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By Laurelle Gilbert
It’s time to invest in your party wardrobe, so take your cue from the king of cocktail chic, Lanvin’s Alber Elbaz. His autumn/ winter 08 collection was filled with pretty perfect cocktail dresses and luxe evening separates, as well as statement jewels and this season’s ubiquitous little black dress. (We also love this lace one from Pinko which ticks two trend boxes in one) He extolled the virtues of dressing up no matter where you are or what the occasion. So even if skinny jeans and sharp blazers have been your fail safe going out look of late, you won’t have to completely change your signature style to ramp it up this December. Try one of these key pieces: evening ankle boots, bold jewellery and a sleek box clutch and you have your new party look nailed.
