Most women will only dream of owning a piece of haute couture clothing and such rarefied garments showcase infamous designer’s wildest imaginations!

Giving this day and ages’ climate, one would be led to believe that shopping was the last thing on our minds.  This however doesn’t mean we shouldn’t admire the over the top and loud creations of past and present.

High street stores are struggling and those that once spent half of their earning on clothing are now cutting down considerably.  Yet haute couture still lives on.  The likes of Giambattista Valli, Armani Prive, Chanel, Atelier VersaceMaison Martin, Jean Paul Gaultier, Valentino, Givenchy and Ellie Saab are just a few of the high profile designers that continue to provide to the upmost fashion lovers.

The only reason they are able to do this is because there is still a handful of woman out there that don’t bat an eyelid when it comes to spending tens of thousands on one single hand cut and meticulously sewn design!

It appears that haute couture is on the rise, despite the fact high street chains are losing out.

Haute couture is in fact recording significant gains across the fashion world, which of course means we will be able to continue to view these stylish garments in the foreseeable future.

Haute couture items manage to grab every single curve and push it upwards in a way that makes our codies look divine.  This is possibly why most desire to own just one piece from such a collection.

However if you don’t have thousands to part with, you will have to settle with quite simply envying the girls that are able to wear them.  They do however requires an inevitably special occasion and would never be suited to a night at your local cocktail bar!

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Despite the party season being over, you can still party on with some sensational seasonal beauty treats!

Nothing says luxury louder than a sensuous shower gel; spoil yourself with a more luxurious one than normal.  Chanel’s covetable Coco Shower Gel is a great option for those who really wish to unwind in style.

Worried you have over done it this after New Year’s party celebrations?  Well worry not!  The beauty experts at Absolute Image are offering half price wrinkle smoothing treatment with every Dermal Filler treatment purchased this month.  Visit the absolute website for more info!

Facial masks are a great beauty tool for tired and grey skin, simply sit back and relax, wrap yourself in a fluffy robe and indulge with Darphin’s deliciously rich mask to both firm and smooth the skin on the face.

Such a beauty tool is the perfect pick me up and should be applied prior to a big event!  The Youthful Radiance Facial Mask can be purchased for a price of £42 from stockists nationwide.

Butter Me Up Organic Shea Body Butter is a superb mixture of Rose Hip Oil, Avocado Oil and Cocoa Butter.

The Shea Butter combined with the intense healing properties of the therapeutic Avocado Oil creates a rich and indulgent moisturiser, which offers a sweet and enticing smell.  The added patchouli really works to uplift those spirits.  The product is certainly one for those that wish to encourage a renewed, soft, toned and supple body.

Those that wish to give their skin a sudden surge of life can snap this little gem up for £9.99 from any health food store stocking body products nationwide.

All of the above products are great news for those that are feeling the after party lull and need a little boost prior to the next event on the cards!

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One of this season’s new trends comes in the shape of ‘glam Victorian’.  This particular style is a great winter look and offers the likes of a super sexy style with an added fierce edge!

This fierce edge is worked into the look with the addition of a few individual pieces.  Think sheer statement black maxi dresses teamed with spiky statement necklaces and killer edgy platforms.

The extras give this otherwise simple maxi a tough and fierce edge.

This look can also work for those on a budget.  Simply opt for a pricey party dress and match with high street accessories or otherwise a high street dress and designer accessories.  This will allow you to amp up that glam factor a notch but on the cheap!

Statement pieces that make great investments for this trend include the likes of suede boots embellished with a chunky heel and added fasteners, leather look maxis, sheer leotards with velvet bodices, sheer shawls with beaded collars, spiky embellished neck pieces, statement clutches in ruby red velvet, over sized adorned cuffs and fierce biker jackets.

All of the above pieces can be both purchased as high street items or alternatively designer pieces.  Check our Religion and All Saints; both designer stores have nailed this trend down to a t!

If you are a vampire fan then this is certainly the look for you!  It certainly gives vampire buffs an excuse to watch all those recent vampire TV shows and films again.

Wear with tousled locks to really give the look a vampire-esque style.  Look to Zac Posen for a little style inspiration.  His recent catwalk show was full of leather and sheer glam Victorian style pieces.  Models wore silver eyes and messy bed hair as a finishing touch to the new season trend.

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Military glam is just one of the many trends that is proving to be big this year, it is great look for those that want to mix both a feminine and dressy edge with a fierce twist.

It is the perfect look for a party and offers the likes of navy attire mixed in with black, finished with statement chandelier earrings.  The chic navy and black create an understated look, whilst the chandelier earrings give the look an instant hit of glam!  Other fabrics such as sequin enthused material and lace also work really well with this style!

All of the above embellishments are certainly one way to give an otherwise simple look an instant hit of glamour!

This is a great style for those on a budget, as you only really need to invest in one simple piece.  The look can be altered and revamped by simply adding some glam accessories.  These accessories are of course a lot less expensive than investing in several new items of clothing!  If you make your one investment piece a simple one, this will allow you to turn it into an array of different looks and styles!

One style that is extremely easy to create one that opts for a plain and simple yet silk black jumpsuit, a pair of statement patterned tights and uber high heels.  Finish the look by adding a few jewels!  Your hair can also add another twist to the look; simply wear it up to one event and down to another!

A few statement pieces that tick this trends checklist include the likes of tasselled boots with studs, a pair of statement chandelier style earrings, a jewelled bib, a cocktail style ring, cutesy winter cape jacket, a pretty bra that can be worn slightly peeping over a top, a fur bomber coat and a fitted leather blazer in a distressed style.

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