Red and gold

Last updated at 16:57pm on 15.12.08

How to wear red...

(Left to right) Red dress, Ł169; beaded clutch, Ł50; Christobel shoes, Ł495

Above left: This festive season, opt for a bright red dress with black and gold accessories, like Nancy from Reiss. £169 (020 7473 9630).

Above right (top): Topshop's beaded leather clutch is a pleasing party bag. £50 (0845 121 4519).

Above right: For an elegant party shoe, look no further than Rupert Sanderson. His Hans Road boutique in Knightsbridge has just reopened and looks incredibly smart. Pop in for these Christobel shoes. £495 (0870 750 9181).

(Left to right) Black ring, Ł139; Brooch, Ł243.70; and sequined jacket, Ł143.68

Above left: Invest in a ring that will go with everything. We are all lusting after Lalique jewellery. Fleur de Ronce ring, £139 (020 7499 8223).

Above middle: Erickson Beamon jewellery is a great way to jazz up an outfit. Beadsley brooch, £243.70, at Harrods (020 7730 1234).

Above right: Whistles' cropped black sequined jacket is just the right side of glitzy and will be handy for evenings out. £143.68 (0870 770 4301).

Right: Emporio Armani's crocodile print bow wallet is a beautiful gift and is available in grape, grey and red, or patent. Ł85 (020 7491 8080; www.emporioarmani.com). Or cut a dash with Ebel's elegant Beluga Lady 18ct yellow gold watch (far right) featuring 48 diamonds and mother of pearl dial. Ł11,995 (087 0781 1911).

Editor's Choice:

Fashion Editor Nicky Yates suggests, 'Keep John Rocha's bead necklace to hand in your bag to take a simple black shift dress from day to evening.' £150 (020 7495 2233).

Edited by Sophie Goodwin