Olivia Palermo is a whiz at mixing designer buys with lower-end pieces (much like Heidi Klum), and put her talents to work in New York City Thursday night during a styling event at Topshop. The fashionista, wearing head-to-toe Topshop, her own jewels and a turban, dressed several mannequins for the holidays, and talked about her talents with a group of chic admirers.
“During the holidays it gets so cold, and you don’t always want to go out and be freezing in a dress,” she told PEOPLE before the event. “So I really tried to focus on how to wear pants.” Her trick? “Obviously it’s masculine, but add a feminine touch with accessories, and really go to the next level with some hats.”
Since she’ll be in New York for the holidays, Palermo — who’s currently working as a Piperlime guest editor and recently launched her own blog — plans to wear her Stuart Weitzman 5050 boots “all winter long,” while continuing what she calls her “Topshop obsession.” “It’s about catching your eye,” she said of mixing high- and low-end looks. “I think the wonderful thing about High Street especially is that you can look fashionable on a budget — there’s something for everyone. You can incorporate basics into your own wardrobe without breaking the bank.”

Ever wanted Olivia Palermo’s take on styling it up for the holidays? Here’s your chance! For one night only, Topshop will be hosting a fashion talk with the style maven herself, along with Refinery29.
Plus, enjoy complimentary drinks, sweet treats, hair looks, makeovers, nail art appointments, DJs and an exclusive gift when you spend $100 or over, all selected by Olivia.
Win Win Win!

{topshop 2010/2011 christmas collection via miss at la playa}

{topshop via fashionista}

We can add Stephanie Pratt to the growing list of celebs who love their chain store buys. More recently we saw Louise Roe working an H&M dress to bronze perfection, and earlier this year we spied Alexa Chung out and about in New York in her floral Kate Moss for Topshop frock. Stephanie’s been showcasing her love for the British label on a red carpet level, most recently wearing the sexy Mesh Cut Out Dress ($80) to the Middle Man premiere and the Bandage Ruched Bandeau Dress ($90) at the Nylon party this week.
We love that it means we can score our own piece of celeb style without breaking the bank.

. . . a few fun things for all those holiday rsvp's:

1. mor marshmallow hand & nail cream & mor dala tripled milled soap {via oh joy!}
2. topshop feather bolero {via miss lilien}
   
3. miss buckingham heels in nude {via miss lilien}
4. beaded clutch with rhodium-plated clasp, regina b.
   

{p.s.} more wraps & capelets

{via this is glamorous}

{images: topshop}