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If you’re planning your outfit for this year’s New Year’s Eve bash and don’t want to spend all of your Christmas money, never fear. Remember when I told you about the fab 9th & Elm site? This is the place to shop for unique items, many handmade, that you won’t see on all the other divas at the party. The glitter and glam costs less AND looks fantastic. This year, spend $35 on your dress and the rest of your hard-earned cash on your fun times with girlfriends! Plus, save 10% on your purchase when you use code COZY10 at checkout. So ditch the LBD and wear something a little more glam for a lot less cash.
Read on as Co-Founder of 9th & Elm, Elly, shares her latest styling tips for NYE!
WHAT TO WEAR THIS NYE
It’s that time of year again – New Year’s Eve is just around the corner! You know what that means… you start to panic, and think, “I have nothing to wear!” Don’t fret ladies, we’re here to help you put some trendy, yet classic, outfits together!
Chevron Sequin Mini DressEven if sequins aren’t usually your thing, step outside of the box this season, and try it! You’ll shine at the party, and look very on-trend for the season. Not only are sequins hot, hot, hot, but the chevron pattern is extremely popular too. It makes this dress the perfect dress for any holiday party! Put that LBD on hold this year, because let’s face it, it has had its turn many times in the past, and this season you’re going to shine!
Plus, forgo the jacket, because this dress has sleeves! Pair it with some subtle bling, like the Iceberg Rose Cuff or earrings by Tiffany Rose Designs. Break out some amazing black pumps with this little number – and don’t forget about those toes and nails. I would recommend Big Apple Red by OPI. After all, you are stepping outside the box, why not go all the way!
Gold Sequin Long-Sleeve Mini Dress
This is the perfect dress if you just want to add a little sparkle this season. The dress is form fitting in all the right places. The material is very stretchy, so it makes it easy to move and, most importantly, dance the night away. The sleeves are full-length, so no worries on a jacket here either! Plus, a jacket would cover up the best part of the dress: the baby sequins that detail the sleeve. Rock this dress with a large cocktail ring, some glitter or sequin heels, and an over sized stud set. I would recommend a metallic gold nail here to compliment the sleeve. All around, if you were invited to only one, or ten, holiday parties this year, this is a must-have for this season.
Poplin Leather Collar DressLoving the leather trend this season!? Me too! This dress is for the very girly girl, with its poplin collar, tight waist bodice, and a-line bottom frame. But the leather gives it a more cool-feel and accents the dress in all the right places. I would wear black opaque tights with this little number, with an over sized cocktail ring and some killer shoes or booties. This dress would be awesome with a black leather bomber jacket, to give it that little leather extra touch, or a classic black blazer with a roll-up sleeve to add some bangles.
And let’s not forget the color of the dress: red! Hello! What are you waiting for? You have found the perfect dress, now let’s get some black nail polish and call it a day. But not before you do an over sized Carrie Bradshaw bun and smoky-eye to complete the ensemble. Ahhhh…the outfit is now complete. Now go find that prince to keep you company while watching the ball drop. And most importantly, don’t forget to seal him with a kiss!
9th&Elm is also sponsoring a giveaway — one lucky reader will win a $100 site credit. The giveaway begins Dec. 18, 2014 at 11:00 am CST and ends Dec. 31, 4014 at 11:00 am CST. Note that the winner must reside in the United States or Canada. The winner will be chosen at random by 9th&Elm, and will be notified by Jan 2, 2015. This is a third-party giveaway form; I have no access to the entry information.
honestly, i’m not into LBD too , i don’t think i can pull it through, so i prefer something in between the middle but sparkly.
I am definitely entering your giveaway – thank you!
This sounds like an awesome deal indeed. I will have to check out 9th & Elm site for sure. Thanks for sharing.
Oh I really like that collar dress! It’s gorgeous and retro!
Those are some really nice dresses. I don’t wear mini’s but I am going to take a look to see what they have in mid knee length dresses!
I love 9th and Elm. Such cute stuff. That Chevron dress is great!
We are staying in for New Year’s so I don’t need a LBD or any kind of dress but I do love the variety you can find at 9th & Elm
I love having a pop of color on NYE it just seems more festive! I have always loved the variety that 9th and Elm offers and have been using them for awhile now.
I LOVE the Gold Sequin Long-Sleeve Mini Dress!!! Thanks for sharing!
I love 9th and Elm! I did the Fashionista opp with them last year, I believe it was.
I love the chevron pattern…very festive! I definitely need a few new things this year!
These are all stunning fashions for New Years!!! I love that you ventured outside the LBD!
We usually go out for dinner than hang out with the kids on NYE. These outfits look great! Even though our NYE celebrations are quite casual I try to dress up. It’s the start of a new year, you HAVE to look good right?
Oh I love chevron! That is definitely super cute!
I definitely like the idea of livening up the party with some print or sequins. I’ve been trying to get bolder and wear more chevron- so far I’ve only managed to acquire a skirt, but maybe this will be the inspiration I need for New Years!
While I couldn’t wear a mini, the gold sequin dress is great. Love the idea of a new, fun outfit on a budget so you will have money to have fun this new year.
I love that chevron sequin mini dress!
All of the outfits are so nice!
I missed the giveaway but I’ll be sharing this with my sister-in-law. She would love to check this out. Thanks for sharing.
I love dressing up!
Had to figure out what LBD was: little black dress. Call me slow. Cute dresses.
I love that gold sequin long sleeve dress! I like the LBD but I have trouble with dresses bc I broke my foot about 7 years ago and had major surgery on it a year later…..I can only wear a certain kind of thick, chunky heel. I can’t wear lovely stilettos or even a nice spike heel. A lot of low heels look funny with most dresses..,,sometimes I can pick a more casual LBD and wear ballet flats…I used to wear heels all the time and it really hurts my “femininity” not being able to wear dresses with heels….