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HOW TO AMP UP YOUR PARTY LOOK

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HOW TO AMP UP YOUR PARTY LOOK

**Sound the sequin klaxon**: party season is officially underway. From party dresses fit for a frontwoman to the new rock’n’roll smoky eye, we bring you this season’s party fashion and beauty trends that will have you shimmying like Grace Jones at Studio 54. It’s time to turn up the volume, pour yourself a drink, and get the festivities in full swing. 

Model wearing a Rika pink jacket and trousers with Saint Laurent boots and bag. Second model wearing Alice + Olivia green blazer and trousers with Saint Laurent pumps and bag.
Cheyenne (left) wears Rika pink jacket and trousers / ID Sarrieri bustier (out of stock) / Saint Laurent boots and bag. Sonja (right) wears Alice + Olivia green blazer and trousers / The Kooples scarf (available in store) / Alessandra Rich belt / Saint Laurent pumps and bag 

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Go out in blazer glory 

We all want to be *that* woman in a great suit, right? Make it velvet for extra Kate Moss vibes (because you can never have too many of those).

Suits you

Model wearing Christopher Kane dress and Balenciaga boots. Second model wearing Jacquemus dress and Saint Laurent shoes and bag.
Cheyenne wears Christopher Kane dress / Falke tights / Anya Hindmarch clutch / Balenciaga boots. Liz (right) wears Jacquemus dress / Wolford tights / Saint Laurent shoes and bag

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I woke up like this

Louche nightgown dresses, eyelash lace trimmings and silk pyjama suits that are far too beautiful to keep inside.

Boudoir to bar

Model wears De Le Vali red dress with Staud bag. Second model wears Galvan top and trousers. Third model wears Ashish dress with M2Malletier bag.
Cheyenne wears De La Vali red dress / Falke tights / Staud bag. Liz wears Galvan top and trousers (coming soon). Sonja wears Ashish dress / Falke tights / M2Malletier bag (exclusive)

Hey, it’s November – aka time to dip yourself in a truckload of sequins. 

Shop all the sparkle 

Sonja wears MAC Ruby Woo lipstick and liner / Anastasia Beverly Hills Norvina eyeshadow palette (shade: Wild Child) / Stila Stay All Day liquid eyeliner / NARS Climax mascara / MAC Studio Fix foundation / Suqqu powder

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Red alert

Because let's face it: a statement red pout is as synonymous with the festive season as excess bubbly.

Rock the reds

Model wear Huda beauty nude palette with Nars mascara.
Sonja wears Huda Beauty New Nude palette (shades: Fantasy, infatuated and Teddy) / NARS Climax mascara / Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter / MAKE Marine Salve

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Grown-up glitter

It's about upping the ante, without going overboard.

Shop shimmer

Model wears Attico dress with Shaun Leane necklace. Second model wears Balmain dress and Falke tights. Third model wears Versus Versace dress with Jimmy Choo bag.
Liz wears Attico dress / Shaun Leane necklace. Sonja wears Balmain dress / Falke tights. Cheyenne wears Versus Versace dress / Falke tights / Jimmy Choo bag

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Short story

Raise hems and eyebrows in one of this season’s 80s-tastic, super-mini frocks. Don’t be daunted: statement hosiery and a power-shoulder blazer are your friends.

Make mine a mini

A Moschino bag
A Mark cross bag
Moschino bag / Mark Cross bag (out of stock) (both exclusive to Selfridges)

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Make it a night to remember 

...with a scene-stealing bag on your arm.

Party bags, this way

Model wears Stella McCartney velvet gown. Second Model wears Alexander McQueen lace gown.
Liz wears Stella McCartney velvet gown / Sonja wears Alexander McQueen lace gown

Dress code: 100% extra.
 

This season’s ultimate gowns 

Model wears Paco Pabanne top and skirt and Saint Laurent Shoes.
Sonja wears Paco Rabanne top and skirt / Falke hold-ups / Saint Laurent shoes (available in store)

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Party armour

Leading the silver dress charge is Paco Rabanne, whose signature chainmail and jumbo-sized sequins are made for serious shimmying. 

Silver linings

Liz wears Christian Louboutin Goldomania lip laquer / Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter and Bar of Gold / Stila Stay All Day liquid eyeliner / NARS Climax Mascara / Dior Diorific Vernis nail polish

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As good as gold 

We're talking contrasting textures in matchy-matchy golden hues, for some serious impact.

Be a golden girl

Model wears Valentino court heels with Falke tights.
Valentino Rockstud courts / Falke tights

These shoes were made for dancing. And for looking badass. 

Shop party shoes

Model wears Anastasia Beverly Hills eyeshadow with Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Filter.
Liz wears Anastasia Beverly Hills Norvina eyeshadow palette (shades: Drama, Wild Child, Rose Gold, Celestial and Soul) / Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter / MAKE Marine Salve

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Holy smokes

Braver, bolder, and a whole lot more smouldering – this season’s smoky eye is all about opting for dark berries and rich burgundies over classic black.

Light up

Model wears Kendall & Kylie coat with Givency top and J Brand Skirt with Yuzefi bags.
Liz wears Kendall & Kylie coat / Givenchy top / J Brand skirt / Yuzefi bag / Shaune Leane earrings / Wolford tights

Parties are fun. So is being warm. 

Shop party-ready outerwear

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