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Big-City Bar-Hopping
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You can never go wrong on New Year’s with a little sparkle, but keep the glitz contained to accessories — like the above ASOS star clutch or Rene Caovilla’s statement booties — to avoid going overboard. Mix it all up with something cool and casual, like a pair of your favorite jeans.
Shop it now: Wilfred for Aritzia "Gerland" top, $85. Tibi jersey mock neck sleeveless cropped top, $335. Zara studio bomber jacket, $149. Zara embellished box clutch, $70. ASOS co-ord star embellished clutch bag, $69. Coach pave clustered metal stars necklace, $228. Rene Caovilla heels, $3,495. Boohoo Lola tassel side-dress, $12. 3x1 jeans, $285.
Celebrating-On-The-Beach
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Go ahead and play this one up with tons of patterns and color, but make sure you pack materials that are light and flowy (the Zara floral onesie above is a perfect example) so you’re not weighed down in the sand.
Shop it now: Talula for Aritzia "Holland" crop top, $50. Otte "Sea" gaucho pants, $340. Westward Leaning sunglasses, $225 One Teaspoon for Artizia "Freelove Ford" skirt, $118. Missoni earrings, $315. H&M sandals, $80. Missoni bangle, $420. Giejo string tie top in Aztec, $118. Giejo mixed side ruche bottoms in Aztec, $99. Zara floral jumpsuit, $50. Tibi "Sawyer" slides, $425.
The Elegant-Dinner-Party
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This one can be a bit tricky: You want to standout, but you’ll be in an intimate setting where subtlety goes a long way. Dress around one key piece — like this ASOS suede patchwork skirt — and pair it with something sexy (this L’Agence’s camisole does the trick).
Shop it now: H&M faux fur coat, $129. ASOS hippie wedges, $81. Lorenza Rosé wine, $60. L'Agence top, $195. ASOS suede wrap pencil skirt in color block, $171. Zara long necklace, $30. Zara crochet clutch, $50. H&M boots, $80.
Relaxing-Vermont-Getaway
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Coziness is key, so it’s all about textures here — from shearling (this Coach coat is everything) to cashmere (snuggle up in White + Warren’s turtleneck sweater).
Shop it now: White + Warren cotton turtleneck, $75. Zara lace cami, $20. White + Warren cashmere shorts, $210. Howlin by Morrison "Steely Hat" beanie, $62. Coach "Urban Hiker" shearling sneakers, $229. Ariat boots in black, $290. White + Warren socks, $50. Coach shearling peacoat, $1,197. ASOS long wool gloves with zipper, $18. White + Warren cashmere pants, $330.