New Years Eve – What I Wore
I rarely take pictures of myself for the blog. I absolutely love looking at pictures of some of my favorite bloggers such as Galadarling, Jennine of theCoveted, and Wendy Brandes, but I have an aversion to taking pictures of myself. I rarely photograph well anyway, so to try to look cute on purpose is tough.
However, for NYE, I will make an exception, mostly because I am dying to show off my new vintage sweater shell top. It’s covered in black and off white paillettes, the more sophisticated and iridescent cousin of the sequin. When I saw this shell online, I had an audible reaction. That’s always a good sign for me. So I bought it without thinking about where I would even wear this.
I honestly didn’t care if I had an occasion because I loved it so much. it made perfect sense to wear it on New Years Eve because, seriously, when else could I pull this off? A trip to Vegas maybe.
I have a very fond memory of a gown my mom used to own. I remember sneaking into er closet and picking off the clear paillettes, bending them and attaching them to my nails with her Lee Press On glue because they reminded me of fake finger nails. When my mother saw my top, she remembered the dress and claimed she still owned it. She might discover a few bald spots on the bodice!
I am so in love with the color combination, the smooth almost scale like feel of the paillettes, and the fun almost jingly sound they make. I didn’t go anywhere fancy though so I toned it down with jeans and a light weight, long cardigan. My outfit would’ve been perfect with a tight pair of slim jeans. Consider those next on my shopping list.
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so love the outfit. the top is smashing.. Dig it totally . the irridescent quality of the paillettes picks up color in your face– or gives your face color.. one of the two things. NICE> wish I could say I was wearing something that amazing. I was eating popcorn sitting on the bed watching Ironman on the big screen.
Great top! I’d love to see more pix of you. Personally I hate nearly all the pix of me, but I’ll do them to show the outfit!
Love the outfit you put together! That top is glam.
Thanks Stevie! I ended up watching TV at this party too =(
WendyB – yeah, but you look hot in your pictures. I’ve got to read some of those how to photography well tips. I always look slumped over.
Joy – thank you so much. this is by far my favorite top.
You look gorgeous! x
I need to review those tips too! My hair guy was once trying to take a picture of me and was so frustrated he said I needed to go home and practice posing. But I never did!
You’re SO CUTE! I love that your make up is simple but makes you glow– it compliments how bold the shirt is well.
ooh i loooooove it! the sequins are perfect… but i think you can wear it more than just to vegas.. but lucky for you it’s only a 4 hour drive away… maybe less?
Thanks Jennine. Less than 4 hours! Woohoo!!
I really love your top – you look beautiful in it!
PS. thank you for the lovely comment on my blog too xoxo
you look fantastic!! hope you had a good new year xxx
You look fabulous! I bet the little sound the paillettes make is a real mood enhancer. I love tinkly sounds like that.
Thank you Frankie, Ashe Mischief, Penny and Karen! You girls are too sweet.
Lizzie, yes, I love the jing-jangling of the paillettes. I feel like a subdued showgirl in this top. Wee!
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