I love a party! The social slice of my life pie chart is usually quite full as my friends contribute to a huge part of my happiness and we love an excuse to get together and let our hair down, so when the festive season rolls around, it’s a brilliant reason to get our glad rags on and go for it.
Only trouble is, I always find myself falling in love with dresses which don’t sit properly on me or need a bit of help in the uplift department, and with a busy life of work, home and family, I never seem to have the right kit to hand when I’m getting ready like a crazed hyena, 5 minutes before the cab picks me up!
When Perfection secrets got in touch about their huge range of fashion fixes for the party season and all year round revelry, it was a eureka moment!
No more would I need to suffer the humiliation of droopy boobs or and blistered back foot, I’m party ready!
I am known for my obsession with pretty shoes, whether they fit me or not. come Boxing Day I’m in that queue for Selfridges sale and whatever sparkles the brightest claims my Christmas dosh.
Unfortunately when I get them home, I inevitably find that they pinch, squeeze or rub so much that they end up gathering in my beautiful shoe home, boxed and proud, but sadly, rarely- worn.
However, that’s all about to change as I have the solution ladies! (I know you blokes get sore feet to but unless you are rocking a stiletto to the office every day, we women excel in this field I’m sure)
When my delivery of goodies arrived from Perfection, I immediately went for my most loved, least worn shoes – my beloved Louis Vuitton flats and my Jimmy Choo sparkle specials. You’d think that flat shoes wouldn’t be the issue but they can actually be the worst!
So I popped in the heel healers (can you even spot them in the pic?) and tried these LVs out for the day – last time I wore them my heels were cut to ribbons and I limped home with my pride in shreds.
This time, I wore them for a busy press day in London with jeans and nothing between me and the possibility of pure agony except these secret weapons and braced myself for the worst. Nada. Zip. I am not joking, it they totally kept the pain at bay!
Thinking this couldn’t really be the simple solution to all my problems, I gave the Choos a go. Because the leather and patent trim around them is harder than my butter soft cream ones, these rub in two places – usually! I stuck one on each hurty hot spot and crossed my fingers. voila! I just gained another pair of beauties to add to my everyday collection!
So, shoes sorted, I had to get to grips with my dress dilemmas and my biggest issue is how not not have bra straps showing on a dress that is meant to showcase my back.
I know there are a million options out there but that is actually problem for me as I can’t be doing with buying loads of options to try and sort the wheat from the chaff – us party girls are busy people!!!
Secret straps worked a treat as you can see form this gorgeous silver number from River Island. It gave me support but was invisible from every angle- just what I needed.
I tried out a sumptuous velvet top – again from my high street faves River Island – where I needed a bit of oomph in the cleavage department to make sure the flock fell properly so I popped in the chicken fillets from Perfection for an enhancing boost and Bob was my Uncle!
This was also my opportunity to Gok up the top a bit so that – God forbid – no-one else could turn up wearing the same as me. I simply slipped on the Perfection bejewelled bra straps and made the top my own – as Louis Walsh would say!
This dress has been in my wardrobe for five years!!! Still had tags on, and the reason I have never worn it is I just couldn’t decide if it was chic enough – what do you think guys? Actually, since using it for this shoot, I absolutely love it!
I used the Secret Straps, hide away bra straps with a clever combination of clips and converters to give you a polished, seamless look every time!
Since I posted a teaser pic of this post on Instagram, EVERYONE has been asking about this dress, well the back of it specifically. I simply wore my necklace backwards to fill the space and create a dramatic waterfall effect. I do this loads, getting my Gok Wan on, did you see my pic of us on my Instagram?? Love him!!! – try it out with your jewellery and let me know if it works for you!
So those lovelies at Perfection have offered up a lovely prize to get us party ready this Christmas. You can win a bumper pack of Perfection goodies worth £50 AND a £50 voucher from Pretty Little Things to spend online – wow!
You guys know what to do by now! Head to the Rafflecopter below & good luck!
