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Have yourself a merry vintage Christmas………!

High Voltage Vintage Dressing

Hot tips to make the festive party season go with a swing

Have a girly night, in learning the retro art of pin-curling and back-combing.

Book a trim and conditioning colour now, to get silky locks.

Relax at the beauty salon with a de-luxe manicure and pedicure, moisturising facial and essential eyebrow tidy.

Invest in an eyebrow compact, the powder and brush kits define a beautiful shape, try Jemma Kidd’s.

At the sauna detox, soften and revive dull, wintered skin to get a radiant glow.

A Dress to Impress

I sourced vintage inspired party wear, at Clitheroe’s independent boutiques.

This siren red, sequined dress takes its cue from Monroe’s iconic gold dress.

Available from Closet, owners Rowena and Marie offer an eclectic selection of hand-picked vintage, party pieces and items for a curvier frame.

An original beaded dress can cost around £100.

A thriftier option is this bang on trend scarlet cocktail dress.

A swishy skirt, plunging neckline and cut out back; will get you in the spirit.

For sleek glamour select fluid jersey, go for draping that seductively clings.

To provide essential sparkle, wear with a statement brooch.

Those Dancing Feet

Have fun experimenting with era’s by mixing up shoe and outfit combinations.

Alison and Lucy, are the mother and daughter team behind successful boutique

brand; La Tete Et Tout.

Here I discovered a top drawer selection of retro styled shoes in seductive suede, velvet, satin and patent with amazing attention to detail.

The peep toe, slight platform and sling back, are absolute classics.

The shoe-boot by Eva, will elongate the leg when worn with a well cut evening trouser, or try with the new cigarette pant.

Unisa, incorporate non slip, skid free and non static soles in their leopard print kitten heel and black suede court, creating a practical party shoe.

All shown are fully lined in soft leather and feature leather uppers and soles.

Invest in peppermint oil, to soothe feet that have danced the night away.

An Elegant Statement

Pearls are made for understated flirtation and these are the real deal.

Newly opened Sarah Rose, is the place to source beautiful pieces that resonate vintage.

I picked out Kashvi’s opulent beaded clutches designed in London and hand crafted in India, each swarovski crystal is hand sewn.

Denesa Parker, always on the look out for the uniquely stylish, shared her enthusiasm

she showed me other designs by Kashvi, commenting;

‘they are great investment pieces and would make great family heirlooms’

And why not, each bag can be customized to order, this level of design service encapsulates the essence of glamour; select crystal bead colours to offset a carefully chosen outfit.

Opt for a cocktail ring to complement a manicure, the jet and swarovski crystal confection is so elegant.

And finally, the black lace capette, with brooch is a simple way to incorporate sparkle, also available in sassy feathers, velvet or bejeweled.