ColumnGlam up your holiday outfits this season – sequins, metallics, beading and glitter are back in style. Take the spotlight at your next party as you shimmer and shine in our favorite picks from made in the USA and eco-friendly fashion brands.

These stylish, on trend picks will glam up all of your holiday outfits from the casual to swanky. Look great and seasonal with the sparkly shine of gorgeous beads, sequins, lamé and more.

Rocket Skinny Jeans

Channeling space age metallics, these crackling silver jeans are the perfect way to easily dress up for any holiday occasion. Made  in the USA from a blend of rayon and cotton, these super stretchy jeans will let your curves shine!

Citizens of Humanity, $288

Edison Shooties

Black leather dotted with light white creates the perfect subtle glitter effect, and makes these super cute shooties casual and dressy at the same time. Wear these shoes with your favorite skinny jeans or a sexy little LBD.

Joie, $335

Vintage ’80s Sequin Top

Vintage sequin garments are the way to go to rock the shimmer and shine trend, especially when sourced from the ’80s. Work this disco top with a pair of silver jeans or a figure hugging black skirt.

Free People, $298

Feather Mini Skirt

We LOVE this magnetic mini made from fake feathers and cinched with a metallic waistband. Perfect for parties and night’s out on the tow.

AQUA Glam, $188

Caviar Beaded Mesh Sheath Dress

Elegant, sophisticated and incredibly chic, this beaded dress is worthy of a champagne toast. Wear it for a formal event that requires you to dress to impress.

Alexia Admor, $225

Vintage 1920s Beaded Handbag

This ’20s beaded handbag will look elegant and chic wrapped around your wrist, especially when paired with a sexy lamé jumpsuit and flashy heels.

Free People, $428

Lamé Crossover Jumpsuit

Channeling a chic cat-woman, this jumpsuit is sure to turn heads. Definitely pair it with heels and a bold, statement necklace.

AQUA Glam, $168

Mesh Rhinestone Necklace

This vintage Art Deco era necklace is the perfect statement piece to dress up  your holiday outfit or LBD. Wear it with pride and sass in your step.

Free People, $428

Vintage Sequin Sweater

We adore this vintage sequin sweater, perfect for covering up on chilly winter evenings. Wear it over a cocktail dress or to glitz up a jeans and tee combo.

Free People, $398

Jazz Standards Glam Rock Nail Color Duo

Top of your shimmer and shine look with a glittery nail polish! Deborah Lippman nail wear is made in the USA, and they don’t contain toluene, formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, camphor or DBP (dibutyl phthalate) and are never tested on animals.  This duo comes with a glitzy bag.

Deborah Lippman, $19

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One of the hottest home decor trends coming in 2014 is glam.

Short for glamorous, glam decor is all about elegance, luxury, mood and drama. It can look and be very luxe (read as expensive), and sure, when the fabulously rich style their homes it is, but it is possible to introduce elements without breaking the bank. In addition, a glamor-styled home can come across as somewhat stuffy, but it can be done in a comfy way as well. After all, your home should be comfortable to live in and approachable to guests.

There are different variations on the trend. There’s urban, beach, country, Old Hollywood and modern glamor and they are really all just a combination to create a style, and you can do the same to get one that matches your own. Give these five ways a try.

1. Sparkle

Glamor decor is all about bling, so a high-drama extra sparkly chandelier is a must–in multiple rooms! Think of other creative ways to add bling to your decor and design.

2. Luxe Fabrics

Luxurious fabrics are a must. Velvet, silk, brocade, damask, cashmere, satin, taffeta are all luxury fabrics that can be utilized in upholstering, for curtains, pillows, ottomans, throws, bedding and more.

3. Metallics

Metallic accents are a great way to get the 2014 look. Paint an accent wall in rich silver for some instant sparkle or add some metallic throw pillows to jazz up an otherwise everyday sofa.

4. Color

Use rich, deep colors to add drama. Consider high contrast combinations like black and white. A high-gloss finish can also add a touch of the accent to just about any color.

5. Vintage

When in doubt, go vintage. Art deco styling and accents are a great way to add vintage glamor to your home. Have a bare wall, think about adding a 1930s deco mirror to create drama and elegance.