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*Disclosure this is a collaborative post but all views and opinions are my own
155 Comments
Lorraine Stone
I am looking to get a new sparkly dress.
Tracey Ryder
not sure yet still looking, was after a nice black dress, but they are all to long or too short
Janice
probably a nice fitted dress of some sort
Sharon Maplesden
A Blue suede dress, I’m loving the 90’s suede comeback! xx
Emma Wallace
Black jeans, black cami top and gold plimsolls
Debbie Smith
i will be wearing a 40s style dress fab giveaway thankyou x and i totally love your silver dress gorgeous !
Ginger Mum
Ah, thank you, your dress sounds lovely!
Isabel O
I’m entering for my sister and she hasn’t even got her dress yet hehe she’s left it very late!
John Edwards
I am obviously a man so I assume that you want to know what a woman is wearing at Christmas so I have consulted my wife. She says that ono Christmas day she will be wearing a pale blue dress from Coast, complemented by a pair of Russell Bromley shoes. ??
Laura Jeffs
This year I’m gonna wear my new sexy little black dress 😉
Emily OMara
Ohhh pretty, i will be wearing a sequin dress with red heels 🙂
Laura Banks
not sure yet as i dont actually know what we are doing
Stacey Carnell
A Christmas gingerbread dress 🙂
lorraine
No Christmas party for me so I will be wearing my cat on my knee.
Robyn S
I’m trying not to think about having to squeeze into a party outfit! Do you think I’d get away with pjs if I buy some new sparkly ones?!
Jessica C
My gorgeous sparkly heels! So fingers crossed I can win this to soothe my aching feet after rocking around the Christmas tree!
Corinne Henson
I’m ridiculously unorganised so it will probably be a last minute hunt on ASOS ?
Ginger Mum
Im always last minute too!!
Kristy Brown
A grecian style coast dress
Ginger Mum
OooH, sounds fabulous!
Laura Tovey
My black sparkly dress if I can still squeeze into it!
Emma Rawlinson
I’m thinking a blue cocktail dress that I have. Bought it for a wedding and only worn once so I need to get my moneys worth!
Ginger Mum
Definitely! Jazz it up with different accessories, will feel brand new!
Jackie ONeill
I have a nice Phase Eight red lace dress which I have just bought for it
Phil Darling
a cheeky smile
Jo McPherson
I have a black lacy dress that I can’t wait to wear
jodie a harvey
i havnt got a new outfit yet but im thinking something red and full of sparkle
Sharon H
A black jumpsuit with lots of bling.
Maria Vezenkova
I’m wearing a little black dress for my Christmas party this year.
Becky John
My red maxi dress
Claire Nutman
My black velvet catsuit !
Ellie Smith
A LBD most likely
julie kenny
A little red velvet dress and waterfall black coat with red and black heels x
kim plant
black/gold all in one x
Emma Livesey
Something black!
Lorraine Bell
Black shift dress
Helen Tovell
No parties for me so no new dress
Linda Bunning
Unfortunately I have not got any Christmas Parties this year. 🙁
Hayley F
i don’t have a dress yet but it would be sparkly x
abigail edkins
Im not even sure we are having one…boooo
Ginger Mum
Oh thats not good, get on the case!
Christine Northrop
Red maxi dress
Tracy Hanley
Im not sure yet , still looking for something
bex allum
I will be wearing a black dress with a silver belt.
Kayleigh Lock
A pink bodycon dress with cream faux fur gilet
Solange
LBD
Rebekah Jones
I have my eye on a black velvet swing dress with silver sparkly stars all over …. but Mum has also insisted we all wear Christmassy jumpers this year … so I may have no choice !!
Carole E
Probably my LBD
Angela Webster
I’m not going to the Christmas party this year but will be wearing something nice for Christmas day.
purpleshoes
a Christmas jumper!
Shelley Jessup
I’ve got a metallic skirt & a black sequin & embroidered humming bird jumper with a pair of ballet shoes that lace up to the calf.
