Holiday Dressing: Starstruck

By Suzanne Singer
December 28, 2011

Stars

Fall 2011 Star Motifs: Dolce & Gabbana (photo by Chris Moore/Catwalking/Getty Images), Diane von Furstenberg (photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for IMG), Preen (photo by Karl Prouse/Catwalking/Getty Images)

Along with pine trees, wreaths and mistletoe, stars are a timeless holiday motif. For fall 2011, designers had stars in their eyes, stamping the shiny shapes on clothes, shoes and handbags. Shoppers are starstruck, too: eBay sales for Clothing Shoes and Accessories items with the term "star" in the listing are up 75 percent and listings are up 34 percent.

Here, a few finds from eBay that have us seeing... well... stars!

Aim high to the stars (literally) and find your very own guiding star pieces on eBay.

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New Silk Stars and Sequins Silk Cocktail Dress

(buy it now price, $375)

New Silk Stars Dress

(buy it now price, $280.50)

Sequin Star Dress

(current bid, $26)

New Strapless Star Dress

(buy it now price, $244)

Star Stiletto Heel

(buy it now price, $29.99)

New Star Slingback Platform Stilettos

(buy it now price, $57.55)

New Patent Leather Glitter Star Heel Shoe

(buy it now price, $138.99)

New Star Studded Peep Toe Booties

(buy it now price, $199)

New Beaded Star Evening Clutch

(buy it now price, $112.80)

New Swarovski Crystal Star Handbag

(buy it now price, $429.99)

New Sterling Silver Star Ring

(buy it now price, $51.99)

New 14K Gold Star Earrings

(buy it now price, $84.99)

Enamel Star Bangle

(buy it now price, $128)

14K White Gold and Diamond Star Necklace

(buy it now price, $194.99)

1. New Silk Stars Dress: A body-conscious dress to celebrate the holidays or ring in the New Tear. Pair with sparkly pumps for the full party effect.

2. New Silk Stars and Sequins Silk Cocktail Dress: Gold stars plus shiny sequins equals full-on glamour.

3. Sequin Star Dress: Not only does this sequin dress have stars, but also it incorporates the great (and very of the moment) color combo of black and royal blue.

4. New Strapless Star Dress: If you feel like adding a little va-va-voom to your holiday ensemble, pick a strapless star dress in a look-at-me bright color.

5. Star Stiletto Heel: Don’t forgo open shoes in the winter; a great pair of black opaque tights or a jazzy pair of lurex hose will keep your legs toasty while keeping you fashionably up-to-date.

6. New Star Slingback Platform Stilettos: A little height never hurts anyone, especially on these starry platform shoes.

7. New Patent Leather Glitter Star Heel Shoe: Feeling risqué? Go for a fashion tour de force. An interesting conversation piece like this star-heeled shoe will do just the trick.

8. New Star Studded Peep Toe Booties: Even if you’re a bit more punk rock, you can jump on the star trend and still keep your edgy cool. Just choose details like textured leather and stud stars, as seen on these peep-toe booties.

9. New Swarovski Crystal Star Handbag: Whether you wear it long on your shoulder or hold it in your hand as a clutch, this crystal star evening bag will add just the right amount of glitz to your favorite LBD.

10. New Beaded Star Evening Clutch: A multi-colored beaded star clutch is a fantastic way to add a bit of bright color to your look.

11. New 14K Gold Star Earrings: These gold star stud earrings will keep your ears just as decorative, trendy and festive as the rest of you.

12. 14K White Gold and Diamond Star Necklace: Give the special gift of a beautiful diamond and gold star necklace to your mother, sister or best friend. Diamonds, as we all, know are forever.

13. New Sterling Silver Star Ring: A classic little star ring keepsake to wear for a special occasion or as an everyday piece.

14. Enamel Star Bangle: An art deco-y graphic star statement piece will certainly make everyone jealous at your company’s holiday party.

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