I just spotted this gorgeous Bottega Veneta Piped bodice dress over at Net-A-Porter and have fallen in love all over again! Imagine how elegant you would look in this stunning black silk and leather blend dress, it is simply a must have style for any evening occasion especially a New Years Eve party.

If you think plain black dresses are a little on the boring side or maybe a little outdated you just need to check out the designs from this months Clothes Show Live to see how much they are still dominating the catwalks. Black dresses were a key style in many collections, see the pictures below for further inspiration on black party dresses.

Looks like the sailor trends back! Topshop have cottoned onto this fab new look and I love it! Little tailored shorts, mini waistcoats, brass buttons and of course stripes are all the rage! I love all the little details that come with this look; anchor engraved buttons, cute little mini patch pockets and buttons really set off the style!

I have produced this little outfit that I call ‘Sailor Glam’ due to the glitzy gold shorts I have teamed with the traditional sailor inspired items. I think it’s great for a night on the town.

All of the items included in this outfit can be purchased online from Topshop, prices are as follows:

Shorts: £32.00
Camisole top: £25.00
Waistcoat: £30.00
Belt: £15.00

Fancy treating yourself to something special? Of course you do! Check out ‘Couture Couture’s’ gorgeous collection on Stylefinder.

Extremely dainty and femine; this collection is definately for those girly girls! With a very neutral colour pallette Couture Couture is all about embellishment and texture!
This dress is a beautiful modern day interpretation of a typical 60’s shift dress, I can just imagine style icon Twiggy wearing this with some cute little pumps! A classic shape beautifully embroidered for that extra special look (and price!)

Yes this one doesn’t come cheap at £3,370 this little lovely may only make it on your wishlist rather than into your wardrobe! But there is always hope and after all Christmas is just around the corner!

Christian Louboutin has produced some very glamorous shoes this season and they continue the trend by coming up with this new edition to the collection called the Very Prive paillette platforms.

The blush sequin covered peep toe pumps are both glitzy and glamorous and will certainly keep everyone’s eyes on you this Christmas. The pumps have quite a high heel standing at 130mm with a platform of 20mm and the signature red soles. Wear the sparkly little numbers with a black dress to make them stand out or with a similar coloured dress so they blend in.

Get yourself a pair at net-a-porter for £515, quite pricey but so worth it.

Reminiscing over the days where jeans were all flattering, tight at the top and flared at the bottom? It seems so long ago that I was actually completely satisfied with a pair of jeans. After reading a lot about J Brand and hearing how amazing their jeans are I decided to see for myself. I can confidently say they are as good as you hear.

Take these Love Story Indigo Jeans, the bell bottoms are flattering, stylish and are comfortable. With a string of celebrity fans including Kate Moss they now come with a waiting list for popular sizes.

Visit My Wardrobe to get your hands on a pair that cost a pricey but oh so worth £155 and for more information on the waiting list.

Indeed, it is a wardrobe must, to own a pair of black peep toe pumps because they match any outfit with black in it.

KG for Kurt Geiger has come up with the perfect peep toe court and excitingly it is in the sale at the moment. These pumps are black satin with a high heel but are surprisingly comfortable. They look fabulous with dresses of any length, skirt and top duos and also legging and mini dress duos.

The KG Angel black satin peep toe courts are down from £70 to £35 and are available online at Kurt Geiger.

Strapless Dresses are flattering, stylish and sexy, so it seems embracing the up and coming trend that has lingered in the fashion world for so many years is the right idea.

Jill Stuart certainly did with her new Daria Strapless dress in red. The gorgeous red cotton and silk lame dress has a layered puff skirt and a boned hook and eye fastening corset with a rosette at the bust. Curvaceous women can certainly benefit from the trend as the dress clinches at the waist and puffs out around the hips and upper thighs leaving a shapely silhouette. Match with black pumps and clutch for seductive effect.

Get the stunning red Jill Stuart Daria strapless dress at net a porter for a very reasonable £485.

Cast your eyes on this beauty by Fendi. It is so hard to find a really nice black evening clutch purse that will go with most outfits also containing black. So it’s great to see the designers know how to make a girl go weak with her bank account balance.

This Fendi Patent leather clutch is both sleek and stylish and would look great with a dress, dress and legging duo or skinny jeans and a glamorous top. The clutch has a rectangular cut-out double F logo handle at the top and a beaded panel on each side.

Although the clutch is quite pricey at £1,140, if you have the money to spend you should spend it. Find the clutch at netaporter.

I hadn’t noticed just how popular elasticated ballet pumps were until now as I have seen a pair in almost every shop on the high street.

I am completely onboard with the new trend; they are comfortable, cute and very girly. In my opinion it is really hard to find comfortable flat shoes so these new ones by Scoop are heaven sent. The Scoop Satin ballet flats are available in navy, pink and black and will match just about anything. Doll them up with leggings and a cute dress or long top and dress them down with jeans and a tee.

Find them at netaporter with 40% off, for £60 down from £100.

Ok so most Christmas parties have been or are in motion as I write this blog but there’s always new years! One of the great things about New Year’s Eve is that the Christmas sales begin Boxing Day so there’s plenty of shopping time to get that dress.

Warehouse have began there party wear sale early. With a huge selection of trend setting plum, midnight blue and black going out tops and gorgeous dresses so there are plenty to choose from. I adore this black tiered lace prom dress which was £100 but is now only £50.

Visit www.warehouse.co.uk so see the whole range of 50% off party wear to see what you can find.