Party Styles Under $300

You know what’s great about being in the era of “anything goes”? It’s anything goes when it comes to how you want to dress for festive events (with the exception of black or white tie, of course). With that in mind, we’ve pulled 100 items of the kind you already love and wear, at prices that you’ll like even more.

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You know what’s great about being in the era of “anything goes”? It’s anything goes when it comes to how you want to dress for festive events (with the exception of black or white tie, of course). With that in mind, we’ve pulled 100 items of the kind you already love and wear, at prices that you’ll like even more. 

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Palladium-plated earrings, $179, Swarovski.
Palladium-plated earrings, $179, Swarovski.
Cotton shirt, $229, Scotch & Soda.
Cotton shirt, $229, Scotch & Soda.
Cotton jeans, $295, Sandro.
Cotton jeans, $295, Sandro.
Polyester belt, $225, Maje.
Polyester belt, $225, Maje.
Leather and faux pearl belt, $225, Maje.
Leather and faux pearl belt, $225, Maje.
A.P.C. brass chain bracelet, $180, Kapok.
A.P.C. brass chain bracelet, $180, Kapok.
Cotton-blend jeans, $289, Liu Jo.
Cotton-blend jeans, $289, Liu Jo.
Faux-suede/leather boots, $69.90, Charles & Keith.
Faux-suede/leather boots, $69.90, Charles & Keith.
Faux-fur cuff, $39.90, Charles & Keith.
Faux-fur cuff, $39.90, Charles & Keith.
Acrylic clutch, $109, Aldo.
Acrylic clutch, $109, Aldo.
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Lace-trimmed velour camisole, $230, Juicy Couture.
Lace-trimmed velour camisole, $230, Juicy Couture.
Polyester dress, $172.80, iRoo.
Polyester dress, $172.80, iRoo.
Satin platform sandals with crystal embellishments, $59.90, Charles & Keith.
Satin platform sandals with crystal embellishments, $59.90, Charles & Keith.
Faux-fur clutch, $59.90, Mango.
Faux-fur clutch, $59.90, Mango.
 Faux-fur earrings, $29.90, Charles & Keith.
Faux-fur earrings, $29.90, Charles & Keith.
Polyester skirt, $97.80, iRoo.
Polyester skirt, $97.80, iRoo.
Polyester belt, $125, Maje.
Polyester belt, $125, Maje.
Satin espadrilles, $39.95, Bata.
Satin espadrilles, $39.95, Bata.
Polyester dress, $172.80, iRoo.
Polyester dress, $172.80, iRoo.
Fabric boots, $199, Aldo.
Fabric boots, $199, Aldo.
Denim for day, denim for night. Bright shoes seal the deal.
Denim for day, denim for night. Bright shoes seal the deal.
Denim shirt, $279, Scotch & Soda.
Denim shirt, $279, Scotch & Soda.
Plastic and brass earrings, $160, Bimba Y Lola.
Plastic and brass earrings, $160, Bimba Y Lola.
Plastic and brass earrings, $160, Bimba Y Lola.
Plastic and brass earrings, $160, Bimba Y Lola.
PU and faux-fur slides, $79, Aldo.
PU and faux-fur slides, $79, Aldo.
Viscose bodysuit, $205, Maje.
Viscose bodysuit, $205, Maje.
Plastic and brass earrings, $160, Bimba Y Lola.
Plastic and brass earrings, $160, Bimba Y Lola.
Cotton stretch jeans, $275, Sandro.
Cotton stretch jeans, $275, Sandro.
Cotton top, $279, Scotch & Soda.
Cotton top, $279, Scotch & Soda.
Fabric boots, $199, Aldo.
Fabric boots, $199, Aldo.
Cotton jeans, $279, Scotch & Soda.
Cotton jeans, $279, Scotch & Soda.
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Cotton tee, $205, Maje.
Cotton tee, $205, Maje.
Polyester skirt, $210, Sandro.
Polyester skirt, $210, Sandro.
Polyester bumbag, $39.90, H&M.
Polyester bumbag, $39.90, H&M.
PVC stretch pants, $89.90, Mango.
PVC stretch pants, $89.90, Mango.
Sneakers, $290, Juicy Couture.
Sneakers, $290, Juicy Couture.
Cotton-blend tunic, $239, Liu Jo.
Cotton-blend tunic, $239, Liu Jo.
Cotton jeans, $250, Sandro.
Cotton jeans, $250, Sandro.
Cotton-blend hoodie, $275, Sandro.
Cotton-blend hoodie, $275, Sandro.
Velvet sneakers, $145, Melissa.
Velvet sneakers, $145, Melissa.
Viscose knit skirt, $229, Scotch & Soda.
Viscose knit skirt, $229, Scotch & Soda.
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Rhodium-plated earrings, $189, Swarovski.
Rhodium-plated earrings, $189, Swarovski.
Cotton top, $160, Maje.
Cotton top, $160, Maje.
P By Panache rose gold-plated brass ear cuff, $249, Society A.
P By Panache rose gold-plated brass ear cuff, $249, Society A.
Cotton shirt, $34.95, H&M.
Cotton shirt, $34.95, H&M.
Polyester pants, $249, Scotch & Soda. PU sandals, $159, Aldo.
Polyester pants, $249, Scotch & Soda. PU sandals, $159, Aldo.
Cotton jeans, $249, Scotch & Soda.
Cotton jeans, $249, Scotch & Soda.
Wool-acrylic blouse, $250, Sandro.
Wool-acrylic blouse, $250, Sandro.
Prism Metallic Pouch in polyurethane, $190, Bao Bao Issey Miyake.
