Look Book: Party Dresses & Hello 2012!!

Jan 2, 2012

Happy new year, friends! Yay, I'm so excited to be posting my first outfit of 2012!! I've enjoyed such an amazing Christmas & new year's. Yippee, it was so rejuvenating getting some time off, but I'm so thrilled to be back to my usual blogging schedule. I feel so full of new ideas for this upcoming year and I seem to just be bursting with loads of creative energy too. I'm also buckling down later this month and opening a small online store - finally! It's a project I really look forward to growing this year!
As for the rest of my new year's goals/resolutions?! Mainly, I'm trying to tackle the little things right now: staying fit, eating right, getting proper sleep and just generally taking better care of myself. I've been known to put work before my health & sanity - ack, so bad! My hubby knows this bad habit of mine, all too well! I'm also hoping to make more time for friends, host little informal dinner parties; it's something I love, love to do! And I'm planning on taking more adventures with Martin this year - we have so many stunning places in BC and I can't wait to explore them. What's on your list for this year?
I have always adored diamond tennis bracelets and I was beyond thrilled to receive this one from Anjolee for review. It's such a pretty & high quality piece. I'm absolutely smitten with it! And if you have small wrists like me, then you'll be happy to know that all of their tennis bracelets are customizable to fit your wrist. Yay, definitley music to my ears, mine fits perfectly! If you're shopping for diamond bracelets, be sure to visit Anjolee - they have such a lovely selection. I'm also hoping to add a petite diamond necklace to my collection; I'm definitley a diamonds kind of gal, anyone else? Anyhoo, wishing you guys a fantastic day & a great start to the new year!! xo veronika
Outfit Details:
Knit Hat - H&M (similar)
Dress - H&M
Obi Belt - c/o Barefoot Vintage
Tights - ASOS (similar)
Diamond Dreams Bracelet - c/o Anjolee
Splendid Heels - Jeffrey Campbell (similar)

76 comments:

  1. Such a gorgeous outfit!! I love coloured tights - really need to find me some maternity ones!! My goals for this year are similar to yours, I want to take better care of myself and have a lot of dreams that I want to pursue! Good luck and I hope 2012 is a great year for you!

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  2. Happy New Year! ^^
    What a cute outfit! I love it *3*
    This dress is beautiful with these big polka dots. And I like the "red touch" in the lipstick, the belt and the tights...
    Kisses from Paris!
    Pandore

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  3. The online store sounds exciting and fun - and I love this dress on you! My big goal for this year is to submit my dissertation and graduate.

    xoxo ~ Courtney
    http://sartorialsidelines.com

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  4. What a beautiful outfit, I love the dots and red tights! Congratulations on your new onine store venture, can't wait to check it out :)

    Adrienne
    What Lola Wants

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  5. fantastic outfit for starting the new year with! Looking forward to see what 2012 will bring for you! xo

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  6. Love the polka dots, dear, and the red accents are a perfect touch!

    xo,
    Hannah

    www.chillairandperfume.blogspot.com

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  7. such a great outfit! i wish you a happy new year!
    xxx Anita

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  8. Looking super lovely! I like the pop of red in your outfit.
    You have nice this year's resolutions. Happy New Year!!

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  9. Happy New Year!
    This is such a fun look, I love the bright red belt and tights and the suttle polka dots on the dress...the dress just fits you perfectly-you look so pretty!
    Glad to hear you had a happy holiday and got some time off...now so many things to look forward to in 2012!
    xo Cara
    http://www.afashionloveaffair.com

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  10. Aw hosting informal dinner parties sounds like an AMAZING resolution. I love your red tights and pretty hat. The bracelet is gorgeous as well--what a nice little New Years gift. All the best to you this year Veronika! Take care of yourself--no exceptions!

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  11. Veronika, you look absolutely gorgeous. I love this outfit- that dress is amazing!
    Good luck with all your new year goals!

    Charlotte x

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  12. hooray! happy new year! this outfit is so adorable, love that dress. your goals sound pretty similar to mine, i've been working on getting my second etsy shop(vintage) filled the past few months..i'm finally making the time to get it done!

