Party pieces
RED ALERT
Nothing screams “festive” quite like red velvet. Far from looking like something Santa’s Little Helper might wear, this stunning single-breasted blazer with satin trim is sultry and chic. Team with the matching trousers for a powerful look that will blow your colleagues away at the office Christmas party. Bree single breasted tailored velvet blazer, £298, Reiss; 163 Brompton Road, SW3 1PY
SKY HIGH
Arrive to the party in style with these mega-high heels from Burberry with twinkling crystal embellishment. A head-turner for sure. Crystal-embellished velvet stiletto-heel sandals, £1,290, Burberry; 87-135 Brompton Road, SW1X 7XL
IN A KNOT
Christmas is a time to go all-out on accessories. But this elegant rose gold “knot” ring by heritage jewellers Boodles is both statement and subtle. Boodles The Knot rose gold ring, £1,700; available at Harrods, 87-135 Brompton Road, SW1X 7XL
LINKED IN
Dangly earrings are a must at the Christmas party. But put the flashing reindeer clip-ons to one side and slip on these cool “chain on chain” gold and silver stud drop earrings from AllSaints instead. Demi long chain earrings, £45, AllSaints; 61 Brompton Road, SW3 1DP
BAGS OF STYLE
A beautiful handbag is for life, not just for Christmas. But this ladylike number from independent designer Lalage Beaumont is handmade in Spain and Italy and is the perfect finishing touch to a festive evening ensemble. Fonteyn Mignon Orinoco “croc” print calf bag in wine, £650, Lalage Beaumont; 58 Beauchamp Place, SW3 1NZ
ALL THAT GLITTERS
Christmas parties have been on hiatus for the past couple of years, so make sure you pull out all the stops this December with this eye-catching mirror ball-style dress. Wallflowers need not apply. Estelli fully sequined cape mini dress, £450, Ted Baker; 75 Brompton Road, SW3 1DB
TAKE A BOW
This Christmas, why not present yourself as the greatest gift of all with Alice + Olivia’s magnificent sculptural embellished top. Team with high-waisted trousers or a long skirt and steal the spotlight. Alice + Olivia Beline embellished satin top, £660, available at Harvey Nichols; 109-125 Knightsbridge, SW1X 7RJ
BLING BLING
Festive dresses tend to be on the skimpy side, but a colourful midi-length skirt can look dazzling without being overly demure. This Missoni number (made in Italy, of course) is embellished with colourful sequins and could be dressed down with boots and a jumper on office days or glammed up with killer heels for after work drinks. Missoni embellished midi skirt, £1,025, available at Harrods; 87-135 Brompton Road, SW1X 7XL
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