October 23

Holiday Dazzle

By Catherine Warmerdam

Ron Busselen

Got a lot of parties to go to this season? We asked local fashion retailers to come up with the hottest holiday looks for every event on your calendar.

Black-Tie Holiday Office Party

What To Wear: Jessica Wells, brand manager for White House | Black Market, says this outfit is perfect for the occasion: Camilla black silk chiffon strapless dress, $148; “Casey” satin shoe with peep-toe front and 3 1/2-inch heel, $88; “Sophisticate” drop earrings with faceted jet beads, $28; “Jet Setter” double-strand lariat necklace, $38.

Details: White House | Black Market, Arden Fair, 1689 Arden Way, Sacramento; (916) 921-2322.

 

 

 

 

Christmas Eve Open House

What To Wear: Serendipity Boutique owner Barbara Lym and manager Mandy Michael recommend this festive outfit: silk and lace “Dita” camisole by Trina Turk, $172; black lace-front sweater by Rebecca Taylor, $218; gray wool trouser shorts by Joie, $175; black leather “Lauren” clutch by Hobo, $98; LKK rhinestone earrings, $24; black suede “Gina” platform pump by Gianni Bravo, $450.

Details: Apparel and accessories, Serendipity Boutique, 5362 H St., Sacramento; (916) 454-2900. Shoes, Franco Ferrini Shoes, 510 Pavilions Lane, Sacramento; (916) 927-3336.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rockin’ New Year’s Eve Bash

What To Wear: Michelle Champoux, special events manager for Macy’s, says this outfit is for dancing the night away: forest-green dress with beaded V-neck and pleated skirt by Anne Klein, $210; plum overcoat with velvet collar, cinched waist and tulip bottom by Jones New York, $259; Nine West bronze strappy sandal, $69; Monet chandelier earrings with marcasite stones, $48, and faux amethyst stretch bracelet, $35; Anne Klein watch with Swarovski crystals, $85; black velvet clutch by Magid, $30.

Details: Macy’s Downtown Plaza, 414 K St., Sacramento; (916) 444-3333.

 

 

 

Progressive Holiday Dinner Party

What To Wear: Denise Masunaga, owner of Madam Butterfly in Pavilions, suggests this hip party-hopping look: black velvet gypsy dress by Marikka Nak, $200; reversible ivory rabbit fur vest by June, $275; footless leggings by Spanx, $24; wide black velvet belt by Suzi Roher Belts, $250; Betsey Johnson vintage-style watch, $95; Citrine by the Stones chunky gold chain with crystal drops, $212; glass cameo necklace by Extasia, $125; black teardrop earrings with gold filigree by Pink Paisley, $100; ring with adjustable gold band by Pink Paisley, $75; hand-beaded clutch by Santi, $212; flat-heeled equestrian boots, $495.

Details: Madam Butterfly, 500 Pavilions Lane, Sacramento; (916) 920-1220.

 

 

Crocker Ball

What To Wear: Kathleen Veon, buyer for Julius Clothing in the Pavilions shopping center, suggests this sophisticated ensemble: bronze iridescent taffeta blouse with black lace trim by Ralph Lauren Black Label, $695; black satin ball skirt by Armani Collezioni, $350; bronze mesh clutch with crystals by Whiting & Davis, $202; black strappy sandals with bronze and crystal jewels by Lea Foscati, $185.

Details: Blouse, Polo Ralph Lauren, 530 Pavilions Lane, Sacramento; (916) 922-7656. Skirt, Julius Clothing, 580 Pavilions Lane, Sacramento; (916) 929-0500. Clutch, Pavilions Salon Shoes, 566 Pavilions Lane, Sacramento; (916) 923-5114. Shoes, Franco Ferrini Shoes, 510 Pavilions Lane, Sacramento; (916) 927-3336.      

 

 

An Evening at The Nutcracker

What To Wear: Owner-designer Ursula Labermeier of Riki pulled together this sophisticated outfit: Riki full-pleated, gold jacquard silk skirt with hemline ribbon detail, $175; Anni Kuan white Victorian blouse in stretch Pima cotton, $175; Riki black wool and cashmere asymmetrical jacket with pleated collar and pockets, $295; Riki soft black leather ruched belt with large leather-covered buckle, $98; black croc-embossed square-toe shoe with 3-inch heel by Richard Tyler, $145; textured black leather clutch by Hobo, $110.

Details: Riki, 202 E St., Davis, (530) 756-8048 and 2317 J St., Sacramento, (916) 448-7130.
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