It’s time to deck the halls with boughs of style!

This holiday season is vastly different from most. We aren’t going to be traveling in droves to our loved ones around the world. We won’t be able to gather in large groups for family, friends, and feasts.

Instead, this year it looks like we will me Zooming in our holiday cheer.

Hey in the name of getting this pandmeic under wraps , we do what we gotta do. #wearamask #dontbeamaskhole

But just because we aren’t hitting the streets, doesn’t mean our holiday style has to skip a bit. We also don’t have to welcome the holiday in last year’s sweats (unless that brings you joy. If so — rock on).

I’ve combed through major fashion publications like Marie Claire, Vogue, and Elle as well as fabulous fashion blogs like (Trendspotter and Everygirl) to find the top 10 trends we can steal from the runway and streets into our closets this holiday season.

So grab your favorite cup of cheer and check out my top 10 style trends for the 2020 Holiday Season! Ready to shop? Check out these trends and other gift guides for the season at my LIKE.to.KNOW.it !

Top 10 Holiday Style Trends

(for celebrating in your sala (living room)

Cashmere Coziness

Furry Festive Fun

Jewel-toned Joy

Fresh and Fringy

Sure as Sherpa

Metallic Madness

Prep & Plaid

Ballin in Balloon

Leather and Lace

Star Sequence

Cashmere Coziness

Cashmere is one of those things is ALWAYS in style during the colder, winter months. It’s super soft and delicate feel is luxurious and comfy, perfect for snuggling under the tree as you Facetime fam. Whether its a cozy scarf, cardigan, dusters, sweater or pair of gloves, a little touch of cashmere can go a long way in bringing a little comfy cheer during these not so normal holidays.

Furry, Festive Fun

Some of us are lucky enough to have a furry friend as a pet to cuddle with as a form of self care of the toughest days.

For the rest of us, we can have a our faux fur coats, sweaters, and accessories to snuggle up to.

Comfort is the name of the game this season and this trend does not disappoint while adding a certain Cruella Deville swag that we can’t all help but want to emulate.

Jewel-toned Joy

Jewel-tones are rich and vibrant- perfect to lift up our spirits after a tough 2020! Give your holiday look a little razzle dazzle with rich purples, blues, and emeralds to look like the treasure you are. No matter the piece, jewel-tones add a dash of holiday pop to your end of year look.

Fresh and Fringy

Fringe is fun and it’s back! A little throwback to 60s rock and roll, this fun trend is coming back with a vengeance. Fringe details on tops, vests, jackets, pants, and boots give some holiday fun to your favorite looks this season.

Sure as Sherpa

Sherpa is one of those go to fabrics and textures during the cold winter months. It’s warm, soft, and SO cozy. Sherpa jackets and hoodies are selling out fast everywhere, and with good reason! Make sure you add some sherpa to your style during the holidays and you won’t regret it.

Metallic Madness

Mama when could you call this a holiday without a little metallic? From silver and gold, to tinsel and glow, ‘tis the season to be shiny, fa la la la la… yes! Don’t be shy, even adding a little metallic to your mix will instantly make you the star of your holiday.

Prep & Plaid

It’s all about the prep & plaid - Nerds and Plaid lovers unite- this is our time! Plaid is the print of the season and prep style is back with a vengeance. With endless ways to mix and match these into your look, prep and plaid have plenty to present.

Ballin in Balloon

It’s all about the volume, baby! Billowing silhouettes and big bubble sleeves are in. No need to be shy or stay small- have your look take up space and bloom during your holiday Zooms, honey. Say yes to be blessed with bubble sleeve tops, dresses, and bottoms. So cheers to bubbles with bubbles, shall we?

Leather and Lace

Naughty and nice. Sexy and sweet. Soft and sensual. The ying and yang of life make it worth living and opposites attract yet again in this stylish trend. Delicate lace dance with sleek and sexy leather to bring a combo that is to die for.

Star Sequence

Is it even the holidays if you don’t sparkle? If the stars can shine, so can I! It’s the end of arguably one of the hardest years in human history. (Pour one out for the homies we lost in 2020). And even if tomorrow is just as tough, at least tonight, we can shine like the stars and gaze at each other as we celebrate the fact the WE ARE STILL HERE. Shine, betch.

By Mairys Joaquin

Afro-Latina from Brooklyn, NY who uses her voice to connect

and amplify stories of badass women doing and being beautiful.