HOT FASHION TIPS FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON
The festive season means party time with a capital P. Work parties, family gatherings, and get-togethers with friends to celebrate with Christmas cheer means non-stop socialising and fun. Get ready to party with these essential tips perfect for every savvy fashionable socialite.
SPARKLY GLAMOUR
Sequins and glitter are hot this party season. Well, when else can you shine and sparkle, and never be over the top when there’s a Xmas tree around? The 80's look was a favourite on the Autumn/Winter catwalks so think studs, strong tones and sparkle. Choose classic metallic hues - gold, silver, ruby or pewter shades. Or team that classic ‘little black dress’ with a shiny statement-making accessory.
Every fashionista knows that textures are key and flirty fabrics a must. Satin, velvet and chiffon rock! Team with playful accessories such as layers of cute, chunky necklaces and charm bracelets for eclectic style. Think kooky and Agneyss Deyn.
Psst. Hot tip: Hotfoot it down to Biba Boutique, a trendy fashion haven stocks a fab range of labels - Lipsy, Diva, Mina, Kal kau rai, Forever Unique Boutique, Voi Jeans, Zuppe, John Zack, Crayon, Love, U.S.A, Yuki, Yumi, Darimeya,Y-London, Jin-Ja and Jovonna!
HIP HAIR
Hair up or down? Or in between? As long as it’s silky smooth and shiny who cares? For trendsetters the spring/summer catwalk shows saw quiffs reign or for classic fashionistas loose locks is always a winner.
Trendy tip: Bows, flowers and Alice bands are hip hair accessories which make a simply and sexy statement. Think sequin headbands for disco chic, patent bow Alice bands for classy cocktails, big flowers for work gatherings, and feathers for festive frolics.
Give tendrils a gentle and nourishing detox and say bye-bye to build-up of styling products with Ojon’s Detox Recovery Cleanser – a seriously yummy smelling (and feeling) purifying product to use with fab hydrating oil ingredient, Ojon – hand-extracted and harvested from a tropical tree. Apply just once a fortnight to detox tresses in a flash and naturally cleanse tendrils to the root and scalp. (18, John Lewis stores and www.qvcuk.com).
TRENDY (AND PAIN-FREE) TOOTSIES
Platform shoes are so bang on trend. Buckles and straps are the new black in footwear fashion. The mighty gladiator sandal like these pewter snake platform sandals from Faith, £80 (www.faith.co.uk) ticks all the trendy boxes. Not only that but in the sandal world these are actually ideal for tootsies.
“When it comes to blisters, sandals are the worst offenders. The high heel forces the foot forward on to the straps, creating huge pressure on a small area of skin,” says podiatrist Mike O’Neill. But as Mike agrees, styles with lots of straps, which spread that pressure like the Gladiator are perfect.
Oh, and to avoid painful feet from standing and chatting at parties (or dancing) then Scholl Party Feet Snowflake Invisible Gel Cushions will slip in neatly and discreetly under the balls of your tender tootsies for soothing non-stop comfort. (£4.88, www.scholl.com)