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DECEMBER/JANUARY 2017 MACON MAGAZINE | 71 RIVOLI CROSSING SHOPPING CENTER 4357 FORSYTH ROAD #170 | MACON, GEORGIA 31210 478.476.8600 | SHOPSORELLAMACON.COM MONDAY - FRIDAY 10 AM - 5:30 PM SATURDAY 11 AM - 4 PM ERIN W. KOVACS & DEIDRA W. SMITH Emerald green and cream are a seriously underrated combination when it comes to holiday ensembles. An emerald skirt with a cream top and nude heels would be simply breathtaking. Go daring with a dark red lipstick for a classic and sophisticated look and embellish with emerald jewelry. You can really show your elegance with "a custom- made piece of emerald jewelry," said Casbon, who guarantees it will make you sparkle. Coats, as usual, had a big presence on the runway. However, capelets are the newest trend. Emulate Kate Middleton by choosing an elegant coat or jazz it up a bit and go for faux fur. Barney and Stella has a superb selection of formal coats from Sara Campbell and Joseph Ribkoff (yes, the Miss America Organization's wardrobe sponsor) to name a couple, that will make you feel regal. Thompson explained that looking timeless is achievable for the everyday woman. It's time to start looking for your New Year's Eve, outfit and how can you possibly ring in the New Year without sequins? This year, indulge in a floor length sequin gown or jump for joy in a jumpsuit. If you're feeling extra adventurous or want to stick with a shorter style, style yourself like a Hollywood celebrity with a silk top and a stand-out-in-the-crowd sequin skirt. Chokers are back, and they seem to be back for good. Layering jewelry with a suede choker or pearls is a fun way to add glitz to an outfit. This trend is sweeping the runways and celebs in all the big cities, so bring some sparkling sass to our soulful city. New Year, new fashion, new adventures? Absolutely. The final and arguably the most important choice are shoes. All the latest trends from Head Over Heels point to metallic heels, animal prints booties, trendy over-the-knee boots and fringe galore. Booties are still the go-to for the colder seasons, but more eclectic versions, such as fringe or animal prints, will continue to be the big players for the fashion game. Step yours up by going out of your comfort zone. Put your best foot forward, literally and figuratively. "You want to follow the trends, but own your own style," Evans said. "When you walk out of the door, you need to own what you're wearing. Absolutely own it. Don't doubt yourself." Velvets, reds and jewel tones, metallics and winter whites - clothing, jewelry and shoes alike - have the holidays written all over them. While it's enjoyable to dress to impress this holiday season, it is more important to dress for yourself. Shine from within, and you will sparkle all season long.