Inspiration for a Black Tie Affair

I got asked 'what should I wear to a black tie event' and so here is some inspiration ! 

Stuart Weitzman sandals / NARS Cosmetics shiny lip gloss, $30 / NARS Cosmetics cream blush / Leiber fragrance

Stuart Weitzman sandals / NARS Cosmetics shiny lip gloss, $30 / NARS Cosmetics cream blush / Leiber fragrance

 

Emilio Pucci long black evening gown, $2,295 / Emilio Pucci high heel stiletto / Emilio Pucci leather satchel / Emilio Pucci black necklace / Emilio Pucci necklace / Kevyn Aucoin palette eyeshadow / Clarins mineral powder makeup, $73 / Les Parfums De Rosine perfume fragrance / Christian Dior lip treatment, $31 / Sia industrial home decor, $38 / Lanigan Black and Silver Plenair Style Frame

 

 shoes, $655 / Sergio Rossi clutch / Silver earrings, $31 / Gucci fragrance, $100

How To Mix Highstreet And Designer

Today I went for a smart ,chic ,simple sophisticated outfit that looks expensive but with the T-Shirt for £22 and the skirt for £18 - BARGIN . However this outfit looks like it does because the expense is invested in the accessories (CELINE BAG) as well as the big shades and statement necklace paired  with a matching iphone . I love a bit of mix and match because if you mix high street and designer you will never know if it is high street as long as you get the pairings right .

The key point to mixing high street and designer is that you buy one highlight designer piece like this Celine bag . Make sure that it is so beautiful it's worth every penny . Many High street shops are basically producing fabulous versions of the designer looks we see on catwalks and can be produced in  less than 2 weeks . When I go into shops I very often see Prada and Gucci repeated a lot !

With such a beautiful REAL bag and an equally as beautiful take on the real runway stuff you will look a million dollars .

And that is how to Mix High street and designer .

White tee / Maxi skirt, £22 , £18/ Christian Louboutin black satin pumps / CÉLINE bag, £3025 / Curb chain necklace / £16 Hermès hat / Victoria Beckham glasses / Iphone case / Calvin Klein foundation, £15 / L'Oréal Paris voluminous mascara, £13

 

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