A posh, glamorous dinner calls for a stunning dress with just enough bling to add a festive flair to your look. Toughen up a girly dress with a great pair of boots. Saida is wearing an Embroidered printed wool and silk dress, $25,000, Christian Dior, and Buckle boots, $2,400, also by Christian Dior; Leather clutch by Cartier.
Creative Direction: Niki Bruce
Photographer: Vee Chin
Styling: Randolph Tan and Ong Jollin
Hair and Makeup: Sha Shamsi using Mac Cosmetics and Sebastian Professional
Model: Saida @ Mannequin
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A brightly coloured oversized tee is just the thing for a hot night on the dance floor. Add a small sling bag and some funky heeled boots for a totally on-trend look. Saida is wearing Rayon-blend t-shirt dress by Moschino; Orange Digital Gate Ankle Boots, $2,640, Louis Vuitton; Diorama bag, $3,300 Christian Dior; Leather statement cuff by Moschino; and Bamboo 1 Square Earrings in 925 Sterling Silver with Palladium 18K Gold-Plated, US$155, by Chinoiserie Blu.
Creative Direction: Niki Bruce
Photographer: Vee Chin
Styling: Randolph Tan and Ong Jollin
Hair and Makeup: Sha Shamsi using Mac Cosmetics and Sebastian Professional
Model: Saida @ Mannequin
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We love the way this jumpsuit has just enough bling on the bodice to make it party perfect. Wear a blazer over the top – or a white button up shirt underneath – for the office then party away after hours. Saida wears Cotton-blend jumpsuit, GBP225, Iris and Ink from theoutnet.com; Calf Leather Heels, $1,650, Prada. Plus her jewellery includes the Lexi, $870, Quentin, $990, Electra, $1,560, pieces and a Pear shape blue sapphire pendant, $860, Heart shape white diamond pendant, $390, Princess cut canary yellow diamond pendant, $780, all from Carat* – available at the Ladies Accessories Department, Level 1, Takashimaya.
Creative Direction: Niki Bruce
Photographer: Vee Chin
Styling: Randolph Tan and Ong Jollin
Hair and Makeup: Sha Shamsi using Mac Cosmetics and Sebastian Professional
Model: Saida @ Mannequin
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The easiest way to dress up any outfit is to add a bunch of great sparkling accessories. We’re loving these pieces from new jewellery brand Carat*. Saida is wearing Cotton-blend jumpsuit, GBP225, Iris and Ink from theoutnet.com; Calf Leather Heels, $1,650, Prada. Plus her jewellery includes the Lexi, $870, Quentin, $990, Electra, $1,560, pieces and a Pear shape blue sapphire pendant, $860, Heart shape white diamond pendant, $390, Princess cut canary yellow diamond pendant, $780, all from Carat* – available at the Ladies Accessories Department, Level 1, Takashimaya.
Creative Direction: Niki Bruce
Photographer: Vee Chin
Styling: Randolph Tan and Ong Jollin
Hair and Makeup: Sha Shamsi using Mac Cosmetics and Sebastian Professional
Model: Saida @ Mannequin
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Feeling fine? Want to show off your hard work at the gym? You need a fabulous bodycon style dress like this Wool-blend dress, POA, from Louis Vuitton. Saida is also wearing Eskima Suede ankle lace up boots, $2,490, Manolo Blahnik; Moselle neckpiece in Palladium Finish with crystals, $4,000, by Atelier Swarovski; Nile cuff in Yellow Gold finish with crystals (on left hand), $980, Atelier Swarovski; Peter Pilotto ‘Arbol’ cuff in Gold Finish with crystals (on right hand), $760, Atelier Swarovski; and Wishbone Clip Earrings, $1,110, Louis Vuitton.
Creative Direction: Niki Bruce
Photographer: Vee Chin
Styling: Randolph Tan and Ong Jollin
Hair and Makeup: Sha Shamsi using Mac Cosmetics and Sebastian Professional
Model: Saida @ Mannequin
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If trousers are more your style, go for a pair in a super strong colour – if they’re also shiny that’s even better! Saida is wearing Black Zipped Dress,POA, Louis Vuitton; Red Leather Pants, POA, Louis Vuitton; Clip-on circle earrings, Marni; Skin Ring Set, $590, Louis Vuitton; and Buckle boots, $2,400, Christian Dior.
