How to achieve the Perfect Christmas Look

Its New Years Eve. You have just gotten out of the shower and opened your first of many

bottles of wine. Your friends will be arriving soon to have some pre-drinks and so you can

inspect each others outfits. Then you realise you are standing in a dressing gown, with

wet rats tails for hair and a bare face. Obviously you are not going to go out like this but

what are you going to wear? How are you going to do your make-up and what the hell are

you going to do with that mane? Hiding under your bed to avoid going out is not an

option.

We’ve all been in this particular predicament but a few simple tips will help you so you

don’t have that last minute panic. You don’t wan to end up going out in your old LBD

which you have worn so many times before that people predict you’ll be in it.

Firstly, we’re going to leave that LBD for another occasion. It’s New Years Eve and

you want to look your absolute best. You are entering a new year. You want to catch the

eye of that man so you don’t end up kissing one of your friends instead of a gorgeous

Oliver Cheshire look alike - well, close enough.

When choosing your apparel remember it’s not all about sparkles. Just because it’s the

Christmas period it doesn’t mean you have to look like a walking disco ball. You want to

attract a man, not a magpie. It’s not all about dresses either, South at Littlewoods do a

flattering leather pencil skirt which will scream sex appeal. Pair that with a prim blouse

and 6 inch courts or go full on sexy with a Topshop’s velvet studded body, some gold

rings and some statement shoes. Preferably leopard print. Or if you don’t fancy a skirt

go for some eye-catching shorts or trousers. Leather, velvet, feathers, patterned -

anything goes. Try mixing it up and instead of going for the old ｀one pattern/texture

rule’ mix leather shorts with a a velvet top or wear a pattered pair of trousers with a

patterned blouse. Perhaps even try a jumpsuit. Jumpsuits look nice. But then a couple of

drinks later you’re in a cubical desperate for a wee and you are cursing that day you

bought that thing. And for those of you who just can’t bare to tear yourself away from a

dress - I know sometimes we just want to get our legs out - then try a fitted body con

number to showcase those curves. ASOS have a gorgeous range of Victoria Beckham-esqe

dresses. Or maybe a maxi dress with a thigh high split if you’re going to somewhere

upmarket.

Now for the hair. If you want to have your hair down then waves should be your port of

call. Nothing is more seductive than big, bouncy waves. This can be achieved with large

barreled tongs. Then brush out with a large bristle brush for Hollywood waves to rival

Scarlett Johansson. A couple of spritzes of hairspray and then you are ready to do the slow

motion hair flip over your shoulder like in the Pantene adverts. If you want your hair up

then there is so many options. A messy fishtail braid always bodes well - if you can’t do

it see YouTube for a tutorial - or a ponytail. Depending on your outfit of course. A low

ponytail oozes sophistication, whilst a mid-to-high ponytail is a bit more playful. And you

know a ponytail can easily be turned into a neat or messy bun if it has to. And finally for

those of you blessed to have the bone structure to pull off short hair, I think a hair

accessory will do the trick. A big statement bow or an embellished Alice band. The secret

ingredient to add to all of the above hairstyles to make them New Years Eve worthy is

backcombing. This creates masses of volume - remember your hair can never be too big.

The look is completed with the make-up. Now I know I said “Just because it’s the

Christmas period it doesn’t mean you have to look like a walking disco ball” but I make

an exception for the eyes. A glittery eye will catch the light with just a little flutter, it’s

also a statement people know you’re not just going to Tesco for your weekly shop, you

are going somewhere a bit special. Mac do a wonderful range of glittery eye shadows in a

shade to suit every skintone. It’s best to concentrate the glitter in the inner corner of the

eyes if you’re not feeling too brave but if you really want to go for it go all over the eye

socket. In addition to that the eyes have to be smoky and mysterious so when you give

that man a wink he starts to quiver. This is achieved with a slightly darker shadow

running along the crease of the eye socket. Next line your eyes with eyeliner or eye

pencil, then comes the part that will really add some glamour and that is fake eyelashes.

Pick some nice big ones so people notice but not the overly long drag queen ones that

make you look like you’ve got two cat tails above your eyes. Complete the look with

some blusher or bronzer to contour your face and a nude lipstick or gloss.

Now you’re party worthy all you need to finish the outfit is a clutch and some heels.

Always do heels. It’s New Years Eve, even if you have broken your foot put a heel on

the other, it will instantly give you longer legs. Don’t do kitten heels unless you’re a

grandmother. And definitely don’t come home until you’ve danced the night away,

pulled that bloke and got so stupidly drunk that you predict you’ll be nursing the mother

of all hangovers come New Years Day.