Emma from the Style Splash also shopped her closet, choosing this LBD from Bastyan and shoes from Quiz. Looking sleek and elegant, Emma is more than ready for that NYE bash!
Another stylish twist comes from Gail in her Hobbs black dress with mulitcoloured spots. Old favourite boots mean she'll be able to dance all night long. Find her backstory on Is This Mutton blog.
Over the Hilda is also sporting a spotty frock; hers is from Biba. Hilda has paired the dress with her long time fave Clarks sandals that have indeed danced many a night away! Do check out her blog for more.
Jacqui from Mummabstylish has recently rocked her NYE frock while she was on holiday. The lace and rivets add funk to this Julien Macdonald LBD. Check out Jacqui's blog for more.
My vintage frock is an Italian number by designer Gina Bacconi. I checked out her website and I'm delighted that I grabbed myself a bargain when I paid £20 for this flamboyant number. I love the ornate hemline with gold trim - it's suitably fancy for NYE.
The gold ruffled hemline was what informed my choice of footwear; these black and gold brocade boots are old, but much loved. I bought them from River Island a few years ago and just love that they add real pizzazz to outfit. And just in case there wasn't enough going on, I opted for these (old) paisley print tights. There's no less is more with this outfit!
All of my accessories, apart from my Radley sunglasses, are second hand. I do miss my jaunts to the mainland to root around charity shops, seeking out those little gems of jewellery that add a personal touch to an outfit. One day when life settles down a bit I'll be back.
Some of my readers may well recognise my backdrop for today's outfit. I visited Cromwell's Castle last week in an effort to get ahead of things, but didn't really take the weather into account. When I climbed to the top of the building, which for some reason seemed like the ideal place for the photo shoot, well it was blowing an absolute gale! I have a heavy weight that I attach to my tripod to hold it down, but even then I was on edge as to whether it would be strong enough to stop my camera come crashing to the ground.
The jury is out, of course, as to what we will or won't be allowed to do on New Year's Eve when the time comes. I have another very sparkly outfit lined up in case I get lots of invitations to parties, but honestly I think Steve will be very happy if we have to stay at home. Needless to say, I'll be dressing up on the night just for the heck of it!
I do hope you've had a lovely Christmas and that New Year won't be a washout. Let's all keep our fingers crossed that Covid19 won't wreck another party opportunity!
Happy New Year!
Anna x
Your dress is utterly fabulous! I love that frou frou frothy hem, and the way you've continued the texture with patterned tights and embellished gold boots! x
ReplyDeleteThanks Gail. I've had this frock stashed away at the back of my wardrobe for years and had almost forgotten all about it!
DeleteMy goodness Anna, that dress was a find indeed, it is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI hope you get to rock it on NYE and if not, enjoy dressing up at home!
Happy New Year when it comes.
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Cheers Phyllis. We had a lovely, if quiet, New Year and I actually wore another outfit... Coming soon to the blog!
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You find the most amazing pieces in charity shops! I love the ruffled hem on the dress and how it works so well with the fabulous boots!
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Thanks Emma. I think the same thing about most of your ebay finds!
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Anna I think you have found the perfect dress. I love the ruffle with the gold trim and of course how you accessorised. Super charity shop find. x
ReplyDeleteI've worn the frock before, but it was fun to accessorise it differently for our NYE theme.
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It's a fabulous fabric Anna, and I adore the frill detail very striking Hun. What a fab challenge and everyone chose so well. Looking forward to more in 2022. Jacqui x
ReplyDeleteWhat a great challenge this was for the end of the year Jacqui!
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That's a marvelous dress, Anna, and I love the tights and boots and all your gold accessories! So very appropriate for NYE. Ours has been scuttled due to Covid...again! Here's hoping next year brings us a bit of normalcy...but I think I wished for that last year, and look what happened.
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I could see you wearing this dress too, but I bet your styling would be ever so Sheila!
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Truly a gorgeous dress. The ruffles at the hem line is so beautiful. Perfect style for NYE!
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This one is all about the ruffles Lovely!
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All looking fabulous. I always find black hard to wear. Happy new year Anna xx
ReplyDeleteI must admit that I too find black quite difficult to wear. It makes me look quite drained unless I glam it up like this!
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Thanks for sharing these outfits you are all looking fab. No party here but I'll raise a glass and more likely be up the wooden hill in my PJs. Happy New Year to you all.
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Cheers for all of your comments throughout the year Tessa and Happy New Year to you too!
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