Life and soul of the dance floor or already planning your French exit? Find the perfect outfit to match your party personality this season, whether that means playing it safe or going where the mood takes you…

With a square toe and dusky pink satin, a classic ballet slipper adds a feminine touch to your party style. First position, please. Skirt, £59, River Island (riverisland.com); shoes, £40, M&S (marksan

A new exhibition explores the enduring style of the infamous 18th-century French queen

Make your Christmas merry and bright with luxe knits, rich velvets and festive bow details

From tiny tots to lady of the manor, Amie Elizabeth White has Christmas all wrapped up

There is something undeniably enchanting about this 16th-century farmhouse in Dorset, especially during the festive period. The open fire in the sitting room roars, the soft glow of candlelight fills