Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Shopping Guide: Sequins

If you've been to the mall, opened a magazine or turned on your TV recently I'm sure you're aware of the sequin trend. I love it! I'm pretty sure I'm a drag queen trapped in a straight woman's body. However, a lot of people are intimidated by something so bold. Which is why I've picked out some of my favorite ways to do sequins. Seriously, there is something for everyone. Try a scarf or some jewelry if you're not ready for a sequin dress! And please, for the love of God, do not try head-to-toe sparkles! This trend works best when worn one piece at a time. Here are my top picks for all body types and budgets:

Tanks
Ribbon Cami from J. Crew ($98, sizes S-L)
Sequin tank from J. Crew ($69.50, sizes XXS-XL)
Sequin mesh tank from Newport News ($45, sizes XS-XL)
DKNY sequin tank sold at Nordstrom ($125, sizes P-L)
Striped sequin tank from Target ($12.58, sizes L-XL)
Sequin tank from Torrid ($14.99, sizes 0-5 plus)
Multicolor sequin tank from Torrid ($38, sizes 0-5 plus)
Striped sequin tank  from Lane Bryant ($19.99, sizes 14/16-26/28)
Shown: Cascade sequin tank from Lane Bryant ($34.50, sizes 14/16-26/28)



Tops
Drapey sequin tee from J.Crew ($79.50, sizes XXS-XS)
INC sequin tee sold at Macy's ($69, sizes XS-XL)
Shown:  Sequin tunic tee from Newport News ($49, sizes XS-XL)
Sequin pocket tee from Gap ($29.50, sizes XS-XXL) 
a.n.a. Sequin bow tee sold at JCPenny ($19.99, sizes M-L)
Haya sequin pullover from J.Crew ($150, sizes XS-XL)
Sequin stripe cardigan  from Old Navy ($34.50, sizes XS-XXL)
a.n.a. Sequin cardigan  sold at JCPenny ($19.99, sizes S-XL)
Sequin shrug from Torrid ($38, sizes 0-5 plus)
Mesh sequin shrug from Newport News ($49, sizes XS-XL)





Bottoms

Sequin mini from Newport News ($49, sizes 2-18)
Sequin bell skirt from J. Crew ($128, sizes 00-10)
Shown: Sequin skirt from Gap ($49.50, sizes 00-20)
Sequin skirt from Avenue ($39.90, sizes 14/16-26/28)
DKNY sequin mini sold at Bloomingdale's ($175, sizes P-L)
Sequin skirt from JCPenny ($48.99, sizes 6-16)
Sequin leggings from Newport News ($39, sizes XS-XL)
Sequin tuxedo leggings  from Lane Bryant ($39.50, sizes 14/16-26/28)
Sequin tuxedo leggings  from Target ($17.00, size XL)
Sequin stripe leggings from Bebe ($39, sizes P/S-M/L)

Dresses
Sequin shift dress  from J. Crew ($275, sizes 0-14)
Calvin Klein racerback dress  sold at Macy's ($37.29, sizes XS-L)
INC sequin dress in gold sold at Macy's ($99, sizes XS-XL)
INC sequin dress in silver sold at Macy's ($49.50, sizes XS-XL)
Shown: Speechless sequin dress sold at Macy's ($49.99, sizes S-L)
Sequin sheath dress from Avenue ($79.90, sizes 14/16-30/32)
Sequin sheath dress  from Catherine's ($98-$106, sizes 00X-5X)
Bisou Bisou sequin sleeve dress sold at JCPenny ($39.99, sizes 14-24)
Fish tail pattern sequin dress from JCPenny ($78.99, sizes 14-24)


Shoes 


SM Heaven glitter flat sold at DSW ($39.95, sizes 6-10)

Shown: Glitter ballet flats from Gap ($49.50, sizes 6-11) 
Kenneth Cole Reaction glass slipper sold at Zappos ($79, sizes 5-11)
"Honey Dont" glitter pump from Chinese Laundry ($89, sizes 6-10) Guess "Carielee4" sequin pumps sold at Macy's ($63, sizes 6-10)
INC "Beauty" pumps sold at Macy's ($59.98, sizes 5-11)
N.Y.L.A. "Karlie" pump sold at DSW ($39.94, sizes 5-12)


Accessories 
Mini sequin purse from Gap ($39.50)
Sequin bow bag from Hot Topic ($24.99)
Shown: Coach sequin "Poppy" tote sold at Macy's ($398)
Murval Yves glitter clutch sold at Shop NBC ($26.26)
Sequin scarf in pink and black from Target ($10)
Sequin scarf from J.Crew ($29.50)
Candie's bib necklace sold at Kohl's ($14.40)

Betsey Johnson sequin bracelet sold at Piperlime ($35)



Happy Shopping!! Who's going out on black Friday? I'll be out at 3 am.

 
XOXO
Colleen

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