Whether you're heading out for a night on the town with the girls, to a glamorous cocktail party or sumptuous charity ball there's plenty to choose from Photography by Matthew Stansfield

Cheshire boutiques have it all when it comes to stylish partywear this season, writes Amanda Griffiths. Whether you’re heading out for a night on the town with the girls, to a glamorous cocktail party or sumptuous charity ball there’s plenty to choose from

Photography by Matthew Stansfield

Girls just want to have fun

Leather is making its mark on the party scene this season and it’s not just for rock chicks!

For a perfect girls’ night out Kristie wears Markus Lupfer silver lurex jumper �195 teamed with By Malene Birger leather legging �609, Camilla Skovgarrd pewter boot �485, Lara Bohinc Eclipse platinum necklace �610 and By Malene Birger Black Studded clutch bag �109 all from Black White Denim while Abbie rocks this Mc Q matte leather zip dress �325 with Lara Bohinc metrollis drop earrings �295 from Black White Denim. Model’s own shoes

Sophisticated celebration

These long evening gowns would dazzle guests at a glamorous New Year’s Eve party or stylish charity ball.

Abbie wears long black D&G dress �1,077 available at Anglea Beer while Kristie models long red sequin dress by Jenny Packham �2,380 accessorised with cocoon ring by Babette Wasserman all available from Angela Beer

Gorgeous glamour

Both girls glitter in gold.

Abbie wears short gold and black sequin dress by Temperley �1,349 available at Angela Beer accessorised by D&G shoes �419 also from Angela Beer. Kristie dazzles in this long gold dress by Jenny Packham �2,239 available at Angela Beer accessorised by D&G velvet and pearl detail shoes �295 all available at Angela Beer

Lady in red

Abbie models this gorgeous red one-shoulder dress �239 by Joseph Ribkoff, available at Andrea Claire. She accessorises with bracelet by Gaby’s �35 and matching earrings �18 also available at Andrea Claire and stylist’s own clutch bag

Credits

With thanks to the Abode Hotel, Chester where this photoshoot took place. Abode Chester, Grosvenor Road, Chester, CH1 2DJ. Tel: 01244 347000, www.abodehotels.co.uk/chesterWith thanks to the following boutiques who supplied the clothes and accessories for this photoshoot:

Andrea Claire, 59-61 Station Road, Cheadle Hulme, SK8 7AA. Tel: 0161 485 331, www.andreaclaire.co.uk

Angela Beer, 43-47 Woodford Road, Bramhall, SK7 1JR. Tel: 0161 439 2630, www.angelabeer.com

Black White Denim, 57 Alderley Road, Wilmslow, SK9 1NZ. Tel: 01625 521233, www.blackwhitedenim.com

Photography by Matthew Stansfield, 07815 158057, www.matthewstansfield.com

Models: Abbie Murray and Kristie Clinch from Boss Model Management, Manchester

Stylist: Bryan Harrop, www.bryanharropstyling.com

Make up and hair: Cassie Steward using ArtDeco Cosmetics

Make up assistant: Holly Stevenson