Outfitting Your Wardrobe for the Holidays

Looking for a great outfit for the holiday season? Or maybe just a few choice pieces. We have what you're looking for.

This elegant long gown looks both festive and luxe with this faux fur stole jacket. For just over $50.

• Red strapless gown $39.99
• Faux fur stole jacket $12.99
  

I love this vintage--and nontraditional--holiday look. The bright green in the dress and the orange of the medallion are a riff off classic Christmas red and green. With a fun, fur-trimmed wool coat, this look is about $85.

• Fun, fur-collared coat $49.99
• Bright green vintage dress $24.99
• Gold-tone chain with orange teardrop medallion $9.99
  

For festive holiday shopping with friends, here's an easy, layered look. Under $75.

• Faux fur jacket with leather trim $24.99
• Gold knit vest $4.99
• Black camisole $1.99
• Gold-toned locket $7.99
• Triple-chain necklace $7.99
• 7 For All Mankind jeans $24.99
  

Check out this hipster men's look, with a crushed velvet jacket. Just over $40.

• Crushed velvet sports jacket $24.99
• Patterned shirt 7.99
• Cotton tee $1.99
• Gap jeans $7.99

Glitter Sale Tips

The Glitter Sale comes only once a year. Make it the best day ever by following these helpful tips:

• New this year, all clothing and jewelry, including vintage and designer pieces, will be in our newly expanded space. Outfits from the Glitter Gala fashion show will be on specially marked racks.

• Take a number for assistance at the jewelry counter. Numbers are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
  
  
• Glitter Sale clothing and accessories (shoes, purses, belts, hats) are returnable. Glitter Sale jewelry is NOT returnable.
  
  
• Wear a leotard or swimsuit to try on clothes; there are no dressing rooms.
  
  
• Pick up a blue mesh shopping bag when you arrive; shopping carts are not allowed.
  
  
• Ask a friend to join you for fun and advice.
  
  
• Bring an open mind. Goodwill shopping is always a treasure hunt, and the Glitter Sale is no different. Your never know what you might find.

Remember, all proceeds from the Glitter Sale support Goodwill's free job training and education programs in the community.

Basic Black

If you're looking for just one dress this holiday season, something to wear year in and year out, then the black dress, short or long, is it. We have racks of black gowns and LBDs like this one with rhinestone trim and pleated skirt.

This black dress reminds me of Carole Hannah's lovely Palm Beach dress on Project Runway. Remember the twisted fabric detail on the back?

And this satin gown with a deep V and rhinestone pin is absolutely stunning. It will definitely turn heads.

One Trench Coat, Two Ways

The classic trench coat is a closet staple; you can go anywhere or do anything in it. So it was exciting to come across two very different designer trench coats the other day, both slated for the Glitter Sale. This short yellow Escada trench will brighten up the rainiest of your Seattle days and put a smile on the face of everyone who crosses your path.

This long, wool twill trench coat is a Christian Dior, and in it you'll cut a fine figure as you dash about town.

Wear These Shoes for the Holidays and Long After...

Looking for something that looks great for the holidays and long after? These shoes will do the trick. Black patent peep-tow wedge sandals from Jessica Simpson.

Suede rosettes pop on these classic cut-away heels from Banana Republic.

Leather and suede kitten heels, also from Banana Republic.

This Season's Must-Have Fashion Statement? We've Got It!

From the "Sunday Styles" section of the New York Times to the pages of InStyle magazine, it's clear that this season's must-have fashion statement is the faux fur vest. As luck would have it, you'll find them, and a whole lot more this coming weekend, at the Glitter Sale.

We'll also have racks and racks of faux fur jackets and coats--here's one of my favorites, a plush faux fur topper from the Coat Room at Marshal Fields. It's the perfect foil for cold weather, and a fashionable one at that!

Glitter Glamour at the Gala

It was a glamorous evening of fashion with "real" celebrities like Ashley Robinson of the Seattle Storm and

celebrity look-alikes, like Audrey Hepburn. Our "Fashion in Film" runway show, produced in conjunction with the Art Institute of Seattle, offered up a full array of Hollywood stars.

Here's Tippi Hedren from "The Birds" and

Napoleon Dynamite.

Here, local celebrity Herb Bridge plays Tony Curtis, escorting Marilyn Monroe in "Some Like It Hot." Sixty models representing 30 films came down the runway last night, some strolled, some pranced, one somersaulted and

the exquisite Billie Holiday from "Lady Sings the Blues," positively glided. The models' clothing and accessories will be available for purchase at the Glitter Sale, Saturday and Sunday, November 14 and 15.

View more photos of the event on Flickr!