We are pretty much a stones throw away from being engulfed by champagne as the Christmas Party season approaches, (I felt a strange despondent sigh uttering the CP word, ugh.) Nevertheless, it is time to start dreaming of potential outfits fit enough to woo the whole table round, so here goes the summer edit and a few tips. Clink.
The mood is comparatively colourful and bright, standing next to all those other insignificant months of the year. This is because December is the month you come home to embrace contagious cheer and merriment; everyone must be happy, if not by default, by sheer brute force (more champagne!). In saying that, neon and fluoro should be completely avoided.
On the matter of avoidance, just because Christmas is synonymous with sparkle, doesn't mean you have to leave the house looking like the tree. Always ask yourself questions like: "Could I do with less glitter eyeshadow?" and "Do I really need this diamonte bag" etc. That being said, Christmas themes are a definite nein, red and green will never do and Jeremy Scott is not going to do Santa Claus print jumper, not ever.
On the matter of avoidance, just because Christmas is synonymous with sparkle, doesn't mean you have to leave the house looking like the tree. Always ask yourself questions like: "Could I do with less glitter eyeshadow?" and "Do I really need this diamonte bag" etc. That being said, Christmas themes are a definite nein, red and green will never do and Jeremy Scott is not going to do Santa Claus print jumper, not ever.
This ethos should be employed and reflected in one's Christmas dress code at all times, including seemingly insignificant significant trips to the grocery store to buy cherries where you could be seen by old friends and enemies waiting to pounce on you unsuspectingly when your guard is down. Its a jungle out there.
While it's tempting to gorge on the Ham and Turkey, here's a little something to make you think twice and opt for the hot buttered green beans. Mmm beans.
Finally, from experience, no Diva-flips that may incur from present expectation.
The mantra to focus on is, expect less, give more. In fact, presents suck, get the whole family to agree on a round of hugs and a day at the beach.
#1 Nars bronzer in Laguna // Nars lipstick Niagra.
#2 KENZO printed grape-vine dress.
#3 KENZO x New Era Cap.
#4 Marni textured sunglasses available from The Cornershop.
#5 Araks Bra, selection available at Blood Orange.
#6 Dinosaur Designs bracelet.
#7 Le Soleil by Maison Balzac.
#8 Marni Sequence emroidered silk skirt on sale now at The Cornershop.
#9 Miu Miu Noir sunglasses in silver glitter and acetate.
#9 Repetto Mary Janes in black patent with small stacked heel.
#10 We Are Handsome swim suit.
#11 Classic Missoni Home towel.
#12 Kenzo x Vans sneakers.
#13 Kenzo knitted bubble skirt available at The Cornershop.
