We spent New Year’s with a small group of friends at one of their houses. They had just gotten a new bar, have a terrific karaoke set up, and we all pitched in to make a delicious dinner. I have a pair of black high-waisted shorts but wanted something more formal for New Year’s. Thus, I decided to head to everyone’s favorite disposable party-wear emporium, Forever 21 on New Year’s Eve afternoon to look for shorts.
The place was a madhouse of teenagers (where are they going for NYE anyway?) but my instincts were right, and I found a terrific pair of tuxedo-inspired shorts that fit, and they were of course, inexpensive. The photo doesn’t really show the detailing, but it’s cute — just what I was looking for. That doesn’t happen every often at Forever 21!
This outfit was all about textures of black upon black. And I didn’t really realize it until I took my hair out of the curlers but the outfit is quite Alison Goldfrapp, as you can see.

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Yeah, I’ve admired her for a long time. I think she’s a terrific inspiration for 2012.
A little 20′s, a little Biba, a lot glam.

Fascinator Hat: a boutique in New Orleans

Earrings: Forever 21

Fur collar: Express (from eons ago, so glad i got this!)

Lace Evening Jacket: Random Urban Outfitters clearance in San Diego

Sequin Top: no tag, can’t remember

Tuxedo Shorts: Forever 21

Lace Tights: Target

Shoes: Nine West

It was a super fun night with great friends, what better way to kick off the new year!