Glitz Up Your Wardrobe!

Party season is here and what better way to shine and celebrate this festive time than to wear some sequins. You may have noticed designers and boutiques have added sequins to their collections. Sequins have been added to all items of clothing. For example in shorts, jackets, dresses, hats, shoes and even full length pants! When Topshop opened its doors this week in Melbourne, the first trend to sell out was all things with sequins. It's exciting to see the young and old embracing this 80's comeback trend.

Like any trend there are  some rules to follow.  To avoid looking like a disco ball combine a sequin statement piece with something plain in shades of black, grey or white. This way sequins  can be worn for both day and night occasions. 

I have selected some expensive and inexpensive sequin items for your reference.  I hope they inspire you to go a little glitzy this holiday season.

Below I went all out to help celebrate this new trend. I discovered this vintage 1980's sequinned dress with feather sleeves in my mum's wardrobe. I quickly lifted the hemline while trying to create a gathered finish. I added a vintage belt with my favourite Harajuku Lovers shoes and voila, I created this fun look!

ALL GLITZED UP LOOK 1 

 

 All Glitzed Up Look 2:

Below I've styled a vintage top with a sequins jacket. I bought the jacket from Target 2 years ago. I've styled the very glitzy top half with black shorts. My clogs and clutch are both from Nine West. I used a cute flower ring as an accessory for my hair. 

GLITZY JACKETS

1-    Sass & bide Times Like This sequined jacket http://www.net-a-porter.com  $345.00

2-    Marc by Marc Jacobs Sequined Hobbes Cardigan  http://www.mytheresa.com   $505.00

3-    Champagne sequin jacket  http://us.dorothyperkins.com  $74.00

4-    Mango Sequin Jacket  http://shop.mango.com  $175.00

5-    IRO Black Cuzia Sequin Jacket http://www.my-wardrobe.com  $840.00

6-    MICHAEL Michael Kors Sequin Boucle Jacket  http://www.michaelkors.com  $190.00

7-    PATRIZIA PEPE Sequin Two Way Dress/jacket http://www.flannelsfashion.com  $230.00

8-    Relaxed Sequin Jacket   http://www.isabellaoliver.com   $155.00

GLITZY BOTTOMS

1-    Robert Rodriguez Sequin And Bead Embellished Silk Skirt  http://www.theoutnet.com  $270.00

2-    3.1 Phillip Lim Drawstring Sequin Shorts http://www.mytheresa.com    $245.00

3-    Lucinda Sequin Shorts  http://usa.frenchconnection.com  $195.00

4-    MICHAEL Michael Kors Two-tone sequin-embellished mini skirt http://www.net-a-porter.com  $230.00

5-    Champagne sequin skirt  http://us.dorothyperkins.com  $68.00

6-    3.1 PHILLIP LIM sequinned shorts  http://www.brownsfashion.com   $470.00

7-    N°21 Sequined Satin Trousers http://www.luisaviaroma.com  $700.00

GLITZY DRESSES

1- Low Back Sequin Dress  http://www.janenorman.co.uk   $65.00

2- Sylvie Sequin Short Playsuit   http://www.reissonline.com  $320.00

3- Tall champagne sequin dress http://us.dorothyperkins.com  $110.00

4- Red or Dead Sequin Dress  http://www.bankfashion.co.uk  $100.00

5- Lipsy Shift Dress With All Over Sequins  http://us.asos.com  $135.00

6- Sequin Shift Dress By Rare**  http://us.topshop.com  $100.00

7-  RARE OPULENCE Sequined And Ruffled Tulle Dress http://www.theoutnet.com  $225.00

8-    Mid Neutral Sequin Mesh Dress http://www.oasis-stores.com  $69.00

9- Lucy in Disguise Chaplin sequin bodice dress  http://www.harveynichols.com   $595.00

10- Golden Samantha Sequin Dress  http://usa.frenchconnection.com   $295.00

GLITZY TOPS

1-    Sequin-striped fine-knit sweater  http://www.net-a-porter.com  $200.00

2-  SEQUIN COLLAR SHIRT  http://www.generalpants.com.au  $69.95

3-    Sequin Top Body  http://www.missselfridge.com  $49.00

4-    Vince Sequined georgette top  http://www.net-a-porter.com  $470.00

5-    ASOS REVIVE All Over Sequin T-Shirt  http://us.asos.com  $125.00

6-    Victoria'S Secret Dallas Cowboys Sequin Football Tee  http://www.victoriassecret.com  $96.00

7-    Silver sequin tee http://us.dorothyperkins.com  $54.00

8-    PORSHEA CIRCULAR-SEQUIN TOP http://www.bcbg.com  $170.00

 GLITZY ACCESSORIES

1-    ASOS Gold Sequin Collar http://us.asos.com  $27.00

2-    Coralline Scarf Necklace http://www.anthropologie.com  $390.00

3-    Juicy Couture Sequin Scarf http://piperlime.gap.com  $145.00

4-    D&G Belts - Item 46207520 http://www.yoox.com $125.00

5-    Eugenia Kim Janine sequin-embellished rabbit earmuffs http://www.net-a-porter.com   $255.00

6-    Collection Xiix Sequin Circle Scarf  http://shop.nordstrom.com  $33.00

GLITZY SHOES

1-Zara Sequinned Ballerina http://www.zara.com  $89.00

2- Miu Miu Sequined leather pumps http://www.net-a-porter.com   $875.00

3- Steve Madden Yachtt-Shoes  http://www.zappos.com/steve-madden-yachtt-s-white-sequin  $55.00

4- Dolce&Gabbana Sequin Pump  http://shop.nordstrom.com   $335.00

5- Jimmy Choo "Lagoon" Silver Sequin Sandals  http://www.shirise.com  $560.00

6-Asos Pepper Sequin And Suede Platform Peep Toe Court Shoe http://us.asos.com  $105.00

GLITZY BAGS

1-    Santi Zigzag Sequin Clip Clutch Bag http://www.liberty.co.uk  $255.00

2-    Deux Lux 'Cosmic Love' Wristlet http://shop.nordstrom.com  $57.00

3-    Zara  Sequinned Wallet http://www.zara.com  $59.00

4-    Rock Steady Gym Bag http://www.edgeofurge.com   $87.00

5-    Lulu Guinness Black Sparkle Zip Top Purse http://us.asos.com  $98.00

6-    Leather multi sequin festival bag http://www.warehouse.co.uk  $88.00

7-    Patchwork Sequin Clutch  http://www.alexisbittar.com  $215.00

8-    Bow-Tiful Sequin Clutch  http://www.betseyjohnson.com $62.00

Elie Saab 2012 Spring Collection

One of my favourite designers is Elie Saab. I can spend hours looking through his collections admiring the incredible fabrication and silhouettes he creates collection after collection. Elie Saab's 2012 Spring Collection titled 'Colour Shock' celebrates strong, rich colours as well as sequins! Check out these amazing sequin dresses from his collection!

Thanks for  reading  this Glitzy blog post!