Holidays & Occasions

Get a dose of seriously stylish holiday inspiration from InStyle. From spooky, celeb-inspired Halloween costumes, to editor-approved Mother's Day gifts guides to amazing grilling recipes for your 4th of July party, you'll find everything you need for your next holiday bash. Plus, we have you covered for other special occasions including red carpet worthy hairstyles for any holiday get-together and the gift to suite anyone on your list.
Celebrity Gift Guide
17 Gifts Celebrities Gave This Holiday Season
New Year's Resolution
The Case Against New Year's Resolutions
Decode your Mom lead
Find Out What Your Mom Really Wants this Mother's Day
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9 Last-Minute Celebrity Halloween Costumes That Are Already in Your Closet
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This Is How the Stars Are Celebrating St. Patrick's Day
Amazon Sale Lead
Shopping PSA: Here's What to Buy from Amazon's Labor Day Sale
Nordstrom Sale LEAD
The Best Pieces to Buy From Nordstrom's Labor Day Sale
Last Minute Halloween Costumes
14 Last-Minute Halloween Costumes You Can Make With Your Own Clothes
Fashionable Hostess LEAD
6 Foolproof Thanksgiving Tips from Amanda Gluck of Fashionable Hostess
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Red, White and Blue Desserts to Order Now for the 4th of July
David Stark
A Thoughtful DIY Gift to Show Mom You Really, Truly Care
Rosie the Riveter
What is Labor Day and Why do We Get the Day Off?
Wines Lead
10 Chef-Approved Wines to Drink at Thanksgiving
living room
How to Prep Your Home for Thanksgiving Houseguests, According to an Expert
thanksgiving outfits
11 Stretchy, Comfy, and Cute Thanksgiving Outfits to Wear This Year
Anne Hathaway Halloween LEAD
20 Awesome Celebrity Halloween Costumes—See Anne Hathaway as Cleopatra
Hopeless Love - Roommate Castoff Pile
I Found Love in a Hopeless Place: My Roommate's Cast-Off Pile
Tips for New Years Resolutions
How to Pick an Actually Achievable New Year's Resolution for 2018
NYE Restaurants - Lead
The 6 Best Places to Eat on New Year's Eve, by City
Hopeless Love - Zara Sale - Tout
I Found Love in a Hopeless Place: The Sale Rack at Zara
Hopeless Love - Animal Shelter - Tout
I Found Love in a Hopeless Place: The Animal Shelter
Pie InSpo - 3
These Are the Prettiest Pies on the Internet
Amanda Seyfried and Her Dog Valentine's Day - Lead
7 Things To Do if Your Valentine Is Your Dog
Father's Day Lead
See What InStyle's Editors Are Giving Their Dads for Father's Day
Rebecca Taylor
Rebecca Taylor on How to Host a Stress-Free Holiday Party
Mother's Day Gifts Under $100
20 Unexpected, Fashion-Focused Mother's Day Gifts Under $100
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Jessica Alba's Ideal Mother's Day and Most Wanted Indulgence
New Year's Resolutions
5 New Year's Resolutions You Shouldn't Make (and the Ones You Should, Instead)
mother’s day lead
30 Mother's Day Gift Ideas at Every Price Point
Hopeless Love - Lifting Weights - Tout
I Found Love in a Hopeless Place: The Basement of My Gym
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Under $50 Father's Day Grooming Gifts Dad's Guaranteed to Love
Clothes Line Outside - Lead 2016
5 Simple Ways to Go Green That Will Save You Money
Mother's Day Jewelry Gifts
15 Mother's Day Jewelry Gifts She'll Actually Want to Wear
There’s a Superstition About the Underwear You Wear on New Year’s Eve
There's a Superstition About the Underwear You Wear On New Year's Eve
Step 3
This Easy Halloween DIY Will Make Any Drink Look Festive
Holiday Bathroom Prep for Company
11 Quick Upgrades to Give Your Bathroom Before Company Arrives for the Holidays
Carmelo Anthony and 50 Cent celebrate The FRIGO New Collection here at Bloomingdale's 59th Street Store on June 9, 2016 in New York City.
Carmelo Anthony's Father's Day Plans Are Downright Delicious
Cyber Monday - LEAD
Cyber Monday Checklist: How to Prep for Your Haul Ahead of Time
What Movies to Watch on Thanksgiving
12 Movies and TV Episodes to Watch on Thanksgiving
St. Patrick Day Accessories - Lead
9 Sneaky, Non-Committal Ways to Wear Green on St. Patrick's Day
Britney Spears shops in Calypso at the Sunset Plaza in Hollywood, California
15 Ways to Turn the Most Basic Pieces in Your Closet Into a Halloween Costume
NYE Champagne Mixers
Need Ideas for Your New Year's Eve Party? Add These 5 Unexpected Touches
Holiday Traffic
24 Things to Do While You're Stuck in Transit on Your Way to Thanksgiving
Labor Day Table Setting Lead
5 Tips for Throwing the Ultimate Labor Day Party
FXW Pumpkin
North America's Biggest Pumpkin Weighs Almost as Much as a Car
Father's Day Fragrances Lead
10 Fragrance Gifts Your Dad Would Love This Father's Day
5 Beauty Upgrades Your Mom Deserves This Mother’s Day
5 Beauty Upgrades Your Mom Deserves This Mother's Day
Chef Couples
6 Culinary Couples Reveal the Moment They Found Their Foodie Soulmate
Cool Mom Gifts Lead
8 Beauty Gifts for Cool Moms, Not Regular Moms
Mother's Day - Lead
14 Gift Ideas to Spoil a New (and Likely Tired) Mom
After Halloween Makeup
7 Beauty Products You Can Still Use After Halloween Is Over
Trick or Treat Alternatives Lead
Super Sweet Trick-or-Treat Options That Don't Involve a Single Piece of Candy
Step 3
Planning a Halloween Party? Try Your Hand at This Easy DIY Project
Halloween T-Shirts
18 Festive Halloween T-Shirts and Sweatshirts That Double as Costumes
Halloween Costumes
13 Easy Halloween Costumes You Can Definitely Wear After October 31
Beauty Gifts Your Dad Will Love for Father's Day
13 Beauty and Wellness Gifts Your Dad Will Love for Father's Day
Father's Day Gifts
15 Fashion-Focused Father's Day Gifts to Shop ASAP
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5 Beauty Services That Make Great Gifts
Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey's Dating Requirements Include a Very Mariah Carey Stipulation
John Legend Gives Chrissy Teigen the Same Mother's Day Gift Every Year
John Legend Told Us What He Got Chrissy Teigen for Mother's Day and It's so Cute
Mindy Kaling and BJ Novak
Mindy Kaling and B.J. Novak Are Starting the Sweetest Holiday Tradition This Year
Chloe Fineman on the Different Types of Holiday Drinking
'SNL's' Chloe Fineman Has the Best Advice for Drinking During the Holidays
Courteney Cox
Courteney Cox Recreated 'That' Iconic 'Friends' Moment for Thanksgiving