Winter is here and it’s time to pull out cozy sweaters, furry boots and coats of all colors. Winter doesn’t mean you have to forgo your style! It’s a time to be creative with layers, wear a daring thigh high boot or to see how many different ways you can wear your favorite scarf. This season there are many winter trends that will keep you warm and fashionable.

One of the biggest trends for winter is Peplum Blazers, Coast and Vest with whittled-in-at-the-waist silhouettes. We love the belted waist – you can still keep your ladylike curves and not look like a puff ball. The belted waist also can be done with multiple layers so you can keep warm while looking fashionable.

On the weekends when the temperature drops and the snow starts to fall it can be hard to want to wear something other then leggings, jeans and a sweatshirt. However this winter season (lucky for us!) cozy sweaters and maxiskirts are the great winter combo. Again layers can be worn under the maxiskirt and sweater and they can be accessorized with belts and scarves. Whose says you can’t wear a sexy winter outfit while feeling like you’re still cozy in your sheets?

Lastly our favorite winter trend is Plaid! Plaid has been a staple in the winter wardrobe for years. It’s so versatile and can be worn on shirts, hats, pants and even boots. It can be rocked out with another plaid (although don’t overdo it or you can end up looking like a lumberjack) or with a bold solid.

Have fun this winter with your clothes and don’t be afraid to try out new trends. This winter we dare you to unleash your winter maniac!

~~ By Jacqueline Cunning

It’s that time of year again when every other night there is some kind of party to attend.  I went to a corporate holiday party this past weekend and was obsessed with my latest fashion accessory – dangle earrings!

I wore a red silk dress that was some what low cut in the front.  I didn’t want to wear a necklace because of how the cut in the front was, but I didn’t want to look bare and not wear any jewelry.  I was shopping around for the perfect earrings and I found them at Express.  They were gold and diamond dangle earrings that almost touched my shoulders when I put them on.  I wore my hair half back with curls and the earnings made such a statement, I didn’t have to worry about a necklace or a lot more other pieces.  I did wear 3 gold bracelets, which I also purchased at Express.  The earrings and bracelets were a great team and made the outfit look very rich.  I received so many compliments about the earrings; I knew I needed to write about them in today’s fashion blog.

Dangle earrings can make any outfit go from day to night.  On a busy day when you are going form work to a party, you can easily change your shoes and jewelry to get the “night time” look.  These earrings look great with whatever length of hair you have and can really make a bold statement.  There are numerous styles of these long earrings form feathers, diamonds, strands and many more.  So have some fun and play around with these versatile types of earrings to find your perfect pair (or pairs!).

~~ By Jacqueline Cunning