Are you looking FAB for Christmas...Eve?

Time to celebrate Christmas! Yes, it is this time of the year where we are at one of our busiest moments! There are so many things to check off our lists. In addition, juggling work at the same time. I'm sure all of you are busy decorating your homes with beautiful lights, putting the star on top of the Christmas tree and getting presents and wrapping them. Some of us also are preparing a wonderful feast and inviting close friends over to celebrate this joyous period. Oh... I can just imagine the smell from the food aromatizing  the whole house. Yum!

The moment when you think everything is going well, OH MY GOODNESS - what will the outfit be tonight?! What are you going to put on? Scared of going over-the-top or dressed like Plane Jane? During these last minute preparations, even your most well dressed friends may end up looking like a mess. Thus, the Straits Deal Family will give you some tips and tricks to jazz up your outfit, elegantly. 

Dress chic, the right amount of bling and colour is essential.

Just because you are in a festive mood doesn't mean you have to look like Santa or a Christmas tree. One of the biggest mistake that people make is drssing up like a glittery disco ball. You would not want to blind your friends, would you? If you want to stand out? Choose one statement piece of contrasting colour and keep your other colours in sync. Try dressing with complementary colours and let your statement piece be the focus of attention. 

Subtle make-up

Most of you, including me are very excited for special gatherings. Be cautious when doing make-up, we tend to put more make up- over doing your brows, heavy eye shadows that your eyes can barely open and more often than usual, the tendency of looking like Pikachu is higher. If you decide on going with a stronger colour, remember to brush around the cheeks than leaving a lump of pink.

Shoes

Like a saying goes, your shoes make or break the outfit. Talking about a statement piece earlier on, make your shoes the statement piece. They are great for starting a conversation. As socializing goes with gatherings , try getting the right support: a hidden platform when you opt for those sky high heels. theyu will do you justice when you are about to stand or walk in them for hours.

Tight is not right

You may just pick and go and choose a bodycon dress. Spend a little more time when choosing your outfit, and avoid wearing body-conscious dresses that will show your figure. ( even when you are Spanxed ) Your tummy bulge will show within a few hours. You wouldn't want to be looking back at your photos and regretting what you wore. Try a slim fit dress or a shirt and pants combo.

Accessories

A clutch bag is just too big and floppy, so rather than adding bulk to your outfit, try a structured case that is either rectangular- or oblong-shaped. It will look sharper and daintier with your choice of outfit. Best bets are those that are gold-trimmed or have some metallic sheen in its detail. 

Have a wonderful day! 

XOXO