Shopping: It’s Time to Party – A Style Guide
22-11-2006
All That Glitters IS Gold
The metallic trend is still big this winter with the It-colour gold. A must-have item for the fashion conscious is the flashy 60s style mini-dress. Strong silhouettes, a high hemline and pretty detailing will make your appearance unforgettable. Play it safe with rougher fabrics or go for the ultimate gold effect with an all over sequin dress. If you do not dare to wear the colour from tip to toe, choose accessories, such as glittering peep-toe or round-toe high heels, or go for a cute little golden clutch.
Black Beauty
For 80 years, the little black dress has been around. Always with a new twist, this season’s LBD is as exciting as ever. Many dresses are strapless or show off the shoulders and have sequin elements either in black or gold. Accessorise the look with a leopard print bag and gloves, or spice up your LBD with hot winter shades – red, purple or mustard. Alternatively, combine the outfit with diamond-bow sandals and a glitzy black evening bag.
Ice Princess
To complete the party look, add some sparkly jewellery – chunky bangles, big rings or necklaces with bright jewels in blue, purple, red, green or amber. Anther season-related trend is ice-crystal inspired necklaces and earrings. Hearts are hot this Christmas – they can be seen on a wide variety of charm amulets and found in many high street stores.
The most important must-have is the right attitude. Get into the Christmas mood and you will soon win everyone’s heart. Enjoy the party season!
Stockists:
Debenhams: www.debenhams.com
Faith: www.faith.co.uk
French Connection: www.fcuk.com
Mango: www.mango.com
Miss Selfridge: www.missselfridge.co.uk
Next: www.next.co.uk
Oasis: www.oasis-stores.com
TopShop: www.topshop.co.uk
Urban Outfitters: www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk
Wallis: www.wallis-fashion.com
Warehouse: www.warehouse.co.uk
Words: Christa Catharina Muller
