New Years Looks!

Hi everyone! Saratoga.com posted this article I wrote for their website. Happy reading.

New Years is a time for friends, family, champagne, and of course... fashion! Ring in the New Year with an impressive ensemble, and since December 31st is the final night of the holiday season, go all out, with sequins, beading, and pumps and platforms galore!

Some of the beautiful girls from Violet's of Saratoga have modeled these trends, among other pieces, sure to make an impression.

Meredith is ready for a night on the town in a dress adorned with beaded moon and stars, (French Connection, $348) and black platforms, (Seychelles, $90). A sparkly BCBGeneration clutch ($68) is perfect for holding your belongings.

Katie is in a chic French Connection jumpsuit ($168) accessorized with a multi-chain gold plated necklace ($130) and black drop earrings with gold accents ($68), both by Kendra Scott. Animal print platforms by Seychelles ($98) and a brocade-patterned jacket by Free People ($148) complete the look.

Virginia looks stunning in all sequined dress by French Connection ($398). She effortlessly pulls off the extravagant dress with simple silver dangly earrings (Kendra Scott, $68) and pewter pumps (Seychelles, $90) that compliment the grey tones in the sequined pattern.

Chantal’s frock is demure and elegant, but still modern with the sheer bodice, a new trend for spring 2010 (Max and Cleo, $150). Her Kendra Scott earrings ($75) and pewter Seychelles ($90) pair nicely with the simple silhouette of the dress.

In a dream world, all of these pieces would be in my closet, but unfortunately I have bills to pay. (I would be willing to exchange cable for that French Connection sequin dress, but that wouldn’t fly with my ESPN obsessed boyfriend.) However, incorporating a few of these festive pieces, I’m still thinking sequins, will update any girl’s wardrobe. And after purchasing all those gifts for others, don’t we deserve something for ourselves?