Social media is a great place to find inspiration, especially around the holiday season. It's prime time for influencers to show off their skills when it comes to putting together a killer look.
These Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»fashion influencers cover a range of styles and their content provides a framework that can help people shop their own closets for something fabulous. Their tips include styling velvet shorts in multiple ways and how to look festive while dressed in black from head to toe.
Check out these New Year's Even and Holiday party fits from local style icons.
Stick to your sense of style
Anna Shishmanov has a very distinct sense of style that doesn't fit in with the prototypical holiday party trends but as her content exhibits, you can still rock a holiday look without sacrificing your individuality and personal style.
Don't be afraid of leather
Shannon Baker of the Dakelh Dene First Nation is primarily an actor and model but her Instagram feed is full of fashion inspo. Recently for an industry holiday party, she wore a daring leather dress with chain detailing that was edgy yet celebratory.
Layering
Emma Rose dressed up a classic white button-down shirt with a black strapless dress for a formal preppy look and made it fit for a holiday party with sparkly accessories like her slingback heels and purse.
Be the disco ball
Micro-influencer and fashion student Kamilla leans into the time-honoured tradition of glitter for the holidays with a silvery corset and sequin flared pants. She even had a shiny silver purse.
Incorporate velvet
Artist and model Natoya put together five different outfits based on one pair of gray velvet shorts. Our favourite is the one with the pearl beret but they're all great options, especially if you need to take a look from day to night.
Be comfortable
Writer and model Lydia Okello shows us how to serve looks while remaining comfortable which is honestly priceless knowledge.
If you love black
We all know someone who only wears black. Or maybe you are that person. If so, check out her three all-black holiday outfit ideas there's even one that doesn't involve sparkles if that's not your vibe either.
Silk is always a good idea
You remember that dress from How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days? Annie Reimer has found the Christmas version of that dress and it's stunning.
One word...bows
Brittany Ng is usually all pastels all the time, but she's taken a break to give this bow number the attention it deserves. It's perfect for the holidays because, as she says, she is the present.