2011 Dec 27 What to Wear: New Year’s Eve, Women’s Edition
You’ll need something sexy and glamorous for this evening. (And to think that just last week we were espousing ugly Christmas sweaters. Sigh.) We typically discourage overembellishment and glitz in everyday getups, but on New Year’s Eve, it’s your time to shine. With that in mind, here is our proposed outfit for partying your way to 2012.
1. Wanda Dress by Jones and Jones, RMB 740 (Topshop and FEI Space - while supplies last)
There’s no other day in the year where sequins look so appropriate (except, perhaps, on your birthday). Whether you decide to go for sexy lace, sheer chiffon or skintight bandage, make sure you keep the length of your dress short. This is the night to play up your youth, and celebrate decadence and fun.
2. Purple Snakeskin Handbag, RMB 1,550 (D-SATA and Luxbible.com)
This compact handbag by local brand D-SATA (DimSum of all things Asian) comes equipped with a handy metal chain to swing over your shoulders and keep your hands free. Plus the purple snakeskin adds a touch of necessary texture and color. Pack light so you can dance all night long.
3. Blue Eye Ring, Price TBD (Nicolas Favard)
Don’t forget to deck out in bling, too. We hate ostentatiousness, but on New Year’s Eve, more is more. Be showy. Heck, don some long chandelier earrings too. Nicolas Favard, a Frenchman whose jewelry studio is based in Beijing, handcrafts architecturally beautiful metal and gem pieces.
4. Suede Ankle Booties by Jean-Michel Cazabat, RMB 2,000+ (Villa Rouge and Shopbop.com)
Ankle boots add instant edge to any outfit – even more so when paired with mini dresses. The tightened cinch on the ankle of this pair will elongate the legs, plus keep your feet toasty-warm.
FEI Space. Tue-Sun 10.30am-5pm. B-01, Dashanzi 798 Art District, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District (5978 9580) www.feilook.com 朝阳区酒仙桥路4号798艺术区B-01
D-SATA. 1) Daily 1-9pm or by appointment. Unit A116, 1/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District (5208 6066, 134 3966 4067) www.d-sata.com 朝阳区三里屯路81号那里花园A116室 2) Sat-Sun 11am-7pm. Mon-Fri by appointment only. 2/F, E District, Qixing Xijie, 798 Art District, Dashanzi, Chaoyang District (5978 9605, 138 1123 1495) 朝阳区酒仙桥路4号七星西街E区
Nicolas Favard. Daily 11am-8pm. 28 Sanlitun Lu (in the alleyway just west of Sanlitun Village North), Chaoyang District (6413 0818) www.nicolasfavard.com 朝阳区三里屯路28号(三里屯Village北区西侧)
Villa Rouge. Daily 10am-10pm. S5-10, 1/F, Sanlitun Village, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District (6417 5045) 朝阳区三里屯路 19 号 三里屯 Village南区S5-10
Photos: IfYouSeekStyle.com, Topshop.com, Luxbible.com, Nicolas Favard
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