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My Festive Style Edit — Outfits, Makeup & Perfume

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Christmas comes with so many occasions to dress for, doesn't it?  From cosy Christmas Eve nights waiting for Santa to glamorous Christmas parties, family celebrations, festive drinks with friends and seeing in the New Year, I've put together five complete looks for the whole festive season. And when I say complete,... These are the festive looks I'd genuinely love to wear, with all the little details that make each occasion feel special.
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Christmas Eve Loungewear — Comfy While We Wait for Santa

Christmas Eve is all about getting cosy, putting on a Christmas film and waiting for Santa! 🎅 I'm going for soft, comfy loungewear in gorgeous berry tones, cosy UGGs and a few little pampering treats. Think hydrating face masks, eye patches, marshma...

 
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Christmas Eve calls for soft, comfy layers, and this Abercrombie lounge tee is exactly the sort of thing I'd build my cosy outfit around.
Women's Long-Sleeve Modal-Blend Lounge Tee | Women's Tops
 
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These are the matching trousers for my Christmas Eve lounge set, and I love that they look put together without requiring any actual effort. 😂 Soft modal-blend fabric, a comfy elasticated waist, wide legs AND pockets. Ideal for Christmas films, last...
Women's Modal-Blend Lounge Pant | Women's Bottoms
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A cosy knitted hoodie for Christmas Eve, because I want to be comfortable but still look like I've made a tiny bit of effort. 😂
Women's Wool-Blend Sweater Hoodie | Women's Clearance
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These Dark Winterberry UGG Tasmans are Christmas Eve perfection. Cosy, gorgeous and just the right amount of festive. 🎄
UGG Women's Tasman II Slipper
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A little self-care addition to my Christmas Eve outfit. Eye patches, cosy clothes and absolutely nowhere I need to be. 🎄
PDRN Collagen Balm Stick & 60 Eye Patches
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A sweet little marshmallow-themed beauty treat for my Christmas Eve pamper session. Cosy clothes, eye patches and a bit of lip care. Perfect. 😂
Yummy Marshmallow Kiss Set - KAYALI
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Marshmallow-scented body cream for Christmas Eve? Oh, absolutely. 😂 A gorgeous little indulgence for a cosy night in.
Yum Boujee Marshmallow | 81 Silk Soufflé Body Cream with Hyaluronic Acid + KAYALI Dream Elixir - KAY
 
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A hydrating face mask, cosy loungewear and a Christmas film. That's exactly how I want to spend Christmas Eve. 😂
Dew N Plump Intense Hydration Slushie Face Mask - Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
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Christmas Party — Bring On the Glamour

Christmas party season means it's time to bring out the glamour! ✨ I'm going for a gorgeous gold jumpsuit with a bit of 70s sparkle, statement jewellery, a fabulous bag and heels I can actually dance in. Add a beautiful khaki-and-gold eye look, the p...

 
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Oh my GOODNESS, this jumpsuit! 😍 I don't really do party dresses, so give me something like this any day. The antique-gold metallic fabric, one-shoulder neckline and fabulous wide legs make it such a statement. I'd keep the accessories fairly simple...
Razzle Dazzle Antique Gold Jumpsuit
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My Christmas party outfit is already making a statement, so I wanted a small bag that would add sparkle without taking over. This crystal-beaded satchel is such a lovely find, especially with its metallic finish and detachable chain. And at this pric...
Crystal Beaded East West Satchel | Clutches & Wallets
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These are PERFECT with my antique-gold jumpsuit! The black block heel keeps that slightly retro, seventies-inspired vibe going, which I absolutely love. And look, it's a Christmas party — I want to be able to dance, not spend the entire night wonderi...
Women's Seraphina Ankle Strap Sandals
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These are exactly the sort of earrings I'd wear with my antique-gold jumpsuit. I love the sculptural oval shape — they make a statement without adding even more sparkle to an outfit that's already got plenty going on. 😂 And because the jumpsuit has ...
Sculptural Oval Statement Earrings, Macy's Exclusive
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Oh, this is such a good finishing touch for my Christmas party outfit! I love the sculptural wired design because it fits that slightly seventies-inspired glamour I'm going for with the antique-gold jumpsuit. We've already got statement earrings and ...
Gold Wired Cuff Bracelet
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Oh, these colours are PERFECT for my Christmas party look! 😍 I love the idea of a khaki-green and gold eye with that antique-gold jumpsuit. It keeps the whole outfit feeling a little seventies-inspired without going full disco fancy dress. 😂 And it...
The Rebel Luxury Eyeshadow Palette - Charlotte Tilbury | Ulta Beauty
 