Prism Metallic Pouch in polyurethane, $190, Bao Bao Issey Miyake.
Viscose “pyjama” pants, $249, Scotch & Soda.
Viscose “pyjama” pants, $249, Scotch & Soda.
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Zinc and plastic earrings, $29.90, Mango.
Zinc and plastic earrings, $29.90, Mango.
Viscose top, $250, Sandro.
Viscose top, $250, Sandro.
Polyester pants, $289, Liu Jo.
Polyester pants, $289, Liu Jo.
Cotton-blend sweater with lace applique, $279, Scotch & Soda.
Cotton-blend sweater with lace applique, $279, Scotch & Soda.
PU and faux-fur slides, $89, Aldo.
PU and faux-fur slides, $89, Aldo.
Calf leather glitter loafers, $79, Pazzion.
Calf leather glitter loafers, $79, Pazzion.
Neoprene sock boots, $199, Aldo.
Neoprene sock boots, $199, Aldo.
Cotton hoodie, $250, Sandro.
Cotton hoodie, $250, Sandro.
A.P.C. brass chain bracelet, $180, Kapok.
A.P.C. brass chain bracelet, $180, Kapok.
Viscose skirt, $269, Liu Jo.
Viscose skirt, $269, Liu Jo.
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Sometimes, all it takes for AM to become PM is kick-ass earrings.
Sometimes, all it takes for AM to become PM is kick-ass earrings.
Sequinned PU slides, $79, Aldo.
Sequinned PU slides, $79, Aldo.
PU and faux-fur slides, $89, Aldo.
PU and faux-fur slides, $89, Aldo.
Leather slingbacks, $129, Topshop.
Leather slingbacks, $129, Topshop.
Embellished PU bag, $119, Aldo.
Embellished PU bag, $119, Aldo.
Zinc alloy necklace, $230, Bimba Y Lola.
Zinc alloy necklace, $230, Bimba Y Lola.
Resin and glass earrings, $80, Bimba Y Lola.
Resin and glass earrings, $80, Bimba Y Lola.
Satin slip-ons, $49.90, Charles & Keith.
Satin slip-ons, $49.90, Charles & Keith.
Polyester slingbacks, $129, Stradivarius.
Polyester slingbacks, $129, Stradivarius.
Sequinned polyester envelope clutch, $49, Pleatation.
Sequinned polyester envelope clutch, $49, Pleatation.
Zinc alloy earrings, $125, Bimba Y Lola.
Zinc alloy earrings, $125, Bimba Y Lola.
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Wheel of Colours white gold pendant with diamond and semi-precious stones, $158, Citigems.
Wheel of Colours white gold pendant with diamond and semi-precious stones, $158, Citigems.
Wool-polyamide sweater, $289, Liu Jo.
Wool-polyamide sweater, $289, Liu Jo.
PU pumps, $159, Aldo.
PU pumps, $159, Aldo.
PU and velvet clutch, $79.90, Charles & Keith.
PU and velvet clutch, $79.90, Charles & Keith.
Viscose stirrup pants, $275, Sandro.
Viscose stirrup pants, $275, Sandro.
Viscose top, $179, Scotch & Soda.
Viscose top, $179, Scotch & Soda.
E8 By Miista leather sandals, $199, Robinsons.
E8 By Miista leather sandals, $199, Robinsons.
Cotton sweater, $229, Scotch & Soda.
Cotton sweater, $229, Scotch & Soda.
Satin sandals, $53.90, Charles & Keith.
Satin sandals, $53.90, Charles & Keith.
PU clutch, $99.90, Mango.
PU clutch, $99.90, Mango.
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P By Panache rose gold-plated brass earring, $279, Society A.
P By Panache rose gold-plated brass earring, $279, Society A.
Corduroy jacket, $179, Mango.
Corduroy jacket, $179, Mango.
French Connection viscose jumpsuit, $249, Robinsons.
French Connection viscose jumpsuit, $249, Robinsons.
Silver and cubic zirconia earrings, $149, Pandora.
Silver and cubic zirconia earrings, $149, Pandora.
PU boots, $139, Mango.
PU boots, $139, Mango.
Silk satin bow tie, $290, Bottega Veneta.
Silk satin bow tie, $290, Bottega Veneta.
Cotton-blend T-shirt, $149, Liu Jo.
Cotton-blend T-shirt, $149, Liu Jo.
Schutz leather pumps, $199, Robinsons.
Schutz leather pumps, $199, Robinsons.
Leather bag, $225, Bimba Y Lola.
Leather bag, $225, Bimba Y Lola.
Polyester pants, $275, Sandro.
Polyester pants, $275, Sandro.
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Embellished PU bag, $129, Aldo.
Embellished PU bag, $129, Aldo.
Mystical Owl Tango white gold pendant with diamonds, $228, Citigems.
Mystical Owl Tango white gold pendant with diamonds, $228, Citigems.
Gold PVD-plated bangle, $189, Swarovski.
Gold PVD-plated bangle, $189, Swarovski.
Brass ring, $185, Bimba Y Lola.
Brass ring, $185, Bimba Y Lola.
Polyester shell, $166.80, iRoo.
Polyester shell, $166.80, iRoo.
E8 by Miista leather mules, $179, Robinsons.
E8 by Miista leather mules, $179, Robinsons.
Polyester pants, $249, Scotch & Soda.
Polyester pants, $249, Scotch & Soda.
Brass and enamel bracelet, $265, Tory Burch.
Brass and enamel bracelet, $265, Tory Burch.
Embellished PU bag, $89, Aldo.
Embellished PU bag, $89, Aldo.
Polyester slingbacks, $59.90, Zara.
Polyester slingbacks, $59.90, Zara.

