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The Right Way to Wear Daytime Sequins – Without Going Over the Top

Brittney Stephens — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 04:00:44 PDT

Sequins: we all wear them, we all love them - yet somehow, we still tend to fear them. While it seems perfectly appropriate to sport a sequined dress or miniskirt for a night out with the girls, most of us clench up at the thought of wearing our sparkly pieces to the office or out during broad daylight. One thing is for sure, though: sequins aren't going anywhere. They took over the Spring runways, with designers like Jenny Packham, Tory Burch, Diane von Furstenberg, and Tracy Reese showing daytime-friendly sequins - not to mention brands like Parker, Topshop, and Alice + Olivia offering casual-glam sequin pieces that can easily be worn during office hours. If you're wondering how to pull this off, just follow these tips:

Keep your color palette on the light, bright side. The reason why Diane von Furstenberg and Jenny Packham's springtime sequins work so well is because they're in sweet, sorbet-colored hues that give off a soft and feminine feel, not Saturday night on the dance floor.
Mix your sequined pieces with something more casual. Sequins have the amazing ability to instantly read "dressy." In order to make them work for daytime, all you have to do is temper the pizzazz with something more laid-back, like a white t-shirt tucked into a sequined skirt, or a denim button-down over a sparkly dress. If you're feeling especially bold, try a sequined tank with a white blazer and sneakers.
Go easy on the jewelry: Consider your sequins as a built-in accessory; you're already sparkling and reflecting light upon walking into a room, so there's no need to pile on necklaces or flashy earrings. If going sans baubles makes you feel naked, stick to a couple of thin bangles or a single cocktail ring.

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Golden Globes Trendspotting: Sparkly Sequins

Marisa Tom — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 21:15:48 PST

What's an award season without a healthy dose of sparkle and shine? These A-list ladies brought the megawattage to the red carpet at tonight's Golden Globe Awards via gorgeous sequin-embellished gowns. While certainly an eye-catching detail, it also provides a pretty alternative to your accessorizing woes (read: let the sequins speak for themselves). And when done tastefully, sequins can add the perfect amount of glamour and glitz, rather than come off as overdone and cheesy. We're loving what we saw from Zooey Deschanel's bedazzled green and black Prada gown, Jessica Alba's sparkly blush-tone Gucci number, and Claire Danes's chic J. Mendel dress, complete with sequin detailing on the sleeves and waist. Click through to see how other Globes attendees wore this shimmery statement trend.

I Love Your Shopstyle: Primary Color Fever

FabSugar — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 03:04:14 PST

You can never go wrong with pairing primary colors with black and silver. A sexy and bright way to hit the dance club, Shopstylist meremalade spotlights a colorful faux fur gilet with a sequin tank. A yellow clutch and blue suede booties add just enough funkiness and flair for you to start turning heads. Throw in a green crystal statement bracelet for an eclectic breakaway from the color scheme.

Shorts by Topshop
Boots by Steve Madden

3 Playful Ways to Wear Sequins and Sparkles!

Allison McNamara — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 03:30:38 PST

Wearing sequins and sparkles is an easy way to get into the holiday spirit, and in today's episode of Currently Trending, we styled this festive material for three totally different occasions. From a subtly sparkly top to a sophisticated gold pencil skirt to a pretty patterned dress - watch to see how we'll be incorporating sequins into our wardrobe!

How to Wear Colored Sequins This Holiday Season

Brittney Stephens — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:28:04 PST

Get ready, sequin lovers: if Elie Saab's Spring 2012 runway show was any indication, bold, colorful sequins are set to be a huge trend in the new year - and we couldn't be more excited. Not only is it a fantastic way to command attention (and hold it) at a holiday soiree, but with the right layers and accessories, you can also make the dazzling, glamorous look work for day. Click through to see and shop five cool ways to wear colorful sequins for the party season and beyond.

Sequin Obsession: Celebs Channel Megawatt Sparkle Just in Time For Party Season

Hannah Weil — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 13:29:12 PST

As we're a little preoccupied with nailing down our holiday looks, we're especially susceptible to the sequins this time of year - but it seems we're not alone. We've spotted our favorite celebrities making their way to premieres and parties decked out in the sparkly stuff, adding shimmer to their look with jackets, dresses, miniskirts, and more. With each turn, we're newly inspired to get decked in festive shine. Should you fear going overboard, take a cue from these chic celebrities' examples - and avoid the glitter-coated effect. From Jessica Alba's sweet take to Kristin Cavallari's party-ready look, step inside to get inspired and shop our favorite sequin-adorned styles.

How to Wear Sequins During the Day

Chi Diem Chau — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:01:13 PDT

Sequins might be associated with crazy nights out on the town, but we challenge you to dig deeper. This season, we're showing you how to channel daytime sparkle via sequined pants, dresses, skirts, and even shorts. To help you, we put together five amazing daytime appropriate outfits for you to wear. We'll start you off with this snazzy sequined dress: we toned down the sparkle by pairing it with a louche sweater, booties, and an ultracool bag. Want to see more? Just click the slideshow, choose your perfect ensemble, and get ready to turn heads.

Trendspotting: Major Sparkle

Hannah Weil — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 10:17:52 PDT

Ahead of the holiday season, chic celebs are embracing festive sequins on everything from cocktail attire to dressed-up daywear. We spotted Kate Moss, Rachel Zoe, and Poppy Delevigne all showing off their respective sparkle at Paris Fashion Week - aka prime trendspotting territory. Kate's metallic topper offered a cool contrast to skinny black pants that you might channel for a night out while Rachel's statement shimmer via a sequined jumpsuit is perfect for a fancy function. And, if you're looking for an attention-grabbing cocktail party look, look no further than Poppy's sexier spin in a paillette-adorned mini and glittering side-split top. However, if a black tie fête isn't in your future, feel free to mix and match your sparkly options with your everyday separates. Embrace Jenna Lyons's signature high-low styling tactics and add a glittery top to slim cargo pants and a blazer, or temper a sequined mini with a chambray button-down. Long story short, you don't have to wait for the holidays to get your sparkle on - just shop our editors' picks below to wear the trend right now.

Spring 2012 Fashion Week Look We're Loving: Sparkly Bottoms

Noria Morales — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 10:56:13 PDT

Easy breezy looks and fun evening shine? We're all for this runway trend of mixing metallic bottoms - a sequined miniskirt at DKNY, gold lasercut leather shorts at Cynthia Rowley, slouchy beaded pants at Rebecca Taylor - with casual tops. Of course, there's no need to wait until next Spring to try it out. This look works for Fall, too. Here's our tip for making it work, and sparkly pieces you can shop now!

Pair them with cozy knit sweaters, and make it slouchy; try a cozy v-neck boyfriend sweater for ultimate comfort and chicness.

Try a structured blazer, with a t-shirt underneath, to make it a dressier look.

If you want to try the look with a sparkly dress, add knit tights and a big scarf.

Now shop the look - we found some amazing sparkly options to score right now!

How to Wear Summer Sequins

Hannah Weil — Mon, 09 May 2011 14:40:54 PDT

While the holidays are prime time for sequined wear, you can still wear your shimmering tops, bottoms, and little dresses right now, as long as you stick to a few strategic style guidelines. The key to working Summer sequins is to make it look casual and nonchalant. Forget ultra-tight silhouettes and think breezy, not clingy. To help show you how, we've garnered fashionable examples from Joy Bryant, Mary-Kate Olsen, and Diane Kruger, who all suited up in their own versions of Summer-perfect, easy sequined styles. Now, click through to see how you can do the same.