{Banana Republic Fringe Hem Dress and Adelia D’Orsay Pump}

My husband does really well when it comes to buying gifts for me. He always seems to have a handle on what’s on my lust list. However, if he’s ever stumped, he has a fail-safe backup plan that he knows that I will always love: a gift certificate to Banana Republic. But, as I tell everyone – it is actually three gifts in one:

1. I get some new clothes (score!)

2. I get some retail therapy (ahh!)

3. I get some Mommy time (nice!)

In my first post in this week-long series devoted to A Chic New Year’s Eve Party, I promised to include fun and flirty fashion ideas. Banana Republic is a place I count on for fashion forward clothes and great personalized service. I went to the BR in the Westfield Mall in Trumbull, Connecticut with a party outfit on my mind. When I arrived, I noticed right away that they are having a sale, yippee! I headed straight for the “dressy” section and had a blast trying on clothes. I found crepe, chiffon, leather and a lot of the pieces had a “Great Gatsby” vibe that I adore. One of the features that I gravitate to, especially for party attire, is anything with fringes. Clothes that twirl and glitter are simply meant to be worn to a party! I found a great selection of clothes that combined beautifully and was able to mix and match several pieces until I found some styles that suited me. I added some chunky jewelry to polish it off and amp up the bling factor. I wanted to share the photos from my “dress up day” at Banana Republic and links to the items that I need in my closet.

First, I wanted to start by showing you how I took the photos. I obviously don’t travel with a photographer which means that one of my arms is typically missing in all the photos. I did snag Jennifer, the BR Store General Manager, to snap a few of me so that you could see how the clothes draped.

OUTFIT #1 – A white crepe top with a fringe, black leggings, black pumps and a statement necklace

{Y-Shaped Stone Necklace + Crepe Fringe Top + Sloan-Fit Five-Pocket Leggings + Adelia D’Orsay Pumps}

Sloan-Fit Five-Pocket Legging + Adelia D’Orsay Pump}

{Y-Shaped Stone Necklace}

OUTFIT #2 – A black turtleneck, fitted vest, cropped pants and black boots.

{Coated Black Tweed Cropped Tank + Modal Turtleneck + Pleated Wide-Leg Crop + my boots}

OUTFIT #3 – Same as above, except with a Chiffon Fringe Blazer.

Chiffon Fringe Blazer + Pleated Wide-Leg Crop + my boots}

OUTFIT #4 – Fringe Tank Tunic, Wide-Leg Crop Pants, Boots or Pumps and a statement necklace.

{Fringe Tank Tunic + Pleated Wide-Leg Crop}

{Y-Shaped Stone Necklace}

OUTFIT #5 – Black Fringe Hem Dress, Black Pumps and a statement necklace.

{Asymmetrical Sparkle Necklace + Fringe Hem Dress + Adelia D’Orsay Pumps}

The bottom of this dress is killer.

Check out the back of this dress, I love how it gradually slopes down.

OUTFIT #6 – Black Fringe Strapless Dress, Black Pumps and dangling earrings.

{Fringe Strapless Dress}

Detail of the fringe on the front of the Fringe Strapless Dress – the straps can be removed or left on.

{Westfield Mall, Trumbull, Connecticut – Banana Republic}

I was compensated for this post, as always, all opinions are my own.