Christmas Parties provide us with the greatest opportunity to show off our girlie glamour. Here are my top tips:

Try false eyelashes to give you that extra glamourous look – Cheryl Cole’s own design really do give you the X Factor.

Xmas parties are a great excuse to use red lipstick to give you that extra Hollywood movie star look.

Use hair pieces to add length, volume and again for that ultra wow factor. Or go for hair extensions (see the write up by Amy and Jenny from from Wonderful Hair!)

Always find room in your handbag to take a few makeup essentials so you can top up through the evening. This will keep you looking fresh.

Have a spray tan the day before your big night out, or a couple of times during the party season. This will help you feel more confident and give you a golden glow in the winter months.

If you are planning a different or more dramatic look for parties, experiment with makeup before your big night out. This will help on the day as you won't be as stressed getting ready.

Plan your outfit for your night out. Again this will cause less stress. Warm, jewel colours are popular this year as well as the usual seasonal gold, silver and unbeatable LBD! (take a look at Kerry's recent features!)

Get a lovely vibrant nail vanish for your nails. Go with a bright colour! this will make your look more ‘wow’. (Even though your feet are usually hidden in boots over winter months, take the time to give yourself a regular pedicure, so they’ll look gorgeous in your party shoes!)

Parties are perfect for using glitter spray in your hair to make you stand out in the crowd.

Watch the calories and keep exercising! At this time of year we usually end up eating far too much at the parties and dinners out - and many also comfort eat. What do we eat? Always the bad carbs! So be good at the beginning of December - then you can be a little bad at Christmas!

(copyright Louise Cliffe/AdF 10/11/09)