a bright hue for nye

i've recycled the same two black and sequin numbers for the past five years for various nye events, but this year i plan to  ditch the lbd and ring in the new year with brighter hues. while it's not your traditional nye attire, nothing makes you pop in a crowd like a bold color.

{bold lips are a must- my new obsession is stila's matte liquid lipstick in beso}

 {a statement necklace to glam it up}

 {metallic heels}

 {a understated hi-low bottom hem}

 {bonded lines}

dress, tibi

heels, jcrew (also here and here)

necklace, jcrew factory (similar here and here)

lips, stila

nails, essie

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xo,

splurge or steal?

want the look without the cost? i've spent time seeking out some of the 'splurge' pieces i'm currently coveting the most, aka swooning over my pinboard wishing i could magically procure every pin into my closet... alas, i have found a more realistic option. for every expensive item, i found a less expensive alternative of equally cute nature. you get the same style without the #helpmeimpoor to follow...

oh and don't think the deals stop there... piperlime is offering 20% off sitewide with code 'everyone,' but hurry, this sale ends today!

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clockwise: chandelier earrings, biscuit home, baublebar // leather backpack, LULU, rebecca minkoff // gold cuff bracelets, jewelmint, pamela love // distressed bf jeans, asos, goldsign // sunglasses, anthropologie, emmanuelle khahn // slingback pumps, steve madden, tibi // leather dress, tinley road, theory

what i want

1. marc jacobs enamel disk studs 2. art youth society gold 'love' ring (similar from rebecca minkoff) 3. clare vivier haircalf foldover  4. pixie market python pointy wrap flats (similar here)  5. tibi silk chiffon dress (similar here) 6. marc jacobs henry skeleton watch 7. mara hoffman one-piece (here on sale) 8. dvf jansen printed silk shorts 9. karen walker northern lights (here in black) 10. essie polish in boom boom boom + rock the boat

what i want by laurenmaunder