Jeans c/o James Jeans, bag c/o Roots, Twenty8Twelve leather jacket,
J.Crew top, Club Monaco scarf, gloves c/o Spank, Aldo booties
Happy 2013 everyone! I had so much fun ringing in the new year…maybe (definitely) way too much fun, and I certainly paid for it the next day. Even still, like every year, I managed to do the Running Room Resolution Run and the Penguin Plunge. The run was rough and the water was freezing, but I’m a big believer in starting your year off right! Just a tip for the next time you know you’ll probably be hungover the next day: don’t do a crazy workout the day before. On top of feeling less than amazing, I could hardly move at all yesterday thanks to an insanely intense weight-lifting workout I did on the 31st!
On a more sartorial note, I feel like a little touch of sparkle is a great way of welcoming the new year…worn casually with dark neutrals and sleek silhouettes, this adorable sequin top from J.Crew works perfectly for day!
How was your New Year’s Eve?
Glad you had a great NYE! So did I!
X Kenzie
http://www.CaveGirlintheCity.com
I wore this same top for NYE! I am beyond loving how you styled this!
XO Meghan
citrusrefreshingfashion.blogspot.com
absolutely fabulous! in love with your top!
xoxo,
Fashion Fractions
I just bought this same top on major clearance right before Christmas, but have yet to wear it…thanks for the inspiration!! 🙂
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you are crazy! and I love it haha good for you, saw the instagram of you after the penguin plunge!
That sequin top is so so cute I love it and how you toned down the sparkle for a more casual look. My new year's eve was fun, spent it with my family at a party 🙂
xo
Wow, the fact that you ran AND did a polar bear dip while being hungover = major props to you! I stayed in yoga pants and made chili. Ha! I love this top, the dots & the sparkle made it so fun! Happy 2013, lady!
Happy new year ! That polka dot sparkly top is amazing (I also have it !!!) and I love how yopu styled it !
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AH I wanted that J.Crew top! You look fab in it. You are crazy for doing the plunge! My friend's gf did the polar bear plunge in Atlantic City last year.
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heather
fashionistanygirl.com
I love your top! very nice
Kiss and Happy new year!
Aurélie
http://www.lespetitesbullesdemavie.blogspot.com
So beautiful ! You look so natural, even with your lipstick (what's the brand and the reference please?) !
Happy New Year !
xoxo
So pretty, Alex! And I'm so impressed with your resolve for the new year… happy 2013! 🙂
xo, alison*elle
Happy 2013 doll and I have loved keeping up with you on Instagram with all your activities as of late. So much fun!
Chao
Poppie
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Happy 2013!! I love this look, the sparkles with a more casual look are absolutely perfect!! You are quite brave for doing the run and that plunge especially while hungover, thats inspiring. I did an intense workout on the 31st as well, only managed to take my dog for a nice long walk yesterday though.
xJennaD
Dang girl, both the run and a plunge? Bravo! And here I am on my blog proudly touting that I have never so much as dipped a toe in our chilly waters on New Years Day. Anyways, I totally love your sparkles and polka dots, two of my favourite things.
Sue xo
A Colourful Canvas
Cant believe you jumped in that water!!! Must have felt so alive! And, Alex, I LOVE this LOOK!!!!
xo, Courtney
girlavantgarde.com
I was eyeing the same top on the J. Crew website, but talked myself out of it because 1) I own too many polka dot things already, and 2) I usually find sequins scratchy. It looks great on you though!
Sounds like you had a very active start to 2013. Hope that momentum carries you through the rest of the year.
My New Years Eve was awesome! We danced non-stop and that felt like a good workout on it's own – my legs hurt so bad the next day. I am in love with the whole ensemble. It's great for a casual day out/coffee date/movie date – any occasion really!
Janey
(www.namesjaney.wordpress.com)
Wow, you are major! I saw your pics after the run and plunge, on Instagram – totally impressed. What a fantastic way to bring in the New Year. And I was just thinking that Sparkle should not cease just because the Holidays are over. I like your thinking.
Happy Wednesday!
Candida
http://www.merchmaven.com
Ohhh. Love the touch of sparkle!
NYE was perfect – a house party with my closest friends & a quick stop at this precious tappas/bar. It was perfect!
http://www.foodiesandbooties.com
You are amazing, Alex! I commend you for doing the Resolution Run and Penguin Plunge on new year's day. Love the sequin polka dot sweater too, I've been eying that at J.Crew and might just have to get my hands on it. Happy New Year!
Marisa
http://style-rhapsody.blogspot.com
Cute outfit! Wow, you're so brave to go into freezing cold water!! I applaud you!
~Sara
I always tell myself I want to do a plunge… but I don't want to go alone! Maybe I can round up some people for another year~
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happy new year alex!
xo julesinflats.com
Sounds like you had a lot of fun.
I have soft spot for sequins and I agree with you that touch of sparkles is great and works perfectly in a day time. Wonderful pairing!
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xoxo Ra
Glad to hear you had an amazing NYE and started off your year on a great, albeit a little crazy, start! Love this top (I tried it on during the sale too!) and that you've styled another sequin top beautifully for daytime! Hope you had an amazing couple of weeks of rest and hope to see you soon. Will send over a text to hopefully set up a time to get together!
xo
Jen
I admire you for working out before NYE! Love the sequins, as I'm a sucker for anything with sparkle! Happy new year! I'm excited to see what 2013 has in store for you and your blog!
Congratulations on doing the penguin plunge – you're so brave! And, you look so great in these photos! Love the sequin polka dot blouse – so cute!
Kate xo petite-adventures.blogspot.ca
Congrats on doing the plunge! That is a great way to start the new year! I think that sparkles and sequins are a must for New Year's Eve!