#and the blinged out velour bags. like the embroidery and the rhinestones and in the old shapes

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Coach bags are back but I don’t want a coach bag I want a NEW juicy couture bag like the ones they made in 2005-2014

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It’s holiday season already! Soon, your calendar will be filled with fancy parties, casual family get-togethers, gift exchanges with friends and office celebrations. With so many special occasions, a shopping trip is definitely in order! I’m Amber, the plus size fashion blogger behind Style Plus Curves, and I am here to share my top 10 holiday must-haves with you. #1 Dresses that Sparkle!

Even though I’m a firm believer in wearing sequins and sparkles every day, the holidays are truly the time to shine! Every girl needs a little sparkle in her life, and I’m especially fond of this adorable Illusion Spiral Sparkle Dress. It’s festive and flirty and oh-so-easy to wear! Hitting just at the knee and with sheer sleeves with a slight flutter, this dress will have you shimmering your way through many a holiday party! If you want just a touch of sparkle, try this Ruched Rhinestone Cold Shoulder Dress. The rhinestone accent at the waist is a tasteful and elegant way to incorporate some sparkle into your holiday wardrobe.

Other fantastic, sparkly options include: • Celebrate Caviar Bead Tank • Velvet Sparkle Dress • Sparkle Cold Shoulder Dress • Floral Sequin A-Line Dress #2 Casual Dazzle

Even though I am personally obsessed with dresses, from time to time I trade them in for a great pair of jeans and a glitzy top. But for the holidays, it can’t be just any old top…it has to be so great that it makes me want to dance the night away with the girls! I look for tops that are casually glamorous. Here are a few that I have my eye on from Avenue: • Sequin Diamond Wrap Top • Foil Cold Shoulder Asymmetrical Top • Sequin Keyhole Back Top • Noir Stone Criss Cross Split Sleeve Blouse #3 Cardi Party

Cardigans are another holiday must-have. But I’m not down with basic basics, so pick a cardi with some flair and button up your holidays with festive layers. One of my favorites is this rich and dramatic Baroque Cropped Cardigan . The red with the black print is classic and the baroque print elevates this cardi to a statement piece. I’m also loving these holiday-style worthy cardigans: • Velvet Flower Cropped Cardigan • Rhinestone Button Cropped Cardigan • Striped Shawl Cardigan #4 Blinged Out Sweaters If you’re familiar with my style, you know that I have a tendency to be a little “extra.” Even my sweater game demonstrates my obsession with bling. I like shimmer and beads and embellishments – all the things that let you shine throughout the season. Here are a few faves: • Embellished Asymmetrical Pullover • Solid Lurex Sweater • Beaded Cutout Sweater #5 Something Red

Red is THE COLOR of the season, and it comes in so many gorgeous shades and silhouettes at Avenue. Never underestimate the power of a bold color to lift your spirits and spread cheer to everyone you pass. Of course, the Ruched Rhinestone Cold Shoulder Dress is one of my favorite holiday must-haves – since it’s red and has some sparkle! But here are a few other bold red options that caught my eye: • Medallion Velvet Sheath • Solid Lurex Sweater • Stone Strap Cold Shoulder Blouse • Red Embellished Band Blouson Blouse #6 Active Wear with Attitude The busy holiday season means lots of errands and late-night wrapping sessions. Be sure you have some casual and active tops that are comfortable and cute…and have a little sass like these: • Embellished French Terry Pullover • Rosé French Terry Active Top • Sequin Dog French Terry Sweatshirt • Tis the Season French Terry Sweatshirt #7 Street Style Street style is all about athleisure looks this year and these coordinated sets are both warm and stylish. Here are some sporty sets perfect for decking the halls: • Seamed Velour Active Hoodie • Velour Active Pant • Chevron Stripe Active Jogger • Heather Curve Stripe Active Jacket #8 The IT Jean

A great pair of jeans is a must this season. The Virtual Stretch® denim from Avenue is a personal favorite, and there are so many different styles to choose from. I prefer skinny jeans and jeggings so that they fit nicely when tucked into your boots. Try a pair of grey or red jeans to push the envelope, or go with one of the frayed or distressed pairs for an on-trend look: • Virtual Stretch® Stud Trim Skinny Jean in Grey • Virtual Stretch® Frayed Hem Jegging • Virtual Stretch® Frayed Jegging • Butter Denim Skinny Jean in Red #9 Easy Tops and Tees

If you’re doing a grab-bag gift exchange with your sisters or girlfriends, this Diva Sequin Tee or the Beyoutiful Sequin Tee is sure to be a hit! And when you’re out shopping or grabbing a casual coffee with your friends this holiday season, opt for a stylish and easy-to wear plaid top. Plaid is a winter staple and Avenue has so many options! I especially like these: • Button V-Neck Plaid Top • Virtual Dipdye Crochet Hem Plaid Blouse • Butter Denim Skinny Jean in Red #10 Fancy Footwear

Don’t forget to complete your outfit with a pair of statement shoes! Avenues boots are full of rich textures and embroidery and are sure to make the season merry! Add some of these to your wardrobe to be head-to-toe fabulous: • Hamilton Soutache Trim Tall Boot • Liberty Zipper Bootie • Shore Velvet Bootie • Vesey Lace-Up Pump • Waverly Burnout Velvet Bootie • Kimberly Over the Knee Boot And there you have it! Those are my Top 10 Holiday Must-Haves. Happy shopping! • Follow Amber on Instagram • Check out her blog at stylepluscurves.com • Like Style Plus Curves on Facebook