Editor-in-chief Sarah Tomczak's high street favourites of the month
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As we're officially entering December, I am officially in a festive state of mind. The truth is, the celebrations only last a few weeks so I do like to get as much use out of the sequins and rhinestones as possible.
I have a succumbed very much to the high-low mix of dressing, meaning that I love the juxtaposition of a chunky knit with a sequin skirt or a party dress with flat shoes. There’s definitely something cooler about looking like you made an effort – but didn’t go overboard. I think the same philosophy can be achieved just with accessories – a silver kitten heel with jeans, or va va voom earrings with a ribbed jumper.
I’m also wearing a lot less colour this winter than I have done in the past. It feels stylish to keep your palette more minimal and then there’s room for crazy accessories without feeling like you’ve gone too far. Although, really, one person’s too far is another’s just enough, so who am I to say?!
As ever, these buys are all from the high street, because as we’re wading through our Christmas shopping lists, it seems pertinent to make a little bit of room for a treat for ourselves too.
The chunky knit and sequin skirt
Cubic Zirconia Tennis Drop Earring
“Simple, sophisticated and ready to add glitz to any outfit.”
Text-motif jumper
“My best friend bought this jumper, which means I can’t. But if she hadn’t…”
Midi skirt with concealed sequins
“Knits and sequins are very much my happy place this Christmas.”
Double-breasted coat
“I think a cream coat always adds polish to a winter outfit, for day or evening.”
Russo Kitten Heel
The party top
Bow-front bandeau top
“I rarely buy a top that feels as ‘party’ as this one, but I love it for that very reason.”
Long Mesh Gloves
“Another party-only purchase, but these gloves are an outfit-maker that you’ll keep for years and years.”
Wide Leg Velvet Trousers Black
“An elegant, relaxed shape to balance out the glamour of the bandeau top.”
Knot heel shoes
“I like a flat or kitten heeled shoe with a slouchy trouser. It feels relaxed and low-key, which is infinitely cooler.”
Leather handbag with beads
"Can’t resist the beads.”
The investment blazer
Multi-chain earrings
“On this page and straight into my shopping basket too.”
Satin details suit blazer
“This blazer is an investment piece, but then again a good tuxedo never goes out of style.”
French Exit Cotton T-Shirt
“Necessary for every party goer occasionally.”
Sequin miniskirt
“A mannish jacket and glitzy mini skirt feels all kids of Parisian.”
Belinda-R Slingback Ballet Flats in Leather
“Flat shoes make mini skirts cooler.”
The statement earrings
Crystal Statement Earrings
“With jeans and a jumper, you can afford to go OTT with your earrings.”
Metallic Ribbed Crew Neck Jumper
“I really like the contrast of this relaxed ribbed crewneck sweater in a shade of party-ready silver.”
Leather Trousers
“Leather trousers for the win.”
Velvet platform sandals
“If I’m committing to a heel, it needs to be a comfortable one. These tick the box stylishly.”
Red Volume Matte Lip Colour
The trendy LBD
Aela Black 2 Pack Bow Clips With Rhinstone
“Most of the year I steer away from hair clips and sparkly things in general; come Christmas I’m a sucker for both!”
Black Bow Sleeve Satin Mini Dress
“I love the simple shape of this dress with the bows at the shoulders. A total hit.”
Ivory Hai Gina Bag
“Pretty and seasonless, you’d use this forever.”
Mesh Detail Stiletto Heel Court Shoes
“M&S has great party shoes this season; these look way more expensive than they are but are still great quality.”
Handmade oversized wool coat
“A long coat always looks elegant with a shorter dress.”
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