2009 Holiday Accessories Guide

Posted by alyson, Dec 1 2009, 10:38 PM

This season's holiday accessories are all about low-wattage luster. In years past you might have gone for enough glitz to be mistaken for a yule log afire, but this year 'tis the season for smoldering metallics layered on neutrals, textures inspired by nature and elegant pieces that look well worn enough to invoke the ghosts of Christmases past. Want to glam it up a little more, naughty style? Try star-spangling your "girlfriends" under a party dress and ditch the strapless bra, which never stays put for long enough for you to work your way through an eggnog, anyway.  (Items listed by row from left to right).

Cynthia Vincent Women's Henna Pumps ($275.95) are a softer take on the strappy evening heel.

Jennifer Meyer Heart Stud Earrings ($225), because you wear your heart not only on your sleeve.

Rika Zadie Purse makes your evening star-studded.

Elizabeth Gillett Gauze Scarf ($98) is the shawl-as-superscarf look you love and has just enough sparkles to remind us of new-fallen snow.

Triple-Strand Necklace by Hoss/Homeless ($110) has a ribbon tie that's the yin to the geometric epaulet strands' yang.

Cero Designs Silver-Lined Cuff ($135): Shouldn't all your accessories have a silver lining?

Repetto Kurt Booties ($395): Granny booties, you're all over them this winter. Trust us, the granny-er the better.

House of Harlow Tiger's Eye Cocktail Ring ($50) makes a big statement at a little price, since we're all still worried about the R-word.

Nina Peter Crackled Metallic Leather Gloves ($210): Maybe we just miss MJ.

Bristols6 Superstar Nippies ($15) are a little naughty under a nice strapless frock.

Wool and the Gang Peruvian Wool Snood Kit ($85) is DIY cozy.

American Apparel Sparkle Pantyhose ($20): This one's for you, dancing queens.