Friday, December 9, 2011

Colors of the Season: Silver

This week's holiday color is silver! It's a beautiful, versatile color that gives us a nice break from the gold we see year after year. Silver adds a modern touch to holiday decorations, and makes for some fabulously festive outfits for holiday parties! My favorite way to wear silver is a silver-hued cocktail dress. It's elegant, tasteful (when done in the correct fabric) and can be worn with a huge variety of colored accessories. It makes a great dress for wearing to a nice cocktail party with your friends, an appropriate dress for an office party, and a GREAT outfit for a New Year's party. If you're a little intimidated by the shiny hue or you just want to add a touch of shine to your everyday wardrobe, try a silver heel with your favorite LBD, a silver sequin sweater over your favorite dark jeans, or a sparkly silver beret to add sparkle and warmth to your ensemble. Another of my favorite ways to wear silver, although slightly more daring, is a great pair of silver sequin leggings! This trend got popular a few months back and it's an incredibly fun and festive trend to rock for a night out with your friends. Pair these with a black or solid colored shirt so as not to go overboard with sparkle. Silver is also a FABULOUS color for holiday decor, and has become incredibly popular in recent years. Adding soft accents like a wreath or small tree add a sophisticated yet welcoming feel. Silver decorations on a holiday tree dress it up a bit, and silver table accents provide a neutral palette to show off the wonderful food you've made. Try this trend out this holiday season!

These silver dresses are beautiful and elegant - use them for inspiration!



These cardigans are my FAVORITE thing I found on my search - so cute!
A sassy pair of sequin leggings is ideal for going out in!

Silver heels are sassy and fun. Try these adorable flats for a super cute, more comfortable alternative to heels!
Above: Silver jewelry is a classic and time-enduring accent
Below: A silver clutch is a great way to add just a touch of sparkle to your outfit!

What a cute, festive manicure! I might have to try that myself!
Silver holiday decorations have been growing in popularity - it's no wonder, they're beautiful!

 This reindeer is a gorgeous, modern decoration that's unique and elegant.
 Silver wreaths are a fun alternative to the classic green-red-gold wreath you see every year.
This beautiful table is the perfect way to settle down to a winter dinner.
Holiday trees decorated in silver are a little more sophisticated than the multi-colored trees of our youth.
Silver makes a great, holiday-neutral gift wrap color.

A beautiful picture that shows how nature inspires trends and colors - what's more beautiful than looking out the window at a snowy, icy evening?

And the holiday ornament of the week is... 

This beautiful ornament! Simple, yet incredibly beautiful.

I'm counting down the days until the holidays! I can't wait - can you?


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