07.12.2010- Stars in our eyes

It's rapidly approaching that time of the year where everyone starts muttering those two words that strike fear into the hearts of many of us: PARTY SEASON. Walk down any high street at the moment and you'll be confronted with a cornucopia of sequinned frocks which just scream 'Christmas party'. But, as we all know, a beautiful dress should be for life, not just for Christmas, so why not invest in something classic, and instead take your festive inspiration from this beautiful shoot from the December issue of UK Vogue, as photographed by Lachlan Bailey and starring Frida Gustavsson:

Frida Gustavsson by Lachlan Bailey, Vogue UK December 2010.

So beautiful! And, whilst we're on the subject of make-up, I bought this Apply, Define and Line brush set from MAC's holiday collection as a birthday treat to myself at the weekend, and I can't recommend it highly enough. The brushes are perfect for experimenting with some starry-eyed looks, à la Frida, and are excellent quality so will last a lifetime. Definitely worth seeking out at your nearest MAC counter.

Also tomorrow I'm off for fashionista tea at The Berkeley Hotel in Knightsbridge with my bestie. I'm so excited and will of course be taking lots of photos!

What do you think of this shoot? Has it inspired you? And are you looking forward to the party season?

(Image credit: NOIR FACADE.)