If there's ever a time to dress up and make a statement, it's during Christmas and New Year - and Charlotte Hawkins has convinced us to go OTT after stepping out in a stunning floral, sequin-embellished midi dress and pair of metallic heels.
Christmas and New Year present a wonderful opportunity to pull out those statement, glittering pieces from the backs of our winter capsule wardrobes and dress them up with equally eye-catching accessories to create a statement outfit that will make you look and feel amazing.
If we weren't already convinced to go over the top with our party style, we definitely are now after seeing Charlotte Hawkins' stunning sequin-embellished dress that she wore on Good Morning Britain this week. The beautiful LK Bennett midi dress she opted to wear is a show-stopping piece and has helped make up our minds to go all-out with our Christmas party outfits and New Year's Eve looks this festive season.
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Currently available at half its retail price, Charlotte's stunning LK Bennett dress is sure to sell out - though you can still snap it up in any size from a 6 - 20 from their online store. Boasting stunning rose gold, green and silver sequins, the floral pattern creates a statement look, while the flattering crew neck, full length sleeves and fit-and-flare silhouette keep things classic.
With an all-over floral pattern covered head-to-toe in light-catching and sparkling sequins, this dress is a statement party piece that oozes fun, luxury and elegance. The wrap silhouette with a v-neckline is so flattering, while the billowing long sleeves offer a practical and winter-ready touch.
With tonnes of reviewers boasting about the compliments they've received when wearing this dress, and with one sharing that it 'fits like a glove and is so comfortable,' it's no surprise that it's one of M&S's current bestsellers. The column shape is timeless and classic, with a v-shaped neckline and slit at the front adding a sultry flair.
Brilliantly blending vintage glamour with a fun, contemporary flair, this midi dress is a stunning and unique party piece. With a chic flutter sleeve, fitted silhouette and statement diamond pattern that's covered in glittering sequins, you'll want to wear this dress time and time again.
The M&S X Sienna Miller Christmas collaboration brought us a whole host of party-ready pieces when it dropped in October and this stunning sequin midi dress with an open back bow detail is a standout. The figure-hugging silhouette is so flattering and we love the vintage feel of the chevron pattern that's been created with multicoloured sequins.
Stepping out in head-to-toe sequins doesn't always have to mean going totally OTT, though it is fun isn't it? Choosing a sequinned piece in a darker shade can help make it feel more wearable and this H&M dress does just that - we love the statement though easy-to-wear look that would be great for someone who wants something more reserved.
Stepping out on Good Morning Britain in LK Bennett's Marcel Green Floral Sequin Dress, the presenter brought what she called a 'bit of Christmas sparkle' and what we'll call a whole tonne of Christmas sparkle to our screens, with her dress being covered from head-to-toe in hundreds, if not thousands, of eye-catching sequins.
Not only did they create a stunning shine as they caught and reflected the bright studio lights, the sequins also made up a classic and timeless floral pattern. We love the mix of classic and contemporary here, with the modern look of the sequins giving a flair to the traditional floral midi dress look. With a rose gold background, the beautiful green of the leaves and shining silver of the flowers stood out beautifully and proved that you never have to worry about being over-dressed during the festive season, especially is Charlotte's going to be around!
To highlight the silver sequins in the dress, Charlotte finished off her outfit with a pair of silver metallic point-toe court pumps. The shine tied in perfectly with the sequins while also offering a different, more sleek-looking texture. It was a great choice that felt surprisingly minimal against the bold dress, with the silver acting as almost a neutral shade to compliment the pattern.
Leaving the dress to shine in its own right, Charlotte kept her jewellery minimal and added just two rings to her fingers, a choice that also highlighted her stunning festive manicure. Even from afar, the trendy burgundy nail polish caught our eye and it appears that Charlotte added some gold star details to her nails for a fun, festive touch.
A subtle pink lipstick and swipe of eyeliner created a glamorous though minimal makeup look that complimented the statement party dress without overwhelming it and Charlotte styled her hair in bouncy waves that we'll be recreating for a timeless and voluminous style this festive season.
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