TRANSITION VAMP HALLOWEEN is coming, so why not embrace your gothic, vampish side with some mean and moody styling.
TRANSITION VAMP
HALLOWEEN is coming, so why not embrace your gothic, vampish side with some mean and moody styling.
Black is the one colour we all turn to for a safety net, but it can just as easily be daring, sensuous and dramatic.
The high street is full of black lace, decadent sequins, fierce footwear and powerful silhouettes. Mix and match matt and shiny textures to create a femme fatale look that screams lady is a vamp. Just don't forget the heavy eyeliner and slick of brightest scarlet lippy to complete the look.
SEQUINED DRESS, £60, WALLIS
Biker jackets, studded gloves, fringed ankle boots and over-sized chandelier earrings are just a few items that can toughen up a simple cocktail dress, above right. INFO: 0845 121 4520.
BLACK PLATFORMS, £19.99, DEICHMANN
If Alexander McQueen's hoof-like shoes on the Paris catwalk are anything to go by, heels are just going to get higher. Give yourself a noir-ish boost. INFO: 01858 468 546.
REPLICA MOSQUITO RING, £50, ASOS
A frightfully eye-catching ring designed by Stephen Webster, with all proceeds of these 300 limited edition rings going towards Malaria No More charity. INFO: www. asos.com SEQUIN AND LACE DRESS, £55, WAREHOUSEThere's more than a hint of 80s glamour in Warehouse's ultra-vampish velvet dress, left, with dipping V-back. INFO: 0870 122 8813.
COCKTAIL HAT, £7.99, H&M
Cheryl Cole opted for vintage glamour for the cover of her album Three Words. H&M has the perfect accessory, above right, to emulate this look, available in stores from early November. INFO: 0207 323 2211.
BLACK LACE TOP, £32.99, RIVER ISLAND
Could this lace, half-sleeve top be more versatile? Dress down with jeans or up with studded skinny trousers, lashings of accessories and dramatic eyeliner. INFO: 0208 991 4759.
LAURA LEATHER SKINNY TROUSERS, £220, FRENCH CONNECTION
Push the boat out for edgy glamour by teaming leather skinnies with killer ankle boots and a boyfriend jacket. INFO: 0207 036 7200.
LEATHER CHAIN BAG, £25, TOPSHOP
Is this the ultimate punk chic bag? We love the simple shape and over-the-body strap. INFO: 0845 121 4519.
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EMBRACE your inner vamp - or just give a decadent edge to your bathroom cabinet -with a devilish trio of aromatherapy oils from Agent Provocaateur. The exotic oils, priced £39, have three scents: Rose Passion, Sensual Ylang Ylang, and Tuberose Intoxication. Pick up the set from the Agent Provocateur boutique on Ingram Street or at www.agentprovocateur.com
WIN DINNER DANCE FOR 8 AT ALEA!
WE'VE teamed up with Alea Casino on Springfield Quay to give away a fantastic night of dinner and dancing.
We're offering one lucky reader and seven friends a table for eight at Alea's dinner dance on November 28 with a three-course meal and entertainment.
The prize includes a cocktail masterclass with top mixologists at Alea's Long Bar on arrival. The party moves into Face To Face at 7.30pm, where guests will receive a welcome cocktail and delicious three-course meal - Alea will even throw in two bottles of red and two bottles of white wine with dinner.
After the dinner dance, the winner and their guests can have a flutter on the gaming floor with a free £10 bet.
Alea's dinner dances take place on the last Saturday of each month and incorporate live entertainment ranging from jazz and swing to funky soul coupled with a three-course meal for £35 per person.
To enter, simply answer this question:
Q. Where in Glasgow is Alea Casino situated?Send your answer on an email to great.giveaways@heraldandtimes.co.uk along with your name, daytime phone number, age and full address putting ALEA in the subject line. Entries must be received by Friday October 30, 2009 at 5pm.
- TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Entrants must be aged 18 or older and may be asked for proof of ID on arrival. Prize valid on the evening of November 28, 2009 only. Prize is non-exchangeable with no cash alternative. The dinner dance commences in Face to Face at 7.30pm. The £10 gaming vouchers are valid on November 28, 2009 only. The winner must arrive at Alea at 6pm for the cocktail masterclass. Any other costs above the prize package specified must be met by the winner on the night. Transport not provided. Usual Evening Times rules apply. Editor's decision is final.
