It might only be the first week in December but, the party
season is well underway, in fact I’m attending my very first Christmas dinner tonight.
Following a chaotic and wonderfully merry weekend, those of you
who follow me on Instagram will be familiar with the tree picked out and
carried home from Colombia Road, the many mulled ciders enjoyed at the
Southbank Christmas market and those funny festive slugs which we stumbled
across – their slime glistens across the front of The Tate, it’s like it was conceived with KiraKira in mind.
So, it should come as no surprise that I’m fully embracing
the holiday season this Christmas and am already planning my wardrobe and looks
for the everything from Christmas day to New Year’s Eve parties.
Typically, finding looks which make you feel your best in
over the Christmas season can often feel stressful. There’s the many desk-to-dinner
events and the couple of parties you inevitably forget entirely about until an
hour beforehand. But it doesn’t need to be difficult or stressful as
day-to-night dressing can be seamless when you plan ahead which is why LongTall Sally have become my staple go-to.
I’ve spent hours searching their site adding and removing
pieces from my basket to create the ultimate Christmas wardrobe edit that’ll
see you through the whole party season. Whether you’re hosting or a guest,
their Christmas Collection will tick one thing off your festive to-do list.
Party Shoes
Christmas is the rare occasion where I style my outfits from
the shoes up. Picking out and choosing party shoes over my dress/trousers/skirt
situ – this only happens in December and I think it’s down to every day in
December feeling a little more special than it usually does. With a busy diary,
sparkly lights and merry decorations lighting up the streets for me at least it
feels like I’m dressing up for a special occasion each day, even if I am just
running to the shop in a pair of glittery pumps.
This season find inspiration in a pair of bejewelled boots
and use them as the basis of your look. Either to elevate your everyday, think
paired with cropped jeans and a chunky sweater or match their rich cobalt blue
hue to your party dress to make it pop even more.
For those days when you’re simply after a classic ‘jeans and
a nice top’ or the occasions when you want a little more and rely upon that ‘nice
top’ a great shirt, or camisole is something you’ll reach for over and over
again throughout the party season. Ideal for pairing with trousers and skirts
alike I’ve compiled a pretty edit of four of the best from Long Tall Sally. Saturated
in sparkling metallic silver threads their Shimmer Wrap top will catch the
light, shimmering with you as you walk across the dance floor at every party. For
a more dramatic look, opt for their romantic lace top which is detailed with
dramatic flared sleeves - pair with wide leg trousers and a red lip for maximum
impact.
Christmas is a great excuse to go a little bolder and
brighter and the easiest way to embrace more glitz and colour is with a dress.
Whether you’re looking for an off-the-shoulder or sheer sleeved option there’s
oh-so many party ready options to choose from. My favourite, Long Tall Sally’s
delicately embroidered floral dress is detailed with cobalt flowers which trace
the midi dress, accentuating your waist and the swishy midi hem. Finished with
sheer sleeves that provide a little extra coverage for those not wanting to go
fully sleeveless it makes the perfect pairing for the Karena Jewel Boots I’m obsessed
with.
* this post was sponsored by Long Tall Sally, as ever my opinions and styling are my own
