With my ski trip just around the corner, I'm delighted to be able to take some style inspiration from the starlets at the Sundance Film Festival. Here are a few cues I'll be taking from the most fashionable winter film event of the year!

1. Taylor Swift shows how fashionable a hat can be, while keeping your head warm at the same time. Cute hats are definitely necessary for any winter wardrobe!

2. Emma Roberts keeps her bundled up look cool with a pop of color peeping out of her warm winter essentials!

3. Elizabeth Olson peps up a chic all black winter ensemble with an amazing scarf! If you only have one coat, it's easy to rock it with several different hats and scarves!

4. Kirsten Dunst looks fabulous in fur! A bit of fur around the collar is always chic in winter and these days there are plenty of faux options if you're opposed to the real thing so there's no stopping you!

What are your winter essentials?

Orange is a huge color for 2012, ever since Pantone released the color of the year, Tangerine Tango! This trend was proven when 2 fabulous Versace orange frocks graced the runway today in the first Haute Couture show in Paris! Being a University of Miami alumn, I am of course a big fan of orange! It's so bright and festive, not to mention that there are hues for every season! Here are a few of my favorite orange things that are now available!

A good friend invited me and another gal pal to tag along to an Amy Grimehouse AbFab party and it was one of the funnest things I've done in a long time. This is my friend Pauper Princess  dressed as Titicaca and me dressed as Patsy, of course...


We met our friend, the author of Shopped and Dropped. Isn't she the perfect Eddie?


The party was done really well with buttons, posters and craft stations! We had cocktails and watched episodes of Absolutely Fabulous, chuckling the night away! Was the best girl's night out ever!!!



And then our own little Titicaca won the costume contest, so our night was complete! A bottle of Bolly to take home and some great giggles as well!

If you live in London and enjoy a bit of silliness, I recommend the Amy Grimehouse Parties! Click here for the website or here to follow on Facebook! Next up is a Fiddler on the Roof sing-a-long on February 9th!

My husband and I are going skiing later this year in Switzerland with some family & friends and I couldn't be more excited! I mean, who wouldn't love a holiday that automatically requires a new outfit? I have always wanted to go apres skiing, ahem, I mean skiing, so I'm having a blast planning my wardrobe (I mean our trip)!

Having never been on the slopes before, I needed a bit of inspiration for how to dress... I've decided there's no finer example than the Duchess of Cambridge herself, Kate Middleton. It is a well-known fact that the royals spend every Easter holiday at Kloster in Switzerland on the slopes, so she seems to be a good one to take cues from.

ON THE SLOPES...
The ski jacket is very important for warmth and function... For me, it's very important that it be cute, not too puffy and have fur around the hood! I chose the Baker Jacket Deluxe by The North Face.


While I understand that trousers should be comfortable and have plenty of movement, it's imperative that they make my bum look cute and not make me resemble Stay Puff the Marshmallow Man from Ghostbusters. Hence my choice, the Go Go Pants from The North Face.


Ski boots are a tricky one... they have to actually be perfect for your feet and all that jazz. However, I found it helpful to tell the assistant right away that it was important to me that they look cute with my outfit. Surprisingly enough, he took that into consideration and repeatedly asked if his choices were cute enough. Well done! I ended up with the Head Adapt Edge 90 One boots with inserts and liners fitted to the shape of my foot at Ellis Brigham. If you are planning to invest in ski boots, I highly recommend visiting Ellis Brigham for the customization alone.


Fleeces are for warmth... and also for looking cute when you take off your jacket in the apres ski hot spots! Obviously I bought this North Face fleece because it's pink... nuff said.

Having a few fleeces can't hurt... This reversible one from Uniqlo is currently on sale and I absolutely love it! It's about as flattering as a fluffy fleece can be!
Thermal base layers are also required... At this stage, if you've never been skiing before, you're probably thinking about how insane this amount of clothing is! I know I was! When looking into thermals I decided to skip the expensive branded sports versions from the ski shops and go to my trusty Uniqlo HEATTECH tops and leggings!
What's great about these pieces is that they're not only warm, but they're cute, so you can wear them with normal clothes too!


