Bella Magazine December 2013 | Page 14

fashion focus River Island Topshop Cocktail Attire Accessorize Also Semi-Formal, this translates into fun cocktail dresses! Feel free to choose a short dress with sequins, lace, metallic, or bright colors. If you’re more conservative, a simple little black dress is always a classic choice. With cocktail attire, you can have a little more fun with accessories, such as a bold necklace or sequin clutch. Hair and makeup: Romantic curls with a deep side part, metallic eyes, soft pink lip. River Island H&M click & shop Dorothy Perkins New Look The most confusing and obscure dress code asks for a suit, but for holiday parties it feels much too stuffy. Instead, follow the guidelines for semiformal, but in a more tailored, professional manner. Choose a modest cocktail length dress, but leave a little room for personality with your little accessories. For example, slip into a metallic heel or carry a colorful clutch. Hair and makeup: Try ballerina bun, matte neutral eyes and bright coral lips. Dorothy Perkins Business Formal Dorothy Perkins Topshop 13 Oasis