This was going to be the first Christmas party with the new company that I started working for this year, so I want to make an extra bit of effort.
Vain much? Yup.
I did all of my preparations myself except for my make up. I had that done (even if it is to save some time at home) at Laura Mercier Cosmetics at David Jones at Miranda Westfield. Laura Mercier is big on a flawless finish and that was what I wanted.
All I did when I came home was to reapply my own lipstick, in this case Lime Crime Velveteen Utopia.
I also wanted to add false lashes, but after fumbling for 15 minutes I gave up and went without. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn’t !
The hero of the outfit was a sequin skirt I bought at H&M in Amsterdam. The reason why I fell in love with it, apart from it being a whole lot of BLING – duh- is the length. It is a really great length for a eye catching skirt like this because it is not too short! It makes it a classy blingy skirt! H&M styled it with either the same sequin top or a festive red jumper.
I agonised over what I should wear with the sequin skirt: black is always good, but too safe. I ended up finding a lovely Three of Something pink top at Raw Edge Boutique. Trust a local boutique to have something perfect after spending hours at Westfield on Thursday night!
I had also purchased some nude pumps with the intention of wearing them for this event, but somehow black looked better.
Top: Three of Something from Raw Edge Boutique
Skirt: H&M in Amsterdam
Clutch: Witchery
Shoes: Fayme by Tony Bianco
Jewellery: Her Fashion Box December edition.
What do you think? How would you have styled this awesome skirt? What did you wear to your last Christmas Party?
I would love for you to leave me a comment, thanks in advance!
Til Next time,
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The hot pink looks divine!! Knowing me I would have gone the “safe” black but that skirt is so fabulous it would work so many ways! Always love sequins – but multicoloured sequins are amazing!
Thanks Natasha! Even to the last minute i thought i would put the pink away and go black. I love that skirt, so many compliments that night. Looks AMAZING at night time, it shimmers and shines like a boss! x thanks for commenting x
Love the skirt, Barbe. You looked stunning as always !
Thank you Sharon! I am so pleased I bought the skirt in Amsterdam (last minute purchase!!) xoxo
I got the exact skirt inspired by you but styled it totally different! I plan to wear my outfit for christmas lunch…Go and have a look at my blog post for this week…
http://glamouronthegoantoinette.blogspot.com.au/2014/12/style-in-city-h.html
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Hi Antoinette!
I saw you bought that skirt too! We have such good taste! 🙂 Cant wait to see you wear it, I received so many compliments! It shines like crazy under the night lights.
Hope you are well in the far away middle east xoxo
Barbe you look drop dead gorgeous – love your style!
I would have probably gone with safe black…but you rocked that cerise to perfection. xx
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Hi Bev, I have to admit, i was so tempted to wear black with that. There will be other times I will wear black with those sequins. I thought the Pink will take it up a notch, it worked!
xoxox
Wow Barbe!!! Looking HOT in that outfit! Love the colourful sequins and it goes really well with that pink top. But then again, I have to see you NOT look good in anything you’ve worn so far. 🙂
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Naw shucks Norlin. Thank you and the feeling is absolutely mutual. Always flawless you are, even when you have been running!!!