    Krystle
    http://www.dearwinsome.blogspot.com/

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  13. I swear, your fashion is INCREDIBLE and you're a huge fashion icon of mine. <3

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  14. That is such a beautiful dress! I absolutely adore its sleeves! Love how you've styled it!!

    x Aliya
    www.papermoonsandmacarons.blogspot.com

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  15. gorgeous! Love that bracelet and that dress is amazing!

    http://www.stilettosanddiaperbags.blogspot.com/

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  16. It looks like you`re starting 2012 off with a fabulous (and bright) bang, Veronika! I love the use of red in this look, it really brings out out the delicacy of your black dress and that adorable little tennis bracelet. I`m amazed that you`re planning an online store for this year- you always have so many projects on the go, it`s really astounding. Where do you find the energy! Still, I hope this year brings you everything you wish for and more!
    xox,
    Cee

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  17. beautiful! love the color of your tights and those shoes are incredible!

    happy new year!

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  18. I want that dress!!
    Amazing outfit!

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  19. What a fantastic outfit to start off the year with. I love the dress and red!I'm excited so excited for your online store

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  20. i love the bracelet! it is so petite and looks so pretty on you!
    i am so in love with this outfit! the tights and dress are amazing! xx you look so sweet :)

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  21. you truly are the most darling blogger ever!
    love the bright tights and the so feminine dress.
    beautiful

    xoxo katlin
    kaitgirl

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  22. You look so pretty! What a great dress & lipstick color. My resolutions are pretty similar :)

    XO,
    Erin
    http://erinscurrentlycoveting.blogspto.com

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  23. What a beautiful dress! Be sure to take care of your health and sanity woman! haha I know the feeling of putting other things before that! I hope you are enjoying the first bits of 2012! =)

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  24. This is such a perfect outfit to start the year with! <3 I love the dotted sleeves, and the red tights go truly perfectly! I love your style, Veronika! You always look so amazing!

    x
    Lost in the Haze: Fashion Blog

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  25. happiest New Year to you too lovie!!!! what a way to ring 'er in - um HOT-OUTTA-CONTROL styles!!!! love this look Veronika, the song Cherry Bomb comes to mind and what with the mixing of reds, black, cinnamon + oatmeal i am smittened : ) not to mention the darling bracelet, it's a beaut!

    the online store sounds very interesting lades, can't wait to hear more. woah, you are preaching to the choir about all those NY goals, ME TOO! really been letting the healthy stuff slide lately and have got to make a change about that shiz asap. a fresh start, changed trajectories and letting go of old patterns - yes and more yes.

    i'd pinky swear with you right now if we were closer - on board 110%. cheers, xo ♥

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  26. Yay! Such a fun and adorable outfit, love it girl :)

    Great resolutions....I have the same in mind! Take better care of myself! I need to get back in my regular workout routine...blahhh. haha I always fall off the wagon in Nov & Dec. So bad lol

    Here's to a great New Year.... and I can't wait to see all your wonderful blog has to offer in 2012!

    xo
    Lizzie
    placeclevertitlehere.blogspot.com

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  27. You look gorgeous!!! I love the bright tights with the black dress. Gives it such a good pop of color.

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  28. love the dress and her combo with red tights <3
    toodles,
    The Indie Chase Blog

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  29. Aw you're so cute, Veronika! I love this outfit, it's perfect for NYE! And I'm glad you finally can open your online store- I'm excited for you! This year's going to be very fun and exciting :)
    Life is a romantic poem

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  30. This is such a pretty look, I looove that dress! I like how the polka dots on the sleeves really stand out, so cute. And as always, I love the red tights! Such a BAM in your face loveliness! :)

    Julia
    Cup of Tea
    http://cupoftea-style.blogspot.com

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  31. Happy New Year :D congratulations for your store
    good luck and have fun!!
    I love your dress and smile
    take care

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  32. Amazing outfit!

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  33. Wow, I love this outfit! Good luck with your online store! I ran a really successful eBay store (well, I still do) but I haven't listed anything in ages. It's quite fun, though :)

    Mabel
    Mabel Time

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  34. You look GREAT in red lisptick.

    Best of luckw ith your shop.

    Your photos are always so beautiful.

    x

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  35. I love the bold red and black with polka dots--this is such a fun look! I tend to let work and stress keep me from getting the sleep and exercise I need too, but this year I hope to take better care of me too. Happy 2012!

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  36. veronika, that dress is a stunner! i like how you paired it with the scarlet tights & belt. totally feeling the hat too. happy new year!

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  37. I love the drees, you look so good with it.
    Happy New Year.

    http://www.atitelavoyacontar.blogspot.com

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  38. Love the red tights with the brown shoes! I tried something similar this week but I am really liking the shade of brown you used even more!
    Marie @ Lemondrop ViNtAge
    I'm having a giveaway...

