Happy Holidays! There are tons of dresses, skirts, and pretty tops out there for you to put together the perfect outfit for the holiday dinners. Instead of advising you on what to wear, we thought it’d be more fun if we put together a top five of what NOT to wear to a holiday dinner. As long as you avoid these fashion no-no’s you’ll be good to go.
1. Formal Attire (at a casual dinner)

Relax ladies, you’re not out competing with other ladies on who’s got the best outfit. You’re heading …

We had the pleasure of working with one of our favorite photographers last week, JP Augustin.
The concept of the shoot was White on White. Clean lines, interesting textures, and subtle-yet-strong makeup.

photographer: JP Agustin
styling & wardrobe: EM & Co
model: Jordan Poppovich – Next Models
hair & make-up: Joel Sebastian

Ok, so there are some aspects of fashion that men and women don’t see eye-to-eye on.   Whereas women may like them, for whatever reasons, men don’t.
After a little research, here are some of the unanimous winners in the  men’s ‘No-No’ department:
1.  Ugg Boots:  ‘ugg-ly’ and unflattering.
We totally agree.  The only place Ugg boots should be worn is apres-ski, on the slopes.
2.  Harem Pants: not flattering, not even on Kim Kardashian.

As much as we like harem pants, we must agree, they are not very figure-flattering, they tend to add inches in unwanted …

As you plot your Spring 2011 accessory purchases, don’t leave out one crucial fashion accessory, HATS!
All shapes, sizes, and forms of hats dominated the runways this Spring. No need to limit yourself to wearing hats for purely functional reasons, it will pay to invest in a few good hats as fashion accessories this Spring!
THE STRAW FEDORA
Straw fedoras are the most practical and easiest hat to wear. It’s the ultimate beach accessory, that provides comfortable, chic protection from the sun. Straw fedoras are universal and easy to throw on to cover …

For many of us, wearing prints is a big step, akin to a huge commitment.  Prints are hard to match, can be too busy, and may be hard to pull off…so we stick play it safe and stick to solids.  This summer, given all the prints out there, it might just be the time to venture out a little…
Here are a few risk-free, easy ways to add some prints:
- Work in a printed scarf with a solid-colored outfit.  With this, any kind of print can work. 

- Wear a printed handbag:  animal …

Palazzo pants are one of the hottest trends for 2011. However, it must be noted, these super-flared trousers are not for everyone. Palazzo pants are most flattering on slim girls with a taller frame who want to add a bit of curve to a shapeless figure, they can also be useful to camouflage wide hips.
While the wide-leg trousers may not become your new wardrobe staple just yet, don’t overlook them as a smart & sophisticated addition to your 2011 wardrobe, particularly when styled right. Palazzo pants can be a statement-making …

As much as we would all like to let loose our personal style at our next court appearance, the truth is we can’t.  So that begs the question…how do you stay appropriate yet stylish in the courtroom.
Look sharp in darks:   Wear a dark colored suit in black, grey, or navy. If you want to add some flair that still looks classy, a faint pinstripe is always in style.
Flatter, don’t flaunt:  Pencil skirts are very flattering on many body types. Keep them no more than two inches above the knee. Tailored, …

Having a LRD (Little Red Dress) in your closet is just as important as the LBD (Little Black Dress).
A red dress will get you noticed in a sea of little black dresses…It looks great in pictures.  Associated with strength and desire, it communicates confidence about its wearer.   And just like a red lipstick, there’s a perfect shade of red for everyone…
And a red dress will be appropriate for all seasons and major holidays, including Valentine’s, July 4th, Thanksgiving, and Christmas….And if you get married in India, it could be your wedding …

The best excuse to let your character style go beyond your comfort zone, is Halloween. But after all of the festivities, where does your costume go? To the back of your closet, where it becomes just another ghost of Halloweens past.
Rather than allowing it all to go to waste, try incorporating them into your daily wear as statement pieces.
For those gladiators:
Wear your arm guard as a bold bracelet. Wear with a pair of jeans and a simple top with short sleeves, to show off your strong sense of style.

For the witches:

Ditch …

With the passing of this weekend, the rule of “not wearing white after Labor Day” is supposed to come into effect. Fall’s approach, usually means the fall of summer clothes into the back of your closet until the next year.
But not this summer. This season, give your favorite summer pieces new life.
Summer of 2010 in Los Angeles was too short for Southern Californians. Though the mild weather was a breath of fresh air, it kept our designated summer clothing locked in the depths of our closets. Designers were also taken …