Styled by the infinitely talented Kristin Knox of The Clothes Whisperer and shot by Alistair Guy at the Elms Lester Painting Rooms, we asked everyone to bring the hero fashion item that will be getting them through the party season.
The result? The ultimate guide to Christmas party style – and without a deely bopper or scrap of tinsel in sight. Click on the gallery below to get inspired.
ALSO: See the backstage video and gallery from the shoot (including Kristin's ridiculously adorable Pomeranian Butters making herself at home in the designer shoes...)
- Jenny, press officer at Asos<p> </p> <p> <strong>New Year’s resolution? </strong>To learn a new language!</p> <p> Sequin Jumper, <a href="http://www.asos.com/" target="_blank">Asos</a>; fur bolero, <a href="http://www.hildamaha.com/" target="_blank">Hilda Maha</a>; black knife edge pleat dress, <a href="http://www.my-wardrobe.com/" target="_blank">Halston Heritage</a>; shoes, <a href="http://eu.jimmychoo.com/en/uk/page/home?notify=yes" target="_blank">Jimmy Choo</a></p>
- Jenny, press officer at Asos<p> Shoes, <a href="http://eu.jimmychoo.com/en/uk/page/home?notify=yes" target="_blank">Jimmy Choo</a></p>
- Jenny, press officer at Asos<p> Fur bolero, <a href="http://www.hildamaha.com/" target="_blank">Hilda Maha</a></p>
- Iona, PR director at Jaeger<p> <strong>All I want for Christmas is…</strong> "Acqua di Parma Colonia Assoluta, a Jaeger large Hastings bowling bag, Neom Moroccan Blush Rose bath oil, Sisley L25 lipstick,Mrs Whites Youth Serum, infinite happiness and universal peace."</p> <p> Black velvet dress with silk collar, <a href="http://www.jaeger.co.uk/Boutique" target="_blank">Jaeger Boutique</a>; tights, models own; shoes, <a href="http://www.christianlouboutin.com/" target="_blank">Christian Louboutin</a>; gold clutch bag, <a href="http://eu.jimmychoo.com/en/uk/page/home?notify=yes" target="_blank">Jimmy Choo</a>; pendant chain, <a href="http://www.jaeger.co.uk/Boutique" target="_blank">Jaeger</a></p> <p> Butters the Pomeranian is wearing a jumper, <a href="http://www.mulberry.com/?gclid=CJL1pMGo9awCFcbd4AodYyp-Tg#/storefront/c6211/c6220/" target="_blank">Mulberry</a>.</p>
- Iona, PR director at Jaeger<p> Black velvet dress with silk collar, <a href="http://www.jaeger.co.uk/Boutique" target="_blank">Jaeger Boutique</a>; gold clutch bag, <a href="http://eu.jimmychoo.com/en/uk/page/home?notify=yes" target="_blank">Jimmy Choo</a>; pendant chain, <a href="http://www.jaeger.co.uk/Boutique" target="_blank">Jaeger</a>.</p> <p> Butters (Kristin's adorable Pomeranian) is wearing a jumper by <a href="http://www.mulberry.com/?gclid=CJL1pMGo9awCFcbd4AodYyp-Tg#/storefront/c6211/c6220/" target="_blank">Mulberry</a>.</p>
- Iona, PR director at Jaeger<p> Black velvet dress with silk collar, <a href="http://www.jaeger.co.uk/Boutique" target="_blank">Jaeger Boutique</a>; gold clutch bag, <a href="http://eu.jimmychoo.com/en/uk/page/home?notify=yes" target="_blank">Jimmy Choo</a>; pendant chain, <a href="http://www.jaeger.co.uk/Boutique" target="_blank">Jaeger</a>.</p> <div style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 12pt; "> </div>
- Kristina, PR at Relative MO<p> Floral midi dress, <a href="http://www.marykatrantzou.com/" target="_blank">Mary Katrantzou</a>; shoes, <a href="http://www.chrissiemorris.net/content/Collections/collections.html" target="_blank">Chrissie Morris</a>; necklace and hairpiece, <a href="http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/TopCategoriesDisplay?storeId=12556&catalogId=33057" target="_blank">Freedom</a></p>
- Kristina, PR at Relative MO<div style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 12pt; "> <p> Floral midi dress, <a href="http://www.marykatrantzou.com/" target="_blank">Mary Katrantzou</a>; necklace and hairpiece, <a href="http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/TopCategoriesDisplay?storeId=12556&catalogId=33057" target="_blank">Freedom</a></p> </div>
