What Are You Doing New Year’s

Dress c/o Free People, Michael Kors heels, vintage purse,
earrings c/o Jeweliq (similar), rings c/o KV Bijou, Brooklyn Designs, Pandora

After shooting in Hotel Vancouver with Ainsley for our The Everygirl feature (part one here and part two here), I knew I had to come here again to showcase this stunning dress from Free People! Before even slipping it on I knew it would be my New Year’s dress – I know sequins aren’t exactly a revolutionary idea for New Year’s Eve, but believe it or not, I’ve never done the full sequin look for NYE before and it’s definitely something which you should experience at least once in life, right?
Well, the Shimmy Shimmy Party Dress certainly lived up to its name – it’s made for twirling! Despite the fact that I’m heading to a borderline slummy bar for New Year’s Eve, now that I’ve gotten a full preview, I honestly can not wait to break it out for the big day tomorrow night!
I styled it here for a decidedly more classy party space – retro curls, Art Deco-inspired earrings and a vintage purse give it a more polished, femme appeal. But for tomorrow night, I’m going to do slightly messier, beachier hair, toss a leather jacket on and wear it with booties to make it a bit more bar-apropos. If you love this dress, you’ll want to check out all of Free People’s other party dresses – I can’t say enough good things about their amazing pieces, I always end up wearing them to death!

I had such a good long break last week – taking breaks from my laptop and more alone/family time has been one of my goals for a looong time, and while the holidays made it easy to facilitate those goals, it’s definitely something I’m hoping to really focus on more than ever before in 2014! More on that in the new year – so excited to make this my year, both career- and health-wise. Hope you all had an equally lovely Christmas week (and hopefully lots and lots of rest too!).

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19 Comments

  1. 12.30.13
    Carmen said:

    Wow, such a gorgeous dress!
    xx

  2. 12.30.13
    OceanWind said:

    Stunning location and dress!!! I'm sure all eyes will be on you this NYE!!!

    Happy New Year dear!!!

    OceanWind Blog

  3. 12.30.13

    This dress is absolutely STUNNING!! What a perfect piece for NYE, looks gorgeous on you 🙂
    Happy New Years!

  4. 12.30.13
    RoselyC said:

    You look amazing!

  5. 12.30.13

    Wow, you look amazing in that dress! I've actually never worn a sequin dress on NYE. I love the 1920s flapper girl cut of this dress. It's definitely meant for dancing. I'm a new follower!

    Maggie
    http://www.clothestomidnight.com

  6. 12.30.13

    Wow Alexandra this is absolutely the perfect dress for new years eve. In love with this dress.
    xo, Petra

    http://www.sweetsoflife86.blogspot.com

  7. 12.30.13

    Wow that dress is amazing and you look fantastic! Here's to a great new year.

    tessaandscarlett.blogspot.ca

  8. 12.31.13

    You look absolutely gorgeous!! What lip color are you wearing?
    ~Sara

  9. 12.31.13

    Loving this look! So glam!
    xo Emma
    http://strollingthecityinheels.com

  10. 12.31.13

    This dress's colour and sparkle totally remind me of a glass of bubbly champagne…it's perfect for celebrating the arrival of the New Year!! Have a fun time at your party, Alex – you're sure to be the "belle of the ball!!"

    http://www.StyleIsMyPudding.com

  11. 12.31.13
    Natali said:

    You look stunning! This dress is gorgeous!

    http://lartoffashion.blogspot.com

  12. 12.31.13
    Marisa said:

    That dress is out of this world beautiful! You accessorized it perfectly with art deco jewels and the Fairmont serves as great backdrop. I'm looking forward to seeing you dress down that fancy frock for a night at the bar!

    Marisa
    http://style-rhapsody.blogspot.com

  13. 12.31.13

    the detailing on the dress is so beautiful! you look straight out of Great Gatsby 🙂

  14. 12.31.13
    Claudia said:

    Wow, so beautiful! Happy New Year!

    xxx
    Claudia
    http://pink-manolos.blogspot.com

  15. 1.2.14

    That dress is everything, and I am sure you were the belle of the NYE ball. Hope you had a wonderful time!

  16. 1.2.14
    Lisa said:

    I'm in love with your dress!

  17. 1.2.14
    Sabrina said:

    Love love this dress!!

    xox Sabrina
    stylophyle.blogspot.com

  18. 1.16.14

    These photos are absolutely gorgeous and that dress is stunning on you! xo

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