Shine. Shimmer. Sparkle.

Serena Williams attends the "Whip It" Los Angeles Premiere held at Grauman's Chinese Theatre Hollywood, California on 29.09.09

Left to right: Sequin glitterglass tank, $495, www.jcrew.com; Sequins Emma Top by Nili Lotan, by $495, www.bloomingdales.com; Sequin Embellished Vest, $95.93, www.asos.com; Sequin & Beaded Tank by Alice + Olivia (Sizes 0 - 14), $396, www.neimanmarcus.com

Left to right: Racerback Tank by Gryphon, $345, www.shoplesnouvelles.com; Rose Sequin Tank, $19.90, www.charlotterusse.com; Embellished Racerback Tank, $24, www.ardenb.com; Allover Sequin Tunic, $26.50, www.wetseal.com

Serena Williams kept things classic and clean on the red carpet of the "Whip It" premiere. Wearing a simple black blazer and matching cropped pants, Serena looked effortlessly chic. To keep the outfit from looking too "day" she added a little sparkle in the form of a racerback tank by Gryphon. If you want to achieve this look you don't have to hand over $345. Wetseal, Forever 21, Charlotte Russe and Arden B all have affordable sequin tops. Finish the outfit with vertigo heels, a metallic clutch and chandelier earrings.

LeToya Luckett

LeToya attends LeToya's "Lady Love" album release party at Cain on August 27, 2009 in New York City.

LeToya Luckett proved to the world that there's life after Destiny's Child. At the release of her sophomore album, "Lady Love," LeToya wore a shimmering 'Illusion' fringe sequin dress by Haute Hippie. Follow in her footsteps by scrolling to the post below. If you want more sequined inspiration, check out these two old posts. Click here and here.

Steal LeToya's Style

Dress: Haute Hippie Illusion Fringe Sequin Dress, $595, www.shopbop.com

Pumps: Restricted Ashlee, $65, http://www.piperlime.com/

Clutch: Asta Clutch, $60, http://www.monsoon.co.uk/

Nail Color: OPI Nail Lacquer Sonata in Bronze 4D2, $8.99, www.amazon.com/

A long-sleeved dress will take you seamlessly from summer into fall. If you want to shorten it a little, like LeToya's, grap any skinny belt you have and hike the dress up. Tighten the belt then let the fold of the top half of the dress cover the belt. Finish the look with a metallic nail lacquer, but avoid something predictable like silver. Bronze or a dark gold will work wonders!

Bright Lights, Sequin City

Joy Bryant at Glamour Magazine's "Fashion Gives Back" event to benefit Malaria No More at a Private Residence in NYC, September 4, 2007.

Paula Patton at Samsung Gleam Private Dinner and After Party hosted by Pharrell at TAO Las Vegas September 8, 2007 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Keri Hilson onstage at the 2007 Video Music Awards at the Palms Casino Resort on August 9, 2007 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Kimora Lee Simmons arrives at 4th Annual Fashion Rocks at Radio City Music Hall on September 6, 2007 in New York City.

Sequins are nothing new but they’ve made a resurgence on the Spring 2008 runway shows, including Marc Jacobs, Tracy Reese and Badgley Mischika and now celebrities are wearing them too. Whether it’s tiny sequins like on Kimora Lee Simmons or Paula Patton’s dress or huge ones like singer Keri Hilson, sequins add zing to any outfit. Keep the look from looking Vegas-like by sticking to black, if you must add color take a leaf out of Joy Bryant’s book. The silk flowers are divine.

My Picks!

Left to right: Sequin Shift Dress, $198, www.ardenb.com; Sequin Silk Bubble Dress, $168, www.ardenb.com; Sequin Embellished Dress by Hanii Y, $805, www.net-a-porter.com; Queenie Sequins Dress, $248, www.fcusbuymail.com

Left to right: Sequin Stripe Vest, $53.63, www.asos.com; Sequin Vest, $24.80, www.forever21.com; Sequin Spaghetti Top, $22.80, www.forever21.com; Oversized Sequin Beanie, $21.45, www.forever21.com

I couldn’t find cheaper priced black sequin dresses but you get the look-for-less by adding some sparkle to your outfit by wearing this season’s beret or a cute vest.

