New Year's Eve Dresses Under $40

Do you have plans this New Year's Eve, but still haven’t found the perfect dress? Lucky for you, there plenty of dresses that scream “new year, new me” without having to break the bank. Here are some wonderful dresses within a reasonable budget and under $40.

1. Sequin-Stripe Mini Dress - $34.90
This bronze sequin dress from Forever 21 has an element of girly yet classy with a conservative neckline. To stay warm during the cold night, this dress can be paired with a faux fur coat. When it comes to a sparkly dress like this, NYE is the perfect time to rock one! Link: http://tinyurl.com/pary8uw

2. Brooke Dress - $19.00

For NYE you can never go wrong with a LBD. This flirty strapless dress from Tobi has a v-cut made of sequins that can be paired a simple clutch or purse. To achieve a more sophisticated look, pair this dress with a black, white, or bold red blazer. This dress also comes in gold/white. Link: http://tinyurl.com/gu696hh

3. Glittery Wrap Front Dress - $34.99

This light beige dress are for those who want something a bit more simple. If excessive sequins and glitter just isn’t your style, this H&M dress is good edition to the NYE collection. This innocent girl dress has glitter threads that are more subtle and can be paired perfectly with nude heels. Link: http://tinyurl.com/hva7plm

4. Long Sleeve Leopard Print Bodycon Dress - $25.50

This dress from Misguided is a unique choice in both color and style. Instead of wearing a traditional red dress, try burgundy. It is a trendy color this season and basically a cousin of red. If you have never worn leopard prints, this is a great choice to start with. The leopard prints are a great accent to the burgundy because it is not as overpowering as say a tan/yellow leopard print dress. This would pair well with a leather jacket or a long coat. Link: http://tinyurl.com/jfpl7nn

I hope these selections were helpful so that you can look your absolute best on NYE. So rock your dress with confidence and have fun!

Much love,

Vyvyan

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In just a couple of days, 2015 officially comes to an end. Some of us are still reminiscing all the wonderful moments from this year, while others are eager to celebrate with a bang. One of the ways to start fresh, is to release any baggage from the past -- bad habits, negative thinking, an ex relationship, or any regretful mistakes. Moving towards a positive direction requires strength and inner honesty about the person we are now to who we wish to be. Take a look at Steve Harvey, for example. The man laughed at possibly the biggest mistake of the century and owned up to it. So let 2016 be the year to fight your inner demons. This is the year to harness your strengths, fight your weaknesses, and rise as the phoenix. (Yes. I have seen way too many kung-fu movies in my lifetime…)

For my 2016 New Year's resolution, I wanted to channel all of my creative energy into a blog. With the person that I am today, I really appreciate the smaller things in life. My life and home has always been in Portland, Oregon and it has been a valuable part of my childhood. I am feeling 22 (T-Swizzle) with an introvert energy and an INFJ personality (Myer Briggs). When I was 6, the nerd life found me. I am a huge fan of Final Fantasy, Diablo, Tekken, Streetfighter, Toonami, Crunchyroll, Pokemon,  Marvel, and DC. No shame!

Most importantly, my goals for this creative avenue is to share and expose the art of fashion, beauty, home decor, and nerd news for all the unique group of people out there. The beauty of interests & hobbies is that we can have more than one. 2016 can be the year to take up on a new class (boxing, art, music, dancing...) or to continue improving on a current hobby. I believe this will be a year to gain new experiences and find growth in what you enjoy. May the force be with you. Good luck! Until next time...

Much love,

Vyvyan

PS: The new Star Wars movie was awesome! BB-8.           

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