Check your calendars, dear readers. ‘Tis the season for holiday shindigs, New Year’s Eve soirees and winter formals. Sure, the parties themselves are plenty fun, but the best part is getting dressed up for them, right?

So what’s hot right now? Take a look:

• Metallics still reign supreme, along with the quintessential LBD (little black dress) and fiery red frocks. Flowy styles are comfortable and forgiving, all while providing that really cool swirling skirt effect while you’re breaking it down on the dance floor.
• Heels are definitely the way to go for any dressy occasion, but be sure to either wear boots while trudging through the snow, or perfect your death grip on your sweetie. Maybe the latter is more preferable, eh?
• Hair looks party-ready in a half up-do (that’s just the sides and top pinned up, with the rest flowing down). Tap into your adventurous side and sport a hair ornament, such as the cool flower below, or go for all-over curls or waves.
• Clutches should be your handbag go-to and large and funky jewelry can pump up your look in a hurry.
• Above all else, have fun and try something unique to you.

With those tips in mind, here are just a few of the goodies I found at Alloy, one of my fave sites out there.

Quite possibly my favorite LBD of the season!

These are close runners-up to the LBD!

Try these great accessories!

All products from Alloy

Dances, Dresses, handbags, Jewelry, Teen Scene, Tell Your Friends, Trend Alert

Source: Get Party-Ready with These TeenStyle Tips [Teen Style Lounge]

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