- Kristina, PR at Relative MO<p> Hairpiece by <a href="http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/TopCategoriesDisplay?storeId=12556&catalogId=33057" target="_blank">Freedom</a></p>
- Lisa, PR manager at Miss Selfridge<p> <strong>New Year’s resolution? "</strong>To have more fun and to get more sleep - not sure how that will work but I'll do my best to try."</p> <p> Gold sequin mini dress, <a href="http://www.missselfridge.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/TopCategoriesDisplay?storeId=12554&catalogId=33055" target="_blank">Miss Selfridge</a>; shoes, <a href="http://eu.jimmychoo.com/en/uk/page/home?notify=yes">Jimmy Choo</a>; Headband, <a href="http://www.reissonline.com/" target="_blank">Reiss</a>; bag, <a href="http://www.mulberry.com/?gclid=CIrTsPTC9awCFQdN4AodqHogTA" target="_blank">Mulberry</a>; brown fur cape by <a href="http://www.hildamaha.com/" target="_blank">Hilda Maha</a></p>
- Lisa, PR manager at Miss Selfridge<p> Shoes, <a href="http://eu.jimmychoo.com/en/uk/page/home?notify=yes">Jimmy Choo</a>; gold chain bag, <a href="http://www.mulberry.com/?gclid=CIrTsPTC9awCFQdN4AodqHogTA" target="_blank">Mulberry</a></p>
- Lauren, PR director at My-Wardrobe<p> <strong>All I want for Christmas is…</strong> "I would love a Louis Vuitton Pegasus 55 suitcase for all of my travels, but in the real world a Jonathan Saunders for Smythson diary would be lovely."</p> <p> Antique silk sequin embellished gown, <a href="http://www.my-wardrobe.com" target="_blank">By Malene Birger</a>; headband, <a href="http://www.reissonline.com/us/" target="_blank">Reiss</a>; gold peep-toe shoes, <a href="http://eu.jimmychoo.com/" target="_blank">Jimmy Choo</a></p>
- Lauren, PR director at My-Wardrobe<p> Antique silk sequin embellished gown, <a href="http://www.my-wardrobe.com" target="_blank">By Malene Birger</a>; headband, <a href="http://www.reissonline.com/us/" target="_blank">Reiss</a>.</p>
- Lizzie, from Curvy Kate<p> <strong>All I want for Christmas is…</strong> "To find the ultimate party dress to suit my shape"</p> <p> <em>Tease me</em> underwear set, <a href="http://www.curvykate.com/" target="_blank">Curvy Kate</a>; cream shirt, <a href="http://www.cosstores.com/" target="_blank">Cos</a>; necklace, <a href="http://www.harrods.com/" target="_blank">Lanvin</a>; clutch bag, <a href="http://www.marcjacobs.com/" target="_blank">Marc Jacobs</a>; silver bugle bead shoes, <a href="http://eu.jimmychoo.com/en/uk/page/home?notify=yes&gclid=CNTA-dC99awCFcbd4AodYyp-Tg" target="_blank">Jimmy Choo</a></p>
- Lizzie from Curvy Kate<p> Silver bugle bead shoes, <a href="http://eu.jimmychoo.com/en/uk/page/home?notify=yes&gclid=CNTA-dC99awCFcbd4AodYyp-Tg" target="_blank">Jimmy Choo</a></p>
- Lizzie from Curvy Kate<p> <em>Tease me</em> underwear set, <a href="http://www.curvykate.com/" target="_blank">Curvy Kate</a>; sheer ivory chiffon shirt, <a href="http://www.cosstores.com/" target="_blank">Cos</a>; necklace, <a href="http://www.harrods.com/" target="_blank">Lanvin</a>; clutch bag, <a href="http://www.marcjacobs.com/" target="_blank">Marc Jacobs</a></p>
- Mimi, buyer at Dover Street Market<p> <strong>All I want for Christmas is…</strong> "I would like a Champion Ring from Comme des Garcons."</p> <p> Black and gold brocade shorts, <a href="http://www.comme-des-garcons.com/" target="_blank">Comme des Garcons</a>; shirt with embellished collar, <a href="http://www.missselfridge.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/TopCategoriesDisplay?storeId=12554&catalogId=33055" target="_blank">Miss Selfridge</a>; tux jacket, <a href="http://www.allsaints.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=all-saints&utm_campaign=Brand_Exact&WT.mc_id=CPC|G_Brand_Exact|Brand_Exact|all-saints&WT.mc_ev=click&sissr=1" target="_blank">All Saints</a>; bow tie pin, <a href="http://www.missselfridge.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/TopCategoriesDisplay?storeId=12554&catalogId=33055" target="_blank">Diva</a>; shoe boots, <a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/Shop/Designers/Alaia?cm_mmc=Google-_-Designers-A-C-_-Alaia-_-Alaia&bbcid=2625" target="_blank">Alaia</a></p>
