formal short long sleeve black dress Little Dresses – Black Mini Dresses 5% Elastane) 85cm total length SKU Karen Kane 3/4 Sleeve Fit

Opt for a contrast pink that is either much lighter or darker than your dress

Try Tilbury Pillow Talk Push Up Lashes (24.50 at www.theloop.ie), or Malteser-brown Glossier Lash Slick (18)

I have been contemplating doing a fun inspiration post like this and finally decided to go for it

Its a gross dichotomy where the foot is clean, but the nasty thong is rubbing its granules into the nasty pavement. And its true wearing either thongs or FiveFingers in New York means your feet are only one thin layer away from touching the citys notoriously dirty pavement

Team with barely-there heels and gold jewellery for a look that feels equal parts polished and sultry