Chester Chronicle - Christmas Party Guide - News and Features

Festive fashion countdown

Chester Chronicle — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 11:53:00 GMT

Forget the calorific advent calendars, there's only one countdown that's worth getting excited about - your Christmas outfits.

Not so small talk

Chester Chronicle — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 10:00:00 GMT

When we each get presented with a three-tiered cake stand, author Catherine Blyth and I breathe back giggles.

Metallic magic

Chester Chronicle — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 11:44:00 GMT

Who needs a glitzy party dress and one-wear wonder heels for the party season? Metallic make-up is all you need to shine during festive shindigs.

Buon natale from Gennaro Contaldo

Chester Chronicle — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 11:36:00 GMT

Gennaro Contaldo - best known as the man who put Jamie Oliver on the path to good food - has been cooking since he was eight years old.

Nell McAndrew - super woman and festive recycler

Chester Chronicle — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 11:32:00 GMT

Perched on the edge of a comfy sofa in a plush London hotel, Nell McAndrew looks excited as a child at Christmas.

Changing room S.O.S

Chester Chronicle — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:46:00 GMT

We've all been there. After weeks of scouring the shops you've found 'the' party frock to dazzle on the dancefloor, only to find it looked better on the coat hanger.

Truly gifted

Chester Chronicle — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:39:00 GMT

I think I must suffer from festive amnesia. It's the only explanation for my dogged insistence on making Christmas gifts for people despite previous disasters and a chronic lack of time.

Gifts for goddesses

Chester Chronicle — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:32:00 GMT

Just like socks and novelty jumpers, toiletries have always received bad press in the festive gift department.

Flirt with success at your Christmas bash

Chester Chronicle — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:54:00 GMT

Like turkey with all the trimmings or karaoke renditions of Slade, the office Christmas party is a tradition to be embraced but once a year.

Thirsty work

Chester Chronicle — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:46:00 GMT

If you're one of those irritatingly well-organised types who bought wrapping paper last Boxing Day - or have already had a lovely afternoon with little Tarquin and Isabella while they made beautiful cards with their own talented hands, you'll shudder at the thought of buying booze as Christmas gifts.

Perfect Christmas party bites

Chester Chronicle — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:41:00 GMT

After 20 years in the catering trade, there's not much that Lydia France doesn't know about party food.

A little too much Christmas spirit?

Chester Chronicle — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 10:39:00 GMT

WE’VE all been there – well at least most of us have. You remember arriving at the party feeling fabulous – everybody complemented your new look, you had a few glasses of wine and chatted to a few people.

Survival tips for the office Christmas party

Chester Chronicle — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 10:30:00 GMT

MANY of us have, or know of someone, who, in true Bridget Jones style has humiliated themselves at the office party.

Be the hostess with the mostest

Chester Chronicle — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 10:20:00 GMT

THERE is nothing like a good party to put you in the festive mood and if you want to be the hostess with the mostest then why not throw a sophisticated cocktail party?

Sparkle from head to toe

Chester Chronicle — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 09:49:00 GMT

CHRISTMAS is the one time of year when we all want to look our best, whether we’re on a work night out, a New Year’s Eve party or simply during our Christmas Day lunch.

Look radiant this Christmas

Chester Chronicle — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 09:44:00 GMT

CHRISTMAS is the busiest party season all year and can take a toll on both your looks and your health. To make sure you’re the belle of the ball follow this definitive guide to make-up, beauty and health.