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Los Angeles Holiday Party Outfit And Accessory Shopping Guide

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The holiday season has officially kicked off and so has the party scene. This season, skip the boring black dress and light up the holiday evening with accessories and trends that are a winning combination.

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brigadeLA
510 W. 7th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90014
(213) 623-0013
www.brigadela.com

The holiday party season requires something new to give your ensemble a dash of tinsel. BrigadeLA features favorite designers including Alice + Olivia, Ash Shoes and Brandy Melville, which will adorn your look for the season and give you a fresh new look. Frequented by both city dwellers and suburban trendsetters, brigadeLA is located in downtown Los Angeles next to the delicious eatery Bottega Louie. The shop will outfit you for day or evening, modern or traditional and in the perfect outfit for any holiday party. Stop by today to get your perfect holiday party outfit and accessories.

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Just Fab At Glendale Galleria
100 W. Broadway
Glendale, CA 91210
(818) 638-5170
www.justfab.com

The online fashion and accessory retailer Just Fab recently opened its first brick and mortar location at Glendale Galleria. Inspired by the runways and celebrity starlets, the fashion and accessories at Just Fab are accessible and easily translated into trends for real women. For your holiday festivities, pair the Black Tie Necklace with a simple black dress. The rhinestone pendant mixed with gold will bring out your own red carpet pizazz. The lion chain Hear Me Roar bracelet is a statement piece, which will be the only jewelry necessary as you strut down the holiday catwalk.

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Milkmade
1413 Abbot Kinney Blvd.
Venice, CA 90291
(310) 581-8890
www.milkmade.us

When you walk into Milkmade, you will discover men's fashion and accessories that are sophisticated and urbane with a dash of beachy-chic. Featuring sought-after designers, the fashions at Milkmade will spark your creativity for the holiday season and get you into some great current looks. Tie one up with the Deluxe "Chips" Bow Tie, which fuses traditional with quirky. The Norse Projects Cable Wool Beanie is the epitome of what the Norse Projects embodies - the street style, classic workwear and fashion culture. Milkmade's styles include functional basics that will take you from day to evening all holiday season long. The store as well as its online web store offers a large amount of products ranging from apparel to accessories from some of the best brands. Complete your look with some pomade or daily face wash from Baxter of California as well.

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American Rag Compagnie
150 S. La Brea Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 935-3154
www.amrag.com

Bringing under-the-radar trends to Los Angeles, American Rag Compagnie is the brainchild of founder Mark Werts. Werts and his team of fashion-savvy experts have created a retail experience that mixes cultures from around the world with design themes that speak to Los Angeles shoppers. For the holidays, don the gold lurex Vivienne Westwood Anglomania “Halton” Dress, which highlights a cowl neck and sleeveless empire line silhouette. For your beau, dress him up in the Engineered Garments “Bedford” Uniform Jacket in navy. The wool uniform jacket features a stand-up collar with peak lapel. The store has some of the latest and best fashion trends anywhere.

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Lana Marks
465 N. Rodeo Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 274-5240
www.lanamarks.com

Lana Marks is the ultimate in luxury when it comes to handbags. Frequently spotted on Hollywood’s most prestigious red carpet events, Lana Marks’ handbags are exquisite and the only accessory that can take the place of a piece of jewelry. The collections feature more than 150 styles and colors in textures of alligator, crocodile, ostrich and lizard. For the holidays, treat yourself with the Bells and Whistles Tote in purple alligator, The Princess Diana Handbag in royal indigo alligator or The Cleopatra Clutch in metallic silver alligator.

Jennifer Geisman is a freelance writer and faithful beauty junkie living in Los Angeles. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.

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