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    Vintage Fashionistas Seize The Day In Sequins

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    Mary Kincaid on Aug 21, 2009 8:22 AM PDT
    'Tis the season for sequins! These little dazzlers aren't just for evening or holidays anymore. They're popping up everywhere for fall and yes, they can absolutely be worn during the day. But to avoid looking like a Las Vegas showgirl, you might want to keep a few tips in mind. First, dress 'em down. Make one sparkly item your focal point. Think a sequin vest with jeans and a tee or a sequin cardigan with a tank. Then choose matte accessories. Sequins add enough shimmer and shine to an outfit so pick boots, bracelets and bags with a flat finish. And finally, keep shapes uncomplicated. For day, sequins work best on simple shapes like classic tees and shifts. Now just click the slideshow for a dazzling array of fabulous vintage sequin finds!
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    Sequins Finally See The Light Of Day!

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    Alex Gambardella on Jul 16, 2009 2:17 PM PDT
    Maybe I'm easily distracted, but I'm just naturally drawn to sparkle. All a shirt needs is to be bedazzled in sequins, twinkling at me from its hanger, and I'm instantly a sucker! So you can imagine my delight when I started noticing that the flashy sewn-on embellishments, once reserved for dressy nights out on the town and mermaid costumes, are becoming increasingly wearable for all hours of the day, showing up on summery dresses, floaty tunics, and even casual cropped vests. I guess someone finally came to their senses and realized that daytime is the time to get the most sparkle from their shiny sun-reflective surfaces! So don't worry about feeling like a disco ball -- indulge in your love of sparkle, whether just with a shimmery neckline or a fully sparkled sheath, and get your shine on all day long with some of my favorite pieces in the slideshow!
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    Shimmering Makeup Shades For Just A Dash Of Summer Sparkle

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    Alex Gambardella on Jul 16, 2009 10:25 AM PDT
    When it comes to summer beauty, it's all about strategically playing up certain features that pop -- and what better way to give your beauty look plenty of star power than with a touch of glitter? Now I know what you may be thinking: no, I'm not trying to make you channel Adam Lambert or force you to relive your preteen days experimenting with roll-on glitter gel and butterfly clips. Sure, shimmer isn't exactly for the wallflowers, but when applied with a modest (and steady!) hand, it's a bold beauty risk that pays off on any day of the week (not just on Halloween)! To avoid glimmer overload, stick to sparkling only one feature at a time -- whether you opt for dazzling lips or shimmery cheekbones -- and keep the rest of your face matte and minimal, for the most part. Over-doing the shine everywhere and anywhere may have you looking too much like a "Dancing With The Stars" contestant, even without the sequined salsa gown to tip you over the edge of what is considered wearable (and sane). Check the slideshow for some of my favorite glitzy products!
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    Holiday How-To: Dressing Sparkly Without Looking Cheap!

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    kate napleton on Dec 19, 2008 12:21 PM PST
    The holidays are the perfect time to shine. However, as any fashionable girl who's been to a holiday party can tell you, there are definitely ways to have a sparkly holiday take a wrong turn at Cheap St. and end up in Hookerville. Fear not, ladies, for I have gathered several twinkling options for the rest of your holiday occasions! At the top of my Christmas list is the Betsey Johnson 'Savoy' strapless dress- with its satin sweetheart top and high-waisted sequin skirt, it fits like a dream. (Are you listening, Santa baby? It's such a new take on a black and white dress that I might NEED it!) Fewer brands with a celebrity following make me drool more than Haute Hippie, and this sequin stripe dress is no exception. It would even be cute for a night out over skinny black jeans! Check out my slideshow for plenty of cheap-free sparkle-full holiday dress options!
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    Shine This Holiday Season With Frosty, Shimmery Makeup!

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    Kristin on Dec 17, 2008 4:16 PM PST
    Every girl likes to add a little more sparkle to her makeup during the holidays! And why not? The key is to not make yourself look like you should be hanging next to that tacky metallic ball on the Christmas tree! Think subtle shimmer, not big specks of glitter. Also, it's best to stick to one feature to glimmer up, like lips or eyes. Try out this crazy shiny Dior lip gloss or this Laura Mercier frosty cream eye shadow. If you're following the mineral makeup craze, pick up Bare Escentuals Feather Light Mineral Veil - it's a fantastic finishing powder that has a slight shimmer and works on all skin tones. And don't forget your body - pouf a little Benefit Kitten on any patch of bare skin to complete the look! Check out the SLIDESHOW for our picks from the Hive, and have a little fun with frosty makeup this holiday season!
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