STAR MAGAZINE GETS HOLIDAY PARTY ADVICE FROM KAREN MCDOUGAL

ETIQUETTE IS EVERYTHING

“No matter how casual a get-together, a host has worked hard to prepare, so always RSVP and arrive on time for a sit- down dinner, 15 to 20 minutes later for all other soirees,” advises Karen, adding that you don’t need to bring a casserole to show your appreciation. “Avoid things that need to be heated up or put in a vase — the host has enough to do,” she says. “Opt for a nice wine, candle, or quality chocolates. I also love fancy olive oil — just toss it in a cute gift bag and go!”

NIFTY GIFTING:

Voluspa Classic Masion Candle Crisp Champagne, $27 Tobi Tobin Grande Box of Chocolates, $138

Gaea Fresh Extra Virgin Olive Oil, $18.99 Best Home Fashion Luxe Faux Mink Fur Throw, $47.99

Sterling Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, $25 Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc Holiday Bottle, $17.99 Moet Imperial Golden Sparkle Bottle, $39.99

FRIENDSGIVING:

Coldwater Creek Go With The Flow Tunic, $79.95 COUP Day & Night earrings, $350 Birdies The Wren slippers, $140 Spanx Faux Leather Moto Leggings, $110

HOLI-DATE:

Grana Silk Tee Dress, $85 LC Lauren Conrad for Kohl’s Starburst necklace, $18 JustFab Adina Heeled Boot, $42.95

COCKTAIL PARTY:

Selfie Leslie Ivy Lace Up Bodycon Dress, $64.99 Iris Apfel for HSN Rara Avis Mongolian Fur Reader’s Wrap, $299.95 Steve Madden Carabu heels, $99.95

Dress dilemma? “An LBD with heels is always right!” says Karen.. Party-going, Perfected! From what to wear to what to bring, Karen has the answers! 

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