The star stuns in a Randi Rham dress with an eye-catching sequined bodice and a sweet chiffon skirt.
The Les Misérables star sparkles in a nude Nina Ricci dress decorated with scattered sequins.
Meeting the parents this holiday season? You can't go wrong with the sweet country crooner's ladylike Oscar de la Renta dress. The demure hem and neckline are perfectly parent-friendly. Just make sure your personality is as sparkling as the gold tulle lamé embroidery and his mom and pop are sure to invite you again next year.
Ease into a sparkly holiday ensemble with a glamorous sequined top like the photogenic Extra host, who dons a dazzling gold shirt for the taping of the Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade TV special. We love the flouncy feminine skirt she pairs with her gilded three-quarter sleeve shirt, but you can add a little edge with leather leggings or skinnies for any downtown holiday parties on your rotation.
This star's sparkling long-sleeved mini-dress is a fashionable option for those who want to show a little skin without shivering in their sequins this winter. For glam gams that go on for miles, pair your cocktail dress with nude platform heels like this leading lady.
This lean lady shows off her mile-long legs in a sexy Collette Dinnigan mini-dress decorated with sparkling beads at the American Music Awards, but we think it's the perfect outfit to wear while counting down the final moments of 2012! On such a big night of the year, follow the leggy lady's example and embrace the bling. She ups the glitz with a diamond a platinum ring and dazzling drop earrings by Neil Lane.
The snazzy sequins on the actress' skirt aren't the only thing that will help you shine at your next holiday party. While the majority of partygoers are sure to opt for classic cocktail dresses, you'll likely stand out as one of the only revelers in a classy column skirt. Did we mention the unexpected silhouette is also elongating and slimming? A waist-cincher like the stunning star's Lanvin Tiger Belt also helps create the illusion of an hourglass figure for extra va-va-voom.
You'll be the life of the party in a playful confetti-like sequin dress similar to the glittering Gomez-Gracia dress this sexy songbird wore to the 2012 American Music Awards.
'Tis the season to go for gold and the Breaking Dawn Part 2 beauty shows us how to shine in metallic in this glittering Elie Saab gown. The floor-length dress is perfect for galas or any black-tie events on your December calendar, but its racy thigh-high slit ensures your look is a little naughty while still remaining nice enough for formal affairs.
If you're looking for a versatile piece to take you from one holiday party to the next (without looking like you're recycling the same outfit over and over again), invest in a shimmering sequin skirt like this starlet's glittering green Burberry Prorsum number. Simply switch out the top to suit the occasion and voila—you have a series of outfits to get you through party season! We like the young star's strapless peplum top for a fresh ladylike look.
For a touch of sparkle, follow this stylish singer's lead and opt for a dress with scattered beadwork. Her dazzling J. Mendel gown features a blinged out bodice and sheer bead encrusted panels for a subtle dose of sex appeal.
The beauty stuns in a show-stopping sequined Temperley London gown at the BAFTA Los Angeles Britannia awards. If the look is a little too glitzy for your holiday soiree, opt for a bedazzled accessory, like the actress' embellished Swarovski clutch.
The Skyfall star stuns in a gilded gown at the Zurich premiere of her film. We love that the French beauty fully embraces the flashiness of her gilded gown by pairing it with a gold belt.
The young star makes a bold style statement in a Gucci gown with eye-catching gold paillette embellishments. Proving that a gal can never have too much gold, she accessorizes with a glitzy Gucci box clutch and strappy sandals in the metallic shade.
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