Who knew you had to have special ski socks? Apparently they're important for keeping your feet dry. These adorable socks (which are also available for men in more manly colors) by Smartwool were recommended to us. Apparently they keep snow moisture from coming in in while pushing the sweat out. Genius!


Head gear is very important as demonstrated above by Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge.  She is obviously a fan of Bolle goggles, so I tried them out as well...

Goggles are important for protecting your eyes and like boots, unfortunately you have to get the ones that fit your face appropriately, cute or not. I opted for the Bolle Nebula goggles in black.


Gloves are also important. I didn't receive any advice on ski gloves, but as I was trying them on in the shop I realized very quickly that it would be important to find a pair that I could move my fingers in so I could hold those pole thingies I'll have to use when skiing. These Barts gloves are quilted like a Chanel bag and lined in fur... ADORABLE! I got them in black!


APRES SKI...



I get the impression that off the slopes, one dresses very chic, but casual with a dash (or a lot) of glamour, but a few things are definitely necessary so here's my list, starting with boots. While Moon Boots are ever so popular in Swiss ski villages, I'm not particularly bothered by them. I think a trusty pair of Uggs Classic Shorts will do the trick!

To keep it cute, I'm going to throw my trusty Uggs Classic Cardi boots in my suitcase as well!


A waterproof bag is always good, especially if you're toting around your iPad or phone. I love my Longchamp Le Pliage shopper, which also makes a great carry-on bag for the flight!
 A cashmere scarf is perfect for keeping warm in the cold!

While you'll need a beanie for the slopes and casual days around the village, a fabulous Blair Waldorf inspired topper is great to have for nights out to dinner or something equally glam!


I picked up a couple of black dresses which are always great for travelling! This maxi is from Gap and can be worn with boots if it's snowing! I love a dress like this because I can either dress it up with some statement jewelry or accessorize it with a cute scarf by Missoni to add a pop of color!


I'm as shocked as can be that I found not one, but two cute dresses at the Gap! I never buy dresses there, but this Ponte Swing Dress is so cute and it's architectural shape reminds me of a Victoria Beckham dress! I plan to wear this with patterned tights and fur trimmed heeled booties! Whether going to a restaurant, a fun club or a fancy hot spot, these dresses will totally work for apres ski!
On days that we don't ski, I think it's important to show that one has a bit of style while staying comfy and warm at the same time! I'll mostly rely on great jeans, chunky sweaters and adorable boots to pull this off, but a cute skirt can also do the trick! This skirt from Phase Eight reminds me of Missoni and is a fun choice for wandering through the Swiss Alps for a bit of hot chocolate, fondue and shopping! Love it and it's currently on sale!

Well, that's my ski holiday wear! What do you wear when you go skiing? If you have any tips for me, I'd love to hear them so please leave me a comment! xo

Belts were all over the red carpet at the globes! Emma Stone looked lovely in her belted Lanvin goddess gown!


Kate Winslet chose a two-toned Jenny Packham dress that nipped in her waist and accentuated her feminine curves to the max! This isn't at all my favorite gown, but it looks lovely on Kate... However she played it safe and looked a little boring.


Laura Dern's sparkling green Andrew Gn belted gown is like a blast from the past - kind of like her. Glad to see them both back and well on the Hollywood scene!


Sarah Hyland uses the old contrast belt trick wearing a vintage Dolce & Gabanna frock.

You can rock the belted look yourself! Take a favorite belt and cinch the waist of a dress, ether casual or formal! It's a great way to add that extra splash of style!

Back in Black!

Who said black dresses have to be little? I personally love an all black or mostly black evening gown - it's super glamorous! Claire Danes looked sleek and chic in her black & white J. Mendel gown.


Debra Messing stole the show in Monique Lhuillier! STUNNING!

Rooney Mara is the new it girl, so it's only fitting she would prance down the red carpet in a stunning Nina Ricci gown! The dress is beautiful, but Rooney looked a bit too severe and strongly resembled Wednesday Adams with the sleek black hair and pale skin.


