Make up artist: Clare McWally

Make up: Bobbi Brown at John Lewis

Location: Malmasion Liverpool. Rooms from £79 for bed and breakfast from December 23-30.

Photographer: Jason Roberts.

PARTY season is almost upon us and the shops are stuffed with little black dresses. Real sent Lauren Hirst to test some of the best from the high street.

Party Princess:

This is show-stopping evening wear at its finest! This feather hem dress is short, sweet and full of attitude but sadly will need to be dry-cleaned which makes this LBD an expensive treat.

Price tag: £130 from Warehouse, Liverpool One

The Posh Spice

Take a cue from Victoria Beckham, with this structured peplum dress. It’s smart and sophisticated and won’t cripple your bank balance. A staple buy for any working woman and for a dash of colour add a belt to the waist line.

Price tag: £24.99 at New Look, Liverpool One

The King of Cling and Bling:

This embellished bodycon dress fits like a glove but the tight fitting material will restrict your movement so those dreams of waltzing under the disco ball will have to wait until next time.

Price tag: £180 at Topshop, Liverpool ONE

Drama Queen (front cover)

With full length glamour and minimal detail, this black maxi is understated but is sure to turn heads. The material drapes beautifully and is a fashion steal.

Price tag: £97 from French Connection at John Lewis

Make up artist: Clare McWally

Make up: Bobbi Brown at John Lewis

Location: Malmaison Liverpool. Rooms from £79 for bed and breakfast from December 23-30.

Photographer: Jason Roberts.

Dusk ‘til Dawn Glamour

A timeless wardrobe classic that can be dressed up or down and is the perfect day to night number.

This dress will never fall out of fashion and is a worthwhile investment despite the fact it’s a bit on the expensive side.

Price tag: £189 from Damsel in a Dress at John Lewis

1920s Fashionista

This dress screams wow factor and is perfect for all shapes. Add the faux fur bolero to the mix and you really will feel as if you have just strolled off the red carpet. Now you just need to hunt down Daniel Craig as the ultimate accessory.

Price tag: £189 from Damsel in a Dress at John Lewis. Fur shrug: £59 from John Lewis