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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;

Our Best Dressed Celebs Of The Week!

This week the LBD and the LWD (Litte White Dress!) are dominating the red carpet with lots of lace and feminine shapes.

Our favourite dress of the week was Emma Watson’s Rafael Lopez dress which she wore to the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part I premiere . It’s looks soooooo cute & girly and really shows off her fabulous pins!

The sheer black lace top section and the  feathered skirt are bang on trend, and the fun voluminous shape  really suits her, especially with that pixie cropped hairstyle, smoldering make-up and Charlotte Olympia killer heels!

Gwynneth Paltrow sported not one, but two show-stopping gowns this week and proves she’s still got her finger firmly on the fashion pulse.

On 8th November she wowed on the red carpet at the Country Strong Premiere in Nashville wearing a Chado Ralph Rucci S/S ’11 black fitted frock with sheer bodice and hem detailing and Lanvin pumps. Its sexy panelling revealed her toned stomach and tiny waist proving all those fitness sessions with Tracy Anderson really do pay off!

Her second amazing dress was showcased on the 10th November at the 44th Annual Country Music Awards.

The stunning Atelier Versace gown with it’s one shoulder style, cut out waist and slashed-to-the-thigh style would be a difficult look for most to pull off but Gywneth has a body to die for! It’s hard to believe this woman is 38!

Our other favourite looks this week….

We’re loving the current feather trend here at Pinksquid Clothing!

With the party season looming upon us, the high street shops have taken cue from the catwalks & have become stocked full of feathery pieces!

This is a trend that’s also going to be hot for Spring/Summer 2011; Alexander McQueen, Christian Cota, Giambattista Valli & Zac Posen all showcased feathers in their collections at the S/S 2011 shows, so investing in something feathery now could be a worthy investment.

Zac Posen

Alexander McQueen

If you’re not really into sequins or fur, feathers are also a chic & pretty alternative for getting noticed this christmas. The range of varieties also means you don’t have to work the feather trend full on. Feathers are appearing on earrings and necklaces, clutch bags, hair pieces and even shoes (for those who want to put their feather fashion foot forward!).

If you love hollywood glamour & really want to work the trend du jour, a feather boa is always a simple but fabulous way to dress up an outfit at christmas!
Of course, it doesn’t just have to be the fluffy feather look either- you could also choose to wear silk, organza or chiffon feathers, or for the more conservative fashionista, feather prints are totally hot right now as well.

From provocative sexy to elegant and refined, the new feathery designs can suit different occasions from casual to formal to partywear. Most importantly, choose the feather outfit that suits your personality and body type perfectly!

Check out our Chiffon Feather Dress which is perfect for the up and coming party season. It’s nude shade is also bang on trend, and perfect for taking you into spring/summer in style!

http://www.pinksquidclothing.com/Feather-Party-Dress/prod_237.html

Below are our favourite feather picks as seen in celebville!

Sarah Michelle working it on the red carpet in a black knee-length feather skirt.

Lily Cole in a sexy corset style feather top.

Jessica Alba wearing feathers in her hair with a casual ensemble.

Dita Von Teese showing how the feather look can be done in a subtle and understated way.

Blake Lively showing off her fabulous pins in a short black feather skirt.

Mischa Barton combining the lace trend with feathers for maximum impact.