Here’s a guide to chic, elegant, and cozy looks for every festive occasion, so you can feel effortlessly polished no matter the setting.

1. Classic Elegance for Christmas Dinners

Family gatherings are a time for celebrating togetherness with a touch of sophistication. Opt for pieces that radiate elegance yet are comfortable enough for a night of good food and conversation.

Look Inspiration :

• Velvet Midi Dress : Velvet remains a winter classic. Try a rich forest green or burgundy velvet dress, like those from Self-Portrait or Reiss, which combine warmth and elegance perfectly.

£ £188

Reiss Velvet dress

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£ £370

Self portrait burgundy midi dress

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• Tweed and Wool Coordinates : A matching tweed set (think jacket and skirt) from Chanel or Sandro delivers timeless appeal. Pair with knee-high boots for a polished finish. Add a delicate, gold necklace or bold chandelier earrings for a refined edge to any ensemble.

SHOP THE LOOK : A cropped tweed jacket and a tweed skirt from Sandro paired with Zara boots and a gold necklace from Monica Vinader.

£ £219

Sandro tweed mini skirt

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£ £409

Sandro Cropped round-neck tweed jacket

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£ £128

Monica Viander gold necklace

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Chanel look

Styling Tip : Stick to deep, jewel tones like emerald, navy, and crimson to keep things festive yet sophisticated.

2. Cozy Chic for At-Home Celebrations

Sometimes the best moments happen at home, but that doesn’t mean you can’t dress up. Embrace relaxed pieces that still feel luxe, perfect for intimate gatherings or virtual holiday hangouts.

Look Inspiration :

• Cashmere Sweater & Satin Skirt : For a chic and comfortable look, style a cozy cashmere sweater (try Chinti & Parker ) with a satin midi skirt from Zara. This combination is soft yet striking.

£ £250

Chinti & Parker sweater

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£ £25.99

Zara Satin midi skirt

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• Stylish Pajama Sets : A festive, satin pajama set from Olivia von Halle or Uniqlo makes a great choice for staying in style at home. Add a cashmere cardigan and plush slippers for extra coziness.

£ £650

Olivia Von Halle pajama

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£ £34.90

Uniqlo pajama

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Olivia von Halle

• Warm, Minimal Accessories : Pair with fuzzy socks or Ugg slippers for maximum comfort, and complete the look with a statement hairband or velvet scrunchie.

£ £90

UGG slippers

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Styling Tip : Layer textures like satin and wool for a look that’s effortlessly stylish and indulgently comfortable.

3. Trendy Pieces for Holiday Parties
Whether it’s an office holiday gathering or a get-together with friends, these occasions

are perfect for experimenting with trendy and fun pieces that make a statement.

Look Inspiration :

• Sequin Dress : It’s sequin season ! Look for mini dresses from Rotate or The Attico

that feature sequins and bold colors, like silver, red, purple, or emerald.

£ £2190

The attico pailette mini dress

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£ £285

Rotate sequin mini dress

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• Leather Trousers & Metallic Top : A high-waisted leather pant paired with a metallic blouse or bustier makes for a chic yet edgy holiday look. Brands like Nanushka and Zara have great options.

£ 40

Asos Design Oversized Metallic Shirt

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£ 567

AMI Paris Patent Leather Pants

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Styling Tip : Balance eye-catching pieces (like sequins) with simple accessories to keep the outfit looking sophisticated rather than overdone.

4. Formal Glam for New Year’s Eve

When it comes to New Year’s Eve, it’s all about the glam factor. Go bold with opulent fabrics, standout silhouettes, and luxe details that are perfect for ringing in the new year in style.

Look Inspiration :

• Floor-Length Gowns : New Year’s Eve is the time for full glamour. Go for a satin or

embellished gown from Zimmermann or Reformation that hugs in all the right places.

£ £348

Reformation Elvie Velvet Dress

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£ £2850

Zimmermann gown

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• Sparkling Accessories: Elevate any look with sparkling heels from Jimmy Choo and a matching clutch from Bottega Veneta. Don’t forget the jewelry—stacked bracelets or statement earrings to complete the look.

£ £3700

Jimmy Choo crystal pumps

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£ £2960

Bottega Veneta knot clutch

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Styling Tip : Choose metallics, bold reds, or classic black and gold to truly embody the celebratory spirit.

5. Winter Wonderland Outdoor Looks

For holiday markets, winter strolls, or outdoor festivities, think cozy layers that don’t compromise on style.

