Blogmas day four. What I wore: Christmas party edition

My works Christmas party is tomorrow and after last year (a lot of vomit was involved) I’m hoping this years will be slightly smoother. When it comes to social events I’m pretty OTT about planning what I’m doing on the day; from the nail colour I want to the clothes I’m going to wear, I will plan every detail like the perfectionist I am. It doesn't always go to plan, but I try nonetheless and this year is no different!

The necklace isn't actually the one I have and I also couldn't find the shoes I have. Don't shoot me!

Lace dress from H&M
Necklace from H&M
Draped blazer from New Look
Essie Rock at the top
Barry M Passion fruit
Bourjois Rouge Velvet Edition

I did initially want something with sparkles or some sort of bright colour in my outfit but the more I thought about it I realised that isn't me. I am all about the monochrome and so decided to wear my black in style. I managed to pick up this dress and necklace in H & M and I think it came to under £10 which was bloody brilliant, I was so happy! The dress is beautifully fitting and the lace detail and the fact that it is backless just makes me love it that bit more. I didn't time to find a backless bra, so I’m going to wear a strapless bra and it looks just as good, so I don’t mind too much.  I then spotted this little diamond necklace and thought it was so simple and pretty and would look great against the lace, I’m also wearing these gold earrings from forever 21 which are so fab on! Although the necklace isn’t gold, who really cares about matching metals?! Not me.

I then decided instead of stressing myself out and finding a new jacket to wear that I’d just wear my normal black one that I always wear and my favourite black heels from ASOS (I love them so much when I look at them I want to cry) and the fact that my WHOLE outfit is black I thought I should add some colour somewhere, or try to anyway.  I then bought the Barry M shade in passion fruit which is a warm red/orange shade and looks absolutely beautiful against black as it’s such a burst of colour, After watching a recent video on VivannaDoesMakeup's channel she mentioned the new shade that Essie had brought out. I don’t usually like glitter polishes, but oh my god is this one a game changer; it’s got a range of different sized flecks of gold which shimmer and just look beautiful on top of the red, it makes me feel glamorous.  I also bought Bourjois' Rouge velvet edition which I was planning on wearing for Friday nights and special occasions, but I absolutely adore it and can’t stop myself from wearing it constantly now. It’s bold and its matte, what’s not to love?

So I’m actually really happy with the outfit I've ended up with and hopefully it’ll all come together.