Sunday, November 7, 2010

Chic On The Cheap - Holiday Cocktail Edition

My life philosophy is: Wear cheap clothes, take good vacations. I would much rather buy my sweaters at Old Navy & Target if that means there is extra money I can stash away to get out of town.  

With the holidays right around the corner, it had me thinking about cocktail dresses.  And, when you are babysitting on a Saturday night in Brooklyn, what else would you do but troll the interwebs looking for dresses you will never have the occasion to wear?  So I took the opportunity to put together some cocktail looks with pieces from some of my favorite cheapo depots.  Items range from $1 up to $100.  Yes, I said $1!

Also important is knowing what drink to pair with a dress, so I made some recommendations there as well.

Here goes...



When leaves fall one shoulder dress – Shop Ruche |  $44.99
Lace Platform Heels – Forever 21 | $28.80
Party Glam Bracelet Set – Forever 21 | $6.80
Pearl & Rhinestones Ring – Forever 21 | $5.80
Recommended Pairing – White Russian




Sophisticated Faceted Bead Ring -  Forever 21 } $5.80
Wino nail polish  - Lex Cosmetics  | $10  
Recommended Pairing – Gin & Tonic




Clarabella Dress – Shop Ruche| $35.99
Smooth Stiletto Pumps -  Forever 21 | $22.80
Zipper Flap Clutch – Forever 21 | $17.80
OPI  I'm Not Really a Waitress – Drugstore.com | $8
Recommended Pairing – Single malt scotch on the rocks


 
Grand Finale DressModcloth |$67.99
Amazing Lace HeelsModcloth | $39.99
Rhinestone Cluster Earrings – Forever 21 | $3.80
Recommended Pairing – Pino Noir

 
Gold Dust Gal Dress - Modcloth |$89.99
Doxie Boot Aldo | $90
Recommended Pairing – Ketel One martini, blue cheese stuffed olives

 
Techno Dive Pumps – Forever 21 | $22.80
Merona® Jeweled Bag – Silver – Target | $16.99
Structured Rhinestone Earrings – Forever 21 |$6.80
Recommended Pairing - Veuve Clicquot Champagne

Simple elegance navy dress – Shop Ruche -  $62.99
Structured Sequin Clutch – Forever 21 | $20.80
Recommended Pairing - Cakebread Savignon Blanc 


We’ve Come So NoirModcloth | $57.99

Impression Suedette Heels – Forever 21 | $27.99
Faux Diamond Ring Set – Forever 21 | $5.80
e.l.f. Essentials Nail Polish in in Burgundy – E.L.F. 
Recommended Pairing  - Kir Royale

There you have it.  Throw on your party dress and throw back some cocktails!