About Fashion: Haute Hanukkah

The festival of lights begins at sundown tonight (which is officially at 4:51 for this Fein girl in California, can you believe it?! Calculate sundown where you're at here). For all you holiday hotties preparing to partake in any festivities surrounding the eight crazy nights, here's a quick Hanukkah how-to with style, in eight easy steps, so you can shine as brightly as the Menorah in the window this holiday season.

1. Maybe you need to impress your Jewish in-laws, or it's been more than a few years since you last attended Hebrew school? Brush up on your holiday know-how with Hanukkah: A Guide for the Perplexed, a quick, comprehensive overview of the history and traditions.

2. Set the scene! Here is a collection of DIY projects from Martha Stewart Living to add some hand-made Hanukkah haute to your Hanukkah celebration, featured on Tastefully Entertaining, a great blog compiling elegant DIY party planning ideas for all types of

holidays and celebrations.

3. Put on your cutest apron and get in the kitchen! Most traditional

Hanukkah foods are fried in oil, but for those of us hoping to fit into their holiday party dresses all season long, Eating Well has a collection of delicious, healthy alternatives and variations such as low-fat, zucchini-potato latkes with tzatziki yogurt dip.

4. Dress the part! Try some of the season's hottest trends like cowl neck sweaters or ruffled party dresses in neutral or jewel tones like blues and silvers. Bluefly is a great one-stop online shop for designer styles at a discount, and are currently featuring an assortment of gift guides by personal style, perfect for holiday outfit planning. The "Party Girl" features fun, fresh styles, perfect for less traditional Hannukah celebrations, like Jimmy Choo suede booties, Romeo and Juliet Couture taffeta party dresses, Marc by Marc Jacobs pleated silk tops, Valentino satin clutches, a Free People ruffled mini skirt, BCBG patent pumps, an Erin Brinie silver jersey tank dress, or a Priorities Poly disco jumper to really mix things up.

If you're headed for a more traditional Hanukkah celebration, or somewhere with a greater risk of frostbite, the "Ice Queen" is a compilation of cozy couture, like Cece cashmere cardigans and babydoll turtleneck tunics, Joie cashmere cowlneck sweater dresses, and Christian Louboutin ankle boots, so you can stay covered and chic.

5. Crank up the tunes! Adam Sandler's "Hanukkah Song" isn't the only fun music that spreads Hanukkah cheer, check out for innovative Hanukkah beats that'll keep you groovin' atleast

until the candles burn down.

6. Pour yourself a Mazel Tov Hanukkah Cocktail!

Prepare a tall glass full of ice then add the Blue Curacao, next add the Lime juice, next add the Ginger ale, next add the Vodka, next add the Lime peel for garnish. A festive sweet and tangy drink with blue color perfect for Hanukkah!