Melbourne Cup is done and dusted and that means that the party season has officially started.
I’ve previously shared my 11 tips for how style your way through the season to Christmas Day.
At the time I was heading into a very busy October. Now it’s November, the calendar looks socially similar, ie crazy fun.
I’ve got a theatre premiere, a Styling You Christmas party for my team, a long lunch with my girlfriends from school, a trip to Sydney for my agency’s Christmas party and a lunch to celebrate two years of #everydaystyle.
Yes, Outfit Planning Mode has been in overdrive and will continue to be well into December.
One frock that will definitely be folded into the mix is this one from Australian frock queen Leona Edmiston.
The model
Leona Edmiston FiFi dress $345
and me
Leona Edmiston dress* (I’m wearing size 4) | Swarovski bracelet | Dinosaur Designs ring | Mnologie clutch | Country Road heels
Consider this a little black dress with built in benefits.
The major benefit being a splash of bling.
The bower bird in me was very much drawn to the gold lurex highlighting on this dress. In real life it is more subdued than it appears on the model but it’s still a fabulous statement all the same.
This shift shape of Leona frock is one I’ve embraced many times before. It works better for my shape than Leona’s waisted designs like this one because I have a short waist. Anything sitting right on my waist just makes my hips look bigger than they already are.
This shift creates an illusion of shape through its cut but also the positioning of the gold lurex feature.
This length is just right for my height (166cm), coming to the top of my knees. I may be too short for your preference if you are taller.
Shorter? It will work and still look great sitting a little longer as it’s a streamlined design and doesn’t overwhelm.
The lycra quality is fabulous. No nana undies under there for me. Just the regular seamless variety.
This is a party wardrobe piece that will go the distance for you – this season and beyond.
It’s super comfortable to wear, requires very little adornment and doesn’t crush. You won’t be fidgeting and fussing when wearing it.
You’ll just feel confident. The way you should in a party or celebratory situation.
If this frock is not within your budget, do check out Leona Edmiston’s diffusion collection, Ruby, with most priced under $200. Regularly there are also specials on this collection, eg two for $250.
The shapes in the Ruby collection are similar. You’ll just find a slight difference in fabrics and a range of different prints.
So tell me, are you a Leona fan? How’s November’s social schedule looking for you? PS. Christmas six weeks away this Friday. EEK.
* I’m 166cm and usually a size 14-16. This frock was gifted to me for editorial consideration. Full disclosure policy here.
Summer 2015 Styling You Shop
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Cute! I’ve been a loyal Leona fan for many years now. Her dresses are so comfy and so wearable to any occasion. I recently bought a dress of hers in the long sleeved version that I already owned in the Summer sleeveless version I loved it so much. That’s dedication!
Oh I love this! Really flattering!
Beautiful. Love it on the model, and love it on you. And wash your mouth out with soap, don’t want to hear the “C” word just yet!
Love this. Want this. Will steal this.
Hee hee! Between you and Smags, I’ll have no wardrobe left. Who needs sisters? x
This is such a pretty dress! The jazzy chevrons give it just the right amount of pop.
They do … got to love a jazzy pop! x
When in doubt, wear a shift dress, that’s my waistless motto too! This looks fabulous on you x
Yes to that! Congrats on your blog launch x
Thank you Nikki! I’m blown away by how supportive everyone has been x
Love the dress! It looks fabulous. I’m in Christmas party outfit planning mode too. It’s a fun time of year but gosh it can be exhausting!
It is Bec, it is … I just have to balance it all out!
You look stunning in that dress Nikki I like it much better on you than the model! It will be in your wardrobe for years to come,beautiful dress Xx
I’m sure it will be Lisa, thanks xx
Oh Nikki, love this, very stylish, going to check it out too for the end of year functions I have.
I roll out my most magnificent zebra and aqua print Camilla kaftan every year for Christmas Day, I just style it a little differently, it brings me so much joy wearing it and everyone loves it’s magnificent colour and flamboyancy! This kaftan is a family staple like the turkey and pudding!
Oh Cheekie … I love that … and what a way to feel fabulous every year. No need to stress about what to wear either. x
You look gorgeous! You have just become my hair inspo. I love Leona and have countless of her dresses – from long formal to short casual shifts. Some may say her ‘frocks’ are too expensive, but I have been wearing the same ones for years. One in particular I wore before my third baby was born, during the pregnancy and I have just worn it to her school’s board meeting! She’s now 8 and that poor dress has probably seen a swing of 20kg! That’s what I call value for money!
That is a great testimonial for how long the frocks can go the distance! Amazing.
schmick! … made for you nikki! … you look great hun!
how comfy and smart! ticking all boxes here!
enjoy your busy life! you seem to thrive on it! … love m:)X
Comfy and smart are two under-rated wardrobe partners M x
I like that dress Nikki. A little bling every time you wear it. Perfect for the party season. V x
So perfect V x
There’s no such thing as too many parties, right? I heart that dress hard. I think it looks fabulous on you and I love that you can just wear it and go without having to worry about accessories and all. Bring on the bling!
I can sleep in January 🙂 And yes to the bling Sammie x
Nikki, I seriously don’t know how you do it all…. I can’t keep up with you. How do you fit so much into your schedule? Sounds like fun though!!! The dress looks great. Have a great week.
One day at a time; one week at a time. I do love it though. And I do say no to lots during the week. Besides … my life is a whole lot easier than yours. I’m just about to do an online grocery shop (yet there is a supermarket two minutes away!!). x
Oh you are totally living the dream girlfriend! And as for online grocery shopping, god I would totally be doing that if I lived in town (well in a town that offered it anyway) which reminds me – I really had best do a stocktake and get a bulk order done to get us through the wet season. xx
Love the dress and it suits you down to the ground. Your hair looks beautiful too! 🙂
Thanks Kathryn, it was a lovely blowdry that day! I’ve had it cut a little shorter since but will grow again to this length after summer x