- Mimi, buyer at Dover Street Market<p> Rings by Disa Alsopp, Sam Ubhi and Solange Azagury Partidge at <a href="http://www.doverstreetmarket.com/">Dover Street Market</a></p> <div style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 12pt; "> <p> </p> <p> </p> </div>
- Mimi, buyer at Dover Street Market<p> Shorts, <a href="http://www.comme-des-garcons.com/" target="_blank">Comme des Garcons</a>; shirt with embellished collar, <a href="http://www.missselfridge.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/TopCategoriesDisplay?storeId=12554&catalogId=33055" target="_blank">Miss Selfridge</a>; tux jacket, <a href="http://www.allsaints.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=all-saints&utm_campaign=Brand_Exact&WT.mc_id=CPC|G_Brand_Exact|Brand_Exact|all-saints&WT.mc_ev=click&sissr=1" target="_blank">All Saints</a></p>
- Sarah, senior press officer at Harrods<p> <strong>New Year’s resolution?</strong> "To travel more - lots of friends have recently moved to fabulous far-flung places so it's an excellent excuse to see them all and travel the world at the same time."</p> <p> Cape dress, <a href="http://www.harrods.com/" target="_blank">DKNY</a>; clutch bag, <a href="http://www.harrods.com/" target="_blank">Swarovski</a>; ring (on Sarah's right hand,) <a href="http://www.harrods.com/" target="_blank">Stephen Webster</a>; ring (on Sarah's left hand,) <a href="http://www.harrods.com/" target="_blank">Miquella</a>; headpiece, <a href="http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/TopCategoriesDisplay?storeId=12556&catalogId=33057" target="_blank">Freedom</a>; faux fur, stylists own; earrings, model's own</p>
- Sarah, senior press officer at Harrods<p> Clutch bag, <a href="http://www.harrods.com/" target="_blank">Swarovski</a>; ring by <a href="http://www.harrods.com/" target="_blank">Miquella</a></p> <div style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 12pt; "> <p> </p> </div>
- Jessica, brand manager at D&Me<p> <strong>All I want for Christmas is...</strong> "Camilla Skovgaard saw heel boots from D&Me and some milk thistle to get me through the party season." </p> <p> Dress, <a href="http://www.onevintagedesigns.com/shop/sarah-dress-489" target="_blank">D&Me</a>; feather bolero, <a href="http://www.onevintagedesigns.com/shop/shop-by-coats?product_id=588" target="_blank">D&Me</a>; clutch, <a href="http://www.christianlouboutin.com/#/intro" target="_blank">Christian Louboutin</a>; shoes, <a href="http://eu.jimmychoo.com/en/uk/page/home?notify=yes" target="_blank">Jimmy Choo</a>; necklace, model's own</p>
- Jessica, brand manager at D&Me<p> Feather bolero, <a href="http://www.onevintagedesigns.com/shop/shop-by-coats?product_id=588" target="_blank">D&Me</a>; necklace, model's own</p>
- Natalie, fashion & social media writer at Net-a-Porter<p> <strong>All I want for Christmas is... </strong>"A pair of Isabel Marant Bekket sneakers. I’m a little bit obsessed."</p> <p> Dress, <a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com" target="_blank">Sass & Bide</a>; bracelet, Erickson Beaman at <a href="http://www.harrods.com/" target="_blank">Harrods</a>; bag, <a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com" target="_blank">Dolce & Gabbana</a>; shoes <a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com" target="_blank">Alaia</a></p>
