Dress it Right

Whatever the style inspiration, whatever your age and whatever the event, finding the perfect combo of dress, hair and make-up is no easy feat. The age-old dilemma is back to haunt us: if I wear the shorter one, is something on top necessary? If I wear the necklace should I leave off the red lips?! Deliberate no more, we are here to help!

Cocktail Party

It’s all about satin, velvet and lace this holiday period. There should be pretty little details about your cocktail dress. Make it feminine with pleats, folds or ruffles. One shoulder dresses are also playful and flirty. Add metallic heels if you’re going somewhere really glam or stick to suede or leather for more casual affairs. Your make-up base should be barely there, use our Peach and Melon eye shadows to create a beautifully soft look. Pop a Pink Shell gloss or red Mulberry lipstick on for a finishing ‘night out’ touch.

Karen Millen

Office Party

Festive parties with your colleagues scream danger zone for many women but just because you should dress ‘appropriately’ doesn’t mean you should sap the fun out of your outfit. Red is a great colour for the holiday season and will make you stand out from the dreary office crowd. Little details like cap sleeves, wrap V-necks and nipped in waists will bring out your femininity and style. You can also throw a blazer or scarf on over the top for the journey. Change your look from natural to dramatic by simply transforming long wavy hair into a sweeping up-do. Darken your eyes with our Midnight eye shadow and Aubergine eye pencil for striking eyes – they won’t recognise you!

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Black tie Party

Susan Sarandon has gone for a highly elegant sweeping neck bodycon dress in luxurious purple. Note what she’s done up top: her hair is up but casually messy; she has used natural looking shades of eye shadow and has no more than a pale orangey pink on her lips. She is beautifully balanced with simple jewellery which lets her dress do all the talking. Use these techniques and you’ll steal the thunder from his tux at a black tie event. Get her look with our warm Salmon blush, Golden Honey eye shadow and finish with our silky smooth lip gloss in Cantaloupe.

Susan Sarandon

 

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Be the envy of the party and stay Savvy!

Your Holiday, Your Show

It’s time to stop dressing for the mannequin and start thinking about number one. Get up close and personal with your own fashion needs and quit all that useless wishful wardrobing. Dressing for your style personality is what to focus on this shopping season so we’ve got some tips on which holiday trends to go for that will best suit your individual personality. So ditch the outfits of Christmas past (that really belong in the wardrobe of your neighbour) and get to grips with what suits you. If you follow our tips we can guarantee that this time next year will see you looking back over holiday snaps and thinking, ‘wow, I really got it right that year’.

Dramatic

You love a show-stopping number, follow the bright lights of parties and are a sucker for ‘look at me’ glam. Well it’s your lucky day – the shops are just oozing with treasure chest treats to drape yourself in this party season. Go for cuffs, collars, studs and sequins in gold, pearl and red. Dress up -  your party pieces should be emerald, cobalt or purple to really make them go ‘wow’ at that holiday bash. An up-do will highlight cheekbones for a dramatic look. Cap it all off with an oversized vintage ring and red nails.

Maggie Cheung

Romantic

Pretty in pink is just the beginning for what we like to call our romantic women. Wavy hair, lace trims, skirts with a kick and pastel shades have you looking your best. A little sugar is all you need to brighten up the dark days of winter: a lilac, mint green or lemon sherbet pale satin top will look super feminine teamed with a lace tunic at a Christmas dinner or office cocktail get-together. A feathered clutch bag and metallic cuff will finish your look perfectly.

Taylor Swift

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Classic

It doesn’t really matter how fast the fashion world evolves for our elegant classics. You ladies have got it down with your own self assured and effortlessly smart look. Look for some simple alternative accessories to give your tailored looks a bit of variety for the holidays, try encrusted earrings. A classic satin clutch will add elegance for the party look.

Kate Middleton

Natural

Straight up and relaxed, we know what we’re getting with our naturals. That doesn’t mean to say that the simplicity of your look should be any less exciting, though. It’s the small things that will make you shine: for a comfy, no fuss look that stays stylish, velvet tunics are the perfect solution and are effortlessly glam. A quick lick of nude or pastel lip gloss and you’re good to go.

Fearne Cotton

Chic

You’re stylish, polished and living in the fashion moment. Well done you! When it comes to trends, your finger is on the pulse and you’re most likely wearing tuxedo style party dresses and the sheer fabrics of the season under a sequined blazer. Don’t lose sight of your shape in all that shopping excitement, though. Remember your shoulders, your waist and your legs when buying and pull every look together with a crystal cuff choker, belt or bag in that sophisticated style you’re used to. 

Alexa Chung

Creative

Vintage, colour and fabric are the three buzz words associated with this look. You are one of a kind and not afraid to show it. An orange eye-catching blouse is perfect as a shimmery statement when out and about at this time of year. On trend details like ruffles, flounces and faux fur collars are hot for you right now and are a perfect extra layer for your party outfit.

Kirsten Dunst

Have fun with shoes no matter what your style. The glitter doesn’t have to stop at the waist, let your feet lead the way to the dance floor in sequined ballet pumps, metallic platforms or glitter clad stilettos!

Holidays are the time to resurrect your fun side.  Remember, once you’ve got the invite, the first thing to figure out is what is best for you…the fashion compliments at the party will follow.

Have fun and stay Savvy!