5 Fast Fashion Fixes for the Holidays

Sometimes we're too busy wrapping, shopping, cooking, working, driving, cleaning, washing, and taking care of everyone else to get ourselves into the holiday spirit.  

Think popping a few holiday treats will fill you with festive glee? Noooo, just calories. Try a few fast fashion fixes – or even just one — to jazz up your holiday mojo.

Add Sparkle: Rhinestone jewelry is the quickest way to add holiday style sizzle. You must have a little in that jewelry box already, even if it's vintage paste from your great aunt. Throw a necklace or some earrings on even with a cashmere sweater and jeans – it'll put a sparkle in your eye as well as around your neck.

Nude makeup: It's a sophisticated look, if done well, and a surprisingly easy fashion fix. A color palette change up is always a cheer up. (Pairs well with rhinestone jewelry too.)

Statement necklace: If you've been hesitant about adding statement jewelry to your accessory repertoire, this is an ideal time to initiate yourself. A statement or bib necklace (not worn as a bib) is a great way to add holiday style.

Dressy glasses: Ditch the dull, drab nerd glasses you wear every day and frame those windows to the soul with a little fashion flash.

Wear Navy: See above (pictured) how dull basic black can look against the unexpected pop of navy? It doesn't scream holiday style the way red does… it's more subtle and sophisticated — especially in textures like in lace or satin. Not so great with a nude makeup palette though; red or berry lips are a better balance here, especially because navy is a gentler reflector on more mature skin. Fip through a few of these styes for ideas.

Don't you feel brighter already?

More Holiday Style Ideas:
How to Wear Nude Makeup for the Holidays
Dos & Don'ts of Rhinestones Over 40
Right-On Red Lipstick

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