It will soon be Spring, and time to dig out the short dresses again. As in past years, sequins and embellishments are huge; so if you want to sparkle and stand out from the crowd when out with friends on nights out in London, I’ve picked my favourite going out dresses for you.

The prettiest of all sparkly dresses is this blue sequin one from Jovani. If you dare to bare, this is the dress for you; as a nude mesh body peeks through between the sequined areas. The is an ideal choice for an ultra-glamorous event where you want to be the centre of attention.

I also adore this Sporty Deluxe dress from NLY. The sparkle puts a pretty spin on a casual design, and would look great with high-top trainers for a laid-back bar.

Another favourite of mine is the TFNC Sarah dress from Girl Meets Dress’s selection of occasion dresses. This is a perfect choice for those who want to shine but don’t want to be fully ‘bling-tastic’. Just the body is embellished, the colour is muted and the pleated skirt adds sophistication; so it would be a good choice for a formal evening out.

The Junifer dress from Valerie is very adaptable, as the wrap style means that it can be accessorised to work with a more casual look on a girls’ day out; whilst the full-on sparkle allows you to glam it up with heels for a night on the town.

By Laura Pearson-Smith, who has fashion, beauty and lifestyle blog A Life With Frills.

So it’s the 1st of October and winter is officially rolling in. The summer dresses are being packed away and the woollen tights and solid boots are seeing their first, but definitely not their last, outing of the year.  It is quite literally, dark times, for your wardrobe. However it is not all doom and gloom Girl Meets Dress have the perfect solution to brighten up even the worst of the winter blues .

Sequin dresses are the perfect antidote to the dull winter weather, bold and playful they make perfect party dresses and will help you shine this winter. We’re big fans of sequin dresses here at GMD and lots of our latest additions are cheeky sequinned numbers.  Here we showcase the best of all our sequin dresses from old favourites to those we’ve recently added you’re sure to sparkle in one of these.

This Gold Sequin Dress by Diva Sophia ticks many a style box with it’s classic gold sequins and asymmetric shape. Sequin dresses don’t come much more show stopping than this and this dress shows that sequins can be classy and sophisticated whilst still maintaining the perfect level of sparkle.

Whilst the Diva Sophia dress is all about classic elegance this black sequin dress by NLY is the dress for you more playful girls. Its skater style and dramatic plunging back make for a real contrast meaning this dress can be worn for a number of occasions. Pair this sequin dress with statement heels and a smokey eye for playful glamour.

Not all Sequin dresses are party dresses meant for use as full on party dresses as this NLY sequin dress proves. Whilst many of you may think sequinned dresses are just a bit too much for daytime wear this sports luxe NLY dresses would be a great day dress teamed with wedge trainers and a leather jacket.

If it is party dresses you’re after then this Ruth Tarvydas sequin dress is the answer to your pairs. A mini dress with spaghetti straps and a contrasting sequin pattern this cheeky little number is the perfect dress for the festive season.  The ideal sequin dress for a New Years Eve bash or office Christmas party, they don’t come much more glamorous than this!

Sequin Dresses have been a party dress favourite for years and this is clear from the 1920’s-esque style of this Blue Sequin Dress from The Wardrobe. This sequin dress will allow you to channel a classic look with added sparkle. The perfect party dress for any themed nights you may be attending over the festive season or for simply channelling the decade of decadence whilst you indulge yourself this winter.

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December will see party season hit it’s peak with the arrival of office Christmas parties. Avoid the dilemma of wearing the same  party dress as another guest and hire a dress with us. Let us take away the worry of wearing the same party dress twice and save you some pennies for the bar!

Office Christmas Party

Party dresses for the office Christmas party can be hard, it may be a social situation but you still want to look great and impress your work mates with what a fashionista you are. Hiring a designer dress with us will mean you’ll avoid the awkwardness of anyone having the same dress as you and you’ll save money from your pay cheque.

