TIS theSeason

The holiday party season is officially on. Stylist Eric Himel shows what to wear in our 5

favorite cities.

Michael Kors Leopard Print Shift $179.50 & Michael Kors Berkley bag/clutch Michael Kors Lifestyle Store, Chicago; Aqua Cuff $58 & Aqua Earrings $35 Blooming-dale’s

Tossled hair & natural makeup stay true to this Midwestern mecca.

The animal print says ‘party’; tights and a high-gloss puffer jacket are

warm and chic when cabbing it from party to party.

Michael Kors Leopard Print Shift $179.50 Michael Kors Lifestyle Store, Chicago; Michael Kors patent leather puff jacket $149.50 Michael Kors Lifestyle Store, Chicago; Michael Kors Camden platform shoe Michael Kors Lifestyle Store, Chicago; Aqua Cuff $58 Bloomingdale’s; Aqua Earrings $35 Bloom-ingdale’s

CHICAGON atural

NEW YORKGlam

NYC and ‘black’ are synonymous

for this uptown glamour look in the city that considers itself ‘the center of

the world’. Top it off with the perfect red lip and a jewel-

encrusted zebra clutch and red vel-vet ropes will fall as you sashay into the chicest nightspots.

J. Mendel Black Crepe and Satin Pin Tuck Gown $5780 J. Mendel, Chicago; Judith Leiber Jetrhine Zebra Clutch $3895 Saks Fifth Avenue; Carolee Lux

Earrings $50 Bloomingdale’s

LALux

Jeans are always de rigueur in Tinseltown and party season is no exception. Make sure they are tight and worn with a shootie for maximum effect. Add some sparkle and high-drama shades to wear home from that afterhours celeb party in The Hills.

DKNY Black and Gold Tunic $108.75 Bloomingdale’s; Rich & Skinny Jeans with Gold Rhine-stones $273 Bloomingdale’s; Christian Louboutin Black Plat-form Bootie $695.99 Saks Fifth Avenue; Michael Kors OBI Belt in Gold $495 Michael Kors Col-lection, Chicago; Betsey John-son Gold Bow and Rhinestone Earrings $35 Bloomingdale’s

MIAMIFlavorMiami is all about SEXY, but when everyone is decked out in fuchsia and tangerine, turn the tables with

muted blacks and beiges. But, don’t forget, it is still Miami - so skin

is always in.

Diane Von Furstenberg Silk Ruched Dress $425 Bloomingdale’s; ABS Rhinestone Hoop Earrings $175 Bloomingdale’s; Judith Lieber Clutch $2,695 Saks Fifth Avenue; Jimmy Choo Pewter Sandal $795 Saks Fifth Avenue

LONDON Edge

What is more London than all black, grometted boots and a rosy cheek?

It’s all about an edgy shape, an interesting cut

and the juxtaposition of soft and hard.

Ann Demeulemeester Wool Crepe Pant $650 Saks FIfth

Avenue; Comme des Garçons Silk Top $500 Saks FIfth Avenue;

Jimmy Choo Grommet Boot $1395 Saks FIfth Avenue; Gucci Pewter Clutch $570 Saks FIfth

Avenue; Burberry Hat $195 Bloomingdale’s

CREDITSModel Kristel Sikora; Photography Kari Skaflen; Styling & Creative Direction Eric Himel; Makeup & Hair Jenny Patinkin, represented

by Artists by Timothy Priano; Assistant Tarra Kieckhaefer