on the cheap for New Year's Eve

I would have to say that New Year's Eve is not my favorite holiday of the year. Probably because it promotes some type of alcoholic bubbly rather than gravy...and of the two, I'd favor gravy shots with a mashed potatoes chaser hands down. So my perfect NYE would be to jump in my jams, have a bowl of cereal, watch "When Harry Met Sally" and be in bed before the clock hits midnight. Maybe some of my bah humbug can be blamed on simply the hassle I feel of trying to find something to wear. I'm not normally one to spend alot on wardrobe items that I won't get some decent use out of. So to drop some significant change on a sparkly evening dress, well first of all I would feel guilty, and then to assuage my guilt, I would have to justify the purchase by wearing it for the rest of my life...on NYE...to the grocery...cleaning the bathroom...you get the idea. And just so you know?...the older you get?...yea, the less return on your wardrobe investment. That's why you don't see many older gals sporting a $700 pair of glittery Loubs on bingo night at the home. That and the arch support is schlocky.

Anyway, most of us have stashed in our closet a little black dress or tee or skirt or pants that with a few inexpensive accessories can be transformed into a sparkly fun look for going out on the town. A little bling for not alot of buck can transform what you already have into something a little more party-worthy. So, here are a few ideas...from me to you. Hope 2012 brings you the best of all the things you love!

1. Sequin knit glove, Delia's $13
2. Lace & sequin headband, TopShop $15
3. Sequin tunic, Buckle $36
4. Sparkle scarf, Peacocks $3.50
5. OPI silver glitter nail polish, $8
6. Faux fur stole, Warehouse.co $27
7. Bow Belt, WetSeal $8.50
8. Sequin Pump, Baker's Shoes $50
9. Color block sequin skirt, Dressrail $10
10. Mixed bangle set, Tilly's $5
11. Sequin belt, WetSeal $8.50
12. Sequin bag, 9West $36

Voila! Safe partying everyone! Miss Bea  =)