I am fascinated with Anna Dello Russo. Something about her look seems as if she shouldn't be able to pull off some of the things that she pulls off. She's fearless and she has ridiculously lovely legs. I respect that.
But now, ADR has won me over with her "10 CHRISTMAS party RULES" (on her blog) which are as follows (this is exactly as written, and I find her English completely charming; I liked reading it with an Italian accent):
"Now begins the critical period forPARTIES to celebrate CHRISTMAS.
You will look alike a Christmas tree.
2. Forget any COATS
You should make a big impact
3. Choose a GOLD.
You will emphasize the idea
4. Go to the hairdresser, facial,
Don't be worry to be OVER-DONE!
5. Choose between HAT and MAKEUP,
if you wear a hat keep fresh face
6. Wearing lots of JEWELLERY.
the sound of JEWELLERY banish
7. Focus on the SHOES.
Generally at Christmas party you spend
8. Shoes have to carry all the magical
Choose sparkling, shiny, eccentric, metallic, decorative, precious, brocade, extravagant, color-full, magnificent, enchanting,
9. Don't be worry about your BAG,
you immediately will forget it on some chairs.
10. Don't throw yourself on the drinks
It's not POLITE!
Particularly excellent advice in #5, birdies.
Whew, I was planning on a green and red dress to the holiday party.
Love this Amy!!