How to Look Cocktail Fabulous in 5 minutes

Want to know how to look cocktail fabulous in 5 minutes?

My answer - Throw Some Sequins at it! For real, should you want to say 'Pearl cocktails in 5 minutes' I will be there in a flash. I can grab a number of sequined garments and with a slick of lippy be at the bar with a Harvey Wall Banger before most people have even opened the wardrobe door.
I haven't always been this good, in fact any event that required me to wear something other than my everyday attire would have me hurling myself on the floor with sobs of 'I have NOTHING to wear'!!!!! I know I am not alone in this and I know it surprises people when I confess too that evening wear gets me frazzled. Granted most of my daily outfits are OTT enough for evening anyway but it is the properly dressed up part that gets me. Well it did until I discovered my friend the sequin. Dresses are of course the easiest thing as it is pretty much the whole outfit in one, but I do love a sequin top too with a simple black skirt or trousers.


(Wearing: Vintage dress and clutch, Chanel boots)


(Wearing: Vintage top and clutch, Vivienne Westwood skirt, Christian Louboutin shoe)

Because I know how annoying it is when someone says 'oh it's vintage' as that means hours searching around, check out Very's gorgeous cocktail dresses. The have a huge selection of sequined numbers some very vintage in style, here are a few that caught my eye whilst having a quick browse.

Love Label £75, Fuse by Preen £17, French Connection £82.59

What is your party trick?
Pearl