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A comfortably chic holiday Briana Goodwin
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t’s here again. The most wonderfully stressful time of the year. The holidays have a particularly devious way of sneaking upon us. That is unless you are one of those people who have a count down to Christmas calendar. If so, I can almost guarantee you are more prepared than the rest of us. As captain of the last-minute club, allow me to be your guide to holiday fashions. My other credentials include being a stylist, personal shopper, and makeup artist. So, with my help, you can get back to deciding on what to buy your in-laws for Christmas. Good luck with that by the way, I will light a candle for whomever has to write that column. The most important advice I can give you is to put comfort first. As nice as they look, jeans have a way of getting tighter as the night goes on. We eat, drink, and expand just a little. We all know the feeling of wanting to unbutton our pants for a little relief from them digging in our skin. Choose bottoms with an elastic waistband or jeans with a high percentage of spandex. A wide-leg pant is a classic look but there is also plenty of room in them as well. Next, try to be adventurous with colors. Naturally, red is a go-to during the holidays, and that is ok. However, if you want to mix it up try something fun like hot pink instead of red, or navy blue instead of black. You have enough holiday photos wearing the same three colors. There is not a fashion rule book that says certain colors coordinate to certain holidays. While it may be true for the lights outside of your house it should not be for your wardrobe. Obviously, accessories are important. Choosing more classic styles to be paired with fun accessories could easily make you the life of any party. For example, a fun pair of earrings would be perfect for a dinner party. Earrings are close to your face meaning they will be visible throughout the night and can be a conversation piece. Similarly, you could carry a fun handbag but once you put it down it will no longer be a focal point of your outfit. If you are not big into accessories, the makeup you choose can also be front and center. Holiday makeup can make a statement and still be easy to apply. I would be thoughtful about the placement of bold colors or shimmers. At our gatherings, we will be talking and eating food so a fussy lipstick isn’t a great plan. Unless you have a really matte lipstick that does not move. Still, sometimes those lipsticks will not look the same after hours of talking, eating, and drinking. Instead, bring the focus upwards towards the center of the face, and eyes. A bold blush, highlighter, or eyeshadow can add a festive element to an otherwise simple makeup look. Use the two guides I created as inspiration for your next holiday looks. Both wardrobe and makeup options are presented at two drastically different price points, details are included on where to shop these looks. SWM Briana Goodwin is a patient concierge at Syracuse Plastic Surgery Skin and Wellness, 3107 East Genesee St., Syracuse. Syracuseplasticsurgery.com
DECEM BER 2021
HOLI DAY/GIVI N G BACK EDITION
