So - the main topic of conversation floating around our office (as well as work-related dribble of course!) is - what are we all wearing for the Christmas party? The star-studded event of the year - where everyone (well, mostly everyone!) gets dressed up to the nine's (to the extent that some colleagues are barely recognisable) - is once again upon us! And although there are other more 'low-key' gatherings planned, this is the one where you need to get your 'glad-rags' on...!
With all of the above in mind I was particularly interested to browse through the Phase Eight Collection at the House of Fraser (both in store and online). My friend at work (well - one of them - I actually do have more than one!) is really into the 'classic' pieces, she has a voluptuous figure (ie good bum and boobs - in no particular order) and goes for well-cut, structured dresses that enhance her lovely curves and keep everything in it's place. I, on the other hand am small and skinny (think not-quite-developed teenager!) and have to be careful not to 'swamp myself'. I ain't bragging - I'd love some curves but they seem to have disappeared since having kids - my good friend once likened hugging me to 'hugging a sparrow'! Ah well - have to make the best of it and all that jazz - so no more complaints!
Anyway - have a look at some the dresses from the Phase Eight range here which grabbed our attention...
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| Lolita Lace Panel Dress
NOW £ 99.00
WAS £ 110.00
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| Cobweb Sequin Dress £ 140.00 |
Lovely lacy affairs here - now would it be full on 'red lip job' and simple on the eye front or 'smoked-up to the nines' eyes and nude lip and then would you do gloss or not - decisions eh? ... (I think Lolita and Cobweb are my favourites by the way!)
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| Dido Pleated Dress £ 110.00 |
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| Teresa Floral Crush Dress £ 150.00 |
Love these pleated frocks (would have to dig out my trusty old padded bra mind!) - very elegant with adequate heels and a good pair of sparkly earrings? - there's something about Teresa which I'm particularly drawn to - not that I would turn Dido down!
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Rhona Lace DressNOW £ 59.00WAS £ 99.00 |
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NOW £ 75.00
WAS £ 150.00
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A couple of juicy brights to move away from the LBD syndrome - very mouth-watering are Vanessa and Rhona - I can imagine some exotic lippies coming out to party-on with these two... and maybe a messy up-do!
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| Vida Silk Dress
NOW £ 49.00
WAS £ 89.00
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| Wilma Belted Jumpsuit
NOW £ 69.00
WAS £ 99.00
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| Claire Cable Top Dress
NOW £ 45.00
WAS £ 79.00
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| Diamond Rib Dress
NOW £ 49.00
WAS £ 79.00
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Slightly off-topic here but how cute are Claire and Diamond for Christmas Day perhaps - with a good old pair of opaque tights (with not too tight a waistband to accommodate a huge dinner of course!)? Although - heavy duty aprons advised for those who will be kitchen-bound (such as myself) for obvious reasons!
So....those are our favourites from the Phase Eight Collection at the House of Fraser - you can check out the full range of dresses here if you wish....(and just to clarify I am aware that Cobweb and Diamond aren't girl's names but I like a bit of consistency!) let me know which ones you're partial to....!
What will you be wearing for your Christmas Party?
Jen x