Look Inspiration :
• Oversized Wool Coats : Invest in a luxurious wool coat from Max Mara or Mango

to stay warm and chic.

£ £3520

Max Mara coat

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£ £139.99

Mango wool coat

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• Chunky Knits & Wide-Leg Pants : A cozy turtleneck from Ganni paired with high- waisted, wide-leg trousers adds warmth with a contemporary edge.

• Statement Winter Accessories : Finish with a chunky scarf, leather gloves, and a wool hat. Brands like Burberry and COS have chics options for keeping warm in style.

£ £425

Ganni turtleneck jumper

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£ £300

Acne Studios Fringed alpaca-blend scarf

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£ 88

REISS Picton Cashmere Blend Fringed Scarf

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£ 16

ASOS DESIGN Leather Plain Gloves With Touch Screen In Black

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£ 540

Acne Studios square-toe ankle boots

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£ £33

Adanola knitted beanie

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SHOP THE LOOK

Styling Tip : Mix neutral tones with a pop of color through accessories to keep things vibrant but wearable.

This holiday season, dress to dazzle, whether you’re cozied up at home or celebrating in high style. With these outfits, you’re ready for every occasion the season brings.

Words by Noa Balou

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Paris fashion week ends on a high with Louis Vuitton closing the runway for the season, and that’s a wrap on all things AW20 fashion and beauty. As promised, New York gave us an effortless glow, London provided eccentricity at its finest, Milan oozed godly classics and Paris wished us bon voyage with sultry tones that stun. What’s evident is that skin and base makeup is absolutely taking the backseat this winter because the only purchases worth making to stay on trend is a precision liquid liner and your trusty dark autumn lip shade.

Here is a roundup of beauty trends to follow for high-end style in your high street setting.

Lining The Eyes

Did we mention that overlooking the crumbly unpredictable kohl and heading straight for the sharp liquid eyeliner is your best bet to achieve geometric greatness? At NYFW, Vera Wang’s gothic eye look was exaggerated and haunting and not alone. Gucci and Moschino are examples of a wide range of designers who used liner prominently on the catwalk. Of course, in Paris Dior made it sweet and sexy focusing on the outer corners to create intensity and draw attention. Makeup artist for the show, Peter Phillips was said to have ‘emphasized the eye taking each model’s personality, style and look, as well as her eye shape, into consideration.’ Taking it back to London, Ashish took it one step further to a floating eyeliner matched with a fabulous cut crease. The use of vivid pinks and purples to match the outrageous and expressionist designs was not noted anywhere else on the runway. Joy of joys, our multi-coloured Morphe palettes still awaiting full use of its colour range shall sit dusty no more. Insta-glam has met reality and it’s time to get experimental with shapes and shades.

Subtle Neon – Can it Exist?

Where New York was serving coral lids at the Self Portrait show, Vivienne Westwood brought blue to Paris. Seemingly different to the evident powder shadows featured at Ashish paired with floating liners, these matte coral and blue sweeps are liquid matte shadows. Easy and efficient, turning to a liquid pen to provide a flash of colour across the lid proved to be popular at fashion weeks. With more brands newly releasing such products – Glossier Skywash sheer lid tints I’m looking at you – could we be looking at an easier and probably more affordable way of getting a high-end eye look? It is also important to note that this neon trend is not just applicable to shadow. Off-White met new boundaries with neon orange mascara. Although maybe unwearable, it does show that colour boundaries are being experimented and maybe neon is the new black.

Nails – The Ultimate Shapeshifters

Nail looks from the Ashish and Vivienne Westwood AW20 shows

Vivienne Westwood’s London presentation showed models sporting alternate nail paints in mostly primary colours. In typical Westwood style they were not elegant or subdued but daring and garish, and by no means neat. In contrast to that, Ashish’s flamboyant catwalk brought back the acrylic nail that we were so afraid was dying out and brought it back better than ever. Channelling Cardi B vibes for certain, the nails were elongated, pointed and embellished too. Either way, nails are definitely one to watch this upcoming autumn/winter season and it seems being different is the go-to. Is there such a thing as nail jewellery one wonders?

Glossy Like Glass

If there was one trend to tie all the designers together and to scream AW20 in unison it is glass skin. Not one hint of foundation was given, let alone a scrap of contour or bronzer. The focus was on eyes and lips and even brows were long lost and forgotten it seemed. Blush was used sparingly, although not at the Dolce and Gabbana show in Milan, where a classical rosy cheek and rouge lip was chosen. Once again Vivienne Westwood did go the extra mile with a glossy lip, though a sheer one at that. This no-makeup-makeup look might be effortless and therefore lacking effort, but one thing that is for sure is the transition into acceptance, a representation of real skin and as Dior’s Peter Phillips mentioned, dressing your face to your shape, so to speak. Surely, this can only be a good thing.

