Our Fashion Editor Styles Up The Team’s Festive Holiday Outfits
The Handbook’s Contributing Fashion & Lifestyle Editor, Astrid Carter, loves nothing more than a styling challenge. So, in celebration of all things festive and having a bit of fun with fashion, here, she styles up one hero piece the team are coveting, from pretty blouses made for hosting at home, to slinky silk destined for a beachside NYE’s parties.
Astrid, Contributing Fashion & Lifestyle Editor
I’m not hosting Christmas this year but I can’t resist having a little festive get-together over the festive break. If only so I can wear this adorable Ganni top & frilly tartan pinnie whilst making canapés.
Astrid, Contributing Fashion & Lifestyle Editor
Hero piece: Bow-Detail Blouse | £275 | Ganni
Style with: Palazzo Wide Leg Trousers | Mint Velvet | £45, Tartan Apron | £38 | Mrs Alice, Snake Chain Bow Earrings | Virelle | £32, Bow-Detail Shoes | H&M | £27.99, Lucinda Sparkle Ribbed Socks | Mango | £12.99
Elle, Venue Partnerships Manager
I’m usually rather overdressed for my family Christmas Eve party (which is totally fine by me) so I’m going to wear puff-sleeve top. They always have a great Christmas tree, perfect for photo ops, so I want my outfit to be a mix of festive and fun.
Elle, Senior Venue Partnerships Manager
Hero piece: Tailored Puff Sleeve Blouse | £27.57 (was £45.95) | NA-KD
Style with: Velvet Frill Trim Shorts | £36 | River Island, Velvet Bow Hair Clip | £520 | Prada, Fishnet Lace Tights |£10 | M&S, Velvet Grab Bag | £26 | M&S, Bing 100 Velvet Mules | £895 | Jimmy Choo
Harriet, Head of Partnerships
I’m loving this rhinestone top from Free People. It’s giving major festive vibes & would be perfect for the work Christmas party or New Year’s Eve.
Harriet, Head Of Partnerships
Hero piece: Night Sky Long Sleeve Top | £88 | Free People
Leather Bomber Jacket | £289 | Zara, Rhinstone Earrings | £19.99 | H&M, Mid-Rise Barrel Jean| £75 | Abercrombie & Fitch, Faux Fur Mini Bag | £29.99 | Zara, Stiletto Sock Boots | £69 | M&S
Natasha, Digital Editor
I’m going to be in Sydney for NYE, so warmer weather suggestions are very welcome. I love the idea of these chocolate satin trousers as a base.
Natasha, Digital Editor
Hero piece: Satin Pull-On Pant | £58 | Abercrombie & Fitch
Style with: One-Shoulder Blouse | H&M | £54.99, Huggie Hoop Earrings | £89 | Daisy London, Mini Shoulder Bag | £875| Cult Gaia, Elise Leather Sandals | £330 | Aeyde
Robyn, Managing Director
I’ll be lunching on the slopes for NYE, and I have my eyes on this M&S slogan knit.
Robyn, Managing Director
Hero piece: Goodmove Slogan Jumper | £46 | M&S
Style with: WATER-RESISTANT WINDPROOF jACKET | £179 | Zara, Monaco faux fur-trimmed snow boots | £230 | Moonboot, Ski Slalom Ski Pants | £210 | My Sunday Ski, Après Sunglasses | £180 | my sunday ski, The Sydney Hat | £110 | Rachel Bakewell X Queens of archive
Tamara, Contributing Beauty Editor
I’ll be wearing this Stories blouse on Boxing Day while entertaining the annual house-full-of-chaos post-xmas gathering. It’s polished enough for playing hostess, relaxed enough for chilling on the sofa, and festive enough without trying too hard.
