Christmas Day Outfit Solutions!!

Christmas Day is approaching (quickly)! Presents are bought and wrapped, the Christmas tree is beautifully decorated and the turkey and trimmings are waiting to be cooked. Phew!!! Everything is sorted!!!!!! Then panic hits...........................What am I going to wear????

Now calm down, take a deep breath and head to your wardrobe. I have discovered that over the years similar trends appear during the festive season. Velvet, sequins, lace and glitter hit the high street distracting those dedicated present buying shoppers who are tempted to try on some slinky numbers to avoid buying those difficult gifts you leave until the last minute.

This year I have vowed to search through my wardrobe at the items I have bought in previous years. Proving my theory right I have a gorgeous velvet dress with glitter spots, a stunning black dress and a cute sequin skirt that have all been worn on only a few occasions. I have decided to wear one of these again this year. I plan to spend the afternoon re-inventing my outfit to give it a new look!!!

What dresses and skirts do you have in your wardrobe desperately trying to shine for Christmas Day???    Take a look through and remember don't panic!!!

The Friday Girl's Tips: Festive Party Survival Essentials

 

It's party season and from personal experience, girl to girl, I know that sometimes disasters can happen and that I need to have outfit and beauty emergency tools on hand to keep me looking and feeling fabulous. I'm sure a lot of you are the same and you can only feel your absolute best if everything goes to plan. Sometimes, things don't go to plan, and you need my little survival kit at home whilst you're getting ready and a few bits in your clutch bag to keep you looking 100% party ready.

First of all, you need perfect underwear for your shape and your outfit. If you haven't had a bra fitting, next time you're shopping take ten minutes for yourself and visit a department store or underwear boutique and have a fitting. You'll see an instant difference if you're wearing the wrong size bra, and trust me, around 80% of women the world over are wearing the wrong sized bra. Try some shapewear if you're wearing a slinky body-con dress to really show off your shape. Check out Topshop Shapewear to see the one I've featured. 

Secondly, a secret weapon of mine is the trusty body tape! You can pick this up in a lot of different stores and online and it's a god-send to keep everything where it should be. Personally, I find that I don't fill some playsuits or dresses enough for them not to gape open so I just grab a little bit of tape and voila, no unwanted peekaboos.

Blister plasters are a must to keep in your handbag, and I find that Compeed are the best by far, they really work on those poor heel-clad dancing feet! Also, if you're an over-sized clutch lover like myself you can grab a mini dry shampoo and deodorant to pop in there to keep you feeling fresh. 

The Friday Girl's Gift Guide: One for The Boys.

So last week was all about the girly presents and this week I thought I'd do a little gift guide for the boys. I always find them so hard to buy for! It can't just be me? There's a price range here, I know, the watch is the only ridiculous thing on there but it's so nice I couldn't resist. There are some great high street alternatives though in case you don't fancy splashing out quite that much! I've done a mini watch gift guide too.

1. Pantone Serving Trays
2. Zara Checked Scarf
3. GANT Fairisle Knitted Jumper
4. Fishs Eddy Mug
5. Frederique Constant at John Lewis
6. Nike Roshe Run Sneakers

7. Armani Code Ultimate

Here are a few alternatives to the a month's worth of rent John Lewis watch, all can be found from the ASOS website. 

Sekonda - £30 
Hugo Boss - £150
Tvoset - £300
ASOS - £22

Only 12 days to go!

The Friday Girl's Gift Guide:Pressies for Girls!

So, I thought, a lot of our clients are mums and grandmas or you might be similar to my age and looking for some gift inspiration for friends and sisters, daughters, granddaughters, nieces, girlfriends of sons, etc! I'm in my early twenties so thought I'd just share a few ideas across the price range of things I think the fashion and beauty loving girls would love to appear under the Christmas tree in 19 days! (19 DAYS?!) 

1. Kurt Geiger Bond Heels £250.00
2. Melissa Obadash Gold Hoops - John Lewis £35.00
3. Essie Stroke of Brilliance Nail Polish - £12.00
4. Marc Jacobs iPhone Case - Libertys - £40.00
5. Marc Jacobs Make-Up Bag - £35.00
6. Benefit Most Easiest Nudes Ever Eyeshadow Kit - £19.98
7. Topshop Sequin Swing Top - £35.00
8. Michael Kors Watch - £135

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A Clear Clutch for those Christmas Nights!

With Christmas just around the corner, you should not only be thinking about presents, but also the festive party season. Those nights of glitz and glamour whether they be at the office, round a friends or out for NYE. Whatever the occasion, the outfit of choice is of great importance. With the LBD often seeing a glittery makeover at this time of year, nothing sets it off better than a statement clutch. Therefore why not stay bang on trend and opt for one of the many clear clutches that are currently available. With so many on offer sometimes it can be hard to find the right one for you. Below is my lowdown of the top 3 available at the ever fabulous ASOS.

So here are a few for you to consider. If you require more help in sprucing up your party season wardrobe then why not contact one of our stylists!

Until next time,

Matt x