It’s official … party season has arrived! The calendar is filling up with invitations to the season’s most festive soirees, but the million-dollar question is always how to bring on the glam without looking like a Christmas tree. We’ve enlisted Lauren Pronger, Michelle Beisner-Buck and Laura Geiseking to show us how it’s done.
[de-luxe]
A cocktail dress isn’t the only option; show off your independent spirit with tall boots and a skirt.
Alice + Olivia silk and velvet flocked blouse, $348; Yoana Baraschi pleated skirt, $228
Rachel Zoe suede boots, $795; all from Lusso
18kt. gold and diamond earrings, $10,875 from Genovese Jewelers
[glamour girls]
‘Tis the season to look smart. You know your way around the designer department, so show it!
On Laura, left: Lafayette 148 blouse, $448 from Mister Guy Women’s | Atelier Nicole Miller satin pant, $235 from Vie | Sondra Roberts jeweled clutch, $249 from Distinctions. On Michelle: St. John red silk dress, $995 from Neiman Marcus | 18kt. white gold and diamond cuff, $8,050, and 18kt. diamond earrings, $8,400; both from Genovese Jewelers. On Lauren, right: Tracy Reese jeweled cashmere blend sweater, $250 from Ivy Hill | Frascara taffeta skirt, $419 from Distinctions | 10.08 carat diamond ring, price upon request, from Genovese Jewelers
[have a ball]
Simiplicity can’t be beat—especially when it’s combined with a girl’s best friend.
Tees by Tina tank, $33 from Vie | Carmen Marc Valvo taffeta skirt, $595 from Neiman Marcus
13.69 carat diamond necklace, price upon request from Genovese Jewelers
[not-so-basic black]
You can never go wrong with glamourous black, but you can turn up the volume with sparkly add-ons.
On Michelle, left: Alice + Olivia chiffon dress, $253; Christian Louboutin Pina sandal, $1,045; both from Neiman Marcus | Rachel Zoe gold collar necklace, $295 from Lusso. On Lauren, right: Rachel Zoe bronze sequin jacket, $295 from Vie | Ottod’ame leather panel pants, $222 from Lusso | Jimmy Choo Fathom caged bootie, $1,195 from Neiman Marcus (Charcuterie platter and champagne by The Butchery at Truffles)
[deck the hallway]
Sheer sleeves and a peekaboo back make a statement coming and going.
Axara silk shirtdress $335 from Mister Guy Women’s | Rachel Zoe rope tassel bracelet, $325 from Lusso
Aquazzura suede bootie, $695 from Neiman Marcus
[wrap it up]
A scarlet sheath dress captures the season perfectly.
Badgley Mischka Platinum wool crepe belted dress, $385 from Neiman Marcus
Photos: Suzy Gorman
Hair: Dominic Bertani and Ryan Wenick of Dominic Michael Salon
Makeup: Randi Davis
Style Coordination: Emily McGehee
