It’s that time of year again- holiday parties are lighting up your Google calendar like a Griswald Christmas tree. Everyone from co-workers to  social drinking friends want to party with you so be sure you dress the part. Here are some of my seasonal favorites for all the holiday cheer!

First off, the annual work party. Now since you will have to see these folks again on Monday, it’s best to keep this look classy. This doesn’t mean just throw on that go-to LBD, but by all means, all your bits and pieces should be covered. For many years now, I have sworn by Maje dresses. The styling and cuts of these dresses are impeccable for their price point. This holiday season I am coveting their mesh and gold leather Rezzano dress. It somehow manages to mash up conservative and edgy into one scrumptious frock.

Whenever I am debuting a new fashion obsession, I test it out first on my friends (hence my knit fringe jacket I wore out with my girlfriends last night, half of which stayed on the chair as I got up). This season I am crazy for the athlesuire trend of leather joggers. I recently styled Arrow and Spartacus star Katrina Law in a killer Viktoria + Woods pair for a holiday editorial. The key here is to make sure the rest of the look is dressed up to avoid looking like you’re heading to the gym. A cool (sequin- why not?!) cropped top and layered necklaces will add insta-glam and offset the casual silhouette of the pant.

If there is ever a time to just be comfy, I say it is when you’re around family. But read I am saying COMFY, not sloppy. My favorite cool without trying line is Free People. The loose fit of the line allows for a big serving of all your mom’s calorie laden comfort food but the cool cuts keep you on this side of chic. Their tunics are heaven with a flat over the knee boot or layered over dark very skinny denim and booties.

Now ringing in the new year is when you can really go to town! There are not too many days in the year when getting sloshed while wearing sparkles is deemed appropriate, so take advantage of this one. I am dying over this Parker fringe mini I also put on Katrina Law. If you are an amazing dancer if your head like I am, the movement of this dress will not disappoint ( I cannot stress enough the “in your head” part of that sentence by the way).

It’s my favorite time of the year! While I do love fireplaces and cheesy Christmas movies, it’s the holiday shopping I live for. I pride myself on taking the time to really personalize all the gifts I give. It obviously requires much more mall and shopping time to do but thats a sacrifice I am happy to make:) Here’s a little guide to some of my favorite gifts for this holiday season…

The most incredible scene you have ever smelled. A winner for men and women alike!

Double Happiness has long been one of my favorite jewelry lines and this season, the Warlock quartz ring is on my Xmas list. It’s the perfect statement making piece for a cocktail dress or super distressed  jeans.

I like wine, I like wine a lot. While anyone can sip a glass, why not cook with it as well? Dean and Deluca has both red and white wine grilling planks sure to infuse incredible flavor into your favorite meat, poultry, fish and veggies.

While I am obsessed with all things Dannijo, this year I am crushing on their Dreams Don’t Lie pendant- it’s the fanciest dream catcher you’ve ever seen!

ABC Carpet & Home’s Wild Unknown tarot cards are not only beautifully designed, it’s a great too cold to go outside, sit by the fireplace kind of game to play with girlfriends.

A favorite go to line for me has recently been For Love and Lemons. Everything form their lingerie to their ready to wear is just so, pretty! I am currently dreaming of the Penelope Mini Dress.

I try to keep my desk as organized as possible which is not always easy to do with two toddlers running around but now at least I can beautify my efforts with Mapleton Drive’s Oco geo paperweight. Both pretty and functional, this is a sure way to add a little chic to your work area.

Try as I might to look pulled together when I go to workout, my gear is always all over the place. Enter Herschel Supply Co’s Sutton duffle bag. It’s big enough to fit all your essentials and it’s cool vintage design will give you some street cred style points.

The above gift selection makes it sound like I work out a lot- I don’t, well at least not as much as I’d like to. Which is why my new obsession, Orange Theory Fitness is perfect! It’s the most insane one hour workout you will ever do, I swear.

After so many seasons of slinking into skinnies, denim is doing a 180 with the flared leg. Huge for spring and still making a mark this fall, the flare leg is super flattering and versatile.  As women, we are thicker in our thighs than we are from the knee down (try as you may, I fear this is just a function of our female anatomy:), hence flaring the leg out from the knee down balances out the silhouette and makes gams look longer and leaner! Some of my favorites are J Brand’s Lovestory $238, Free People’s Hi Rise 5 Pocket Flare $78 and McGuire’s Harlow Flare Stitch Pocket $227.

Now while the 70’s are a huge trend for fall, you want to be careful to keep the rest of the look modern to avoid looking too costume-y. Try pairing your flares with a white blouse. A tie-front neck with lend itself to the 70’s trend, while a classic white blouse will make the look appear more tailored. I also love these jeans with a plain, semi sheer tank top and a ton of layered necklaces (click here for hints on layering). When the temperate drops, simply throw on fitted jacket /blazer and you’re set!

As a wardrobe stylist one of the most consistent questions I am asked is how to get that perfectly layered necklace look. I like to call it accidentally chic- like you just threw on three random necklaces as you rushed out the door and it all looks so perfect and cool- little does anyone know that each piece has been perfectly coordinated. Here are a few easy rules to follow to avoid looking like Mr. T

1- Keep necklaces to a maximum of three- One should be an almost nothing, simple chain; one should be the stand-out/statement making layer and the third should lie somewhere in between.

2- Pay attention to length- you want all three necklaces to be visible and not compete. Think, short, medium and long.

3- There should be some consistent theme/color/shape that ties all the pieces together. Not to say they should all be perfectly matching strands but they should all compliment each other.

4- When all else fails, look for piece where all the layers are attached as one necklace- all the thinking is done for you!

Some of my favorites are (clockwise from top left) he Native Tiered necklace by Bauble Bar $68, the Semi Precious Circle Multi-Row Necklace by Topshop $18, Alexis Bittar’s Double Fringe Pendant $145 and the Frey necklace by Danijo $245.

Reminiscent of grunge, early Kate Moss and all things 90’s, the plaid shirt is back and better than ever! More tailored and ladylike than its predecessor, this fall must-have is super versatile. Paired with boyfriend jeans and booties it’s casual cool. Worn with a black pencil skirt and heels, it’s edgy chic. Some of my favorites are The Rails’ Hunter Plaid shirt $138, exclusive to Bloomingdale’s; Current Elliot’s The Perfect shirt $352 and J. Crew’s The Boy Shirt $89.50. If the traditional plaid isn’t your bag, Equipment’s Reese plaid silk shirt has same look but the luxe fabric dresses it up a bit and makes it perfect for the office . Ain’t no teen spirit about this grunge gone glam look!