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Chiffon Maxi Dresses

The Christmas party season is one of the best times of the year to go for a long and glamorous evening gown. Whether you want a fabulous holiday cocktail dress or something special for the work do, a long maxi dress is often one of the best ways to ensure instant glamour! If you opt for a long chiffon number it can also be worn in the summer for a wedding or prom!

We have some fabulous long evening dresses at Pinksquid Clothing right now which are perfect for Christmas;

More maxi dresses here

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!

Buy sparkly dresses at Pinksquid Clothing

Get sparkling for Christmas….

Cheryl Cole recently proved she still has the X Factor on the set of her new film ‘What To Expect When You’re Expecting’ which also stars Cameron Diaz. Looking confident and happy she was wearing an Emilio Pucci lace dress and Christian Louboutin heels.

Here at Pinksquid Clothing we have a similar version which we’ve just added to the website which is perfect for the Christmas party season. With it’s tight bodycon style, short length and lace panelling it’s a head-turning dress that’s certain to get you lots of attention!

One Shoulder Dress With Corsage at Pinksquid Clothing

In the style of Sex & The City

Available in Coral or Black

Pinksquid Clothing have a fabulous 2011 Spring/Summer dress in the style of Carrie from Sex & The City!

Although Carrie has been the champion of this style dress for a long time now, the one shoulder corsage dress is set to be HOT for Spring/Summer 2011.

Simple, yet sensual, the one shoulder dress has proved popular with designers & celebrities alike, and the 2011 Golden Globes had gorgeous ladies like Megan Fox, Mila Kunis, Christina Hendricks and Lea Michele choosing this style with flowers, ruffles or corsages to complete the look.

Cheryl Cole also appeared on X factor in a fabulous one shoulder ruffle corsage dress recently;

Perfect for proms, weddings and parties this dress, the one shoulder dress is feminine and flattering. The corsage on the Pinksquid Clothing dress is also removable so you can also wear it pinned to a jacket or bag on another day!

Get the look

Olga Berg Gold Metallic Evening Bag

Carrie One Shoulder Dress At Pinksquid Clothing

Womens Flower Rose Slingback High Heels in stone at Schuh

Olga Berg Satin Bow Bag

Black Carrie Corsage Dress

Women’s Flora Ruffle Sandal High Heels At Schuh

Picking That Perfect Dress!

Christmas party dresses always come in luxurious fabrics and rich colours that you often can’t get away with at other times of the year so continuing with our Christmas Party Dresses blog (see below)  help and tips, we decided to dedicate a whole post on choosing the type of dress according to the material & shade!

Velvet

For 2010 velvet has made a comeback especially after Emma Watson rocked up to a glitzy event at Claridges this month with her Harry Potter co-stars wearing a beautiful Vionnet dress.

This can be a tricky fabric to wear but if you match it with lace or chiffon it can have a luxuriously rich look.

If you can’t afford to spend too much then stick to darker shades as they look more expensive and keep your make-up fresh when wearing velvet as dark tones on both your lips and eyes could end up giving you the 90’s velvet look and not the 2010 one!

Don’t overdo it- wear just one velvet piece, and never ever wear a velvet dress with a velvet jacket as it’s way too panto!

Satin

Satin is always a popular choice for Christmas, because it makes you feel instantly dressed up, sexy & feminine. The good thing about satin is it can also be worn easily throughout the rest of the year so it’s a good fabric to go for if you want to buy something that will work next season as well.

Satin drapes beautifully over the skin, but it can also cling awkwardly over bulges (no matter how small!) so do make sure you get a really good fitting dress if choosing satin. It’s often worth investing in seamless underwear and if you have lumps and bumps you want to cover invest in some great shapewear to add smoothness. It’s always a good idea to go for something that has some added stretch to it, and a cotton-mix sateen fabric is always flattering especially if it is lined.

Like with velvet don’t overdo it- stick to one or two satin pieces at a time and keep accessories to a minimum- it’s a beautiful & luxurious fabric & the fabric is enough to do the talking!

Embellished

Us girls do love a bit of sparkle at Christmas, and jewelled or sequin dresses are great way to still be able to wear a safe colour (Like black!) without looking boring. It also means you can keep jewellery to a minimum so can end up more cost-effective!

Keep the look classy and and don’t overdo it with the sparkles- you don’t want to look like you’re auditioning for strictly come dancing! If you’re curvy do only wear the embellishment in one area as all-over glitz will make you look bigger than you are.

Finally, check the quality before you buy and look for secure stitching. Leaving a trail of beads in your wake is no way to make a lasting impression!

Colour Block

Wearing just one block colour is really in style right now, and as ever the shops are full or lots of reds & purples this Christmas. For us at Pinksquid Clothing, the most interesting colour of the season has been magenta pink. It’s a great stand out colour that suits most skin tones, and will ensure you’ll look a little bit different from the rest of the ladies at the party.

If you’re going to go for one colour all over. Do make sure the colour flatters your skin tone, and if you do opt for red, don’t overdo it with the fake tan- red looks so much more striking on natural skin tones. You can really create impact with red as well by matching your lipstick to it and keeping your eye make-up to a minimum.

If you really want the colour of your outfit to make an impact you could also wear a contrasting coloured belt to show off your waist!

Printed Dresses

Printed dresses have been on trend all year, but now that the extravagent Christmas party season is here it means we can wear louder and prouder prints or unleash our inner Bet Lynch with leopard print and still look like babes!

Get set to pounce in leopard print with this beautiful chiffon number;

If you want to wear prints and still look streamlined, remember that big bold patterns are more slimming than small, and vertical prints will elongate your shape.

Get accessories in muted coloured tones, and match your tights with a colour in your dress for a polished, complete look.

Get Victoria Beckham’s Printed dress look here;

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!