Photography by Alvaro Goveia; Hair by Justin German; Makeup by Sheri Stroh

And stylish ways to update your favourite frock

Update your black dress with these fashion accessories and style ideas for the holiday season

Style

Fashion

Virginie Martocq and Julia Black; Photos by Roberto Caruso

Contemporary decorations and eclectic touches for a chic and festive home

Contemporary decorations and eclectic touches for a chic and festive home: Ideas on table setting, garland, wreath, tree, colours, mantel

Holiday

Glam gal Kate Winslet embraces the spirit of the season with a beauty line benefiting the families of children with autism

Makeup

Beauty

Five o'clocktail: Make your holidays a little more cheery with this delicious drink from sommelier Natalie MacLean

alcohol

Recipes

Karen Robock; Consulting dietitian Lindy Kennedy

Do diet: Nine tips and three desserts to outsmart even the toughest treat season with our guide to satisfying your sweet tooth without sabotaging your waistline

Holiday

10 best little black dresses

Decorating ideas: A modern Christmas

Kate Winslet on the Golden Hat Foundation charity

Christmas cocktail recipe: Festive fizz

Healthy desserts: How to have your cake (and eat it too)