Tee simpson
A nice glittery number
Gillian Mcclelland
I am wearing a staple black dress
Beky Austerberry
Not going to any parties but usually its something black and sparkly
Tony Metcalfe
I’m not going to a Christmas Party.
Alica
I am still looking for my perfect outfit!
TRACY JAMES
a silly christmas jumper and santa hat x
leanne weir
A nice black number
Katie
Not thought about it yet! Maybe a black glittery dress?
Lynn Heath
I haven’t bought it yet! but hopefully something sparkly!
Zoey P
my faithful LBD with colour accessories
Janet HUMPHREY
Got my eye on a lovely blue number
Angela Treadway
a little black dress x
Nicola Dow
A black swing dress and over the knee boots
Lorraine Langham
A fitted black dress with lacey sleeves, leather jacket and killer heels!
Chloe M.
I’m looking for a sparkly dress with lots of sequins, a show stopper 🙂
Love your dresses, fingers crossed.
Rachel Craig
Not sure yet. Though something comfortable. Might get my hair styled differently for the event.
Suzanne Drummond
would love a sparkly dress
Peter Watson
I will stick to my usual jeans and t.
Kat Glynn
I’ve got a red dress this year for a change from the usual black 🙂
Karen Barrett
Black floaty trousers and a cream lace top
Ruth Harwood
I’ll be wearing my purple sparkling dress – it’s lovely, long enough to sit down in lol!!
Angela G
i will be wearing a sequin dress ir my velvet deess
Ray Dodds
Havent got a Christmas Party this year
Emma Walton
I’m currently looking for a lovely lace dress for this year’s party 🙂
Jennifer Haden
I don’t have a dress yet, but I’ll probably stick with a simple black, satin dress x 🙂
Jess Powell (Babi a Fi)
I love the silver dress! I’m so unorganised myself, I haven’t even thought about it yet!
Jo Carroll
I’m hoping to pick up a nice little number on Black Friday hopefully. x
Sarah Brokenshire
a LBD of course xxx
charlotte
i always think christmas parties call for something sparkly, so a sparkly dress
claire woods
My black and pink flowery dress.
Laura Pritchard
My “old faithful” little black dress.
Tanya
I haven’t decided what I’m wearing yet but I do have a very large boohoo basket waiting to be ordered on pay day! And I just bought a new set from Victoria’s Secret so I have a starting point at least ha
Ginger Mum
Oh lovely goodies!!
Leila Benhamida
A pastel pink and glittery silver dress.
Susan Jane Gray
I have a nice sparkly Silver Grey Dress and a sparkly Silver Bangle with matching shoes and handbag. XXX
Sudeshna Monalisha Baroi
I will be wearing a cotton maxi dress that has long slits on both sides. It is a printed floral maxi in blue as my sis and I are having a blue-white theme this year and she is wearing white. I will also be wearing high heels 🙂 I relate to that “crazed hyena” part you wrote, We do that all the time! And your giveaway is so meaningful to all the ladies here. You look so pretty in everything you wear!!! Lots of love! xx
Ginger Mum
What lovely words and your theme sounds very cool. Enjoy! xx
aj
I’m not going iv been on sick since July.
Jess Mary
My new little black dress for sure!
Lynsey Buchanan
I have a red jumpsuit for the Christmas Party.
Michaela Hannah
A royal blue dress with a sparkly bustier
Helen Thurston
haven’t decided yet – probably my purple velvet dress, or black trousers, sparkly top and heels 🙂
Tamsin Dean
Still looking to be honest
Nat thomason
A red dress
Rai
My new sexy top, and proper stilettos (and something in between I guess).
Helen Keene
I’m wearing a new sparkly dress
bella bazley
I normally decide about a week before unless I have something I fell in love with earlier in the year. So this year it will be a last minute scramble to refresh what is already in the wardrobe.
Susan Smith
No christmas party this year unfortunitly
yvonne cooke
this year i have went for a Tartan mini kilt, love it.x Merry christmas everyone.xx
Jules Eley
I think i will be going for a sparkly black dress with high shoes and glittery nail varnish!
