It's the final week before Christmas, and most of us are in the midst of prime holiday season socialising.

Double booking ourselves for drinks with friends, dashing from client cocktails to the office Christmas party, and indulging in one long champagne lunch after the other - all while attempting to wrap up work for the year and finish the shopping.

It may be the most wonderful time of the year, but it's also exhausting! And the last thing you want at the height of the party season it to feel less than your best self. Every woman wants to walk into a social event feeling and looking confident - but all this rushing around can lead to you arriving at social occasions flustered.

Confidence is key: Beauty vlogger Danielle Mansutti, who boasts over 1.3 million YouTube subscribers, shares her secrets to looking great throughout the holiday party season

Beauty vlogging sensation Danielle Mansutti knows a thing or two about looking her best.

The social media starlet, who boasts over 1.3 million subscribers on YouTube and 466,000 Instagram followers, faces her army of fans in selfies, videos and the red carpet on a daily basis, with rarely a hair out of place.

But Danielle is the first to admit that her camera-ready style is not completely effortless. From her pre-party prep steps, to her go-to outfit, and what she always keeps in her handbag to maintain a fresh-face and comfy feet all night, Danielle has shared with Femail her secrets to rocking this party season with confidence.

Prep and pamper: Danielle's party style is all about starting early and taking the time to pamper yourself, so you don't arrive at your big event feeling flustered and stressed out

START PREP EARLY

'It will take me about two days to fully ensure my beauty prep is complete,' Danielle reveals. So if your party is on Saturday night, set aside some time on the Thursday or Friday evening to get your skin prepped - it will save you time later on.

SILKY SMOOTH SKIN

'The first thing that I love to do is soak in a warm bath for a while, and then exfoliate my skin to ensure it's completely clean and ready for a fresh layer of tan',' the beauty powerhouse said.

'After exfoliating, I shave my legs and underarms with a Schick Hydro Silk razor to ensure they're completely smooth.'

Tanning tips: Danielle starts her prep with shaving and exfoliation, then fake tan - the next morning she will wash it off before applying a second layer for a perfect golden glow

DOUBLE UP ON TAN

Next up? Her method for achieving the ultimate golden glow for special occasions. 'About 12 hours later when my skin has calmed down from the exfoliation, I apply a layer of tan,' she reveals. 'I wash this off the next morning and then apply a second layer on top.'

TREAT YOURSELF

At this time of year, most of us are running around trying to get everything done. But the YouTuber believes that a little 'Me Time' will ensure you don't arrive flustered.

'I'll always ensure the morning of is a pampering one - I'll put on a face mask, paint my nails, ensure my skin is smooth and tanned, and I love to give myself a lot of time to get ready so I don't stress out and feel rushed.'

Take your time: The YouTuber reveals she spends a morning doing a face mask, painting her nails and dedicates 1.5 hours to her make up routine (with 30 minutes for eyelash application!)

WORK OUT WHAT MAKE UP WORKS FOR YOU

Taking her time goes for her make up routine too: 'It will take me around an hour and a half from the start to finish, and that last half an hour is purely spent trying to get my false eyelashes on!' she says.

'I always lean towards warm toned makeup, as this works best with blue eyes. These are the steps of my makeup routine: primer, foundation, eyebrows, concealer, powder, contour, highlight, eye shadow, mascara, eyelashes, lipstick, setting spray.'

Danielle's secret make up weapon? 'Make up setting spray - it's a miracle in a bottle to ensure your makeup lasts all night long!'

Know your look: 'I always lean towards warm toned makeup, as this works best with my blue eyes,' she says

MIX UP YOUR STYLE FOR THE HOLIDAYS

'Even though my wardrobe is 99 per cent black, I'm a very festive person, so I tend to lean toward red dresses for this time of year,' she says.

'I usually try to avoid wearing heels in any way that I can... but if I have to wear them, I tend to always wear heeled boots.'

Get festive: Danielle says her typical wardrobe is '99 per cent black', but for the holidays, she injects some colour to make it more special

CARRY IN YOUR CLUTCH

But Danielle always has an emergency pair of flats tucked in her handbag: 'I ensure I keep some comfortable thongs in my bag in case the pain gets too much later on in the night!'

'I also keep my setting powder and lipstick in my bag for touch ups, but I think the most important thing is having a nice perfume in your bag - smelling good is the best way to get noticed!'

But the most surprising tools in Danielle's clutch? 'I always make sure I have my eyelash glue and tweezers,' she reveals, 'because the last thing I want is to have half an eyelash falling off!'

DON'T SKIP DINNER AND STAY HYDRATED

Don't be tempted to skip eating in order to have a flatter stomach in your party frock. 'Always make sure you eat before partying - too many of us choose to eat a minimal amount of food to avoid looking "bloated" in our dresses, she says.

'All this does is make you feel drunk after the first drinks, you might act a bit silly, and it will cause you to have the biggest hangover the next morning.

'Eat a decent meal before going out, and drink plenty of water on the way home to avoid dehydration throughout the night.'

Line your stomach: 'Too many of us choose to eat a minimal amount of food to avoid looking "bloated" in our dresses,' she says. 'All this does is make you feel drunk after the first drinks'

DON'T FORGET ABOUT YOU

Of all of Danielle's tips for looking great, her most important message is to be comfortable in your own skin. 'Always be true to yourself!' she says. 'Confidence comes from within you when you are most comfortable with yourself.

'Wear dresses that make you feel beautiful, not dresses that you think you're uncomfortable in and think you should wear just to fit in with everyone else.

'Treat yourself to pamper sessions - get a massage, a facial - do anything that will make you feel confident and beautiful. You deserve it!'