Here's the third and final installment of 'What's
Banging For The Festive Sesh', in which I'm showing my favourite A/W16 trends
for the festive season! I hope you've enjoyed this mini series and now have a
banging outfit planned for your party/new year’s/any other sesh.
NIGHT OF GLITTER
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Balmain, Adam Selman |
If anyone knows me and my friends, they'll
understand the cult love we have for sparkles n shiny stuff. So of course what
better time of year to glitz the hell out of yourself! This can come in the
form of straight up glitter, metallics, sequins, holographic and iridescent
textures, speckled fabrics or all out tinsel dresses.
If your gathering is slightly more casual but you
still want a bit of shimmer in your look, these stone encrusted high-waisted
mom jeans are a perfect edgy twist on a classic denim staple. These limited
edition jeans are an online exclusive and only 50 have been made so you better
get on that quick before they go. The denim fit instantly turns the glitter
trend day-time appropriate but can easily be dressed up more elaborately. I'd
pair these jeans with a black turtleneck to keep my top half sleek compared
to the looser fit of the jeans. For accessories I'd keep it simple with cool
tone and silver jewellery, or a little pastel velvet choker. Pastels in the
winter look gorgeous and are also easily transferable into spring.
For a twist on a classic LBD, take the plunge (literally) with this
gorgeous cami style dress. If you're new to sequins, Motel Rocks is
the best place online for them without causing too much damage to your bank
account. What I love about this dress is that the larger disc sequins give it a
completely different texture to a standard smaller sequined piece. This dress
is better if your sesh is an inside shenanigan as the spaghetti straps cross at
the shoulder blades and has a low scoop back.
However a dark wash denim
jacket or someone’s hoodie you've just managed to nick would be
conventional for going outside for fireworks on New Years Eve. If you want
to go nostalgic and channel some nineties vibes, layer the dress over a plain
white t-shirt. Think of it as a more glamorous adaption of Cher's gym
outfit from Clueless.
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My go to bag for party if I need one will always be
a clutch. All I need to bring is my phone, a mini mascara, lipstick for touch
ups and plasters (you never know when someone’s going to get blisters from
their heels or if someone wants to cover a nip slip). A statement
clutch bag is a great way to add some ole' razzle dazzle to
a simplistic outfit. I think this Skinny Dip envelope bag is so fun with the
adorable graphic patch bug detailing and patent silver body contrast. The
little pink sequin eye accents are just so cute! I'd pair it with a dress that
picks out one of the accents of the little bugs to make them pop, but would
also look good with an full on sparkly outfit if you wanted to go all out
with the glitz.
When ever I need to layer up, I always gravitate towards an oversized denim jacket. There's something about a massive Levi's jacket that seems to go with any outfit you throw it over. Although if you want to give it an upgrade, try sequin patch distressing. The Ragged Priest give denim a new breath of life with distressing, hand painted embellishments and just pure bad-ass-ity. With the trademark RAGGED patch on the bottom hem at the back, something like this will keep you warm yet keep you looking super cool and edgy. As it's an oversized fit, I'd wear it with a bodycon dress, or skinny jeans and a bodysuit to keep the rest of the outfit streamline.
If you've already got your entire outfit planned to the nines, but realised you're lacking on the glitter front, then look no further. You've probably seen something like these on tumblr or instagram, and I instantly fell in love with them at first sight! Glittery diamante tights are going to make your legs look absolutely stunning if you're opting to show them off for the sesh. These are going to give an unexpected yet glamorous touch to any outfit if want that extra dazzle. A diamante choker and your favourite pair of closed-toe heels would tie perfectly with them.
So that concludes this mini series. I hope you all have a banging Christmas and a sound New Year, lets hope 2017 is better than this train wreck of a year.
Much Love X
