up and down weather we are experiencing this year. Don't be afraid to pull some of those favorite staple pieces out of the closet and pair them with an on trend, eye catcher for the season, like a textured sweater, blazer, or pair of thigh high boots, to bring the entire look to life!!!

Mixing and matching is going to be the name of the game this season with pieces, whether casual or glam. Green seems to be the in color, velvet the in texture, and shiny satins that sparkle enough to take us right into the new year is the in fabric. You can get as maximalist as you want with 2022 holiday sparkles. Whether you want to jump into cold-weather staples like a beloved turtleneck are tread the holiday fashion line with a less is more approach to turn heads with a minidress, there is no doubt that social calendars will be filled both day and night and great fashion is a must.

Hands down we are ready to go as bold or as neutral as you want to go this holiday season. Whatever you choose, just have fun with it, and tap into that main character energy this holiday season screams for.

MODEL SPOTLIGHT: COREY THOMAS

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