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Obviously, I couldn't put together a complete Christmas party outfit without choosing a perfume! 😂 Destin de Balmain has juicy strawberry, pretty peony and creamy sandalwood, which sounds like such a lovely combination. I think that mix of fruity sw...
3.3 oz Destin De Balmain Eau de Parfum - Balmain Paris | Ulta Beauty
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I've gone for a slightly retro, seventies-inspired Christmas party look, so I wanted a lip colour that felt just as glamorous. This Dolce & Gabbana liquid lipstick in Devotion is my finishing touch. I'd pair it with the Charlotte Tilbury Rebel ey...
Everkiss Liquid Lipstick
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Christmas Day — Dressed Up, Still Comfy.

A Christmas Day outfit that's cosy, stylish and just the right amount of dressed up. Think beautiful knitwear, flattering trousers, comfortable shoes, simple jewellery and a gorgeous fragrance. Perfect for family celebrations, Christmas dinner and re...

 
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Now THIS is more me! 😂 I was originally going for a classic embellished jumper, but the minute I spotted this leopard-print knit, I changed my mind. I love leopard print, and I think this will look gorgeous with the chocolate-brown wide-leg trousers...
Beige Leopard Print Knit Crew Neck Jumper
 
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Right, these are PERFECT for Christmas Day! 😂 Gorgeous brown wide-leg trousers that look smart enough for family photos, but here's the important bit — AN ELASTICATED WAIST. Because if there's one day of the year I'm not interested in a tight waistb...
Brown Crepe Wide Leg Trousers
 
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Look, it's Christmas Day. I'm getting dressed up for the family, but I'm not spending the afternoon walking around my own house in uncomfortable shoes. 😂 These Project Cloud leather slippers are exactly what I want with my leopard-print jumper and c...
Project Cloud Genuine Leather Women's Slippers
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Obviously, my Christmas Day outfit needs its own perfume! 😂 I've chosen Crème de Clémentine because I love the idea of a creamy, citrusy fragrance for a cosy day with the family. It feels like a lovely contrast to my leopard-print jumper and chocola...
1.7 oz Crème De Clementine Eau de Parfum - NEST New York | Ulta Beauty
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I love a beautiful home fragrance, and this RITUALS Wild Fig diffuser is a lovely way to make the house feel extra special for Christmas.
RITUALS Wild Fig Reed Diffuser 450ml
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Oh, this combination is DIVINE! 😍 I use this Saffron & Cedar body cream with my NEST perfume and layer it with Crème de Clémentine. The combination is warm, cosy and beautifully soft without being overpowering. And with all the lovely Christmas ...
Saffron & Cedar Body Cream - Salt & Stone
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Festive Drinks with Friends — Casual but Fabulous

You know those lovely festive catch-ups with friends where you're only going out for one or two drinks… and somehow end up staying all evening? 😂🍷 This is my kind of Christmas going-out outfit. A little bit dressed up, a little bit edgy, but still ...

 
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I'm starting my festive drinks outfit with a really good pair of jeans, because not every Christmas get-together needs a sparkly dress! 😂 I love the high waist, straight leg and belted detail on these River Island jeans. They're casual enough for a ...
Blue Belted High Waisted Straight Leg Jeans
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Now THIS is my kind of festive top! 😂 I love a bit of sparkle at Christmas, but I don't always want to look like I'm heading to a black-tie event. This River Island off-the-shoulder sequin sweatshirt is such a fun way to dress up my blue jeans. It's...
Black Sequin Off The Shoulder Sweatshirt
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You know I can't resist a bit of rocker chic! 🖤😂 I've chosen this River Island belted biker jacket to throw over my black sequin sweatshirt and blue jeans for Christmas drinks with friends. I love that it takes the sparkle down a notch and gives th...
Black Belted Biker Jacket
 
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Well, you didn't think I'd put together an entire festive outfit without a bit of leopard print, did you? 😂🐆 I absolutely love these River Island sock boots with their kitten heel. They're such a fun way to finish my blue jeans, black sequin sweats...
Brown Leopard Print Kitten Heel Sock Boots
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You really can't go wrong with a fabulous pair of gold hoops! 🖤 I've chosen these River Island double hoops to go with my black sequin sweatshirt, biker jacket, blue jeans and leopard-print boots. There's already quite a lot going on with this outfi...
Gold Double Hoop Earrings
 
