Archive for the ‘Holidays’ Category

Event: What to Wear for Chinese New Year

Photo | Calvin Teo

by Renae Virata |It’s the Year of the Snake…according to the Chinese Lunar Calendar! To properly celebrate, whether it is a part of your culture or not, make a statement in red, the color of good luck in Chinese culture.

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Holiday: Patriotic Memorial Day looks that don’t go overboard

A splash of blue hints at the day. Click image to see this complete look from the Gap.

by Renae Virata | This Memorial Day, it’s all about mixing it up.  Don’t be afraid to look like a patriot. Splashes of red or navy as well as different red, white and blue theme variations will help you keep in theme without going overboard. Read the rest of this entry »

Halloween makeup idea: Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos)

day of the dead

Guess who? :-)

If you want to do something a little more cultural this Halloween, opt for a hauntingly beautiful Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, face. Read the rest of this entry »

Four do-it-yourself halloween costumes

by Renae Virata

With Halloween just around the corner, it can be stressful trying to figure out just the perfect costume.  Should you brave the aisles at the local costume shop amongst all the picked-over sexy costumes or end up with something less-than-sexy in favor of something quick?  Why not shop your own closet?  The treasures within your own wardrobe may have just the things you’ll need for a great Halloween outfit! Read the rest of this entry »

Halloween Makeup Idea: Garden Fairy

Fairyby Renae Virata

Only two weeks until Halloween…what are you going to be?  We’ve come up with a unique look that will be sure to turn heads at every Hallow’s Eve fete you attend. To create a good painted fairy look, all you need is some sparkly shadow, good brushes, and a little imagination.

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Costume ideas for Halloween

Smurfette and...what was her name?

Smurfette and...what was her name?

by Renae Virata

Being creative and having fun should be the benchmarks for a more memorable and fun Halloween. In fact, one WTW reader won a costume contest with over 100 participants in a more cute-than-sexy marionette costume complete with strings and giant wooden controller – on her head. But what really swayed the judges was her creativity and winning attitude.

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What to wear for New Year’s 2011

Miss Selfridgeby Renae Virata

New Year’s is now upon us – time to party!  Whether you are going to a house party, chillin’ with the fam or doing the glam thing this holiday, nothing will help you start the new year right than looking your best.  The most important thing to remember is to make your night memorable and festive however you plan to do it.   Fortunately, there are unlimited options to get into the Auld Lang Syne spirit with a sharp outfit for the big night out (or in).  Read the rest of this entry »

What to wear for the Fourth of July

Kristin Cavelleriby Halee Watel

Let’s face it: Summer in the states is hot. You can’t escape it, and you definitely shouldn’t ignore it. Dressing appropriately will make your outing infinitely more enjoyable. Here are the tips you need to look your best whether you are at the pool, a barbeque or swanky soiree during the heat of Independence Day celebrations.

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How to dress for a Mardi Gras parade

by Laura Milligan

Average High Temperature for February 16, in New Orleans, LA: 65 degrees Farenheit

Average Low: 46 degrees Farenheit

Mardi Gras this year falls on Tuesday, February 16, which means you’ve got to fast forward through your Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day outfits and start planning for one of the biggest party days of the season.

Below we’ll give tips for two types of Mardi Gras outfits: one for parades (we’re focusing on New Orleans, Mobile and other U.S. parades) and one that works for house parties. If you’ve been to Carnival celebrations in Europe or South America, please leave your tips on what to wear to those parades in the comments section below!

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Picking out the perfect Thanksgiving outfit

W magazine; via Stylefrizz

W magazine; via Stylefrizz

by Laura Milligan

To kick off your fashionable holiday season, you’ve just got to start impressing your family and friends with a knockout Thanksgiving outfit. Here we’ll highlight a few different scenarios and share looks you can shop by clicking on each image.

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