We all know the holidays are a special time of year. The sheer volume of festivities and parties requires special clothing, unique outfits, and above all Christmas fashion MUST make a statement. Gone are the days of a simple green turtleneck, or a red pair of trousers. Perhaps the older, very retired set might get away with crimson cords, but for anyone interested in fashion forward ideas, Christmas is the time to let it all hang out.

Of course, unique design extends to the home when throwing a fabulous party. If the get-together is intimate, an elaborate table display may be plenty of a fashion statement. But for truly big entertaining, high-fashion Christmas ornaments and the Christmas tree become the next statements of your unique style and fashion aplomb. Of course, you'll want to dress your Christmas tree in the same fabulous way you dress yourself.

As with any design, you start with form or function. We already know the function of the tree, so we get to indulge right off the bat in form. You can choose an overall theme by culture, or go with a color palette. The options are endless in terms of adding texture, different materials, fabrics and more.

In the final analysis, a Christmas tree says as much about the owner as your clothes make a statement about you. Pay attention to the details. Accessorize well and appropriately. Leave no piece unattended to, but also don't move to heavily in one direction. Balance is the key to a bold fashion statement, with one or two elements in the extreme to catch and titillate the eye.