Holiday Wishlist: Dazzling Black & Gold

Black and gold are a color combination that can do no wrong. It is classy, sophisticated and everything about it represents luxury. Black and gold are also the perfect color scheme for this up-coming holiday season. From looks that we've spotted on the runway to street style inspiration from around the world, find out how you too can incorporate these two holiday colors into a chic wishlist to die for.

The trick to pulling of black and gold for the holiday season is to keep it within your accessories. The light shimmer of the gold will pop even more when it is only restricted to certain aspects of your outfit, such as your shoes and handbag, while the black will help tie your overall look together. Upgrade your standard all-black look with accentuated gold flecks in your nails or necklace, for example. Remember, though, to keep the color scheme to a minimum of two items, for a holiday look that's ready to dazzle the crowds!

New York City Street Style: Laid Back Looks

Spotted this fashionista downtown near 28th street.

Her edgy take on a transitioning fall to winter look pairs well with a striped crop top, ripped jeans and lettermen jacket.

OOTD: Bowery Grunge

Edgy Youth.

I sought out inspiration from this marked down wall outside of a warehouse in Bowery.

ALEXANDER WANG X H&M Collection

The highly anticipated Fall collection by coveted fashion designer, Alexander Wang and retailer, H&M has arrived.

Trend-seekers everywhere are in line for one of the year's most anticipated and sought after fashion collections. The collection, which features dark hued military-inspired pieces for both men and women, debuted in H&M stores nation-wide on November 6th and is expected to, if it has not already, sell out in stores within days. H&M has collaborated with well-known fashion designers, like designer, Victoria Beckham, in the past for other similar designer-meets-retailer partnerships.

Head on over to www.alexanderwang.com for more of the designer's pieces.

ESSENCE Magazine + MACY'S Holiday Beauty Celebration

Essence Magazine, in collaboration with department store Macy's, held a beauty celebration event in honor of the upcoming holiday shopping season on November 5th at Macy's in Herald Square, New York. The guests of honor for the evening were Essence magazine's beauty editor, Ni'Kita Wilson, celebrity make-up artist, Dilokrit Barose and Grammy-nominated singer, Elle Varner. Make-up artist, Dilokrit Barose demonstrated beauty demos on flawless foundation, bold lips and shared all of his beauty secrets from Hollywod Insiders whilst beauty editor, Ni'Kita Wilson and singer Elle Varner talked about some of their favorite Holiday season beauty trends.

Check out pictures from the night below!