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Well, apparently one bit of leopard print wasn't enough for this outfit! 😂🐆 I've chosen this River Island mini tote to go with my leopard-print kitten-heel boots, and I absolutely love the combination. The brown tones work beautifully with my blue ...
Brown Leopard Panel Mini Tote Crossbody Bag
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Well, with a perfume called I Don't Need a Prince by My Side to Be a Princess, I was hardly going to leave it out, was I? 😂👑 I love the idea of this gorgeous sweet, marshmallow-like scent with its warm tea and ginger notes for Christmas drinks with...
Princess Eau de Parfum - KILIAN Paris
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Now we just need the lips! 💋😂 I've chosen this Berry Brown'd lip liner and gloss stick duo to finish my Christmas drinks outfit. I love a berry-brown lip with gold jewellery and leopard print, and I think it'll look gorgeous with the black sequin s...
Berry Brown'd Pout Lip Liner + Gloss Stick Duo - Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
 
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Well, we can't have the sequins doing all the sparkling, can we? 😂✨ I've chosen the Huda Beauty Empowered palette for my Christmas drinks makeup because I love the gorgeous warm browns, golds and deeper shades. I'm thinking a softly smoky brown eye ...
Empowered Eyeshadow Palette - HUDA BEAUTY
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New Year's Eve — Midnight, Sparkle & a Little Attitude.

If we're seeing in the New Year, we might as well do it looking fabulous! 🥂✨ I'm thinking a little sparkle, a little rocker attitude and an outfit that feels glamorous without being uncomfortable. Gorgeous clothes, shoes I can actually last the nigh...

 
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Well, I was going to go for something sparkly for New Year's Eve, but then I spotted this! 😂🖤 I love the striped detail and asymmetric shape of this River Island midi dress. It's a little bit different, a little bit edgy and exactly the kind of thi...
Black Stripe Asymmetric Midi Dress
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You know I love a little bit of rocker edge, even when I'm getting dressed up! 😂🖤 I've chosen this River Island faux leather chain belt to go with my black striped asymmetric midi dress for New Year's Eve. I love the chunky chain detail and the way...
Black Faux Leather Chunky Chain Belt
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Well, if I'm going out on New Year's Eve, I'm going to need a fabulous coat! 😂🖤 I've chosen this short black faux-fur coat to wear over my asymmetric midi dress and chunky chain belt. I love the contrast between the soft faux fur and the slightly e...
Black Short Faux Fur Coat
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Now, you know I'm not normally a stiletto girl, but it's New Year's Eve, so apparently we're making an exception! 😂🥂 I've chosen these black slingback heels to go with my asymmetric midi dress, chunky chain belt and short faux-fur coat. I love how ...
Black Stiletto Slingback Court Heels
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Well, we've gone quite dramatic with the New Year's Eve outfit, haven't we? 😂🖤 Black asymmetric dress, chunky chain belt, faux-fur coat and even stilettos! So I love the idea of finishing it with YSL Pink Glaze. It's a lovely unexpected contrast to...
Black Opium Pink Glaze Eau de Parfum - Yves Saint Laurent
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Well, if I'm making an exception and wearing stilettos for New Year's Eve, I'm definitely putting on a fabulous lipstick too! 😂💋 I've chosen this MAC M·A·Cximal Silky Matte Lipstick to finish my all-black party look. I love the idea of a beautifull...
M·A·Cximal Silky Matte 12HR Wear Lipstick - MAC Cosmetics
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Well, with a black asymmetric dress, chunky chain belt and faux-fur coat, I was hardly going to choose a delicate little eyeshadow look, was I? 😂🖤 This Huda Beauty Pretty Grunge palette is exactly the vibe I want for New Year's Eve. I'm thinking sm...
Pretty Grunge Eyeshadow Palette - HUDA BEAUTY
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You didn't honestly think I'd finish my New Year's Eve outfit without sneaking in a little leopard print, did you? 😂🐆 I absolutely love this gold chainmail clutch! It brings a gorgeous bit of sparkle and personality to my black asymmetric dress, ch...
Gold Leopard Print Chainmail Hard Clutch Bag
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