Merry Christmas! I hope Santa brings you all the fashion goodies you're hoping for
The race is on, ladies, to make like Santa and wrap and deliver all those presents in time for the big day on Friday. I don't know about you, but I need to get a move on!
And, just in case Santa is reading this, top of my Christmas wishlist is a Chanel bag.
Yes, I know I've mentioned this before - and I know these bags don't come cheap - but my argument is that it's a "forever" purchase. Right, Santa?
I've also had my eye on a Marc Jacobs hot-pink sequinned clutch and a Paul & Joe strapless jumpsuit from www.my-wardrobe.com.
So, now I've got my party outfit sorted, I'm looking out for something warm to combat these arctic conditions. I'm hunting down a pair of knee-high sheepskin boots - Made In Australia has some fab crystal-studded ones.
And, talking of clothes with a bit of bling, I got to wear two gorgeous dresses for the Strictly final on Saturday night. For the first show I wore an oyster silk dress by Petit S***pe, accessorised with a crystal-studded belt specially made by the show's costume designers Chrisanne - it was embellished with 1,000 Swarovski crystals.
Then for the results show I slipped into a dramatic full-length strapless sequinned dress by hot new designer Rachel Gilbert, with fab jewels by Astley Clarke (www.astleyclarke.com).
After 14 weeks of tans, tears and tantrums on the show, we saw people's champions Chris and Ola take home the glitter ball trophy, while heart-throb Ricky Whittle had to make do with being runner-up.
It was probably the closest fought final we've ever had.
We've also seen love blossom this series, not once but twice, with sweethearts Ali and Brian and of course sizzling Strictly couple Joe and Kristina.
I might need two hats next year - watch this space!
The final was a family affair for me - Vernon did his Radio 1 show from the studio. He lives and breathes the show as much as I do, so he was in his element interviewing the celebrities and dancers. Phoebe came too, handing out chocolate hearts to all her favourite dancers (all of them!).
Vernon returned for the main event with his mate Chris Moyles, who could cut a few shapes on the dancefloor himself. Series Eight perhaps, Chris?
Yesterday I was filming the Strictly Christmas special and I can reveal Austin Healey has agreed to perform the paso doble topless! Expect the full gun show, girls.
I wish you all the best for Christmas and I hope Santa brings you all the fashion goodies you're hoping for। See you for Strictly on Christmas Day.
Source:http://blogs.mirror.co.uk/tess-daly/2009/12/merry-christmas-i-hope-santa-b.html