When the festive party circuit gears up in full motion, let your festive get-up do the talking by playing with a glamorous assortment of washes, textures, lengths and accessories.

Ladies, break in that stunning pair of stilettos before you wear them to a party; you don’t want to end up holding them forlornly, walking around barefoot. Do ensure your party frock stays in place with a little bit of fashion tape, and pack a handful of Q-tips in your lovely clutch in the event of a runny eye make-up situation.

As for you, guys, suit up in your sartorial best this party season. A crisp white shirt with a textured tie or a fancy bowtie seals the deal comfortably, while an unexpected visitor from the accessories department, such as a tie bar or a pocket square, lends an effortless touch to your ensemble.

Photographer: Gan (9669 4992)

Photographer assistant: Ang Jong Jye

Stylist: Desmond Lim (themonkie.net)

Stylist assistant: Aaron Han

Make-up: Joanna Koh (9871 0986) using Bare Minerals and Essie

Make-up assistant: Debbie Tay

Hair: Greg’O (9826 2681) using Loreal Professional Tecni Art

Models: Jessica.K and Aurelian. F, both From Mannequin

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Red-carpet Inspiration

Take a style tip from these gorgeous starlets

Kristen Stewart

Show off well-manicured talons as dexterously as Kristen Stewart during the screening of her new movie, On The Road, in New York City last week. We love how Stewart chose a luscious red wine shade for her nails and flaunted it by way of sexy open-toe heels.

Emma Stone

Playful is the keyword in Emma Stone’s outfit, which she exhibited superbly at the 19th Annual Elle Women In Hollywood Celebration in Los Angeles. Stone cleverly broke up the monotony of her sweet little frock by donning on a pair of houndstooth-printed heels and a beautiful shade of mauve on her lips.

Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift looked every bit the goddess in white when she arrived in good style at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards in Sept. The 22-year-old singer jazzed things up by throwing a strappy pair of metallic gold heels into the mix and pulled the look together with neatly trimmed bangs, kohl-lined eyes and striking red puckers.

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Do It Like A Leading Man

These dapper dudes totally know how clothes make the man

Andrew Garfield

If a man can pull off a colour as complicated as scarlet, you know he’s a keeper. Andrew Garfield proved so at The Amazing Spider-Man premiere when he donned on a fine wine-coloured suit that was slim and well-fitted, without crossing over to Elton John territory.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt

If you are indie at heart, perhaps you could look towards Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s ensemble at the premiere of Lincoln during the AFI Fest 2012. The dapper looker wore a slim-fitted slate suit with a navy blue shirt and a patterned tie, further adding credentials to his sartorial factor by boasting a surprising red pin on his lapels. Nice one, Joe.

Robert Pattinson

If you are heading for a formal event, heed some style advice from Robert Pattinson. The actor cut a fine figure at the LACMA 2012 Art + Film Gala and showed just why the black and white get-up is still the most preferred ensemble of them all.

Justin Timberlake

We like how Justin Timberlake mixed and matched colours and patterns with dexterity at the 2012 Ryder Cup Gala. His short crop is neat and well-kept, and balances off his beard — the hipster essential.

Liam Hemsworth

Choose a single statement piece for your outfit, just like Liam Hemsworth did at a premiere of The Hunger Games. Hemsworth opted for a graphic jacket and chose a plain black shirt to tone things down slightly.