Five winter statement pieces

December is the most wonderful time of the year, or so they say. If you love holidays like I do then you might agree with that statement. It really just depends on whether the winter festivities outweigh the awful weather, especially in Chicago.

I can’t really complain because it hasn’t been too bad thus far. But to boost holiday morale and distract from the brutal blizzards to come, I’ve found myself window shopping during this holiday season.  So here are the five things I think you must have to survive this dreary December weather.

Flashy Heels

You really can’t survive the holiday season without a pair of sparkly heels. They are the absolute cherry on top of an already stunning New Year’s Eve outfit. Plus, everyone will be wearing extra sparkly dresses on New Year’s Eve, so stand out in the crowd with a black bandage dress and heels that are sure to steal the show.

Metallic Printed Skirt
I’m simply obsessed with the idea of a cute metallic skirt to flaunt during the holiday season. I'm a huge fan of the ones that have a floral curtain pattern in them as well. December seems like the best time to shine, especially at work. A cute gold skirt with tights is the perfect way to get noticed by that cute guy from the 22nd floor at your company Christmas party.

Classic Work to Cocktails Dress
Everyone must own at least one. At the office, this dress shows off your stylish but professional side and at after work drinks with your girls, it shows that you’re a working girl that not only dresses amazing but you look like a classy girl to bring home to mom.

Statement Necklace

These neck candy fashions are just so hot right now. They work well with any basic top and add a hint of glamour to your basic every day outfit. So you don’t always have to be sporting your holiday sparkles head to toe to get noticed, you can just throw on your favorite statement necklace.

Ugly Christmas Sweater

Last but definitely not least, I cannot imagine a holiday season without pulling out an ugly Christmas sweater at least once. There is just something so amazing about dressing up like a 90’s elementary school teacher on the day before Christmas vacation. Did I add it’s also a plus if you get to drink hot alcoholic beverages?

Heels - Nine West, Skirt - Forever 21, Dress - The Limited, Necklace - Kate Spade, Christmas Sweater - Goodwill.