If you are anything like me, you love the holiday season simply to get dressed up! This season is particularly festive thanks to the come back of dresses. We at Artfulwears have been waiting patiently for this absolutely fabulous Silk/Lurex Blocked Dress to arrive from Interlud. We know metallics are hot and we think purple metallic can’t be beat. Try this for your next big event, we assure you will be the talk of the town!

Are you bored with your generic tights, leggings, or hosiery? Well, I say funk it up! There is something magical about great hosiery. It’s an easy way to spice up a simple outfit.

We love these Fabulously Floral Footless Tights by Look From London. Pair them with a little denim skirt, a great top for a fun, and some boots and you will be good to go.

Of course if printed tights aren’t your thing, you can always opt for a pair of either Viscose/Elasthane or Cotton/Cashmere Leggings from Majestic in more muted tones of Black and Charcoal. They are soft, comfortable, and totally in style!

More and more “dressy”, or “formal” wear, is blending in with everyday style. We think this is a great trend because it allows you so much more versatility in your wardrobe. The key is to figure out you can include pieces in your wardrobe that you can dress up or down.

This season we are seeing a lot of embellished pieces that are definitely versatile. Everywhere you look there are beads or sequins. The great part about it is, depending on how you wear the piece, you can easily take it from funky to fancy in no time!

Artfulwears just got in this gorgeous knit top by Interlud, with beading details (picture to come). It’s the perfect example of something you can totally change the look of just by what you wear with it. If you pair it with a great pair of dark washed jeans, you can wear it to dinner etc. Or if you pair it with a dressy black skirt, a great pair of dressy shoes, and a sparkling earring, you are ready for a party.

We are also seeing a lot of metallic fabrics this season. Again, they lend themselves to being dressed up but you can easily throw on a more casual pair of shoes and some funky jewelry and look pull together yet not over-dressed.

So don’t hesitate to buy a piece that you think is very dressy, you can always dress it down with more casual accessories, shoes, or a jacket.

Online Wish Lists are a dream come true for people who know exactly what they want. Since I am a girl who always requests something specific, a Wish List is a little more polite. Most Wish Lists allow you to add items you are interested in, plus any size or color you like. Typically you can email people that you this Wish List or they can search for you by various methods (name, phone number, email etc.). So fill out your Wish Lists at any stores you like and perhaps your wish will come true….

We know you love the XCVI Diagonal Peasant Skirt and so do we! Artfulwears is pleased to present this old favorite in super-soft Baby Corduroy. This fabulous skirt is perfect for the cooler months. We love it paired with boots.

Don’t think of this as the corduroy you had as a kid. This corduroy has a bit of stretch to it and it’s very comfortable. Plus, it looks a bit like suede with it’s great texture. This is a great skirt for all body types. It has a comfortable knit roll-down waist and a-line cut. It looks perfect in all sizes.  Get one before they are gone!