The holiday season is in full swing and your closet is looking as bare as Jennifer Aniston on the cover of GQ. If your party dresses have already hit the red carpet, mingled and gone for martinis this month, it’s time to treat yourself to a solitaire secret Santa. Whether you brave the mall or shop the web, take inspiration from your favourite celebrity because really, who knows how to party better than Hollywood?
Whitney Port
This former Hills star is packing her bags and leaving behind the land of perma-tans and Lauren Conrad for the Big Apple. Whitney’s new gig at Diane von Furstenberg means that in 2009 you can expect to see her in the designer’s classic frocks and eclectic patterns.
Get Whitney’s city chic:
Feather Hem Dress – Diane von Furstenberg did a feather-adorned dress in her forties-inspired fall 2008 show.
http://canada.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=FOREVER21&category%5Fname=dress%5Fdressy&product%5Fid=2056572702&Page=all
Delia’s Mariela Dress has the same floaty, artistic floral feel that von Furstenberg put on her spring/summer 2009 runway.
http://store.delias.com/item.do?categoryID=1826&itemID=50467&sizeFilter=&colorFilter=&brandFilter=
Leighton Meester
While certainly not as buttoned-up as her on-screen alter ego Blair Waldorf, Gossip Girl Leighton Meester’s style is much more sassy socialite than costar Blake Lively’s (aka “Serena van derWoodsen”) hippie-chic.
Get Leighton’s sophisticated party look:
This sheer lace dress has Blair’s Upper East Side style with a touch of sex appeal.
http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?itemdescription=true&itemCount=60&startValue=1&selectedProductColor=&sortby=&id=15316615&parentid=W_APP_DRESSES&sortProperties=+product.marketingPriority,-product.startDate&navCount=159&navAction=jump&color=
Schoolgirl plaid mixed with a sexy secretary silhouette make this a naughty-yet-proper girl’s dream. Pair with stilettos and over-the-top jewels for New Year’s Eve.
http://canada.frenchconnection.com/product/womens+Dresses/71D8M/CHERUB+CHECK+STRAPLESS+DRESS.htm
Ashley Olsen
Mary-Kate might have some fashion chops when it comes to reviving grunge and spearheading the dumpster-chic look, but Ashley definitely got the glamour genes. The actress/designer/business woman is experimental with her clothes but always polished.
Get Ashley-elegant:
Worn with opaque tights, black booties and a leather jacket Forever 21’s Sequin Safari Dress will look totally trendy and put together at the same time.
http://canada.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=FOREVER21&category%5Fname=dress%5Fdressy&product%5Fid=2053855575&Page=1
This blue silk dress with ruffles down the racer back has a simple shape in front and a little extra glamour in back.
http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?itemdescription=true&itemCount=60&startValue=1&selectedProductColor=&sortby=&id=15634652&parentid=W_APP_DRESSES&sortProperties=+product.marketingPriority,-product.startDate&navCount=159&navAction=jump&color=
Paris Hilton
It’s okay to admit that you caught an episode of Paris Hilton’s My New BFF and secretly enjoyed it. Despite her somewhat trashy track record, there is something just a little charming about Miss Hilton’s over-the-top girly style.
Get Paris’ girly glamour:
From Paris’ own clothing line for Dollhouse, the name of this Goddess Dress says it all.
http://shop.dollhouse.com/r/440225
[Toronto-only: Brazen Hussy’s Vanessa Elastic Dress in peach epitomizes the heiress’ signature sexy-princess look.
http://www.brazenhussy.ca/our_catalogue/brazen_hussy_collection/]
Always a fan of satin and strapless numbers, the Rosalie Dress by Delia’s is reminiscent of Paris’ favourite fairy, Tinkerbell.
http://store.delias.com/item.do?categoryID=1826&itemID=50472&sizeFilter=&colorFilter=&brandFilter=
Agyness Deyn
This eccentric super model is known for her penchant for neon, bold black-and-white stripes, suspenders, Doc Martens and closetful of crazy clashing clothes. And yet somehow, she pulls it all together in a way that makes her a fashion icon with a cult following.
Get Agyness’ eccentricity:
Agyness would pair this figure skater-inspired dress in vivid, shiny magenta with bright tights and metallic Docs.
http://store.americanapparel.ca/rnt40.html?cid=29#i
The Cheeky Check Dress is a little bit sweet with a bit of British punk attitude – kind of like Agyness’ sense of style.
http://canada.frenchconnection.com/product/womens+Dresses/71X8O/CHEEKY+CHECK+SS+DRESS.htm
