Aaaaaaagh, how stunning is Zara's latest dress?

It's that time of year again and like it or not, the shops are full to the brim with festive party wear - think sparkles, sequins and glitter aplenty. However, if you'd rather steer away from donning a full disco ball look, then we have found the perfect outfit in this Zara dress. The Velvet Mini Dress looks like a designer piece - that statement collar, textured fabric and hello, diamanté detail. Pop it on with sandals for a going-out look, maybe with a little sparkle on the straps but it's also the kind of piece you can dress down. IDEAL. You could wear the Zara dress with biker boots and bare legs and of course, a teddy coat to stay cosy and warm - already planning on making this happen asap. There's also the option to make it into an office-appropriate ensemble by adding tights and a blazer - how fab?! You could wear this piece from work straight out to drinks and we all need a few outfits like this, particularly as your calendar might start to fill up with parties and nights out in the run-up to Christmas. Another purchase that we are very much into are Zara's Flat Leather Boots because they're a sensible purchase that you'll have for a long time to come. Extremely versatile, durable and they'll stand the test of time. The flat heel means they can be worn all day, every day and you'll soon find yourself living in them for winter. I love the shape of them, they will go with everything from midi skirts to jeans to mini dresses and the sturdy style means you'll be able to wear them season after season. They're selling fast but have been restocked a number of times so if you want them, get shopping asap.