Christmas Party - Outfit Wishlist

Whilst it may still be slightly to early to be in full Christmas mode it's never to early to start thinking about festive outfits.. So when the invitation to my office Christmas party arrived last week, I immediately set about to find the perfect party look. After spending a few hours browsing online, I decided to put together a selection of dresses that have caught my eye so far...

1. Lace Maxi Dress - Boo Hoo - £25.00 [x]

2. Velvet Skater Dress - Quiz - £26.99 [x]

3. Black Tulle Dress - New Look - £34.99 [x]

4. Sequin Maxi Dress - Little Black Dress - £87.00 [x]

5. Crystal Stress - Chi Chi London - £69.99 [x]

6. Sequin Maxi Dress - Lipsy/Asos - £75.00 [x]

Each of the above dresses are gorgeous & perfect for impressing at any Christmas Party - whether with friends, family or work colleages. If only I could justifying purchasing them all!

Which dress is your favourite?
xxx

NYE Outfit Inspiration

Although one of my favourite nights of the year, I always find there to be a lot of pressure on choosing the right outfit (after all, it's a pretty big night party-wise).. So this year I thought I'd put together a post detailing a few outfits from the high-street that have caught my eye - each perfect for welcoming the new year.

1. Embellished Skater Dress - Lipsy London - £65.00 [x]

2. Plunge Midi Dress - Missguided - £28.00 [x]

3. Floral Skater Dress - AX Paris - £45.00 [x]

4. Abstract Print Skater Dress - New Look - £45.00 [x]

5. Cut Out Skater Dress - Miss Selfridge - £28.00 [x]

6. Lace Panel Dress - Top Shop - £40.00 (reduced from £68.00) [x]

I love each of these dresses & think they're gorgeous - but if I had to pick a favourite it would have to be Lipsy's Embellished skater dress, closely followed by the floral skater dress from AX Paris. Although both slightly on the pricer side, I can't help by imagine them paired with some killer heels & perfectly blow-dried hair for end of year celebrations. 

What do you think of these dresses?

Which is your favourite?
xxx

Christmas Party Make-up

Last week I jumped on the train down to London ready to celebrate alongside my colleagues at our annual Christmas Party. Of course, I wanted to look my best so carefully selected my current favourite beauty products to create a festive, party look (as you can see from the list below.. this turned out to be a lot of products!). 

Excuse the slight yellow tint - apparently hotel rooms
aren't the best for photos. 

Foundation - Mac Studio Sculpt [x]
Primer - Benefit "Pore-fessional" [x]

Setting Power - Max Factor Translucent Powder [x]

Bronzer- Sleek Face Contour Kit [x]
Under-eye Concealer - Rimmel Wake Me Up [x]
Blemish Concealer - Collection Lasting Perfection [x]

Highlighter - Benefit "Watts Up" [x]

Mascara - Benefit "They're Real" [x]

Eye-brows - Soap & Glory Archery 2-in-1 Brow Pencil [x]
Setting Spray - MUA Pro Base Fixing Mist [x]

Lipstick - Kate Moss for Rimmel in shade 30 [x]

To start the look I used Benefit's Pore-fessional, which I find perfect for creating a smooth base to the skin. This was followed with Mac's Studio Sculpt Foundation to provide full coverage & ensure my skin was well moisturised throughout the evening. After foundation, I covered any remaining dark circles & blemishes with concealer (Rimmel Wake Me up for Dark Circles & Collection Lasting Perfection for blemishes). This was then all set in place with a layer of Max Factor's Translucent setting powder - which is gorgeously light on the skin.  

Next to create a slight contour (I need all the help I can get when it comes to  giving the effect of cheekbones) I chose the bronzer from Sleek's Contour Kit to sit in the hollows of my cheekbones & a small amount of Benefit's Watt's up to add highlight to the tops of my cheekbones & nose. 

Following this was a mascara.. For this I used a product that I find perfect for adding both length & volume to my lashes - Benefit's "They're Real". This has quickly become one of my favourite products to use for a night out. I then moved onto eyebrows using my trusty Soap & Glory Archery Pencil to add shape & definition.

Next came the product that I really felt pulled this look together - lipstick. I decided to opt for a lipstick form the Kate Moss & Rimmel collaboration in the no.30. This is a deep plum statement shade that tied in perfectly with the deep purple of my dress. 

Last but not least came MUA's fixing mist. I sprizted a layer of this product to ensure the look stayed in place throughout the night.

Have you used any of these products?

What are your thoughts?

xxx

Christmas Party Outfit Ideas

With the annual Christmas party getting closer, the stress of finding the perfect outfit is steadily growing *or is that only me?!*. So this year I thought I'd put together a few dresses that have recently caught my eye - each perfect for a night out with friends & colleagues alike.

1. Embellished skater dress - Asos - £55.00 [x]

2. Chiffon Maxi Dress - AX Paris - £40.00 [x]

3. Cross Back Dress - New Look - £22.99 [x]

4. Leafy Maxi Dress - Miss Selfridge - £108.00 [x]

5. Sequin Skater Dress - Boohoo - £35.00 [x]

6. Satin Skater Dress - Pretty Little Thing - £30.00 [x]

Each of these dresses are gorgeous & perfect for festive parties. My favourites include; Pretty Little Thing's red skater dress & Boohoo's sequin skater dress *nothing screams Christmas fashion quite like sequins!*. I also love the style of Miss Selfridge's' "leafy maxi dress". Although a little on the pricier side, it's perfect for those struggling to decide between a long or short dress. 

Which dress is your favourites?

xxx