{"id":4798,"date":"2011-12-01T07:34:25","date_gmt":"2011-11-30T21:34:25","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/?p=4798"},"modified":"2015-03-23T11:36:19","modified_gmt":"2015-03-23T01:36:19","slug":"alex-perrys-guide-to-holiday-glamour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/alex-perrys-guide-to-holiday-glamour\/","title":{"rendered":"Alex Perry\u2019s guide to holiday glamour"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"phvip\"><\/div>\n<blockquote><p>\nAustralia\u2019s leading designer and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rescu.com.au?cid=lmau_blog_post\">Rescu.com.au<\/a>\u2019s resident glamour expert Alex Perry shares three fashion rules to inject instant style and polish to your wardrobe this party season.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4807\" style=\"width: 235px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/images\/alex-perry.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4807\" class=\"wp-image-4807 size-medium\" title=\"Alex Perry\" src=\"https:\/\/images.trvl-media.com\/media\/content\/expaus\/images\/last-minute\/blog\/uploads\/2011\/11\/alex-perry-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Alex Perry \" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-4807\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Alex Perry<\/p><\/div>\n<p>So you\u2019ve survived the racing carnival fashion dilemmas and now you\u2019re preparing yourself for the onslaught of Christmas and the New Year, otherwise known as party frock time! I love a great Christmas party. It can be a rambunctious office Christmas party, right up to a chic, black tie Christmas dinner at a fabulous hotel with glittering city views. The thing that all these events have in common is that you need to turn up the glam volume to high.<\/p>\n<p>The swirl of party season can be frenetic and crazy making, and it takes a lot of social stamina to get through the entire palaver in style. So just how do you maintain the glamour factor this party season?<\/p>\n<p>I have found three glamorous pieces that will guarantee to have you frolicking in festive fabulousness from now till when Santa arrives. A pash under the mistletoe may not be on your Santa wish list, but you might just get one anyway&#8230;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4808\" style=\"width: 210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/images\/Alex-Perry-Fiorenza-B-dress.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4808\" class=\"wp-image-4808 size-medium\" title=\"Alex Perry Fiorenza Dress\" src=\"https:\/\/images.trvl-media.com\/media\/content\/expaus\/images\/last-minute\/blog\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Alex-Perry-Fiorenza-B-dress-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Alex Perry Fiorenza Dress\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-4808\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Alex Perry Fiorenza Dress<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Rule one:<\/strong> \u2018Tis the season of the cocktail, the cocktail party and, of course, the Cocktail Dress! If you haven\u2019t already found this season\u2019s ultimate Little Black Dress \u2013 GO SHOPPING NOW.<\/p>\n<p>The LBD is the basis of your killer yuletide wardrobe, so get one. Whichever of the key trends of the season works for you \u2013 micro short, sheer, ladylike \u2013 choose a frock that flatters your body the best and makes you purr with fabulousness.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rule two:<\/strong> By now most of you know that I am the King of Bling in Australia and this is the best time of year to bring on the bling! Choose accessories that dazzle and shine like a fabulous jet set star atop the tree. Diamante earrings, crystal neck harnesses, jewelled cuffs, huge cocktail rings and all things sparkly&#8230; pile them on for festive fun.<\/p>\n<p>Remember if you\u2019re rocking a fully bejeweled dress, keep your hair sleek and makeup minimal and go with a neutral pump, a palm sized clutch.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4806\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/images\/YSL-Tribute-Pump-e1322619744175.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4806\" class=\"wp-image-4806 size-thumbnail\" title=\"YSL Tribute Pump\" src=\"https:\/\/images.trvl-media.com\/media\/content\/expaus\/images\/last-minute\/blog\/uploads\/2011\/11\/YSL-Tribute-Pump-e1322619744175-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"YSL Tribute Pump\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-4806\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">YSL Tribute Pump<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Rule three:<\/strong> The promise of a good party is measured by the height of the heels you wear. So go for gold, or silver, or embellished with jewels. Try on platforms, peep toe and shoes with straps. I don\u2019t mind really, just make them HIGH! The party season is NOT the time to wear comfortable shoes \u2013 if your feet hurt, order another cocktail and hit the dance floor.<\/p>\n<p>Wishing you all the glamour you can stand for a Very Perry party season!<\/p>\n<p>Alex X<\/p>\n<p>Love Alex Perry\u2019s expert advice? 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