Creative Direction: Niki Bruce
Photographer: Vee Chin
Styling: Randolph Tan and Ong Jollin
Hair and Makeup: Sha Shamsi using Mac Cosmetics and Sebastian Professional
Model: Saida @ Mannequin
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You can easily dress up pieces you’ve already got in your wardrobe – like this cute button-up skirt – by adding a top with a bit of bling combined with a funky pair of boots; we also used a pair of fishnet stockings to really dress up the look (thanks Ong Jollin!). Saida is wearing Cashmere embellished pullover, Miu Miu; Viscose button skirt, Miu Miu; Orange Digital Gate Ankle Boots, $2,640, Louis Vuitton; Peter Pilotto ‘Arbol” pierced earrings in Rhodium Finish with crystals, $510, Atelier Swarovski.
Creative Direction: Niki Bruce
Photographer: Vee Chin
Styling: Randolph Tan and Ong Jollin
Hair and Makeup: Sha Shamsi using Mac Cosmetics and Sebastian Professional
Model: Saida @ Mannequin
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If a lovely brunch or lunch is more your style then you need a shiny, floaty, fabulous dress to wear. Go for something in satin which is softly ‘bling-y’ and not too over the top for the day time. Saida wears a Silk Satin Dress, POA, Salvatore Ferragamo; Peter Pilotto ‘Arbol’ choker in Gold Finish and crystals, $1,320, Atelier Swarovski; “Wild in Dior” Bracelet, $3,500 Christian Dior; and Ankle laced-up boots, $1,850, Christian Dior.
Creative Direction: Niki Bruce
Photographer: Vee Chin
Styling: Randolph Tan and Ong Jollin
Hair and Makeup: Sha Shamsi using Mac Cosmetics and Sebastian Professional
Model: Saida @ Mannequin
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We all know that a super shiny pleated skirt is totally on-trend – and in everyone’s wardrobe – right now. B mixing it up with a strongly coloured – but matte – top means you can wear this look to just about any sort of festive event. Saida wears Phoenicia Embellished Guipere Lace Top, GBP288.33 by Peter Pilotto from theoutnet.com; Pleated Skirt, GBP176 by DKNY from theoutnet.com; and White Digital Gate Ankle Boots, $2,640, Louis Vuitton.
Creative Direction: Niki Bruce
Photographer: Vee Chin
Styling: Randolph Tan and Ong Jollin
Hair and Makeup: Sha Shamsi using Mac Cosmetics and Sebastian Professional
Model: Saida @ Mannequin
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If you’ve got a great pair of legs then you need to show them off, right? This is another way of mixing up a bit of bling with some fun colour for a go-anywhere party look. Add a sling bag and wear with sneakers so you can party all night long. Saida is wearing Danica Sunburst Pleated Mini Skirt, alice + olivia, and Kelli Crop Top, alice + olivia; Fusion White Sneakers with Embroidery, $1,850, Christian Dior; Diorever Squad Bag, $3,300, Christian Dior; Calf Leather Bracelets, $260 each, Prada.
Creative Direction: Niki Bruce
Photographer: Vee Chin
Styling: Randolph Tan and Ong Jollin
Hair and Makeup: Sha Shamsi using Mac Cosmetics and Sebastian Professional
Model: Saida @ Mannequin
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Another way to make sure you’re not too OTT festive with your party look is to mix up a super shiny piece with a more tonal piece or something in black and white like in this look. Saida is wearing a Cotton-blend stripe top, Carven; and a Polyester-blend brocade skirt, Kenzo.
Creative Direction: Niki Bruce
Photographer: Vee Chin
Styling: Randolph Tan and Ong Jollin
Hair and Makeup: Sha Shamsi using Mac Cosmetics and Sebastian Professional
Model: Saida @ Mannequin
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Maybe you’re not the kind of person who likes to go all shiny just because it’s the festive season; instead opt for an outfit in a strong graphic or print like this look in black and white. Adding a colourful bag and pair of boots makes your look more ‘fun’ than office. Saida is wearing Wool off-shoulder top, $1,870, Alexander McQueen and Wool-blend printed skirt, $1,485 Alexander McQueen; with Tablecloth Cross Body Insignia Bag, $1,680 Alexander McQueen; Embellished collar, $340, Bimba Y Lola; and Orange Digital Gate Ankle Boots, $2,640, Louis Vuitton.
