For holiday parties this season, create a holiday style that is all your own, but deviates from your typical apparel. This New Year’s, make sure the ball drop isn’t the only sparkling, eye catching attraction. Enforce the wow factor in some of the trendy options for this season’s celebrations and prepare for some awesome evenings out. This is a special occasion, so venture out and veer away from your normal attire. Detail is key!

Dressing for success is key in any career that one is involved in. Mark Twain once said, “Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society.” Likewise, clothes do have an effect on a person’s success. First impression is everything especially in the work place.

No one knows your wardrobe better than you, and since a personal stylist isn’t in everyone’s budget, work with what you have and know what you want. Some of your simplest pieces can be the most attractive if put together properly.

Keep it Classic: You can never go wrong with classic colors like black, white, tan, and navy. Whether you pair a black top with a tan skirt, or a white top with black trousers, you will come out looking sharp and classy. These classic colors make a statement. And don’t be afraid to mix colors together in an unconventional way. Try that navy top with black trousers. Pair that brown blazer with a black camisole and black high-waisted skirt. Thinking outside the box keeps you consistently chic.

The times have changed from when we packed up our summer clothing consisting of tank tops, silk scarves, shorts, and maxi dresses; to tweeds and sweaters in preparation for the fall season.

Many fashionista’s even make an effort to purchase new fashions strictly for the fall. They find out the fashion trends based off of the styles from Fashion Week in September and seek out to mimic those trends, even going the extra mile to purchase from the designers themselves. With that said, you can mimic those Fashion Week pieces for half of the price in addition, use the fashions from spring and summer to add to your fall wardrobe.

It’s time to fall in love all over again –with you, life, and love. Fall 2011 trends have everything from ‘60s mod, polka dots, ‘70s sophistication, chic sportswear, and tartan plaid to kinky black leather. Fall’s Must Have Colors: Red or Teal. From make-up to clothing, these colors are hot.

Fall’s “It” accessories include solid metal (gold or silver, copper or bronze) cuffs, collars or chokers. The trend draws from ancient warrior ornamentation while maintaining a modern minimalism.

Fall is the time of year when we become serious about everything – school, work, life. Saying goodbye to the lazy, hazy days of summer doesn’t have to be a drag. It’s time to fall in love all over again –with you, life, and love. Fall 2011 trends have everything from ‘60s mod, polka dots, ‘70s sophistication, chic sportswear, and tartan plaid to kinky black leather. Whether it’s wide-leg pants, tailored suits, bow-blouses or a faux fur vest, dare to be you. Indulge in luxe fabrics and don’t forget the color.

Many celebs and stars have spent the last few days viewing the runways shows of the most major designers at New York Fashion Week, but the catwalk is not the only place to find fashion at the Lincoln Center. The fashion fanatics form a stylish show of their own right outside the NYC style nucleus.

Fall in love all over again with wonderful reds this season.

Sophisticated yet casual looks by Auralis