Easy Holiday Looks

I love the holidays! Parties, festive music, smiling people, delicious food... what's not to love?

Like most women, I want to have the perfect outfit for each occasion... but I don't want to break the bank for it. The problem is, with most of these events such as office christmas parties, social get-togethers, extended family dinners, Christmas, New Years etc. You are bound to run into some of the same people, not to mention people documenting your every move and posting the pictures online. So, how do you avoid wearing the same thing twice without spending your life savings? Here are a few quick tips to creating the perfect holiday woredrobe

Go for the classics. Adding pops of red will make any outfit scream with festive cheer. This red tulip-skirt dress by Zara is the perfect addition to any holiday wardrobe. Pair with black stockings and black high-heeled booties for a modern look.

Too shy for red? Even just adding red nails to a LBD (little black dress) will work... not to mention keep things cheap. Or try adding a splash of rouge on your lips will spice up your holiday look.

For more of a winter wonderland look, try going for colours like mauve, grey and silver. This Asymmetric twist dress by Rachel Rachel Roy will work perfectly from day to night and will still be relevant after the holiday season. Or for something more festive, Rachel Rachel Roy's sequins dress. This disco inspired frock is perfect to ring in the New Year!

Accessories! With the statement necklaces still going strong, there is no reason not to jump on this trend. Its cheap and changes your outfit completely. Stores like Forever21 and H&M have hundreds of accessories to choose from. Prices range from as low as $4.99!

Poised and Ready

Burlington is technically a big city, however it still has a small town feel. And because of this, many of its small downtown shops get over-looked. So I'm starting a style guide to the small boutiques of the Shore.

This months spotlight is on Poise Boutique Their mission is the "transform self-conception through style". This upscale boutique holds many designer labels such as DVF and Missoni. The owner, Diana Vranich, has created an environment that feels like a dream closet. This small, but beautifully simple store, showcases gorgeous garments at their best. Warm smiles, elegant lighting and all the must-have-picks of the season, make Poise one of Burlington's finest.

389 Brant Street, Burlington ON