Second only to crossing recipients off your holiday gift list, perhaps, is the ultimate question this season: What to wear to all those holiday soirees? Last week, we brought you a guide to the most fabulous party dresses, but we all know that no outfit is complete without the perfect shoes, bag, jewels and accessories. So, without further ado, here are our favorite finds straight from The Shops at Columbus Circle!
• Black is always classic, but we love the way Stuart Weitzman modernizes the hue with a gorgeous python evening bag and adorable lace-covered peep-toe bow-topped pump.
• If your feet need time off during the holidays, switch out your stilettos for some embellished loafers. We love the sparkly gold flats at J.Crew, and colorful and printed velvet versions at Cole Haan.
• No cocktail dress is complete without the right legwear (it is winter, after all!). Wolford boasts countless options for both simple and patterned tights, while Eileen Fisher carries classic cable-knit and opaque styles.
• Burnt orange is the color of the season, and J.Crew has some gorgeous options – we’re in love with various bangles (which can be worn stacked together or alone), and a geometric necklace is a definite statement piece.
• Who says gifts are the only items to be topped with a bow? We’re loving the feather, ribbon and sequin headbands at J.Crew, and the crystal, gold and sparkle-layered bracelets at A|X Armani Exchange will add shine to any outfit.
• Make a fierce entrance with a pop of leopard print. Slingback peep-toe heels at Cole Haan will earn you compliments all night long, and a graphic bag from J.Crew with a convertible gold chain allows for use as a clutch or a shoulder bag.
• Be a vision in sugarplum! A shimmer-sprinkled purple Eileen Fisher scarf reminds us of the night sky, and adorable floral heels at J.Crew work perfectly for day or evening.
• Take some inspiration from that holiday candy bowl with bright logo cuffs and a hot-pink clutch from Coach, or petite-sized bags at Cole Haan.
• Infuse a little disco chic into your ensemble with the simple shapes of adorable clutches. Choose from three colors and a vintage clasp at Coach, or stick with silver at J.Crew.
• Take a cue from Mother Nature by echoing her sentiments in strappy, crystal-covered Stuart Weitzman party heels, or intricate snowflake-shaped necklaces and bracelets at Swarovski.
Photo: Cole Haan