Creative Direction: Niki Bruce
Photographer: Vee Chin
Styling: Randolph Tan and Ong Jollin
Hair and Makeup: Sha Shamsi using Mac Cosmetics and Sebastian Professional
Model: Saida @ Mannequin
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Lucky enough to be dining out at an expensive restaurant? Then you need a beautiful, elegant shiny dress just like this one. Saida is wearing Caspian Dress, $1,750, Tory Burch; Silk sash, Diane Von Furstenberg; Esmeralda Pump, POA, Salvatore Ferragamo; and Box clutch, Roger Vivier.
Creative Direction: Niki Bruce
Photographer: Vee Chin
Styling: Randolph Tan and Ong Jollin
Hair and Makeup: Sha Shamsi using Mac Cosmetics and Sebastian Professional
Model: Saida @ Mannequin
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Love colour? Love sparkle? Then take the opportunity to go all out while you can. This dress, for example, has a combination of shiny sequins and bright blue in a minimal shape that makes sure it’s not entirely over the top. Add bright shoes and fun socks and you’ve got the perfect party outfit. Saida is wearing Lantilly dress, $1,325, Tory Burch; Cotton socks, Marni Eila heels, $1,590, Manolo Blahnik; her jewellery is Bamboo 1 Square Earrings in 925 Sterling Silver with Palladium Rhodium-Plate, US$155, by Chinoiserie Blu, Bamboo 1 Square Bangle in 925 Sterling Silver with Palladium Rhodium-Plate, US$235 Chinoiserie Blu, and Bamboo 1 Square Ring stack in 925 Sterling Silver with Palladium Rhodium-Plate, US$135 Chinoiserie Blu.
Creative Direction: Niki Bruce
Photographer: Vee Chin
Styling: Randolph Tan and Ong Jollin
Hair and Makeup: Sha Shamsi using Mac Cosmetics and Sebastian Professional
Model: Saida @ Mannequin
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We love mixing up a rather elegant evening gown with a pair of sneakers, don’t you? It’s the easiest way to make sure you don’t ever look too overdressed. Saida is wearing Holloway Gown, $1,650, Tory Burch; Nile cuff in Yellow Gold finish with crystals (on left hand), $980, Atelier Swarovski; Peter Pilotto ‘Arbol’ cuff in Gold Finish with crystals (on right hand), $760, Atelier Swarovski; Ye Mingzi ‘Elements of the Universe’ rings in Rose Gold and Rhodium Finish with crystals, $250/each Atelier Swarvoski; Nile Ring in Yellow Gold finish with crystals (on left hand), $375, Atelier Swarovski; and Fusion White Sneakers with Embroidery, $1,850, Christian Dior.
Creative Direction: Niki Bruce
Photographer: Vee Chin
Styling: Randolph Tan and Ong Jollin
Hair and Makeup: Sha Shamsi using Mac Cosmetics and Sebastian Professional
Model: Saida @ Mannequin
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We love throwing something together and hoping for the best – no, really we know what we’re doing!. The whole ‘Vetements’ trend of oversized tees and sweatshirts is perfect for a fun 80s style party look … And sneakers and you really can party ‘like it’s 1999’. Saida wears Wool ‘MTV” Sweatshirt, $2,600, Marc Jacobs; Soie-blend tulle skirt, $1,750, Marc Jacobs; and Fusion White Sneakers with Embroidery, $1,850, Christian Dior.
Creative Direction: Niki Bruce
Photographer: Vee Chin
Styling: Randolph Tan and Ong Jollin
Hair and Makeup: Sha Shamsi using Mac Cosmetics and Sebastian Professional
Model: Saida @ Mannequin
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We wanted to have a bit of fun with our festive looks for this shoot, so we tried the hot ‘gold’ makeup trend on our model Saida. Our superstar makeup artist and hairstylist Sha Shamsi used Mac Cosmetics to get this great full-shine look. What do you think? Going to give it a try for your next party look? Saida is wearing an Embellished collar, $340, Bimba Y Lola; and a Wool off-shoulder top, $1,870, Alexander McQueen.
Creative Direction: Niki Bruce
Photographer: Vee Chin
Styling: Randolph Tan and Ong Jollin
Hair and Makeup: Sha Shamsi using Mac Cosmetics and Sebastian Professional
Model: Saida @ Mannequin
Want some more festive fashion inspiration? Read our stories 4 amazing and easy tips to go from work to party without changing out!; Treat yourself to these affordable yet luxurious lace lingerie this festive season and 17 fabulous affordable jewellery pieces for your festive outfits