`Tis the season to be stylish!

In just about 6 days it`ll be December already! And in a couple of weeks you`ll be attending those Christmas and New Years parties/ get togethers. Perhaps, you might want to update your wardrobe. The Fall/Winter 2009/2010 runways represent a season of strong silhouettes and sophisticated glamour. The runway trends were inspired by the 40's and 80's. Think BOLD SHOULDERS and EXAGGERATED SILHOUETTES.

Here are some of the hottest fashion trends for this year`s holiday season.

1. BOLD AND EXAGGERATED SHOULDERS
- Exaggerated shoulders make their mark once again. If you`re saving up for your Christmas gifts, why not rummage through your mom`s or grandma`s closet and you might find blazers with shoulder pads!

2. THE JEGGINGS
- Haven`t heard of this yet? It`s a leggings-slash-jeans!! It`s comfortable, wearable and still on trend. You may choose from a wide variety of style, either denim, sequin, or metallic.

3.GLITZ AND GLAM
-Add festivity to the season by wearing those glitzy glam outfits! Shimmering fabrics are best for night occasions.

4. UNEXPECTED BURST OF COLOR!

- Shock your relatives and friends with strong single color outfits. Clashing colors are so last season. So opt to wear brights and contrast it with the basics: black, gray and white. Avoid adding too much color, just emphasize your eye make-up.

5. VELVET LOVE

- Ooh perfect for the season. Very elegant and glamorous. Try wearing velvets in jewel toned colors make up many of the season’s rich textured must-have pieces.

6. ANIMAL PRINT

- my favorite! I believe that every girl should have at least one leopard print or zebra print item. These prints provide some feminine empowerment in strong shapes. 

7. MARILYN MONROE LIPS 

- Famous from the 40`s. Choose a ruby red shade. It best compliments those who have fair skin.

8. THAT`S SO 80`S

- Think Madonna in Desperately Seeking Susan. Wear colors that spell out P-O-P! (red, orange, yellow) lamè dresses, sequined dresses, leather jackets, graphic tee, lace, and polka dots!!

9. ACCESSORIZE... ACCESSORIZE....
- the more accessories you pile, the more fierce you look. Wear something big and chunky. Don`t also be afraid to mix and match!

10. FIERCE HEELS
- When you wear the wrong shoes. Your whole outfit is ruined. Trust me. Nowadays, designers make shoes with dramatic designs and over-the-edge heels. I say wear those black patent booties with that velvet mini dress and you`re okay!