{"id":5663,"date":"2012-12-09T06:00:48","date_gmt":"2012-12-09T11:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/?p=5663"},"modified":"2012-12-07T16:15:33","modified_gmt":"2012-12-07T21:15:33","slug":"be-the-best-dressed-at-your-holiday-party","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/?p=5663","title":{"rendered":"Be the best dressed at your holiday party"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><em><strong>A few tips to make you sparkle at holiday events<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"><strong>By Kelly Hockenberry<\/strong>, <span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><em>Columnist, The Times<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/UTNuKellyColumn1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright  wp-image-5667\" title=\"UTNuKellyColumn\" src=\"http:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/UTNuKellyColumn1-250x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"175\" height=\"210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/UTNuKellyColumn1-250x300.jpg 250w, https:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/UTNuKellyColumn1.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px\" \/><\/a>Holiday parties should be cause for celebration!\u00a0 We need to EMBRACE the opportunity to escape the pressures of the season, drink a glass of bubbly and have some FUN!<\/p>\n<p>Do not let a case of the <strong>\u201cBut, what do I wear?\u201d<\/strong> get you down!\u00a0 I am armed and ready to solve that problem.<\/p>\n<p>Here is my NO FAIL, hands down BEST DRESSED AT THE PARTY list:<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><strong><em>Hot Heels\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Kelly1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" title=\"Kelly1\" src=\"http:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Kelly1-199x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>A sparkly shoe will dress up ANY outfit!\u00a0 Works EVERY stinkin\u2019 time.\u00a0 (shoes courtesy of Kate Spade.\u00a0 Get in my closet!)<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"><em><strong>Glittery Nails<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Kelly2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" title=\"Kelly2\" src=\"http:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Kelly2-225x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>I do love the idea of a festive manicure for the holidays.\u00a0 Break out of your everyday neutral and try something bling-y!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; font-size: medium; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"><em><strong>Statement Jewelry<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Kelly3.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" title=\"Kelly3\" src=\"http:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Kelly3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"297\" height=\"297\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>I have been yapping all year about the importance of a big, bold necklace.\u00a0 This is a great purchase, not only for parties, but also, to add sparkle to a white t-shirt and jeans!\u00a0 (<a href=\"www.stelladot.com\/kellymhockenberry\" target=\"_blank\">www.stelladot.com\/kellymhockenberry<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"><em><strong>Holiday Hair<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Kelly4.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" title=\"Kelly4\" src=\"http:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Kelly4-175x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"175\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Being able to do a braid or a voluminous top knot elevates any ensemble! \u00a0How cool is this ribbon?\u00a0 Or, add a sparkly brooch to a messy chignon!\u00a0 O.m.g.<\/p>\n<p>Find a girlfriend who is creative with her hairstyle and get ready for the party together!<\/p>\n<p>(photo: Pinterest)<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><em><strong>Fancy Pants<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Kelly5.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" title=\"Kelly5\" src=\"http:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Kelly5-200x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Stand out at the shindig as the cool chick in the fancy pants!\u00a0 Skirts and dresses are old hat.\u00a0 Try a tuxedo pant and sequined top or a pair of your FAVORITE jeans with a plaid button down and loads of sparkly necklaces piled on!\u00a0 (photo: JCrew)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; font-size: medium; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"><em><strong>Faux Fur<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/kelly6.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" title=\"kelly6\" src=\"http:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/kelly6-235x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"235\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you do have a never fail little black dress that you are planning to wear, make it a wintery winner by adding a faux fur snood!\u00a0 Just like investing in a great shoe or statement jewels, this purchase will have longevity beyond the night of the party.\u00a0 Throw it on with a sweater, corduroys and boots when you are running around doing weekend activities!\u00a0 You will LIVE in it this winter.\u00a0 Trust me.\u00a0 (photo: Pinterest)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>I hope that this list relieves some of the pressure of getting dressed for a holiday get-together!\u00a0 I would love to hear YOUR ideas!\u00a0 Write your suggestion in the Comment section below!<\/p>\n<p>Happy Weekend!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A few tips to make you sparkle at holiday events By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times Holiday parties should be cause for celebration!\u00a0 We need to EMBRACE the opportunity to escape the pressures of the season, drink a glass of bubbly and have some FUN! 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