- Natalie, fashion & social media writer at Net-a-Porter<p> Dress, <a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com" target="_blank">Sass & Bide</a>; bag, <a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com" target="_blank">Dolce & Gabbana</a></p>
- Jade, from exposure<p> <strong>All I want for Christmas is… </strong>"The McQueen dress from the shoot! Failing that, I'd quite like membership for the V&A."</p> <p> Grey tweed coat, <a href="http://www.hobbs.co.uk/" target="_blank">Hobbs</a>; lace dress, <a href="http://www.alexandermcqueen.com/" target="_blank">Alexander Mcqueen</a>; nude slip, <a href="http://www.onevintagedesigns.com/shop/" target="_blank">Antik Batik</a>; clutch, <a href="http://www.christianlouboutin.com/" target="_blank">Christian Louboutin</a>; bracelets from a selection at <a href="http://www.doverstreetmarket.com/" target="_blank">Dover Street Market</a>; shoes, <a href="http://www.christianlouboutin.com/" target="_blank">Christian Louboutin</a>; ring, <a href="http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/TopCategoriesDisplay?storeId=12556&catalogId=33057" target="_blank">Freedom</a>; earrings, model's own</p>
- Jade, from exposure<p> Grey tweed coat, <a href="http://www.hobbs.co.uk/" target="_blank">Hobbs</a>; lace dress, <a href="http://www.alexandermcqueen.com/" target="_blank">Alexander Mcqueen</a>; nude slip, <a href="http://www.onevintagedesigns.com/shop/" target="_blank">Antik Batik</a>; earrings, model's own</p>
- Mannie, press assistant at Christian Louboutin<p> Shoes, <a href="http://www.christianlouboutin.com/#/intro" target="_blank">Christian Louboutin</a>; gold pleated dress, <a href="http://www.mulberry.com/" target="_blank">Mulberry</a>; feather-trimmed jacket, <a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com" target="_blank">Zac Posen</a>; shoulder bag, <a href="http://www.christianlouboutin.com/#/intro" target="_blank">Christian Louboutin</a>; bracelet, <a href="http://www.topshop.com" target="_blank">Freedom</a>; earrings, model's own</p>
- Mannie, press assistant at Christian Louboutin<div style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 12pt; "> <p> Shoes, <a href="http://www.christianlouboutin.com/#/intro" target="_blank">Christian Louboutin</a></p> </div>
- Mannie press assistant at Christian Louboutin<div style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 12pt; "> <p> Bag,<span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span><a href="http://www.christianlouboutin.com/#/intro" target="_blank">Christian Louboutin</a>; bracelet, <a href="http://www.topshop.com" target="_blank">Freedom</a>; earrings, model's own</p> </div>
- Jordan, PR executive at The Outnet<p> </p> <p> <strong>New Year’s resolution? </strong>"To take all of the clothes I bought because I ‘had to have them’ (even though they didn’t fit me) to the tailors, and finally have them altered!"</p> <p> Sequin flapper dress, <a href="http://www.theoutnet.com/" target="_blank">Rachel Gilbert</a>; shoes, <a href="http://www.theoutnet.com/" target="_blank">Valentino</a>; box frame bag, <a href="http://www.theoutnet.com/" target="_blank">Alexander Wang</a>; ring, <a href="http://www.topshop.com" target="_blank">Diva</a></p>
- Jordan, PR executive at The Outnet<p> Box frame bag, <a href="http://www.theoutnet.com/" target="_blank">Alexander Wang</a>; ring, <a href="http://www.topshop.com" target="_blank">Diva</a></p>
- Jordan, PR executive at The Outnet<div style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 12pt; "> <p> Shoes, <a href="http://www.theoutnet.com/" target="_blank">Valentino</a></p> </div>
With thanks to Lynsey and the team at Mac and Emma at the Blow Bar for making everyone look fabulously festive!
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