Once the holiday season starts, there's no stopping it. Invites upon invites to holiday parties start pouring in and before you know it, you're faced with the perpetual sartorial question: what am I going to wear? Don't panic. Chances are you already have the answer lying around in your closet. Just take these style tips and have fun!

1. Statement Outerwear: If you have a coat with interesting detail (embroider, fur, etc.), not is the perfect time to wear it. Make sure the fit is right; this makes you look a hundred percent chicer.

2. Sparkles: There is no better season to rock the sparkles like the holidays. Be sure to limit your shiny pieces to 1 or 2 though (a brooch here, some gold flats there) because you don't want to look like a Christmas tree.

3. Colour: Much like glitter, colour also goes well with the season so enjoy it. Neon? Bring it on. Jewel tones? Even better.

4. Velvet: Believe it or not, this fabric is making a comeback. If you're unsure about donning a full velvet dress, try it with a few statement pieces, like your shoes or a scarf.

5. Jewellery: Nothing is as much of an outfit pick-me-up as piles of bangles and a cocktail ring the size of an egg-don't be afraid; it's the holidays, everyone will love it.

6. Bold, Festive Makeup: As you might have learned by now, you can pretty much get away with a lot of fashion choices in this season, same goes for makeup. Try a bold lip colour or a sultry smoky eye. Plus points if you're normally just a lip balm kind of girl and don a full face come the holidays.

7. Textures and Layers: Sometimes the best thing is just to experiment. Try mixing textures that you would normally never wear separately or together. Embroidered everything! Lace and faux fur!

8. Absolutely No Denim: Come on. Denim can be worn all year round and the holidays call for something a little less casual.