Fashion

Dazzle For The New Year

by Ally Batista

New Year's Eve is the last event of the year. Whether you are partying in best hotspots or having a quiet get-together with a few friends, you control how you end 2012 the year. Positivity is a necessity no matter where you are. Here a few ideas on what to wear to match your unique personality.

Leave your fashion mistakes in 2012 with some beautiful outfits to ring in 2013.

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The little black dress is an old standby for a reason. Black is slimming and hides those accidental spills that always seem to happen. The dress is design by Thakoon who has had many A-list stars wear his designs from Natalie Portman to Michelle Obama. The dress above is a splurge with a price tag of $680 but we did survive the end of the world. Why not spoil yourself?

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Save with this Free People’s black stretch waffle knit dress on BlueFly for only less than $67 dollar. The simplicity of this design allows your creativity to run wild with your accessories. This can be paired with black leggings to warm New York city’s cold streets or worn bare if you are lucky enough to be in Miami.

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Be the life of the party with this colorful dress by Prey for London. This splurge comes in at a little less than $173. Prey for London captures the nightlife in this body conscious cut outfit. It has enough energy to make you forget that New Year's Eve is on Monday this year and makes you want hit the streets again the minute it turns Friday.

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This save is only 15 dollars and can be found at H&M.  With such a small price tag you can afford to indulge like you wanted to all year. Even if you are having a reserved Monday night you can make a very big splash in this dress.

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Show yourself off without showing skin with this pantsuit from the Asos Collection.  At 87.95 the price doesn’t take a huge bite out of your paycheck so you can still party the night away. It may be a bit of a splurge but not as decadent as most.

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This splurge is by Temperley is priced at $440. As the website states “Be the picture of jetset glamour in ALICE by Temperley's flattering washed-silk jumpsuit” versatile pantsuit is easy to change from day to night. For those who have to work on Monday, a quick run home can make this outfit last for two days if you can’t make it home before work the next day. Silk is never a bad thing to wear or wake up in.

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