Sequins, shimmer and glitter – the party season is here and it’s time to shine

A big thank you to Hire Love for their eclectic and fabulous props. For further information about prop hire and event styling search for Hire Love on Facebook or contact hello@hire-love.com / 01424 893222

Special thanks also to the De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill for allowing us to shoot in this iconic 1930’s modernist building. The De La Warr Pavilion is a pioneering centre for the arts, a place where everyone can exprience contemporary exhibitions, events and entertainment. Visit dlwp.com or call 01424 229111 for event info.

 

TEST Italian stretch sequin made to measure dress from £3200, Wild Rose Couture info@wildrosecouture.com 01797 270 401; coral aquamarine crystal earrings £55, necklace £495, Simon Harrison simonharrison.com; suede mules £195, L.K.Bennett Bluewater 01322 427178 lkbennett.com

Italian stretch sequin made to measure dress from £3200, Wild Rose Couture info@wildrosecouture.com 01797 270 401; coral aquamarine crystal earrings £55, necklace £495, Simon Harrison simonharrison.com; suede mules £195, L.K.Bennett Bluewater 01322 427178 lkbennett.com

TEST Italian stretch sequin made to measure dress from £3200, Wild Rose Couture info@wildrosecouture.com 01797 270 401; coral aquamarine crystal earrings £55, necklace £495, Simon Harrison simonharrison.com; suede mules £195, L.K.Bennett Bluewater 01322 427178 lkbennett.com

Italian stretch sequin made to measure dress from £3200, Wild Rose Couture info@wildrosecouture.com 01797 270 401; coral aquamarine crystal earrings £55, necklace £495, Simon Harrison simonharrison.com; suede mules £195, L.K.Bennett Bluewater 01322 427178 lkbennett.com

TEST Vintage Dolce & Gabbana dress £450, The Vintage Lions thevintagelions.co.uk; leather courts £250, L.K.Bennett Bluewater 01322 427178 lkbennett.com

Vintage Dolce & Gabbana dress £450, The Vintage Lions thevintagelions.co.uk; leather courts £250, L.K.Bennett Bluewater 01322 427178 lkbennett.com

TEST Vintage sequin dress £200, The Vintage Lions thevintagelions.co.uk; suede mules £195, sequin bag £99 L.K.Bennett Bluewater 01322 427178 lkbennett.com; crystal pyramid necklace £995, Simon Harrison @ Artielli artiellijewellers.com

Vintage sequin dress £200, The Vintage Lions thevintagelions.co.uk; suede mules £195, sequin bag £99 L.K.Bennett Bluewater 01322 427178 lkbennett.com; crystal pyramid necklace £995, Simon Harrison @ Artielli artiellijewellers.com

TEST Sequin top, £85, embroidered velvet loafers £150, Odyl odyldesign.com; velvet trousers £109, glitter ball earrings £19, Who’s Wearing What Boutique whoswearingwhat-boutique.co.uk; eyelet metallic clutch £35, Cashara cashara.co.uk

Sequin top, £85, embroidered velvet loafers £150, Odyl odyldesign.com; velvet trousers £109, glitter ball earrings £19, Who’s Wearing What Boutique whoswearingwhat-boutique.co.uk; eyelet metallic clutch £35, Cashara cashara.co.uk

TEST Jumpsuit £85, Odyl odyldesign.com; sequin caplet £125, The Vintage Lions thevintagelions.co.uk; angel wing necklace £45, Pearl & Queenie pearlandqueenie.com; Leather metallic heels £169.99, The Golden Boot thegoldenboot.co.u

Jumpsuit £85, Odyl odyldesign.com; sequin caplet £125, The Vintage Lions thevintagelions.co.uk; angel wing necklace £45, Pearl & Queenie pearlandqueenie.com; Leather metallic heels £169.99, The Golden Boot thegoldenboot.co.u

TEST Leather metallic heels £169.99, The Golden Boot thegoldenboot.co.uk

Leather metallic heels £169.99, The Golden Boot thegoldenboot.co.uk

TEST Sequin rainbow tote £55, SWYC saywhatyouc.com #saywhatyouc; glitter court shoes £195, L.K.Bennett Bluewater 01322 427178 lkbennett.com

Sequin rainbow tote £55, SWYC saywhatyouc.com #saywhatyouc; glitter court shoes £195, L.K.Bennett Bluewater 01322 427178 lkbennett.com

TEST Embellished sweatshirt £24.50 Flot and Jetsam exclusively at Pearl & Queenie pearlandqueenie.com; skirt £209, Odyl odyldesign.com; crystal tassel earrings £145, Karen Millen karenmillen.com; velvet sock boots £65, Manuka Shoes manukashoes.com

Embellished sweatshirt £24.50 Flot and Jetsam exclusively at Pearl & Queenie pearlandqueenie.com; skirt £209, Odyl odyldesign.com; crystal tassel earrings £145, Karen Millen karenmillen.com; velvet sock boots £65, Manuka Shoes manukashoes.com

TEST V-neck cashmere jumper £70, Cashara cashara.co.uk; sequin skirt £120, Flot and Jetsam exclusively at Pearl & Queenie pearlandqueenie.com; sequin rainbow tote £55, SWYC saywhatyouc.com #saywhatyouc; claudette aquamarine necklace £795, Simon Harrison simonharrison.com; suede & leather ankle boots £145, The Golden Boot thegoldenboot.co.uk

V-neck cashmere jumper £70, Cashara cashara.co.uk; sequin skirt £120, Flot and Jetsam exclusively at Pearl & Queenie pearlandqueenie.com; sequin rainbow tote £55, SWYC saywhatyouc.com #saywhatyouc; claudette aquamarine necklace £795, Simon Harrison simonharrison.com; suede & leather ankle boots £145, The Golden Boot thegoldenboot.co.uk

  • pictures: David Merewether
  • location: De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill dlwp.com, 01424 229111
  • model: Markie Pearl, freshagents.co.uk
  • styling: Kate Watts
  • make-up: Alexandra Bates, alexiebates.wixsite.com/alexandrabeautymua, 07828 419309
  • props: Hire Love, 01424 893222

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