The saying goes that if you look good , you’ll feel good. If that’s true then you’ll feel fantastic in this Herve Leger bodycon dress. With the confidence this curve creating piece will give you you could talk your way to that promotion.  If you spend your days in the office in unflattering suits or clothes that are more comfort than couture then the office party is your chance to switch on the glam and this Ruth Tarvydas Party Dress will do just that.  Party dresses don’t come much more impressive than full sequinned numbers and you’ll rival the angel at the top of the Christmas tree for sparkle and festivity in this Diva Sophia number.

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Our favourite celeb show is back! Strictly Come Dancing returns to our screens on Wednesday 4^th September 2013 for season 11. The show, best known for its lively atmosphere, went down a storm on the Strictly Come Dancing tour and now it’s here! We take a look at some Strictly Come Dancing outfits.

Last season we saw an array of bright and beautiful outfits gracing the dance floor. We were up to our necks in celeb dresses full of rhinestones and lace and quirky styles. Week 6 saw Denise Van Outen wow the judges in this sassy red floor length dress, whilst Victoria Pendleton showed off her moves in a lacy gold dress. Strictly Come Dancing Winners Louis Smith and Flavia Cacace always kept on top of their fashion every week too.

Strictly is back, and it’s bigger and better than ever. We can’t wait to watch the new series – and the celebs are already raring to go. After all the success of last season we’ll be sure to try and get our hands on some Strictly Come Dancing tickets this year. Will Abbey Clancy use her modelling background to help her dance the dance? Or will Sophie Ellis Bextor murder the dancefloor?

In running with our celeb dress hire, this week Girl Meets Dress look through the celebrities competing in this seasons’ Strictly Come Dancing and we suss out what sort of styles they might be wearing.

 Susanna Reid – TV Presenter

BBC Breakfast presenter Susanna Reid is usually known for her clean cut fashion. She loves shift dresses in bold colours and occasionally  mixes in some prints. This     season we can definitely see her wearing a  vibrant red dress for one of her dances,     like our Carven Tweed Dress,  or going dreamy and wearing a long evening dress like   the Dina Bar-El Eleni Gown.

Sophie Ellis-Bextor – Singer

Known for her quirky style, multi-platinum selling singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor is due to hit our screens tomorrow evening. Often favouring designers like Henry Holland and Temperley London, we can imagine Sophie will be sure to pick some eccentric dress choices.  We can definitely see her choosing a graceful silhouette like the Roberto Cavalli Afrodite ball gown or mixing prints and colours like our Jewel by Lisa Print Dress.

Vanessa Feltz – Broadcaster

A household name due to her outstanding broadcasting skills, Vanessa Feltz is sure to  challenge the other contestants. Described as one of the most hardworking women in  broadcasting, Vanessa is a big fan of little black dresses and likes to keep her style  smart and sophisticated. We can see her choosing some flattering long black dresses   like our Nicole Miller Felicity Black Gown, or maybe she’ll go a little wild and try to  bring in some sparkle like our Alice and Olivia Nala Knit Dress.

Abbey Clancy – Model

Abbey has been in the spotlight ever since she arrived on the modelling scene as a promising Liverpudlian on Britain’s Next Top Model. She’s in the midst of co-hosting a new TV show called Britain’s Ultimate Male Model (we’ll be watching that!) and is known for her love of taking risks in fashion. Often a fan of slim fitting bodycon dresses, Abbey will be sure to make the most of what she’s got by wearing figure hugging dresses throughout the show. We might see her in something similar to our Diva Sophia sequin dress or flying the flag for ruffles in our Opulence England Lace Tutu Dress.

The rest of the ladies are made up of Dragon’s Den hard-woman Deborah Meaden, Countdown’s Rachel Riley, Corrie’s Natalie Gumede and former Bond Girl Fiona Fullerton. And don’t forget to look out for fabulous fashion choices from Tess Daley! Have you got any predictions for the winner yet?