TEXT & COORDINATION RACHEL TAN

The Best of All Worlds
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For something that occupies so little real estate on us, jewellery is important. It has the ability to steal the show or subtly enhance it, turn a look from day to night in a flash, and complement every look from jeans and tee to the most fancy dress. PANDORA has four new ranges. We show you how to work them in every way.

LAY ON THE CHARM (AND EVERYTHING ELSE)
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PANDORA, the Danish jeweller which has given us charms for all our special occasions and milestones, gives us more jewellery this festive holiday: four new ranges of earrings, rings, bracelets, bangles and necklaces for the everyday moments in our lives, and as everyday gifts to ourselves.

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BACK TO CLASSICS

The key takeaway here? Some of the best holiday looks often include something black and something silver. PANDORA’S sterling silver options from the Facets of Winter range are from $99 each. Iris & Ink jumpsuit, www.theoutnet.com

REACH FOR THE STARS

Studs and spikes are the obvious choices for a rock-inspired look. The less obvious (which also means more interesting): stars. PANDORA’S Facets of Winter range offers the holiday favourite in two variations – the traditional five-pronged, and the less traditional, a row of “shooting stars”. The former is on sterling silver charms with tonal blue crystals; the latter is on earrings, rings, and pendants. From $89.

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DO DENIM DIFFERENTLY

Not with silver or gold, but colour. Hearts of PANDORA is a range that has colourful charms and rings set with jewel-toned crystals to keep the vibes fun and festive. Charms, $89-$149. Rings, $129 each.

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YOUR NEW EVERYDAY

For a piece of jewellery to qualify as “everyday”, it should be fuss-free, yet make you look better – all the time, with any outfit. PANDORA’S answer: Christmas Spirit, a range of festive-themed jewellery in PANDORA Rose, a warm-toned, rose-hued metal. Unlike gold or silver, it complements almost any skin tone by highlighting its blush tones. And for the first time, petites – little charms made to fit into PANDORA’S floating locket – are also available in the same rose hue. PANDORA Rose charms, earrings and rings, from $89 each. Petites, $49 each.

PHOTOGRAPHY KENNETH WONG, ASSISTED BY JONATHAN/STILLS NETWORK
STYLING BRYAN GOH
HAIR DENNIS SEAH/TONI & GUY@THE STAR VISTA
MAKEUP KENNETH LEE,USING YSL BEAUTY
MODELS ALENA/MANNEQUIN, BOGLARKA/LOOQUE,MONIQUE/NU MODELSNASTYA/MANNEQUIN