All that Glitters is not Gold…

British singer Jamelia breaking it down during her performance at G-A-Y club in London this September
Sneakers: 'Silver Streak De Luxe' Athletic Shoe by Adidas, $149.95, Nordstorm; Sequin Dress: Silk and nylon tank dress Blugirl by Blumarine, $135.00, Fred Segal Couture Santa Monica; Hoop Earrings: Logo Hoop Earring, $25.00, www.xoxo.com; Grey Tee: Bird Motif Open Back Top, $36, www.topshop.co.uk; Bangle: Chunky Glitter Bangle, $6, www.wetseal.com; Woven Belt: 2 Tone Braid Belt, $9.50, www.wetseal.com; Skirt: Serpent Skirt, $168, www.frenchconnection.com; Pumps: Adem, $44.50, Nine West; Chain Bracelet: ID Bracelet, $11.99, www.urbanoutfitters.com; Earrings: Wire Starburst with Rhinestones Earrings in Crystal with Silver, $7.99, www.girlprops.com; Flats: Tara 30 Glit Slipper, $18.99, www.gojane.com; Belt: Pewter Weave High Waisted Belt, $29.99, www.lushfashions.com; Belted Dress: Moon Dress, $228, French Connection; Necklace: Heart Locket, $16, www.delias.com; Black Tee: Led Zepplin Motif Vest, $44, www.topshop.co.uk; Top: Champagne Satin Top, $24.80, Forever 21; Jeans: J Brand 12 Pencil Leg Silver Fox Wash Jean Stretch, $158, www.shopintuition.com; Sandals: Anais, $715.94, www.ginashoes.com; For all Bags: Visit www.accessorize.co.uk

Purple is my favorite color, but when I'm talking accessories it’s silver all the way. Sparkle this New Year’s Eve in a silver dress or rock jeans and a glittery top. If you’re uncomfortable with donning silver head-to-toe, break into the trend slowly by picking silver jewelry for your outfit.

I actually turned one of my close friends onto silver jewelry. She was a gold chica all the way but once she saw all the funky jewelry you can only buy in silver, or even platinum, she quickly converted. Also peep this jacket, $98 by Bebe… too fly!

Note: See how these ladies sparkle then click here for more ideas!

The Glitterati Crew!

Heidi, from the MTV show 'The Hills', at the premiere screening of the show
Victoria's Secrets Model, Selita Ebanks, arriving at the 7th annual Free Arts NYC Art & Photography benefit auction at Phillips de Pury in May of this yearSarah Jessica Parker attends the 20th Century Fox premiere of 'The Devil Wears Prada' at the Loews Lincoln Center Theatre on June, 2006 in New York City
Eve arriving at the Vanity Fair Oscar party earlier this year

I used to run from sequins like a vampire runs from garlic, but lately i've been coming around to sparkly items, namely dresses and bags, both of which can attract admiring stares at any venue. Just look at the ladies above, all of whom seem happy to soak up the attention their sparkly outfit's are garnering.... see the next post for some show-stopping pieces of your own!

Shine On...

Top: Beige Crepe Carla Jacket by Heart Made, $494.76 & Beige Crepe Capri Skirt By Heart Made $411.06, both available at www.my-wardrobe.com Left to Right: Healing Top by Day Birger et Mikkelsen, $390.60; Glow Strap Top by Day Birger et Mikkelsen, $61.38; Bronze Maya Disco Shoe by Scorah Pattullo, $89.28 all available at www.my-wardrobe.com; Mahogany Sequin Wool Sleeveless Sweater by Susana Monaco, $149.99 available at www.bluefly.com
Left to Right: Small Shoulder Bag by G Series, $295.00 available at www.shoemine.com; Asymetrical Mini Sequin Frame Clutch Bag, approximately $40.00 available at www.accessorize.co.uk; Black Sequin 'Boogie Nights' Frame Clutch by BCBGirls, $47.00 available www.bluefly.com; Chrissy 73002, www.bronxshoes.com

I found this great site called www.my-wardrobe.com. Now don't be put off by the prices shown here, they have items as low as $20! Another good thing about the site is that the prices come in dollars, U.K sterling and the Euro, so you can convert any price into your local currency. My favorite piece is the silver sequined cami top (picture above) which is on sale for only $61... I'm about ready to shine!