On the Coast – Families Issue 103 I December 19/January 20 | Page 18

5 style tips
fuss free & festive
BY SAM & JORDI WOODS
T
he festive season for many is a
time for family, friends, food and
fun. Therefore it can often be a
hectic time with many social activities to
attend, helping the “man in red” with his
shopping and ensuring there is delicious
food for all occasions – planned and those
unexpected guests. Add to this the heat
and humidity of an Australian summer
and it can be challenging to know what
to wear or how to feel festive, fresh and
stylish!
Below, we have 5 fuss-free tips to help
you feel festive no matter what the “silly
season” throws at you.
Be Prepared Check your diary and
calendar of upcoming events and then
check in with your existing wardrobe as
to what you have you can wear. TIP: If
you find you have nothing appropriate
or you would like something new, make
a list and set aside some shopping “you”
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time. If your budget doesn’t allow
pre Christmas spending, phone
a friend and see what you both
have and maybe have a “swap
shop” at each other’s homes.
What you may be tired of
wearing your friend may
love and vice versa.
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Give Glow A Go
Give your skin an
instant sun-kissed
summer glow without
the harmful effects
of the sun! TIP: Add
a small amount of
liquid shimmer to your
foundation or wear it
over a moisturised face.
You will be looking like you have been
on holidays before the Christmas break
begins. (Glow Serum pictured available at
The VC Style Studio).
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Add Some Sparkle To Your Day or
Night Nothing says party season
more than glitter and shimmer so bring
some sparkle into your style and feel
fabulous in a heart beat. This season
there is an abundance of metallic
finishes in fashion featured in
footwear, hair accessories, bags and
clothing. Glitter sneakers are a cool
way to dress up not only your
casual wear but relaxed after five
looks too (depending of course
on the event dress code).
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Keep It Cool There is
nothing stylish about sweat
patches so if the weather is warm
opt for natural fibres and light
layers, open weave and cotton crotchet
tops, cardigans and kimonos. If wearing a
hat all day for sun protection, try tying a
scarf around it to change up your look or
co-ordinate it with different outfits.