Zoey Deschanel was flawless in Prada!

Black never goes out of style! For extra glamour in your every day life, add a structured dress to your wardrobe that is all black or only has a pop of color. Style it by wearing dramatic accessories, fabulous heels and sexy hair!

A Mad Case of the Blues...



Blue was a trendy color on the red carpet and Bernice Bejo nailed this trend in a sapphire blue Gucci frock fit for a winner!

Sarah Michelle Gellar followed suit in a dramatic way in blue tie-dyed Monique Lhuillier! I love this gown! So fun and fabulous... She killed it!


Tilda Swinton has a cooky style - no question about it, but I think this powder blue Haider Ackerman suit gown is one of her best looks ever! It suits her style while looking red carpet ready at the same time!

Get this look by investing is a great blue piece that you can wear now and in the Spring like a great cardigan or a sheath dress in a color of blue that suits you.

It's All About the Accessories!

Some looks are saved or made by bold accessories! We all remember when Eva Mendez wore that gorgeous white gown with turquoise Van Cleef jewelry and stole the show on the red carpet. Well, Heidi Klum's Calvin Klein Collection gown is the perfect blank canvas for her fabulous turquoise jewelry! She looked fabulous!


Julianne Moore's Chanel Haute Couture gown is even better with statement earrings, don't you think?

If anything, this trend should tell you that you're going to get a lot more wear out of your Kendra Scott earrings and if you don't have a pair of flashy turquoise earrings or a statement necklace, now is a good time to start shopping! Get the look by wearing monotones or outfits made up of complimentary neutrals and accessorizing with one piece of statement jewelry like big earrings, a cocktail ring or a statement necklace. This look works really well with turquoise and a white, fuschia or black dress! Keep the style plain so you don't have too much going on at once.


Headbands!

Charlize Theron has been topping best dressed lists all over in Dior Couture, but the headband is what stole the show!

Michelle Williams topped off her trendy Jason Wu dress with a headband as well and looked like a perfect gamine!

Headbands are a dime a dozen - this trend is so easy to wear. If you want to dress up a headband for a night out, try pinning a brooch on it!

Nude Attitude


Elle Macpherson shows that wearing nude doesn't have to be boring in Zac Posen.

And Kate Beckinsale looks flawless and glam as always in a gorgeous nude Roberto Cavalli gown. Love!

Nude is tricky, but if you want to wear it, try a dress in a flattering color that isn't too short (you don't want to look naked - or do you?). Accessorizing a nude look with gold or diamonds can be very chic, but for a bolder look, choose accessories in a bold contrasting color like red, black or turquoise.

Red Alert!


Red has been a hot color for a while and it's still trending like crazy! Reese shows that glamorous red doesn't have to be too fussy in a gown by Zac Posen.


Stacy Kiebler looks very put together in red Valentino.

Not sure if red is your color, but want to wear the trend? Try red lipstick! Otherwise, take the plunge and invest in a little red dress... You'll get your money's worth!

Texture, Texture, Texture!


I love texture on a garment! It's so fabulous and can look really interesting! Feathers added interest to this already stunning Gucci Premiere gown on Evan Rachel Wood.


Jessica Alba's Gucci gown shows that texture can be really girly.


Keep it classy with lace like Jessica Biel in Elie Saab Haute Couture.


Texture can be as simple as a bit of ruching on a bright dress like Paula Patton's Monique Lhuillier frock.


Or it can add drama in all the right places! Sophia Vergara's dress has texture in all the right places so that her figure looks it's best in her Vera Wang gown. She is by far my choice for Best Dressed at the Golden Globes!

To get the look, find pieces with a bit of added flair such as rosettes, feathers or embroidery. Lace is great as well! I tend to find lots of great pieces with texture at Anthropologie. Make sure you don't wear too much embellishment on parts of your body you're concerned about. For example, if you're chesty, you might not want to wear a lot of texture on your chest... it will only make your boobs look bigger, but if you're flat chested, a few ruffles around the chest is just the ticket for an optical illusion!

Who was your pick for best dressed at the Golden Globes?