Black beauty

The statement necklace can be any LBD’s BF, especially when it gets to play centre stage against a backdrop of bare, luscious skin.

Anything with sparkle is a natural choice to light up your face and complement décolletage, but more avant-garde styles, such as wood, stone or this rubber-bead necklace, can be equally attention-grabbing.

Rubber and satin cord necklace, $275, Ports 1961, ports1961.com.

Strapless bandage style dress, $80, Winners, winners.ca.

Beauty note: Sparkling mandarin and vibrant lily mingle with the richness of vanilla and oak moss for a fragrance that’s as unexpected as you are. Try a spritz of Vera Wang LOOK eau de parfum spray, 1.7 fl oz., $70, available exclusively at The Bay, before you head into the night.

Photography: Alvaro Goveia
Photography assistant: Roberto Caruso
Stylists: Michelle Lyte and Troy Lyte, Judy Inc.
Makeup and Hair: Kim “Blackspanese” Goodman
Fashion editor: Ingrie Williams
Styling assistant: Tanya Hosten
Special thanks to: Elmer Olsen Model Management

Shot on location at Onyx Condominiums & Lofts, liveonyx.com