Thursday, December 10. 2009

10 Affordable Holiday Party Looks Inspired by the Stars

Cheap, cute, affordable party looks and outfit ideas for the holidays

Holiday parties call for dresses that wow, shoes that stun and accessories that pop! Take a cue from the red carpet to find your showstopping look, then check out my suggestions to help you make it all happen without hurting your wallet.

Keep reading to see all 10 celebrity-inspired party looks…


1. Old Hollywood Starlet
Satin Bustier dress, $13.50 at forever21.com; Luxe Faux fur shrug, $24.80 at forever21.com; Pearl and bow earrings, $45 at betseyjohnson.com; Miss Puerto Rico by Payless Divina Sandal, $34.99 at payless.com; Plus-size Pick: Red Satin Shawl Collar Draped Dress, $56.90 at avenue.com



2. Gun-Metal Goddess
Ark & Co. Aphrodite Dress, $58 at shopecbc.com; Mossimo Isha Satin Pumps, $22.99 at target.com



3. Couture Chic
Couture bow sheen dress, $29.80 at forever21.com; Black Peep Toe Stilettos, $46 at shockboutique.com



4. Sexy Sequin Jacket
Black Sequin Boyfriend Blazer, $82 at shockboutique.com; Metallic Shine Knit Leggings, $13.80 at forever21.com; Jessica Simpson Ginlane Heels, $59.80 at zappos.com



5. Classic Sophisticate
Target Limited Edition Wandrous Velvet Dress, $39.99 at target.com; "Moos" Taupe Platforms, sale $59.98 at aldoshoes.com



6. Dreamy Romantic
Adieu Dress, $53 at lulus.com; Cut-out Booties, $24.80 at forever21.com; Vintage vine bracelet, $42 at bananarepublic.com



7. Glitzy Gamine
Bow Front Sequin Tube Dress, $88 at ardenb.com; Rhinestone Bow Tie Stilettos, $34.99 at charlotterusse.com



8. Silver Polish
Taffeta Ruffle Front Tube Dress, $78 at ardenb.com; Sequin Baguette, $48 at whitehouseblackmarket.com; Nine Wes Paprika, $80 at zappos.com



9. One-Shoulder Bombshell
Splurge: Lust Dress, $288 at frenchconnection.com; Save: Sequin Front Shoulder Dress, $22.80 at forever21.com; Splurge: Desiree Leather Caged Sandal, $159 at bebe.com; Save: Lattice Chop-Out Platform Sandal, $26.99 at payless.com; "Antrican" Heart Shaped Evening Purse, $30 at aldoshoes.com



10. Fierce Fashionista
Silence & Noise Avenue Jumper, $68 at urbanoutfitters.com; MAC Girl About Town Lipstick, $10 at amazon.com; Benny Gold platforms, $39.99 at bakersshoes.com

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Great job! I love them all, but I think the first is absolutely divine. You did an amazing job matchin the celeb looks.
#1 Aspiring Fashionista (Homepage) on 2009-12-10 13:30 (Reply)
Great post!! Jammed packed with great ideas. Too bad I have no parties to attend this year :-(
#2 Maddy (Homepage) on 2009-12-10 13:54 (Reply)
I just looked on Forever and the one shoulder dress is sold out....grrr...can you find another one that is a steal? I love that outfit!!

Thanks
#3 Samantha Kan on 2009-12-10 14:13 (Reply)
You're kidding. THAT was my backup! I've had to redo that post like 3 times because the dresses I had lined up kept selling out. LOL. I will look for another! :-)
#3.1 The Budget Babe on 2009-12-10 14:23 (Reply)
omg your kidding...i am Bananas over that dress....grrrr i have been looking for you...thanks...i love your site...btw i was wondering if you would like some help doing a page for celeb makeup looks...
#3.1.1 Samantha Kan on 2009-12-10 14:57 (Reply)
Did you find another dress for that look yet?
#3.1.2 Samantha Kan on 2009-12-15 13:06 (Reply)
These are all SO gorgeous!!! I went with a silver dress this year and am still trying to decide if I want to wear silver shoes, black shoes, or something really bold like royal blue or purple. I also tried on a gunmetal dress, but the color does nothing for my skin tone.
#4 MEP on 2009-12-10 14:17 (Reply)
I like your selections better than what the celebs have on!
#5 Dina's Days (Homepage) on 2009-12-10 22:34 (Reply)
My favs were the classic first outfit and the one-shoulder bombshell! Very different looks, but both are super sexy.

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#6 MizzJ (Homepage) on 2009-12-10 23:55 (Reply)
I love all of these outfits. My favorite dress is number 7.
I love it great job!
:-)
#7 Dance_Stars (Homepage) on 2009-12-11 01:10 (Reply)
Fantastic job (as usual), BB! My favorites are 3, 4, 5, and 8. I agree with Dina, too -- I like lots of your picks better than what some of the celebs are wearing ... Amazing!
#8 Katie Lynn (Homepage) on 2009-12-11 11:15 (Reply)
Great post. I wish I had the body to wear most of those dresses....lol Really great picks... www.sohoaccessories.blogspot.com has a few dresses to show you and where to get them so that you can shine for the holidays also.
#9 sohoaccessories (Homepage) on 2009-12-11 15:50 (Reply)
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