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Perhaps I’m only speaking for myself here, but our annual swimsuit party last week really highlighted a few crazy things we (or just me) do in preparation for a night out. (Click here to see more party snaps)

As the theme was ‘Miami Nights’, it was only a given that most of the girls in the Cleo office indulged in a spray tan the day before the event. And what better way than to have a mobile tanning booth set up in the office fashion cupboard!?

The rest of the day was spent avoiding any strenuous movements (perspiration is a tan hazard), wearing oversized clothes (skinny jeans, also a tan hazard) and keeping a mirror on hand to check out our constantly darkening skin (pocket mirror, tan essential. Who am I kidding, this is a constant essential).

But the real preparation for the evening was of course, styling my outfit. I had decided to wear a recently purchased Zimmermann dress, which, to put plainly, I am in love with. It’s a dress I’ve been obsessing with all season and couldn’t believe that I had in my hot little hands. Not only this, but I got it at a sample sale for a discounted price. Overly excited? I have tears of joy just typing this.

Trouble is, the dress didn’t look as amazing on me as it did in my head. In my mind I saw long legs peeking out from the full skirt, an ample bust filling out the top and cascading curls falling from my shoulders.

In reality – my B cup, short ass frame with mid length hair just didn’t cut it. But with a little help from the professionals, I tried making it work! A quick trip to my tailor saw the dress instantly hug my curves instead of drown them, and a pair of sky high heels gave me the height I needed to pull off such a full skirt.

And the hair? Well I certainly didn’t look like Gisele, but a few swipes with the curling tongs made me feel a little better.

Now, onto next year’s outfit..