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Christmas Fairy Frocks, Dazzling Dresses & Glistening Gowns……

Sequins, sparkle, metallics, – the American Music Awards had it all! The festive fashion choices of the stars that attended the ceremony in Los Angeles last night has got us feeling all excited about Christmas!

Some of the lovely ladies sporting the shimmering sheen include Selena Gomez, Heidi Klum, Jennifer Hudson, Katy Perry, and Taylor Swift.

Selena Gomez was one of the stand-out fashionistas  of the night, stepping out in a champagne backless silk gown by Giorgio Armani. With it’s plunging v-neck, front slit and draped fringed sash she teamed her classy gown with a pair of silver strappy heels, and a glittering handbag (having Justin Bieber on her arm didn’t exactly hurt the overall look either!)

Another lady channelling old-school Hollywood glamour was the gorgeous Taylor Swift who wore a gold beaded Reem Acra  column dress that perfectly showed off her svelte figure. The country starlet added green earrings for the perfect pop of colour and a sleek side-ponytail to finish off the glamorous look.

Jennifer Hudson (still looking super skinny after her dramatic weight loss) wore a metallic drape-front dress by Jenny Packham, teamed with Christian Louboutin shoes, and a swarovski bag.

Heidi Klum also went for a short metallic number in a silver laser-cut, stencil inspired dress by Giles with floral punch-outs in the bodice and the hemline.

Katy Perry poured her curves into a sequin bustier dress from Vivienne Westwood’s Gold Label line. The oriental draped gown was accessorized with pink hair and electric blue shoes which we love!

Unfortunately not everyone got it right with the metallic theme, and Christina Aguilera  chose a rather ill-fitting Herve Leger bandage dress while accompanying Maroon 5 for the hit “Moves Like Jagger.”  The dress was so tight you could see what she had for dinner, and the shining fabric only added to the effect of making her look a lot bigger than she is.  There’s nothing wrong with those curves but squashed boobs do not make for a good look!

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The Holidays Are Coming…

We know it’s still only November but as we saw the Coca-Cola advert on TV today we have decided Christmas must officially be here.

That means us girls now have the perfect excuse to go shopping for Christmas party dresses! Hooray!

We know there are always a million and one things to do in the run up to Christmas, but for now lets forget about the food, decorations and what socks you’re going to buy dad for Christmas and have a little think about what fabulous look we want to go with this year…..

Picking That Perfect Dress- (Part 1!)

Ok, so sometimes it might seem like there’s an overwhelming choice of dresses on the high street, and unless you’re a true shopaholic, it can actually seem a little daunting. But by putting just a little  thought into the outfit, you can make the decision so much easier- and when you find that perfect Christmas dress you’ll feel that extra bit special over the holiday season. You’ll walk into that party with increased confidence and a big smile on your face, and instead of worrying about how you look you’ll only have to worry about how many more times you’ll have to listen to The Pogues arguing again that night!

A good starting point is to think of the occasion (and who’s going to be there of course!) and decide whether a long or short dress would be best suited.

Always take into account your size & shape. If you’re shopping for plus sizes there’s a brilliant range of dresses to choose from nowadays. Empire-waisted dresses always create a flattering silhouette and this classic shape can be easily worn no matter what your age.  Larger ladies also look fabulous in A-Line skirts & can usually pull off chunky fashion jewellery better, which can sometimes drown slimmer women. This is especially good at Christmas as there are so many gorgeous jewelled accessories to choose from and if you prefer plain coloured dresses or black (as it’s obviously the colour that knocks a dress size off of us) you can use the jewellery to glam things up a bit.

If you’re a slimmer lady, then bodycon styles will show off your slender frame whilst ruffles & horizontal stripes will make you appear curvier if you want to add a little extra shape in places.

If you’re looking for something with a bit more cleavage there are lots of dresses with padding in the bust (even a lot of the strapless styles) so you don’t have to wear a padded bra or worry about a stray chicken fillet popping out on the dancefloor.

Most importantly whatever size you are make sure the dress you buy fits really well. Don’t try squeezing into anything too tight because you’ll only end up feeling uncomfortable and looking bigger than you actually are  (bulging seams are not a good look) and likewise wearing something too big will just make you look sloppy.

The best way to find the perfect fit isn’t always to go by size, but to go by the measurements as well- particularly if you’re shopping online. Likewise, if you’re buying at the shops, make sure you try it on first. As most of us know UK sizing is so different from one shop to another and half the time your dress size is a state of mind.

It’s always essential to show off your best features in your party dress. If you have fabulous pins go ahead and show them off but do remember not to show off too much cleavage as well. You also don’t want to pick something so short you’re pulling it down half the night; being confident in your dress is the key to really working it at the Christmas party this year!