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Graphics by Katie Janes

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The lights, music and heels are off as New York Fashion Week has drawn to a close and London Fashion Week is going steady. Smitten from our slice of designer heaven, our eyes definitely locked on a few subtle beauty trends so far that you might be seeing in the colder months ahead.

Here’s the lowdown of the best beauty influences sold fresh off the runway. Grab your non-slip eyeliner and favourite concealer because this autumn/winter is all about a fresh face, radiant base and eyes for those with dramatic taste.

Fresh, clean with a natural sheen skin:

If there is one pointer to take from the scenes at this season’s NYFW, it’s that sometimes a blank canvas is the best canvas. Less is more. Whilst splashes of colour featured in places – check out the use of coral lids from Monse or Self Portrait’s neon sweeps – what appeared to be most consistent was the glass skin, no-makeup-makeup, glowy, dewy base that continues to take the front and centre of current beauty trends. The Carolina Herrera show was nothing this year without its highlight and note the focus on what appeared to be liquid, iridescent highlighting balms rather than a harsh powder finish. There is no such thing as too much when it comes to creating your outer glow, and sweeping product above the brow onto the top of your cheekbones, creeping it into the forehead is the best method to ensure that the light bounces just right.

Lengthened liner:

Is 2020 the year winged eyeliner makes a comeback into the mainstream? Vera Wang gave us our serving of gothic drama and sky really was the limit when it came to stretching black shadow and liner to the very brow bone. Yet Vera Wang wasn’t the only designer to come through with the dark-eye drama. It was all about geometric eyes and lengthened edges at the Rag and Bone show, where exaggerated black liner gave us black swan brilliance.

Deep rose lips:

Red is the colour of love and this valentine’s day at NYFW did not disappoint with brands such as Oscar de la Renta, Marc Jacobs and Rodarte, using deep plums, dull roses and electric reds across their makeup palettes. Whilst usually a dramatic statement look, the red lips were subdued and brought life to the otherwise simplistic and minimalist makeup styles.

Perfected low ponies:

Of course, we cannot forget about hair and the middle-part, the low pony was consistent amongst runway looks. Loose grips and a low front hold covering the ears was the style used across designers, Carolina Herrera to mention one, for a relaxed yet sleek finish. Team this ‘do with dramatic earrings, a light touch of concealer and foundation after an intense skincare routine and you couldn’t be more NYFW if you tried.

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Graphics by Katie Janes

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Voir’s Female Empowerment Cover star, RAYE, proves that loving what you do and hard work really does pay off as her career leaps from strength to strength. She’s back after the success of her hit ‘Decline’ and a BRIT Award nomination for ‘Best Single’ with Jax Jones, with her brand new single ‘Cigarette’ featuring Mabel and Stefflon Don.

A collaboration for RAYE with Mabel and Stefflon Don shows a big step forward in her career and pushes her further towards what she told us was her ultimate goal of going “number one in every single country”.

Listen here:

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RAYE’s ‘Decline’, ‘Finders Keepers’ by Mabel and Stefflon Don’s ‘Hurtin’ Me’ are all UK Top 15 singles and ‘Cigarette’ is part of a broader project that will be released in the near future. RAYE’S collection is culturally relevant, informed by working closely with artists as she continues pushing to become the “biggest and best” that she can be whilst solidifying her position in UK music.

RAYE’s music demonstrates a genuine love for what she does and the success of her UK Silver certified single ‘Decline’ – which is still on the Capital playlist and remained on the Radio 1 A List for 8 weeks – is a clear example of this. For most of 2017 she performed at major festivals including Glastonbury, Latitude and V Festival and with nearly 75 million streams of her music, it’s no surprise that the likes of John Legend, Charli XCX, Nas, Little Mix, Snakehips, Julia Michaels, Blood Pop, Ellie Goulding, Diplo and Naughty Boy have all worked alongside RAYE as a songwriter to create new music.

RAYE is clearly taking the advice that she shared with Voir, seeking out “opportunities” and working hard to become the best, most successful artist that she can be, proving why she was the perfect choice to be the cover girl for our Female Empowerment Issue.

Click here to read our full exclusive interview with RAYE

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