Angie McDonald
An emerald green structured sleeveless Topshop dress! It’s high-necked and in a satin material!
maria blythin
a black dress with my chanel heels and bag x
Ginger Mum
Dynamite combination!
Sophie Ade
I am wearing a black dress with sequins
Llinos
Haven’t been shopping yet but need to get a sparkly top to go with jeans and leather jacket.
Katie Kingsbury
Not sure yet, one of my ‘cruising’ evening dresses I think.
barbara daniels
my long red dress, its divine….
Ellie Wilde
OOO I’ve got a beautiful black number for my xmas party! Can’t go wrong with an LBD and some sparkly silver shoes! 😀
amy fidler
My TRUSTY LBD X
Ella L
My black tasselled dress
amy pest
black glittery playsuit
bella smyth
I dont have a clue yet as ive put on weight due to ill ness
Lorraine Tinsley
I work in an office of all blokes so probably just jeans and a nice top. I don’t want to attract too much attention
Stacey Leigh
At this rate i’m going in my Mrs Claus outfit lol can’t seem to find anything I like
Kim Neville
I have seen a nice Lipsy dress I want to get 🙂
Sarah Lewis
No christmas party this year
Lesley
Plan on buying a cashmere jumper so I will wear that. 🙂
Deborah Clarke
A really sparkly red body con midi dress
jen s morgan
My Little black dress
Angela Kelly
I haven’t decided yet, but it will be something colourful.
Imogen Richards
I plan on wearing a LBD of course! Not often that I get to pull that one out!
Louise Crocker
I’m wearing my little black dress accessoriesd with a plum velvet choker and plum high heels.
Kim Styles
My usual little black dress- its been coming out for Christmas for donkeys years now!!
leigh boyle
my jarmas cos im not going to any x
christine szlobodnik
I’m not going to a christmas party but i am going to my mum in law’s home where all the family will be there 🙂
Thanks so much fr the chance to win xo
Laura-Jane Baker
Classic little black dress – can do no wrong
Laura
A black and gold jumpsuit, very flattering!
Fiona Rennie
I have a lovely black and gold dress
Kirsteen Mackay
I’m going to wear a lot of silver sequins. I can’t wait.
ADEINNE TONNER
I think i will wear a black dress with black flat shoes and some jewellery
Heather Morrison
Thigh high boots and an oversized white tshirt xx
Natasha Mairs
Not going to a Christmas party this year, but me and my husband are going out for the night next weekend and I will be wearing a black dress with a butterfly on
Anonymous
Got to be good old LBD with sparkly accessories
michelle o'neill
still havent made up my mind x
Vicky Hawkins
sparkly black dress
Amanda Walsh
I have a lovely black dress with lots of sparkle on and some killer black heels!
Dawn Wilkinson
No Christmas party this year but will be blinging up my Christmas day outfit
Susan Hoggett
An LBD with open back
Martina Alban
Karen Millen
Erica Price
A little velvet number
Tricia Cowell
No party this year, but I do have a lovely sparkly black dress and bling that I could have worn
Karl Borowy
BATMAN
Sandra Jo Siddall
I am still looking for my party dress. I want something long and floaty 🙂
claire little
a skirt and lace effect black top
Leeanne Clifford
I bought a gorgeous, off the shoulder dress with a hem that’s longer at the back from boohoo. It was an incredible bargain at £20!
It’s my works Christmas do on Saturday and I can’t wait
Sarah Wilson
I don’t know yet, need to go shopping this week 🙂
Jessica Hutton
I have a black sparkly dress for one and then my christmas jumper for he other xx
Ruth Wollerton
A beautiful sparkly jumpsuit
Tammy Neal
I hoping for a nice new dress x
janine atkin
a shirt dress with black tights and heels
Sparklett21
No Christmas Party this year, but I’m looking for something sparkly to wear Christmas day??
Leanne Bell
Nothing yet – I’d love a dress but I haven’t found one yet!
Natalie Crossan
Sparkly green dress xx
Adrian Bold
Smart shirt and trousers.