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Christmas day style inspiration

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There are some big question marks over Christmas this year, as office parties and group gatherings aren't on the cards, and the restrictions will make Christmas week look a little different than usual. December is usually a time for back-to-back socialising but after a difficult year, your family and friends bubble will be the most important thing about Christmas for many this year. 

Seeing as we won't have parties to dress up for, one thing we can start thinking about is our Christmas Day outfits. Whether you'll be celebrating with Zoom calls or with friends and family at home, the below ensembles will make you feel a little special, whatever you have planned. People have very different ideas about what a Christmas Day outfit should look like. Some dress up in dresses and sequins, while others have a strict "pj's only" policy. Whatever your stance is on the December 25 dress code, I’ve got some outfit inspiration to suit every occasion.

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The knitted dress


Skirt & sweater styling


Loungewear


Dressy dress


Christmas sequins


Christmas jumper


PJ’S

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Edits guide to shopping the sales

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I dislike sales. Every year the worst goes into the sales and even if they markdown the things you like you never feel like you are getting a real bargin. If you are getting a bargin then more often than not it won't last or you will go off it quickly. It's not always about investment pieces but making better choices when shopping the sales. This year I have brought a couple of items in the sales and I am sure with other retailers yet to go on sale there will be a few more. But I always make a list of things I want or need and try hard to stick with it, that way I have a purpose when browsing page after page of sale items (dull or what?!).

Last week a friend of mine said she went into Zara on the first day of sales, couldn't face the queues, stood in the store and ordered it all online there and then - genius! Some sales tips do work and I have blogged about them in the past. Things like; Don't buy anything you think you will slim into, don't buy it just because it is cheap and don't buy things because it looked good on someone else, chances are it might not look good on you! The only tip that never fails me is the list...I think about the things I wear regularly and make investment updates and also make last minute summer purchases that will see me through the next couple of months. The list focuses you and ensures you don't go off piste!

To inspire you to buy better in the sales, I have put a list of 5 things together that could be things that I would buy or have already brought in the sales-

1. The investment piece

My favourite sales purchase - the investment handbag. There is no better time to buy an expensive handbag with a cut price tag that you have been crushing on all season. This for me ticks all the boxes and I wear my Marc Jacobs black cross over bag all the time.

2. The Summer wardrobe update

Mid-range high street stores such as Whistles, Reiss, Hobbs, Karen Millen sometimes have as much as 50% off their higher than Zara price points. So now it the best time to get your last minute summer buys in better quality fabrics and cuts for half the price! You can't go wrong with a jumpsuit, it can be worn daytime or evening and looks fab on holiday.

3. The classic update

I have been searching for a breton stripe update all Summer in preparation for Autumn, but the perfect one is hard to come buy! I believe you shouldn't buy items lie breton stripes full price because they are no brainers and easy to pick up in the sale. The good thing about this classic in the sale is that you can go for an upgraded fabric that will last you longer than one from GAP or Zara.

4. Forward thinking item

It might seem bonkers buying a coat in Summer, but when you get to Autumn you will feel so smug you have a new coat and you got it for half the price than what will be out there instore! I have managed to buy coats in the sales a couple of times now and it pays off in the long run to forward think.

5. The 'it's so cheap, you can't say no' piece

Sometimes the best part about the sales is the fun pieces you can buy that are so cheap you just can't say no to them! Beware not to buy more than one thing, but don't hold back...if you love it then buy it! Here's mine...

 

 

 

 

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What colours to wear this season

Welcome to the season of colour confidence. Get ready to taste the rainbow and dive straight into zingy yellow, eye popping red and bubblegum pinks. Here's my guide on how to buy it, wear it and style it.

Yellow fever

Inject your wardrobe with a happy shade of yellow for an instant pick me up. For years, women have seen yellow as a shade that does nothing for their skin tones, eyes or hair but there is a shade of yellow out there for everyone. It's about knowing which one is yours and ensuring you are sticking to your right tone and shade for maximum confidence and style. From fizzy sherbert to mustard to pastel Fifties lemon, yellow ran the gamut on the runway proving that there is, after all, an option out there for everyone, no matter your skin tone. 

 

Flame red

The colour red is iconic but isn't simply the colour of choice for cocktail dresses and couture gowns. Red is a bold lipstick, the sole of a shoe, the leather of a biker jacket. There's wine, cherry, rose, blood, scarlet, and ruby...the list goes on. When teamed with burnt orange, magenta pink or camel, red takes on a life of its own. The possibilities are endless. It's fierce, it's defiant, and it's not for wallflowers. Red is the colour of a woman in charge.

 

Pretty in pink

The undeniable colour trend for the season is pink, with every hue from bubblegum to fuchsia being embraced in head-to-toe looks. It was huge at the spring/summer 2017 shows in variations from Magenta to bubblegum and nude tones. So maybe it's time to think about adding a pinch into your own wardrobe.

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Edits guide to Summer shoes to wrap your feet around

It finally feels like the right time to get a pedicure, give your tootsies some air and happily start swapping your winter boots for something a little lighter – how about a brand new pair of sandals! This season, almost anything goes – from pool-slides through to elegant single-soled strappy stilettos, so whether you decide to slip on a pair of chunky statement midis to transform a simple look or grab ultra-neutral ‘that pair that work with everything’, you're truly spoilt for choice.
 
Whether it’s high street or designer, stores have gifted us with an amazing range to choose from. So from diamantes to metallic,  spots to leopard print, there’s a pair out there to tickle everyone’s wildest fancy.  Click through Edits gallery for my top 10 favourites and let the shoes do the talking!

Edits Top 10 must-have summer shoes

1. Kurt Geiger AZELEA GOLD FLAT SANDLES £150.00

2.  Zara woven ankle strap heel £59.99

3. Topshop JOJO WRAP ANKLE MID HEEL SHOE £58.00

4.  Whistles HOLLY PEWTER POOL SLIDER £135.00

5. Miss K ELVIE MULTI-COLOURED HIGH HEEL £75.00

6. River Island BEIGE BEADED SANDLE £45.00

7. Zara metallic pointed ballerina £29.99

8. Sophia Webster for JCrew PENELOPE PUMPS £460.00

9. Marni embellished leather sandles £270.00

10. Topshop KOOPER SLIP ON LEOPARD PRINT TRAINER £50.00

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