Let's Party... in metallics!

It's that time again... the time of countless Christmas catch-ups with friends, the end of year break-up parties, the office Christmas do and the all important New Years Eve fiesta!  Which also means it's every girls worst night... "OMG, what am I going to wear?".  Metallics and parties this season, I think, go hand in hand.  What better way to look and feel glamourous than by wearing sequin, gold, silver, with black. 

So here are a few party numbers that you can include in your wardrobe.  Outfit 1 (left) - consists of Topshop Laser Cut Metallic-lined Kimono, approximately $91, Sportsgirl Gold Sequin dress (which I would personally wear as a long top), $149.95 and Sportsgirl Sexy 7/8 pant, $79.95.  Wear with a black strappy shoe heel.  HOT!

Outfit 2 (right) - consists of Sportsgirl Glamazon top, $129.95, Topshop Metallic Skinny Cigarette trouser in green (lush!), approximately $63 and Forever New Ash Platform heel in gold, $89.99. Accessorise the ensemble with Sportsgirl Feather Fan earring for $14.95 and bangles up your arm. Gorgeous!

And outfit 3 - consists of a simple LBD!  Forever New Molly belted Tullip dress in black with gold belt, $99.99, and Topshop Parallel Gold Tiered wedge, approximately $125.   Accessorise with gold clutch bag and jewellery, like Forever New Cut Chain & Diamante Statement necklace for $39.99.

Bottom line... every girl has the basic black essentials in their wardrobe.  Whether it's a black trouser pant or a LBD.  You can achieve these looks above without having to buy a complete new outfit and putting a massive dent on the credit card.  That's what 'Shopping on a Shoestring' is all about.  Getting the current look, without breaking the budget!  But Christmas is almost here too... so why don't you shout yourself a present or two!?  I won't tell anyone... shhhhh! x

**Editors note: Topshop is opening a store in Australia!  The Chapel St, South Yarra store is having it's grand opening on 8 December 2011.  Excited much?