Whether it’s a night touring the city’s best bars or a low-key get-together at home, Friendsmas is always an excuse to dress up. Consider the occasion first and then play with fabrics to find a look that’s tailored to your plans. For example, low-key glamour can be achieved with silky fabrics worn alone or paired with ribbed knits for a relaxed agenda. Or adopt a late-night look by incorporating sequin separates to your usual night-out style.

Fragrant orange, rich cinnamon and warming clove dancing through the air… little else savours the season like a visit to a Christmas or winter market. But with tricky outdoor temperatures to navigate, you’ll need layers of warming knits to keep you feeling cosy (we hear a mug of steaming cocoa also helps). The trick to doing so without looking bulky? “Don’t do two of the same shape,” says Katie. Instead, size up in outerwear and choose looser silhouettes in those pieces you know you’ll be layering.

If you’re heading out to celebrate the main event, you’ve an excuse to embrace all the opulence that comes with the season of celebration. Nothing looks more festive than sparkle, so use this as your opportunity to revive that sequin ensemble nestled in the back of your wardrobe. There’s also a richness in velvet and satin fabrics which, when defined by rich hues and fluid shapes, can carry just as much impact. The only rule? Don’t hold back.

Give your eye makeup the effervescent touch of Christmas with shimmering silver tones and diamond-inspired sparkle. Start by applying a light grey shadow, intensify it around the crease, and accentuate the look with a fine black liner – Natsumi loves adding a feline flick. The pièce de résistance? Glitter! A touch of sparkle on your lids or beneath your lashes captures that Christmas magic. Finish with a cult-favourite mascara for head-turning drama.