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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.

Diane von Furstenberg Pauletta metallic sequined silk dress - Sold Out	Haute Hippie Bias Sequin Miniskirt - Sold Out
DKNY Sequined stretch-georgette top - Sold Out	BCBGMAXAZRIA Edna Sequined Pleated Skirt - $298.00
Sequin Stripes Chiffon Top - Sold Out	BCBGMAXAZRIA Women's Carter Sequins Short - $248.00
Rachel Zoe Peggy Sequin Flower Dress - Sold Out	Sequin zigzag tank - $69.50
Rachel Zoe Linda Sequin Jacket - Sold Out	Sequin Legging - Sold Out
Sequin heathered tee - $89.50	Sequined Dress - $330.00
Sequin Tee - Sold Out	Parker Sequined Circle Cardigan - Sold Out
Pencey Sequined Shift Dress - $497.00	Tbags Los Angeles Sequin Tank - Sold Out
Halston Heritage Sequined crepe pants - Sold Out	Sequin Moto Jacket - Sold Out
Haute Hippie Sequin Dress - Sold Out	Forever 21 Sequin Jacket Hood - Sold Out
Vince Sequin Pencil Skirt - Sold Out

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.

Celeb Style: Kate Moss

Noria Morales — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 10:11:01 PDT

Kate Moss brought all-black chicness to a W party in London, and what stuck us about this outfit is just how deceptively basic it is. She took a shiny statement piece - like this Parker sequin tunic ($275) - and layered it with black leggings, a leather-trim blazer ($223, originally $495), and pointy-toe booties. The effect is downtown glamour with a little dose of rock star. Click items to shop.

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Vince Sequined Pencil Skirt - Sold Out	BCBGMAXAZRIA Edna Pleated Sequins Skirt - Sold Out
Antik Batik Alep cropped sequined pants - Sold Out	Gryphon Sequin-embellished cropped cotton pants - $465.00
MICHAEL Michael Kors Deep-Pocket Sequin Pants - Sold Out	ACE Delivery Tumbled Sequin Miniskirt - Sold Out
Haute Hippie Sequined silk-tulle mini skirt - Sold Out	BCBGMAXAZRIA Sabina Metallic Shorts - Sold Out
Marni SEQUIN EMBELLISHED SKIRT - $1,155.00	DAY Birger et Mikkelsen Splendour sequined georgette mini skirt - Sold Out
Calvin Klein Collection Mayfair sequin-embellished pencil skirt - Sold Out	ANNA SUI Oxidized Gold All Over Sequined Skirt - Sold Out
Sequined Jersey Pants - Sold Out	Distressed Sequin Pants - $528.00