Here’s Some Great Inspiration

Silver Style

Image: Pier One

This painted silver furniture collection from Pier One is deco-liciously glam!

Velvet Tuft

Image: West Elm

Nothing can add a bit of bling to your living room than a sleek and sexy velvet settee like this one from West Elm. Green with envy yet?

Cafe Love

Image: Terrain

Add these retro zinc cafe chairs inspired by the French bistros inside or outside to add some metallic finish to your decor.

Rococo It

Image: Restoration Hardware

When in doubt add a chandelier like this stunning iron and crystal piece from Restoration Hardware.

Top Image: Gatsby’s list

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Clary Sage Organics’ locally-made and sustainable Convertible Wrap, Femme Dress and Willow Tank. 

Why is everyone wearing yoga pants? At least half the world’s population appears to be perpetually going to – or coming from – a yoga class. It is January of course, but unlike many fitness regimens, the preponderance of full-on fitness gear worn as an acceptable all-day outfit looks set to last well beyond the end of the month.

With 20 million people now practicing yoga, America’s fastest-growing sport is widely seen as hip and aspirational. It was only a matter of time before fashion took note. Despite yoga’s message of self-acceptance and non-materialism, targeting high-spending yogis’ desire for designer active wear has rapidly become big business. This fastest growing segment of the apparel industry is currently worth over $13 billion dollars.

The in-demand designer yoga clothing satisfies our desire for style, comfort and fit. The bottom line is these high-performance pants make your butt look good while bridging the surprising gap between the spiritual and the stylish. Who would have thought being less mindful of your butt could actually help you achieve more presence in life?

A growing number of sustainable brands such as prAna, Restore and Michael Franti’s Stay Human line are bringing environmentally friendly options to the market. Bay-Area favorite, Clary Sage Organics’ collection has been creating yoga-inspired lifestyle clothing since 2008. A devoted yogi herself, founder Patti Cazzato is noticing more and more that people walking round her San Francisco store’s Pacific Heights neighborhood have some sort of exercise garment incorporated into their outfits, “You’ll see tunics thrown over yoga leggings, or a hint of a sleek sports-bralet peeking out of a chiffon blouson.”

In fact, it’s this crossover appeal that’s at the heart of her successful store’s merchandising strategy. The collection’s thoughtful vintage-inspired designs are showcased amongst locally-made and eco-friendly clothing and accessory lines, so you can put an entire crossover workout fashion look together in one place.

As a fashion industry veteran and mother-of-two, Cazzato knows first hand the importance of making organic, toxin-free clothing, “The skin is our largest breathing organ and people have come to realize how important it is to choose the right materials to put on it. You don’t want to sweat into that nasty synthetic stuff.”

So if you’re thinking of taking your yoga off the mat and on to the streets (which as any yogi would agree is exactly the point of all that mat practice in the first place), here are our tips for making sure you always looks your best:

1. Show Your Style Spirit – To a certain degree the underpinnings of this look are the all the same, leggings and a cami top. From this point on keep your look as personal to you as possible. Whether your style preference is for rock-and-roll edge or a bohemian flounce, have fun with your look and infuse your yoga street style with your personality.

2. Accent Your Figure Shape – Apple, Pear, Hourglass or Banana, you already know what colors, shapes and necklines best suit your figure, don’t forget that hard-won insight now. A belt is the best bet to pull your look together. Belted around a cardigan or sweater dress the right belt creates a look that’s smart and comfy at the same time.

3. Up The Glam Factor With Accessories – A long scarf, a face framing hat or swashbuckling tall boots can transform your yoga basics so you can go through your day at ease. If you’re eco-minded, or a style lover who can’t bear to look like everyone else, interpret the latest runway trends with vintage and thrift finds.

4. Go Seamlessly From Day To Night – Upping the luxe factor by throwing on a silk top or cashmere wrap can be the difference between day and night. Adding a glam touch like a sparkling pair of drop earrings and heels will transition the look suitable for all but the most formal evening affairs.

Images: Clary Sage

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