Above: Aidan Mattox bead and sequin dress, $300, Saks Fifth Avenue, The Florida Mall; Stella & Dot gold and bronze metal Pegasus choker, $198, stelladot.com/karensmithfl
Stylist’s Tip: “Layer a metal statement necklace to contrast jewel-toned, show-stealing sequins.”
Prada quilted jacket, $1,320, Neiman Marcus, The Mall at Millenia; BCBG leather jeggings, $138, Saks Fifth Avenue, The Florida Mall; Pour La Victoire soft patent Larkin pumps, $262, Tuni Winter Park; and purple and silver quartz dew-drop earrings, $1,100, anzie.com
Stylist’s Tip: “Break up monochromatic, black matte looks by adding texture and mixing various fabrics like quilting, sleek leather and
black patent.”
Jovani beaded dress, $495, and Christian Louboutin peep-toe pumps; $1,395, Neiman Marcus, The Mall at Millenia; clear topaz earrings, $975, anzie.com; and metal flower ring, $45, circle cross ring, $38, and black-beaded, multi-tier necklace, $192, Tuni Winter Park; fishnet and opaque tights provided by Fused Fashion
Stylist’s Tip: “Add interest and contrasting texture to a body-hugging beaded dress with black fishnets layered over opaque tights and a statement necklace to accentuate the décolleté.”
David Meister metallic-silver evening gown, $648, and Vera Wang Lavender Label metallic caged-toe booties, $450, Neiman Marcus, The Mall at Millenia; silver rhinestone- encrusted cocktail ring, $28, Tuni Winter Park; and Petra Fringe silver-encrusted earrings, $59, stelladot.com/karensmithfl
Stylist’s Tip: “Pair a sleek metallic gown with an edgy, unexpected caged bootie to streamline the look and add interest.”
Herve Leger by Max Azria black and silver bandage dress, $1,950, at Neiman Marcus, The Mall at Millenia; metallic-silver pendant necklace, $98, Tuni Winter Park
Stylist’s Tip: “Opt for subliminal shine with an 80’s-inspired patterned-foil dress and accent it with chunky metallic-silver accessories.”
Robbi & Nikki gold sequin sweater, $175, Rachel Zoe white and gold striped blouse, $275, and long gold and maroon beaded necklace, $612, Neiman Marcus, The Mall at Millenia; Trina Turk brown tweed trousers, $248, and Tory Burch snake-print pumps, $295, Tuni Winter Park; and Aurora cocktail ring, $49, stelladot.com/karensmithfl
Stylist’s Tip: “Choose embellished gold separates that go from a glitzy night out to a day at the office, with tweeds and primal prints adding texture and dimension.”
L.A.M.B black trench wrap dress with belt, $395, and French Connection silver and black brocade strapless dress, $209, Tuni Winter Park; and large silver and jade earrings, $395, Neiman Marcus, The Mall at Millenia
Stylist’s Tip: “Take the office-friendly black trench wrap dress to a whole new level at night, wearing it as a color-contrasting overcoat with a silver or metallic dress.”
Editor: leigh duncan/Stylist: Tammara Kohler, FusedFashion.com/Stylist Assistant: Farhana Kahn, FusedFashion.com/PRODUCTION & STYLING ASSISTANT: HEATHER STOWELL/MODEL: ALI CARTER, PRODIGY MODEL MANAGEMENT/MAKE-UP ARTIST: HEATHER SCHNELL/HAIR STYLIST: PHILLIP ROSADO, PHILLIPROSADO.COM/LOCATION: MAX KING EVENTS, MAXKINGEVENTS.COM, ORLANDO