The trend for wearing floral patterns that are printed on a dark background is huge in fashion now and perfectly suited to dressing for work in the winter months. A skinny floral scarf adds major sophistication and visual interest to a cropped black pantsuit for work. This look is very French, and unlike the perfect French twist, so easy to style for work.

Just because it is winter doesn’t mean you have to hide your love of florals. Wearing floral prints in winter is not only advanced fashion, it’s also a wonderful way to inject some color and whimsy into the world at a grey time of year. The trick is to pair your more summery separates with substantial, seasonally-appropriate closet pieces. A colorful floral-on-white print skirt can be matched with a stylish white sweater. The whole look is pulled together by the bright red, knee-high boots, which pick up a key color from the pattern on the skirt.

Neutral colors can feel soothing and appropriate in winter, and head-to-toe outfits in a single neutral shade (think grey, beige, or black) are certainly chic looking and office worthy. But if you crave color, the easiest way to add a pop of it to your outfit is to layer on a cozy scarf in rainbow hues. Bonus fashion tip — a great way to add visual interest to an outfit of all neutral tones, is to vary the textures. The combination of a soft, ribbed sweater, crisp pleated pants, and furry pom poms on the shoes adds plenty of visual interest to smart, all-gray winter outfit for work.

A gorgeous collar necklace is the perfect piece to wear when wanting to create a chic, streamlined jewelry look for this year’s holiday parties. The bronze tone creates an elegant feel when matched with a party black dress.

If you’re more of a minimalist when it comes to jewelry and just want a little sparkle, an ear cuff is the perfect choice for the holiday season, as it wears delicately on the ear, yet is enough to be noticed. Wear alone or pair it with a simple pair of diamond or gold studs, everyone will wonder where you found this masterpiece. It adds the perfect finishing touch (not to mention cool factor) to your holiday look while offering up the right dose of elegance and glam.