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XMAS X-FACTOR As the festive season descends upon us, there’s no better time to shine - and if it’s glitter you’re after, there’s no shortage of dazzling Yuletide options
IF ever there was a time to sparkle and add some pizazz to your wardrobe, it would be the festive season. It’s in the stars. Jingle bells, twinkle twinkle little star, we’re decking the halls with tinsel and we may as well add something a little extra to our dress code too. And our wardrobe. Traditionally reserved for dance costumes and nightclubs, glitter and its cousin, embellishment have shimmied their way on to our feet, necks, clothing and headwear, in varying ranges of subtly.
It’s just as at home on high end European labels as it is on funky fashion followers of Australian brands and chain stores.
More can be more with this trend, or you can sneak some sparkle into your look, through earrings, a brooch or a faux jewel ring.
Many a monochrome outfit has been refreshed with embellishment that glistens in the sun.
Old has become new again when even Glomesh is back on the fashion radar, and in demand.
It doesn’t have to be an expensive inclusion, your favourite fashion stores have the look to provide accessory options to dip your toe into the trend, with an embellished handbag, earrings, necklaces, cocktail rings, cuffs and collars.
For those with glitter gumption, there’s sparkly shoes, denim jackets with pop culture references, fabrics in star prints and at the end of the galaxy, sequin skirts.
Australian brand Aje, has led the sequin revolution, with its trademark sequin mini skirt, embroidered full length and cocktail dresses and tops all shining (day) light
Glitter and sparkle has become much more acceptable for daytime wear, and now it’s just as at home, shining from breakfast, to the bar, boardroom and beach.
Previously, glittering at day time were for Burning Man festival, but not anymore, in fact there’s few places some sparkle, in varying degrees is not appropriate.
Best place to sparkle dust this Christmas from dusk til dawn, it’s always best to bedazzle at a Christmas party, let’s face it, the novelty Christmas earring needs a reboot.
TO me, Christmas is associated with a smell and while we don’t have the cold crisp whether in Darwin, I have tried to create a Christmas scent at home to add that joyous vibe. Everyone asks whats burning? Stomp Shoes on Knuckey St have the most beautiful Glasshouse candle Christmas collection.
The reason I love Glasshouse so much is you only need to burn them for one hour and your home will smell heavenly.
My favourite scent is Night Before Christmas — it has a sugar plum scent. But you can also try the other scents, which are: White Christmas, which smells like a fruity clove, while Christmas Party smells like sweet oranges and nutmegs. I don’t know any woman who would turn these down ($49.95)
Messa Living on Knuckey St have the most beautiful luxurious Christmas gifts to give your loved ones I’m obsessed with the Silk Magnolia Eye Mask – it is 100 per cent pure silk. It’s so comfortable you won’t want to take it off! Covered in 100 per cent pure mulberry silk, this sleep mask will help the delicate facial skin retain its moisture, reducing the appearance of fine lines around the eyes. They also gift wrap for you using the most stunning paper.
Messa Living also stock Intrinsic collection, whcih is a mix of travel clutches, stationary and homeware. It is the perfect stocking filler and has the most beautiful colours and designs.
Splash on Knuckey St have the most stunning Christmas tree I’ve seen in Darwin, with gorgeous flowers and glittered pineapples.
You can purchase the flowers and pineapples to create the most elegant Christmas decorations. The flowers fill in any gaps your tree might have and add a more tropical feel to Christmas.