Get your bling on this party season

The festive season is here and it’s the perfect time to go all out and dazzle.
The metal trend looks great in gold, silver, sequins or jewel-tones, but you don’t want to look like a shiny disco ball while you’re at it. Here’s how you can pull off the shimmer look with panache...
Outfit
Metallic jackets are the go-to wardrobe essential this season. Team them with a peach or black top, fitting T-shirt, slim fit pants or jeggings.You can also go for a shimmery sequinned camisole with skinny jeans and heels to make an easy transition from day to night. Also hot this season are metallic skirts. Wear them with plain shirts or tops, detachable jackets and boots.
Makeup
Try iridescent eyeshadows and eyeliners, lip glosses and lip tints, nail polishes and even shimmer body powders. To get the cat eye look, apply eye glitter from the inner corner of your eye all the way to under the winged liner. You can also add some adhesive crystals on the lid for effect. Remember, go minimal for maximum effect. For effective glitter nails, first paint them with black polish. Top it with a layer of multicoloured glitter polish later.
Accessories
This season, nude pumps make way for gold stilettos and you’ll be excused for wearing them in a day to evening look from the spa to a brunch, movie night or a cocktail party. Other key wardrobe essentials include a baguette bag, clutch, rings and headbands.
5 Rules to avoid glitter overload
- If you’re wearing a shiny dress, keep the accessories minimal. Pair it with a statement necklace or dangling earrings.
- A smart rule is to opt for a fusion trick. Pair a chic sequinned jacket with a completely casual top and maybe ragged jeans. Same for a sequinned skirt — just wear a simple white shirt with it.
- Wearing sequinned tights? Team with a plain top and a clutch to match.
- Layer your short sequinned dress with a leather jacket for an edgy look.
- When wearing a shimmer blush, use fine powder as a highlighter on the cheekbones and temples.