Totally Fun NYE (Plus an Outfit Reveal)

Thanks to everyone who helped me figure out what to wear on New Year's Eve (gah, it was so tough!) . The sparkly off-white top and black skirt ended up being great choices for our little shindig — not to mention I'll eventually get to wear that purple vintage getup for another occasion (with a little tailoring in the top, of course).

Lovely party hostesses.

Fam part 1

Fam part 2 (gotta love 'em)

Miz Mego, looking fabulous.

• Sequined formal halter: Rimini (from the formalwear department at Gayfer's or Dilliars or something forever ago... had never worn it) - $40
  
• Black high-waisted pencil skirt from Express - $60
• (Not pictured) black tights (Target?) and the below Dolce Vita brand Wish Boots from Endless.com - $143 (with free shipping)
• (Kind of a splurge outfit for me, but the boots were my big purchase this winter)

Boots from Endless - now $136 (free shipping). They're even cuter with the tops folded/cuffed.

Also, thanks to Raging Burrito and Raging Taco (Decatur Square) for allowing us to host a party in their space again this year. We appreciate it, Laura and Scott!

Playing New Year's Eve Dress-Up with Lindsay

On Monday afternoon, I received a fun e-mail from my friend Lindsay (addressed to me and another girlfriend):

"Alright ladies, I am waaaay too excited about NYE this coming weekend and I would love some style advice. Any chance I can ambush you two before Thursday night for wardrobe help? I am willing to travel with armfuls of clothing...."

So on Tuesday night, I headed over to Lindsay's to play a little New Year's Eve dress up. Lindsay wondered which of three or four outfits would be best for our little holiday party, and also wanted feedback on how to best accessorize.

So here's what she tried on:

A black, one-shoulder dress purchased from Express recently as a "New Year's Eve" outfit contender. Paired with red heels and a thick, black, stretchy belt.

Same dress, same heels but now with a thin, silver/gold rhinestone-studded belt (also from Express).

Now with booties.

Up close of the new, rhinestone belt.

Another accessory option: a sparkly headband.

Thick belt, one-shoulder dress... now with black, peep-toe heels.

Another dress to consider: a whimsical blue, dyed halter dress (originally worn for a friend's wedding). Shown with black peepies.

An elegant looking red silk/chiffon-blend looking dress... originally a longer bridesmaid's dress (gasp!). Again with the black peep-toed heels.

And lastly, a pink satin/silky top with a black pencil skirt, and the black heels. The skirt is part of a suit.

Can you guess which of the "looks" she decided to wear?








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You probably guessed it! The black one-shoulder number with the thick belt (plus black heels and a sparkly headpiece). It was decided that while the other dresses and shoe combinations were cute, this dress was especially flattering and the most fitting for the occasion, season, etc.

Lindsay's going to be a knockout at the NYE party!

Maria, we missed you at our little dress-up party!

Need Your Help: What to Wear on New Year's Eve

I was really sure about what to wear on New Year's Eve... until I hung out with my friend Lindsay last night and saw all her cute attire options. (I will post about that in a bit... we had a great time playing dress up!)

So now I need your help! The party attire is "cocktail," though I'm sure attendees' outfits will run the gamut of casual to formal.

Option 1: Cream/iridescent sequined halter (bought this in the formal department of Dillards in high school and have never found a good reason or way to wear it, until now) with a black pencil skirt.

Option 2: Deep purple, velvet vintage dress (from my October visit to My Sister's Closet), accessorized with a flower brooch (from Hurs) and satin ribbon at the waist. I love the dress but feel that it would look a lot better if I had the top taken in a little to fit better. Should I save this dress until after I make alterations?

Which of the below two outfits should I don to ring in the new year? I'm perplexed! (Leave a comment, or vote in the poll to the right of this post.)

Up close of the brooch

And for you Decaturites who don't yet have plans, e-mail me at lifefulfilledatl@gmail.com and I'll tell you the details of a little shin-dig we're putting together.

Wishing you all happy and safe New Year's Eves and fabulous starts to 2010,

Katy

As of 10pm on New Year's Eve eve, the combined votes (the poll, comments and e-mails from friends and colleagues) are...

Option 1: 12

Option 2: 6

This may not be a close call afterall!