Tag Archives: New Year’s Eve

SHOP NOW!: A Must-Have Gold Sequin Blouse for Any Special Occasion!

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Even though my husband & I had a very low key New Year’s Eve, I was thrilled to ring in the new year in style & sparkles! As soon as I saw the blouse below on Instagram, I knew it was the top I’d wear—no matter our midnight plans.

SHOP: Time & Tru sequined top with long sleeves in champagne @Walmart ($20.98, limited availability in sizes: XS-XXXL).

This top can be worn with virtually any kind of bottom, including black faux leather pants, a lace skirt, multicolor jacquard pants, red satin joggers, royal blue tuxedo pants, forest green plaid trousers, hot pink pants, or winter white ankle pants. My only wish is for the top to also be available in rose gold & silver because I’d definitely invest those as well!

How would you style this top? Where would you wear it? Do you break out sparkly separates for special occasions? For more stylish posts, check out: a chic houndstooth wrap for under $25, velour pajamas by Joyspun, & the best celebrity looks of 2022! Happy Styling!

SHOP NOW!: Draper James NYE Dresses on Clearance at Kohl’s!

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New Year’s Eve is the perfect occasion for going all out with sparkles, frills, & metallics, but if your style is more classic & fuss-free, then Reese Witherspoon’s Draper James brand has just the dress for you!

SHOP: Draper James RSVP v-neck sequin dress in gold & black @Kohl’s (on clearance: $34.30, limited availability in Misses sizes 0-18 & Plus sizes 16W-26W).

I love the classic fit & flare silhouette with a flattering v-neck & all-over sequins; however, the plus size version is only available in black. For a dress that’s regularly $78.00, this is a great buy to ring in the new year, but to also keep handy for your next special occasion with drop earrings & satin platforms.

How would you style this dress? Which color do you prefer? Where are you headed for New Year’s Eve? For more stylish posts, check out: bowed flats from J.Crew Factory, Valentine’s sweaters by Time & Tru, & Lily Collins’ 6 magazine covers for January 2023! Happy Styling!

The Stylish Five: Statement Necklaces Just in Time for New Year’s Eve!

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Any celebratory gathering to ring in the new year, whether at a fancy restaurant or staying home, deserves some sparkle. There’s no better way to honor the occasion than by adding a statement necklace to your look. Here are 5 selections on sale now that would add the right amount of sparkle & style:

SHOP: INC International Concepts multicolor stone flower statement necklace @Macy’s (on sale: $26.70 with code: JOY).

SHOP: INC International Concepts Navette statement necklace @Macy’s (on sale: $21.90 with code: JOY).

SHOP: INC International Concepts metallic blue-tone mixed stone statement necklace @Macy’s (on sale: $29.70 with code: JOY).

SHOP: INC International Concepts holly all-around statement necklace @Macy’s (on sale: $26.70 with code: JOY).

SHOP: INC International Concepts mixed stone snowflake statement necklace @Macy’s (on sale: $26.70 with code: JOY).

Which necklace do you like the best? Do you wear statement necklaces frequently? Where are you shopping for end-of-the-year sales? For more stylish posts, check out: Givenchy jewelry sets, pretty cable polo sweaters for under $14, & jewel button cardigans from LOFT! Happy Styling!

Inside A Style Blogger’s Closet: My New Year’s Eve Look At Half Price!

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My New Year’s resolution is to post at least one blog everyday.  I think at some post during 2011, I convinced myself that I could do two a day, but sometimes life threw other obligations in my way & that didn’t happen.  However, let’s start the new year off on the right high-heeled foot.

I wanted to share my look that I posted about a few nights ago, including the foil print laser cut sheath dress ($35.00) that I bought at half price from Dress Barn on Friday- the day before New Year’s Eve.  Then, on Saturday, my bestie, Rosie, & I hit up the mall for some great end-of-the-season deals to find ourselves a nice sweater & belt to complete our looks for the two separate venues in which we were attending festivities.

My belt was from New York & Company, priced right for under $20.00. However, the belt is not available on the store’s website, but I had been seeking to find something with a basic patent leather face, perfect for cinching me in at my smallest point, especially since the dress was so fitted. Also, I wanted to find something that I could also wear to dress up a more casual item that I’d wear for work. The shawl collar cardigan ($17.80) in black was a great purchase from Forever 21, especially b/c Rosie was looking for a similar style for her dress.  Low & behold the only two on the rack were in our sizes.  We snatched those puppies up & headed to the cash register.

Also, the black opaque tights were a Dress Barn purchase & what I loved was the control top on them, which was just enough to flatten out what needed flattening.  Lastly, I gifted myself the satin bejeweled peep toe pumps some time ago from Forever 21.  I recently wore them to a friend’s wedding with this dress from White House Black Market, so I knew they were comfortable for a night out in celebration of the new year.

What did you wear when the ball dropped?  Are you heading out to the stores now to catch end-of-the-season deals?  Happy 2012 & Happy Styling!

Watch This Style: Style Darling Wishing You A Happy New Year (With Some Help from Sex & the City)!

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While preparing for my very lovely & exciting New Year’s Eve date tonight, I started thinking about the year 2011, which is when Style Darling really became a vehicle for me to share such a big part of myself as not only a writer, but as a woman, friend, world-traveler, & shoe lover.  I’ve had some personal highs & many recent personal lows, but during these last few emotional months, this virtual forum is where I can not only share what I love about fashion & style, but for the loyal readers that I do have, I’d like to think that I’ve set up a little community here where all styles & walks of life are welcome.

Even though I didn’t expect to have plans tonight, especially by the side of the individual with whom I have said plans, I’m super excited that I was able to find such a great deal on a cute dress to share with everyone.  Which brings me to think about some of my favorite icons of style… I wanted to share this video I found on YouTube of what’s probably one of the best New Year’s Eve movie moments, of course from the Sex & the City movie, starting with Miranda’s late-night phone call to Carrie.

Ladies, we’ve all been there, feeling lonely & down, especially when there may not be a romantic partner in the picture to share the special event of the changing of the year, but I’ve learned that in spending so much time all year building friendships, laughing, & experiencing life, no one is ever alone.  If you have a close group of friends, let them be your soulmates & every other guy (or whoever it is that you prefer) just enters & leaves your life if / when it’s supposed to happen. Love yourself.  Love style.  Love life. Happy New Year! Auguri! Be safe & responsible! Happy Styling!