What I Wore for New Year's Eve 09/10

We ask our writers what they threw on for NYE.

KATE LLOYD.

This year I went on my traditional New Year's holiday in the Lake District with my family. We went out for dinner at Gordon Ramsey's restaurant and watched some fireworks from our balcony at midnight! It wasn't wild, but it was a good time!

 I wore an Ark black skirt, black tights and a vintage, deep purple, sequin, shoulder padded top and I changed into some little black ballet flats before entering the restaurant!

I also wore my GORGEOUS Shu Uemura limited edition brown eyelashes (a Christmas gift for me, from me!) which were a dream!

I had to wear my walking boots with my outfit to walk down to the restaurant because of the ice! I looked hilarious!

Written by Kate Lloyd.

Spotted.

'Tis the season to be sparkly!

 Emilia, 23, from Essex.

Be brave and make an impact like Emilia by wearing a completely glittery dress, playsuit or blazer. Nothing will get you in the Christmas party mood more!  Play down with subtle accessories and make up so you don't end up looking like the presents under the tree!

TOPSHOP BLAZER: £69 

Georgia, 21, from Romford.

If you just want to test the glitter wearing waters, go for some unusual glitter eye make up like Georgia. This will draw attention to your eyes so get practicing those ‘come over here and buy me a drink’ eyes in time for New Year's Eve! Extend the glitter along your cheekbone to highlight beautiful bone structure.

MAC PIGMENT POT: £15

 

Alize, 20, from London.

For a cheeky, playful look try wearing glitter hot pants or high-waisted knickers like Alize. These are everywhere at the moment and although a scary prospect, they’re definitely worth a go! Wear with playful accessories like bows and pearls or team with vintage/dressed down t shirts to balance the amount of leg on show.

TOPSHOP HOT PANTS: £15

Written by Rosanna Lee.

The Christmas Wish List.

All those treats you hope Santa will be filling your stocking with this Christmas… 

Let's hope you’ve been good this year ! 

THE DRESS.

Everyone wants to unwrap the perfect party dress for Christmas; this party season is a fashion flashback to the 1980’s, perfect for those who crave a bit of glitz and aren’t afraid to stand out of the crowd. Dripping with sequins and cut out back detail this forever unique dress is truly the ultimate party dress. 

THE SHOES. 
 

No party outfit is complete without a pair of killer heels; these Kurt Geiger’s are truly beautiful. A bit expensive but if can’t treat yourself at Christmas then when can you? The studded gold and quilted detail gives these shoes a luxury edge, that will make you feel truly A-list!

THE JEWELS. 

Diamonds are a girl’s best friend especially at Christmas…

Ok, so none of us have been quite good enough to expect the real deal, but there some pretty good imitations out there to add some sparkle to the festive period. Throw away those tacky flashing Santa earrings and invest in this stunning pair from the Earring Boutique

THE KNITWEAR.

Hangover Christmas morning?

Nothing seems more perfect than snuggling up to the fire in a thick knitted jumper …

No Christmas would be complete without the woolly jumper from your granny, once seen a major fashion faux pas but now uniquely stylish! Keeping warm has never been so fashionable. This jumper from Topshop has a really cute pattern and isn’t too Christmassy so it can be worn any time of year !

Written by Emily Spencer.

Why is a sequinned nappy attractive?

We consider the trends that just aren't 'nice clothes.'

As much as I love the place, Topshop has brought some strange fashion to the high street. Even stranger, however, is the alarming rate that people pick up on these trends even if, at first glance, they’re not particularly flattering in any way. 

The newest strange item to grace our local stores has to be the “sequinned hotpant” (a.k.a “the sequinned nappy”), usually paired on a window mannequin with a fur coat and tights. The first time I saw it I laughed to myself and immediately branded it as something that looked ridiculous and would not catch on. 

However, the more I see it on weekend shopping visits, the more painful it is for me to admit that I am warming to the idea of a high-waisted knicker, that is not only sequinned, but worn over tights in the style of my favourite childhood superheroes. 

Although garish, I imagine that it would make my legs look longer (being a mere 5’3, this is never a disadvantage), and it is available in many different, striking colours. It would dress up a plain black top and look fantastic with heels.

So apparently, if I am bombarded with a new fashionable item of clothing every time I go shopping on the high street, I will eventually (even if reluctantly) grow to accept and maybe even like it . Although I am not at the stage of buying said nappy myself anytime soon, its persistent presence in Topshop has made me understand why others would. 

Written by Jo Bancroft.