So Far So Fabulous!

Well how are we doing? Office party, xmas shopping, and tree trimming all taken care of. What's next? Ah yes, the trifecta: Eve, Day and Box.

In my experience Christmas Eve is one of two things; a night to go to church and celebrate Jesus, or a night to throw a cocktail party and celebrate friends and family. Differences that separate these two soirees are notably significant. One welcomes the styles of Jaqueline Onassis while the other can fall somewhere between Carrie Underwood (Fisher) and Carrie Bradshaw. Feel free to experiment with fantastic footwear in all colours. This is the area that will transcend either venue if you're planning to do both (unless of course clear platform heels sound like a Christmas nirvana in which case black classic peep-toe pumps with a 3.5 inch heel will suffice).

Depending on your Eve's activities, Christmas morning could begin with a headache. This can throw off your desire to put on your silk robe and pin up your bed-head. May I encourage you to follow through with the plan as this event is always captured on film, moving or still. Trust me, you don't want to scroll your sister's FB page re-living her children's excited Christmas expressions to see yourself resembling the likes of Ms.Courtney Love.

Christmas dinner is another excuse for a chic look that is both classy and fun. Whether the turkey with all the trimmings is your one woman show or you're stuck stirring gravy and plating pies the last thing you want is a look that is fiddly. The garments themselves are usually not the problem (unless the sleeves are pagoda) but the accessories are the usual suspects. If you've been asked to help last minute, swing your long chains behind you for a vogue effect and switch rings to the hand holding the utensil. However, if the dinner is yours to host or you're a selected member of the crew you have time to plan accordingly.

Boxing Day is not the shop till you drop bonanza of the past. It seems that in this era, the sales begin before the birthday bash and extend to at least a week afterwards. For this reason, I prefer to treat the day as virginous and take things nice and slow. Perhaps dark wash denim, a fitted v-neck knit, and medium hoop earrings will carry through the day's endeavors? Be it a pancake breakfast, an afternoon stroll or a good book with a crackling fire effortless is the silhouette to trace.

Most of all ladies, enjoy these moments with loved ones. It is a magical time of year indeed. Best wishes to you all. I hope Santa brings everything on your list including those power platforms that are sure to make a comeback next spring.

Happy Christmas.

Movember? Really?

Alright ladies, time is ticking. 'Tis the season of public appearances. Are you ready? Office parties, Christmas concerts, tree trimmings, neighbourhood caroling, shopping trips (superb!) and the piece de resistance Christmas Dinner.

The key here is multi-functional; wardrobe staples that you can dress up or down to suit the occasion. Let's start with a figure flattering just-above-the-knee LBD. In all honesty it doesn't have to be black but the colour says put together and yet blends seamlessly with a variety of looks.

For instance, if you choose a cobalt blue stand-out, it will have to be a one show only to avoid the ego shattering comments such as, "That dress looked even better on you last week when you paired it with those motorcycle boots I love." Busted.

Now slipping into your little black dress should make you feel absolutely fantastic. This baby is so versatile you will get a ton of use out of it so it must be a love affair. I picture a sleeveless A-line scoop neck dress with a structured look.

For your tree trimming party you need comfort and class. You'll be hanging ornaments and mixing rum and egg nog. Wear the dress over a white blouse with a longer chain necklace hanging from inside the collar, some sheer printed tights and a comfortable heel or ballerina flat ( if children are invited avoid piercing their little hand with your stiletto as their parents may frown upon it).

Christmas shopping requires a fashionista fit for endurance. Take the same LBD, pull on some opaque tights, slip on a colored cardigan and belt it at the waist. Step into slim knee high boots with a comfortable stilt heel fit for trodding and simple accessories to avoid over doing it.

Your office xmas party is a perfect venue to showcase your fashion flavour and yet keep the respect of your colleagues. That's right ladies put on the same LBD. Now office parties are not a venue to show off cleavage so if your girls are competing for the spotlight, slip on a lacy cami under your dress. To avoid feeling like a total prude, choose a colour like champagne or red. Because the dress is knee length and the boobs are covered, it's a perfect opportunity to innocently showcase your gams. Sheer hose and the highest heel you can walk in, (very important) will stir up your Christmas spice and cause Santa to take a second look.

It's only just begun......