07.12.2010- Stars in our eyes

It's rapidly approaching that time of the year where everyone starts muttering those two words that strike fear into the hearts of many of us: PARTY SEASON. Walk down any high street at the moment and you'll be confronted with a cornucopia of sequinned frocks which just scream 'Christmas party'. But, as we all know, a beautiful dress should be for life, not just for Christmas, so why not invest in something classic, and instead take your festive inspiration from this beautiful shoot from the December issue of UK Vogue, as photographed by Lachlan Bailey and starring Frida Gustavsson:

So beautiful! And, whilst we're on the subject of make-up, I bought this Apply, Define and Line brush set from MAC's holiday collection as a birthday treat to myself at the weekend, and I can't recommend it highly enough. The brushes are perfect for experimenting with some starry-eyed looks, à la Frida, and are excellent quality so will last a lifetime. Definitely worth seeking out at your nearest MAC counter.

Also tomorrow I'm off for fashionista tea at The Berkeley Hotel in Knightsbridge with my bestie. I'm so excited and will of course be taking lots of photos!

What do you think of this shoot? Has it inspired you? And are you looking forward to the party season?

(Image credit: NOIR FACADE.)

01.12.2010- When you wish upon a star...

It's my birthday tomorrow! How exciting (even though I have to admit turning 21 is a little scary!) As well as giving me the opportunity to eat chocolate cake until my heart's content, it also gives me the excuse to share with you this beautiful (and appropriate!) horoscope themed editorial from the December issue of UK Vogue. Styled by Kate Phelan and photographed by Tim Gutt, model Siri Tollerod takes us on a very fashionable journey through the twelve signs of the zodiac...

I am totally in love with everything about this feature, and as a Sagittarian, I adore the spin that Vogue have put on the centaur. I might just have to print the image out and frame it! Also, if you are fantastically artistic (unlike myself) you could always use these shots to make really cute birthday cards with.

What do you think of the way your star sign has been adapted? Also, how much could we all do with a massive cable knit jumper like the one featured in the second photograph? The snow just needs to go away!

(Image credit: fashiongonerogue.)