Blue & Silver NYE Sparklers

So,  for me, New Year's Eve is all about metallics and sparkles. This Inge Christopher Yvette Crossbody ($285) is a perfect sparkly, silver bag for an evening on the town.

Of course, sparkles are available for much cheaper if you're so inclined. Then you can have them in multiple colors, including this lovely blue clutch from Forever 21 ($19.80).

Forever 21: New Accessories

Forever 21 just added new accessories, including this super cute Eiffel Tower charm necklace ($4.80) and Studded Cowgirl handbag ($30.80).

Socks and heels: Proceeding with caution

So, socks with high heels... I want to try this trend--though obviously it will take great thought to choose the socks and heels--but am I too old to pull it off? Some bloggers are labeling this in the "do not attempt if over 25" category, and I'm 27. Close enough?

Just in case, I'm doing some sock research. These cross hearts ankle socks ($6) are adorable though I think I would feel more comfortable pairing heels with these floral lace anklet socks ($4.80).  

Facebook helps me clean my closet of 5 mistakes

I become a bit too attached to things, and my closet suffers for it. I might want to wear this again. What if I give it away and the perfect occasion for it comes up? What then? Well... I would wear something else. End of story. Except I have some difficulty leaving it at that, which is why I've started doing some Facebook research on possible give-away items. The results are a bit frightening. Mind you, I've lost some weight since many of these pictures were taken but still... What was I thinking?

1.) This apple-printed shirt from Forever 21 is way too young for me. This was taken in 2007, and the shirt was still in my wardrobe until a few weeks ago when I had the epiphany that what might have been cute at 24 is not acceptable at 27. 

Cheap and Pretty at Forever 21

Forever 21: Same accessories, different outfits by Brigid Nolan featuring Forever21