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Your Holiday Guide: What to Wear this NYE

Article written by Elly Bethune, Co-Founder of 9th & Elm

It’s that time of year again – New Year’s Eve is just around the corner! You know what that means… you start to panic, and think, “I have nothing to wear!” Don’t fret ladies,
we’re here to help you put some trendy, yet classic, outfits together!

Chevron Sequin Mini Dress

Even if sequins aren’t usually your thing, step outside of the box this season, and try it! You’ll shine at the party, and look very on-trend for the season. Not only are sequins hot, hot, hot, but the chevron pattern is extremely popular too. It makes this dress the perfect dress for any holiday party! Put that LBD on hold this year, because let’s face it, it has had its turn many times in the past, and this season you’re going to shine!

Plus, forgo the jacket, because this dress has sleeves! Pair it with some subtle bling, like the Iceberg Rose Cuff or earrings by Tiffany Rose Designs. Break out some amazing black pumps with this little number – and don’t forget about those toes and nails. I would recommend Big Apple Red by OPI. After all, you are stepping outside the box, why not go all the way! a Rafflecopter giveaway

Gold Sequin Long-Sleeve Mini Dress 

This is the perfect dress if you just want to add a little sparkle this season. The dress is form fitting in all the right places. The material is very stretchy, so it makes it easy to move and, most importantly, dance the night away. The sleeves are full-length, so no worries on a jacket here either! Plus, a jacket would cover up the best part of the dress: the baby sequins that detail the sleeve. Rock this dress with a large cocktail ring, some glitter or sequin heels, and an over sized stud set. I would recommend a metallic gold nail here to compliment the sleeve. All around, if you were invited to only one, or ten, holiday parties this year, this is a must-have for this season.

Poplin Leather Collar Dress

Loving the leather trend this season!? Me too! This dress is for the very girly girl, with its poplin collar, tight waist bodice, and a-line bottom frame. But the leather gives it a more cool-feel and accents the dress in all the right places. I would wear black opaque tights with this little number, with an over sized cocktail ring and some killer shoes or booties. This dress would be awesome with a black leather bomber jacket, to give it that little leather extra touch, or a classic black blazer with a roll-up sleeve to add some bangles. And let’s not forget the color of the dress: red! Hello! What are you waiting for? You have found the perfect dress, now let’s get some black nail polish and call it a day. But not before you do an over sized Carrie Bradshaw bun and smoky-eye to complete the ensemble. Ahhhh…the outfit is now complete.

Now go find that prince to keep you company while watching the ball drop. And most importantly, don’t forget to seal him with a kiss!!

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9th & Elm

9th & Elm would like to introduce themselves to you! What better way to do that then giving away a first place drawing of $100 site credit to 9th & Elm, and a second place drawing of $50 site credit to 9th & Elm. They are all about promoting independent designers and you know that is a passion of mine to. You can find gifts for yourself, friend, family, boyfriend, teacher, gramma, dad, you name ’em and they have a great original gift for them! Here is what they have to say… “”9thandElm was founded by Clay and Elly Bethune in the spring of 2013 with a mission to bring it’s members fabulous fashion from the best handmade and independent designers. We realize it is extremely difficult to sort through and discover handmade fashion geared towards the “fashionista“. Search no longer. Exclusive deals handpicked by our buyers will be delivered daily to our users inbox.” I have had fun surfing around their ever-changing website and have discovered some amazing new talent there. Here are a few of my loves but there is so much more and growing bigger all of the time. 9th & Elm truly is a site that you can do all of your holiday shopping at! Giveaway will be live Monday, Dec 1, 2014 at 11am CST – Monday, Dec 8, 2014 at 11am CST – Giveaway will be open to U.S. and Canada residents   

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Ash Italia Wedge Sneakers

You will never view sneakers in the same way after seeing these! They put a whole new spin on anything we ever thought a sneaker was supposed to be. Will you be wearing these to the gym? NO! But you can wear them almost anywhere else.

They are real statement sneakers and instantly put the HIPSTER in any outfit.

I am crushing on MANY of them! How about you?

Do you have a favorite? Would you wear any of them? Are they on your Holiday Gift List?

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Holiday Party Dresses 2014 shopping can feel like an overwhelming task that comes at the most hectic time of year, So why not get a jumpstart!  I have scoured the internet and have created my own holiday party dresses edit to simplify your life. YAY! I hit all price points for every budget and found an awesome abundance of dresses for all of your holiday party needs (and desires too) Be sure to order early so there is no stress getting dressed at the last-minute!

I know how I feel about buying a little black dress (lbd) and I don’t think I am alone in thinking that the lbd is the end all perfect, go anywhere dress. It may well be but this year I shopped for others as well as it’s not possible to make a complete edit without seeing it all. And who knows, when I pick my dress this year, it may not be black nor a dress at all!

A few notes…

For those of you that are still reluctant to shop on-line you should know 3 things;

1 Most shops accept returns and exchanges free of shipping charges.

2 Some shops send a return sticker with the order and you just have to put it back it the same package and your mailman will do the rest. Otherwise the shop emails you a return sticker and the rest is the same.

3 You get to try it on at home with all of your accessories and shoes to make the right decision.

Each individual image will bring you right to it so all you have to do is click “add to bag”, Don’t ya just love that moment!

There ya have it, all in one place! I hope I made your life a little easier and by the end of this post you are ready to go to each holiday party that you’re invited to!  Remember to let me know what you think below. Did you have a favorite, did you hate some, is there anything you would like me to add? Just let me know below and thanks for popping in! xo r