If you're looking for ways to get dolled up for the holidays while sticking to your budget, here are 10 inexpensive ways to spice up that little black dress you already own, and make it fresh and fun for 2009.
1. Nothing says party time like a shimmering pair of glittery heels. Slip into these
Glitter Pumps from Charlotte Russe and all eyes will be on your feet. ($24.99, charlotterusse.com)
2. Regardless of whether or not you love faux fur, donning this
fur vest over a little black dress will make you the proverbial life of the party. Everyone will want to pet you! You know what I mean. ($38, threadandcommon.com)
3. Add a big, bold shiny
statement necklace to a plain LBD and friends will flock to compliment you like magpies drawn to shiny things. Bling, bling! ($24, threadandcommon.com)
4. A festive
sequin shrug adds just a hint of shine to a plain LBD. Get more mileage out of strapless styles with the added coverage afforded by a shrug, too. ($29.80, forever21.com)
5. A cropped jewel-neck cardigan in a soft winter-white will liven up last year's LBD while keeping you warm. (sale $49.50, express.com)
6. Give your favorite LBD a facelift with an eye-catching, figure flattering belt. This unique gold
cheetah belt is definitely a showstopper. ($11, lulus.com)
7. Not for the faint of heart, the
Deena & Ozzy Spotted Cocktail Hat promises to dazzle onlookers with it's unapologetic sartorial insouciance. Too much? Try an embellished headband instead. ($34, urbanoutfitters.com)
8. Dress up your gams with these
lace tights by Betsey Johnson. Patterned tights are a sexy, simple recipe for instant holiday glam on a budget. ($20, nordstrom.com)
9. Show up to a party wearing these edgy fingerless gloves, and I guarantee you'll get noticed. The fact that you're wearing the same LBD to every fete won't matter whatsoever. ($39, bebe.com)
10. Transform everything from simple frocks to a t-shirt and jeans this holiday season with a standout
sequin jacket, like this one from BB Dakota. Looking fabulous couldn't be easier. ($83, boutiquetoyou.com)