Dress, vintage Lord and Taylor
Coat, Forever 21
Stockings, Target [American Apparel High Socks layered underneath]
Shoes, Jeffrey Campbell
Gloves and hat, vintage
[Special thanks to Chris for taking these photographs. Also, a huge special thanks to TJ for taking the first round of these photographs on New Year's Eve, amidst broken glass, booziness, and debauchery (photographs which, full disclosure, were taken in a state of intoxication and hence didn't make it onto this post). Both of you rock.]
Additional thoughts:
My dear friend Keeh [say it: Kee-yah] gifted me with a ton of sample-size cosmetics from her tenure as a makeup artist and salesperson. She is way more talented with this stuff than I am, but I did my best. [Details: Korres face primer; CG Smoothers AquaSmooth liquid/powder foundation; Urban Decay Skyscraper Multi-Benefit Mascara; Sephora Khaki Electro eyeliner; Tarte cheek bronzer; Rosebud Salve lip balm.]
I found the hat and the gloves at my favorite thrift shop in Northern Kentucky on December 31. Both of them were half off—a total of five bucks, y’all! The gloves were a particularly proud purchase; since I’ve played piano since such a young age, my hands are enormous, and it’s tremendously difficult to find vintage gloves to fit me. But here they are! After the party, they were filthy, so I’m going to hand-wash them and keep them for special occasions only.
I modified the hat, which was originally solid black, to feature that enormous brown tulle bow so that it would pick up on the brown in the dress and the jacket. I’d purchased several yards of said tulle, plus some in other colors, which will feature prominently in an upcoming homemade dress. Keep your eyes peeled, kiddos.
I bought this dress years ago at a thrift shop in New York. It was originally floor length, which is super-impractical for me, so I hemmed it up a bunch. I’m going to use the leftover white satin to make something else awesome. I held out for a long time in wearing it, because the sequins were sooo bold, but fashion leaves no room for timidity, so I think it’ll be a staple from here on. It needs to be dry cleaned, though—too many spilled drinks and punch, yuck!
My stepmum gave me this jacket. Our tastes are really disparate, but with this gift she and I were in complete agreement—such an awesome piece. I’ve been wearing it nonstop.
I took off my shoes by the end of the night. Nonstop champagne and sexy heels do not a happy New Year make.
What did you guys do on New Year’s Eve? How did you feel the next day?
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