Holiday Style: You AND Your Home
Style~Personality~Flair…we all have a unique way of announcing our own. During the Holidays, our “personalities” seem to shine a little brighter, perhaps a bit bolder. That is reflected in our fashion choices and also our home décor selections. Our personal style is often carried directly from our closet’s fabrics and accessories into our home’s fabrics and accessories. Holiday party fashions and Holiday home decorating are no exception.
Having started my career in Fashion Design, I understand that like fashion our home design and decorating reflects our personalities and individual style. That is especially prevalent during this time of year, when festive gatherings, entertaining and celebrations are taking place. We certainly know how to bring out the bling, accessorizing ourselves, our homes, our children, dogs and sometimes even our vehicles, announcing to the world our personal tastes (some good, some not so good) and flair. There are a few rules that apply when it comes to Holiday accessorizing, whether it’s you or your home that’s being transformed. Party fashions and home entertaining have similar design dilemmas. Here are a few seasonably fashionable tips to help ensure you AND your home will shine bright, yet tasteful, bold and beautiful throughout this joyous time of year.
- Don’t overdress yourself OR your home. More is not always merrier! Simple and elegant almost always is a good rule to follow. Absolutely introduce those dynamic accessories, just don’t overdo it. Let them shine, stand out, get the attention they deserve. Too many clashing accessories on your body or your walls can take you from classy to cluttered. Tis the season I know, however there’s no reason to adorn yourself like a Christmas tree. There’s also no need to carry it massively throughout the rest of your home. We want a peaceful season.
• All that glitters is not always gold. Actually, this showy color is making a big comeback so go ahead; feel free to use it with pride. Whatever colors you choose bring the bling-bling on. Beads, crystals, metals and feathers can be used together to bring a sophisticated balance of shimmer and matte. Keep in mind however, bling lightly…classy not cluttered. Personally, I am thinking this is the year I’ll get that black feather Christmas tree!
• One rule that always applies, even during the flamboyancy of the Holiday season, size does matter! The size of the accessory should always be in proportion to where it’s being displayed. If you decide you’d like to showcase a larger item, that’s ok! It’s just best to have that one large item you love presented alone rather than creating visual chaos by grouping many items together in order to fill a space. That holds true whether you are coving your body or your walls.
• Non traditional Holiday colors are sure to make you and your décor style look as hot as our winter temperatures. Let’s face it; red and green aren’t always the most flattering on us or in our living spaces. The shades are tough to work around and they are powerfully strong colors. Some new festive colors you may want to introduce to your wardrobe and décor…blue, pink, silver, gold, black and white.
Whatever your style, enjoy sharing it with your family and friends. Let your personality shine through beautifully this Holiday Season! Be peacefully creative and courageous with your accessory choices. Carry your personality out of your closet and throughout your living space. Or…vice versa…which is another article we’ll save for the New Year…New You! ?
A Very Happy Holiday and Wish of a Wonderful New Year to All of You!
Denise
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