I'm sure, like me (& my sister) many of you have been struggling with what you feel like wearing & what you should be wearing this New Years Eve. I've gone from wearing a GORGEOUS silk dress (the one I won at the Maison Sez competition but thought it was too dressy for the party I was going to) & then thought about my cute black ballerina-esque dress from Miss Selfridges (but this one was too casual) but now I've kinda sorted my look out (will post it up ASAP)! What you may ask have I decided to wear? A cute, flirty skirt, & a slightly sexy/textured top with tights & funkified shoes! Why the change of heart? Because there are things we seem to forget when we're getting our New Years attire ready which are:
1. The likelihood of someone (or yourself) spilling something on your outfit
2. That you need to be comfortable as well as look good because the likelihood of you just sitting down & not moving is HIGHLY unlikely at a NYE party! It's more like a dancing, socialising, etc frenzy which requires a WHOLE LOTTA comfort
3. You wanna stay true to your personality there's no point in dressing up (or down) if it won't feel like you because then you'll end up worrying about it all night long instead of just going with the flow & having a great time
So, to help you my PFFers avoid all of these little hiccups (even thought I think point number 3 is kinda linked to point number 2) I've put up a list of the basic ideas that can take a simple outfit & add the right amount of spice to you!
The Spice List
1. When in doubt? Accessorise! So simple, all you really have to do is pick the right kind of accessory to spruce up your look. If you haven't noticed I'm a HUGE fan of accessorising because that's how you can dress up or dress down a look. I've put together a couple of ideas to help inspire you when you're out shopping! It's about getting one strong piece that can pull together an entire look whether they're earrings, necklace, bracelet or a ring one accessory, the right accessory can make all the difference!
From Topshop:
(from left to right)
Mesh Stretch Bracelet Pack for £20 AED 114.67
Bead Collar Necklace for £100 AED 573.35
Tigerseye Necklace for £30 AED 172.01 (on SALE you guys)
From Net-a-porter:
(left to right)
Assad Mounser for £288.75 AED 1,655.56
Aurelie Bidermann for £778.75 AED 4,464.99
Kenneth Jay Lane for £127 AED 728.16
2. Too cold out? Wear a jacket! But not any jacket! Pick something with a bit more edge so instead of going out there & buying an entirely new dress/top/skirt, recycle something from your cupboard that you love/know you'd be comfortable in & invest in buying something that'll transform into a wardrobe staple like these jackets below
From Net-a-porter:
(left to right)
Sass & Bide for £503.13 AED 2,884.71
Preen Line for £275.62 AED 1,580.28
Halston Heritage for £770 AED 4,414.82
(left to right)
Black Star Blazer for £30 (On SALE) AED 172.01
Animal Print Blazer for £30 (it's on SALE) AED 172.01
Sister Jane Geometric Jacket for £40 (also on SALE) AED 229.34
3. Shoe crazed? Then go for it! No one ever really thinks of the importance of picking the right kind of shoe for the right kind of occasion. So always plan ahead what kind of shoe you plan on wearing that evening? If its a dinner, then you've got the freedom to wear whatever you want because you know you'll be sitting down for most of the night! But if you're going out dancing make sure you've worn them out before & platforms are the comfiest in my opinion! So, don't forget platforms for dancing & your favorite uncomfortable heels for dinner! I once went out in my favorite GORGEOUS Moschino Cheap & Chic heels (they were new-ish so super uncomfortable) so I spent the ENTIRE night just in so much pain & couldn't really have fun so I've learned my lesson & the importance of having a cool & comfy shoe on when you're out dancing!
From Boutique 1:
From Boutique 1:
(left to right)
Elie Saab for AED 1,540
Rupert Sanderson for AED 2,018 (SALE price)
Alia for AED 8,860
From Net-a-porter:
(left to right)
Alexander Wang for £404 AED 2,316.35
Dolce & Gabbana for £450.63 AED 2,583.70
Jimmy Choo for £857.50 AED 4,916.50
So, if you're gonna go NYE shopping instead of buying a new dress, buy these three things! You're basically reinvigorating your wardrobe with new options, building your wardrobe staples, & NOT spending countless hours looking for the right dress, skirt, top because if you look hard enough in your own closet I'm sure you'll find just what you're looking for!
I hope you find these helpful & I'm wishing you ALL a very happy, merry New Year! 2012 PLEASE BE GOOD TO THE WORLD!!!
xoxo till 2012 my munchkins,
P.S. I'm dedicating my last & final post to my lovely Husband (who is everything I could have ever asked for & much more), my super supportive parents & siblings, my beyond amazing in-laws (whom I love very much), & some of the bestest friends God has ever blessed me with! Thank you ALL for being a part of my life & for your constant love, countless support, & for being my angels here on Earth!
P.P.S. Video of the Day: I've decided to end this year with lots of laughter & hanging out with AMAZING friends! I hope you all do the same! I've had 3 different people tell me about these videos & if you haven't seen them yet, I'm glad I can share & if you have sorry I'm putting you through this again! But I'm positive you won't mind! There's a part two click here & three click here whenever you're ready! ENJOY & HAPPY NEW YEAR!
P.P.P.S. Song of the Day: Foreign Language by Flight Facilities ft Jess (thanks to my Bahrainirants for introducing me to this FABULOUS song! I haven't been able to stop listening to it! Absolutely love everything about it from the beat, the video which is SUPER retro-no clue if it's really the video though but its still cool. I hope you likey!)
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