Due to some unforeseen technical issues, the third ugly sweater installment had to be put on hold, more on that in the next post.
In the meantime, let's talk about the next holiday celebration: New Year's.
Whether you're staying in with a bottle and a burned copy of When Harry Met Sally, attending some high society daaaaahhhling-you-must-try-a-glass-of-the-'62 affair or just going out and getting sloshed, there's nothing like looking fabulous when the clock strikes midnight.
Lately it's become a code of conduct rather than a pleasure. Forget the men in the room; most girls dress up for each other, strutting around like competitive peacocks in minidresses and stilettos.
Don't get me wrong, I like getting vamped up as much as the next gal, but here's a thought to all my vintage-lovers, experimenters and hangers-on: Why not just dress for yourself? Why not ignore the trends and find a unique, personally idiosyncratic gem that will make you want to party like it's 1959? I enlisted some help to come up with a solution for every situation.
Barbara Nell, owner of the Daisy Shop on Oak Street and seasoned couture stylist, let me pilfer through her racks of dreamy garments in search of the perfect vintage frock for every taste and age. The results were glorious and oh-so-painful to leave behind.
Although the price tag does escalate for hand-made couture, buying resale scales the spending back toward reasonable. After all, this is the time to invest in quality: start 2010 off with a dress that will last into the next decade that also makes you look and feel amazing.
But back to the issue at hand: Standing out no matter what the holiday occasion. Forget the ubiquitous sausage casings with sequins -- if you're going to get anywhere with your New Year's resolutions you've got to start doing things for you; including how you dress. Take a look at the gems awaiting on Barbara's racks.
Daisy Shop, 67 East Oak St., 312.943.8880
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Great way to not end up wearing the same dress as someone else!