The quickest way to lick a look into shape is with a slash of top quality rouge lipstick. This year you definitely want matt, not gloss.
£35, by Tom Ford Beauty, 0870 034 2566 Photograph: PR
Show-off earrings are a fun way to ramp up any outfit, whether for luncheon or an evening drinks bash.
£12.99, by River Island, riverisland.com Photograph: PR
Hair clips are this year’s ritzy Alice band. And anything pearly adds a soupcon of Chanel, which is always good.
£6, by Accessorize, accessorize.com Photograph: PR
A classic court in this season’s hit shade. Note: this is the quickest way to tart up a pair of rolled-up jeans.
£59.99, by Zara, zara.com Photograph: PR
Styled correctly – ie plonked nonchalantly into loose hair worn down – this is rather Sofia Coppola’s Somewhere.
£4, by Urban Outfitters, urbanoutfitters.co.uk Photograph: Graham Turner for the Guardian
Not everyone wants to commit to a dress – so the fancy blouse with slick trousers is this year’s festive alternative.
£45, by Warehouse, warehouse.co.uk Photograph: PR
A platform-fronted patent navy slingback with a whiff of Prada is a fine 2010 party shoe. Guaranteed to add instant edge.
£50, by Asos, asos.com Photograph: PR
The runaway party-circuit hit cover-up features faux or fantasy fur – keep this spirit alive with this rather Team Paris Vogue sleeveless jacket.
£75, by Topshop, topshop.com Photograph: PR
The mini-bag has replaced the clutch as the vessel for your lipstick et al. For bonus style points wear across the body.
£55, by Whistles, whistles.co.uk Photograph: PR
It is virtually impossible to go wrong with a flash of gold jewellery in your Christmas wardrobe – this bracelet is the right side of chunky.
£65, by Bex Rox, from brownsfashion.com Photograph: PR
If you’re not all about heels, then a sparkly slipper with a peeptoe and a statement jewel works well. Ideal with this season’s maxi lengths.
£130, by Kurt Geiger, kurtgeiger.com Photograph: PR
Animal print has been a 2010 headline trend and this flattering dress (with sleeves) is a great festive nod to the look.
£35, by Marks & Spencer, marksandspencer.com Photograph: PR
