Festive frocks that'll rock

Wardrobe decisions collide at this time of year when the invitations to the office Christmas party start to pop up in email inboxes.
After a year of showing up to the office in the usual workplace get-up, it's a chance to let your hair down and let your colleagues see that you can also do glam.
First things first, though - keep in mind normal office levels of skin-baring apply at the office party. There's no need to go and undo a year of looking professional by letting your skirt length head upwards and top head downwards.
But it is a chance to wear shoes strappier than colleagues may be used to seeing you in, plus brighter colours and some Christmas sparkle.
Before stressing about finding the right outfit in time, take a look in your own wardrobe.
Chances are you have a little black dress that, even if your colleagues have seen before, can be dressed up with a clutch and hair-up.
If you're going to splash out though, do it on something that ticks boxes of being your own style and that will surprise your colleagues.
If you're one for wearing black suits to work, choose a bright summery dress or long maxi.
Principals clothing is now available exclusively at Farmers and has plenty of dresses that would fit this bill without leaving you with a big credit card bill.
On the other hand, if you haven't hesitated to wear florals and colour to work over the year go for something more pared back - like the white Madame Hawke dress on this page with just a splash of colour on the halter neck.
If you've been swept up in the dresses craze of the past few years, shock them by wearing classic pants like Andrea Moore's hugely popular characteristic pants.
Unless your Christmas party is going to be a mystery - when flats are something of a must - follow through on the glam with heels in a neutral shade, shiny patent or bright pastel. Accessorise with sparkly earrings and bangles and consider adding some extra sparkle to the look by skipping the same eyeshadow and lippy you always wear and taking the opportunity to buy some fresh new colours.
L'Oreal Paris' make-up director Lisa Matson says it's all about the vibrant lip this party season, especially in pink and coral.
If bright lips aren't for you, go for a nude gloss and try bright pastels on your eyes instead, with lashings of mascara.
Use a shimmer like L'Oreal Paris' Mineral Glow in Peach over cheek bones, the bridge of your nose, chin and just above the brows for a touch of glamour and radiance. Add a light dusting of powder over your foundation to set it for the night and a layer of concealer to your eyelids before starting your eye make-up to avoid the dreaded crease line.