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  39. Love this look! The pops of color in the red belt and the tights look so pretty. And that tennis bracelet is stunning!!! Happy 2012.

    http://shannonhearts.blogspot.com

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  40. Wow I love that dress. Those polka-dots are so adorable.

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  41. This look is beautiful! Love the black & red with the neutral touches. I am excited to read about your online store - can't wait to see it!

    A Berry New Year

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  42. happy new year pretty lady!!! i love your dress and incredible shoes!

    <3 steffy
    Steffys Pros and Cons

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  43. Very cute dress! And Happy New Year to you.

    Jen xo
    http://www.prairiegirlinthecity.com

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  44. Happy New Year, Veronika! Your lovely blog has grown so much during this year. I wish it keeps growing in 2012 and all your start-ups have a successful fulfillment!
    You look stunning in red and black. Love the knit hat too. Adds so much coziness to your fiesty outfit!

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  45. Love your dress! To bad my size was already sold out..

    Happy new year, dear!

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  46. I WANT THIS DRESS! EEEkKKK this is so pretty..I love the pops of red with the tights and Belt and love the sheer sleeves and pok a dots..not to mention the knit hat and shoes make for a perfect combo♥Happy New Years!Looking forward to your next post!!

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  47. Sorry to disappoint, but I loved your outfit way more than I did with the diamond bracelet. I'd rather just stick to amethyst and onyx gemstones.

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  48. Love, love, love this dress! I really need to get myself some red tights, just looking at them is making me so cheerful! ;)

    Good luck with all your goals in 2012, it's going to be a great year!!

    xx, Katrina
    Sparkle is a Color

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  49. Veronika, you look STUNNING! What an adorable outfit, i'm swooning over that dress ;)
    Xx

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  50. UMMM, that dress is GORGEOUS? I love your crazy red tights thrown in there, too. You look absolutely stunning. You make me want to buy a pair of red tights online right now. Love them! You are beautiful, girl.

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  51. Wow just stunning! LOVE the red on you.

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  52. Veronika, this is such a beautiful outfit. You make bright red tights look so wearable and I absolutely love the sleeves of the dress and the (what looks to be) warm & cozy hat! I need to check out Anjolee - small & delicate jewelry pieces like your bracelet are my favourite!

    I can't wait to see your new store - whatever it is I'm sure it'll be nothing short of amazing. Keeping my fingers crossed for you - I'm also working on a little project to debut as soon as possible and I know that the closer I get to that date, the anticipation to see it launched is definitely building up.

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  53. What a great look! I am loving the tights. I saw that you're signed up for TxSC, hope to meet you there! Take care.

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  54. I'm so excited for your online store! I will be first in line to shop :)

    http://viennawaitsblog.blogspot.com/

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  55. Such a perfect look for ringing in the new year, and exciting news on the horizon! Can't wait to see everything you'll do in 2012!

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  56. You always do such an amazing job of working in fun tights, I get so scared by them. I was actually inspired by you the other day to get this burgundy pair but everytime I've tried them on it just doesn't look right on me. Boo! Anyway, absolutely love this look on you, it's so romantic and femme. Your resolutions all sound amazing and are definitely things you could easily tackle! Hope 2012 is treating you well so far my love!

    Alex xoxo

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  57. loving the red tights lady, they look fab!

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  58. Such a CUTE dress!!!! Love the pops of red too!

    Hayley
    http://theweekendfile.blogspot.com

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  59. so, so cute!! those red tights are the PERFECT pop of color. and i love your "dinner parties" resolution. that seems like such a fun idea. i love being around people, but i usually slack on the whole 'inviting people over' aspect of it ;) i might have to adopt that resolution for myself.
    and that tennis bracelet?! perfect!

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  60. I love the black and red!
    http://work-it-blog.blogspot.com/

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  61. Really beautiful dress! You look adorable!!
    xoxo
    MY LITTLE SUEDE SHOES

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  62. Such a lovely dress- and I like how you paired it with red. The brown shoes were unexpected- but in a good way!- when scrolling down the post. I posted my NY's resolutions earlier this week too. Wishing you success with your goals this year!

    http://www.atlanticstylediaries.com

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  63. Absolutely gorgeous outfit! I love it - red is definitely your color! Good luck on all of your new years goals/resolutions - I'm right there with you on staying fit/eating right/taking care of yourself. It's a huge goal of mine to be in bed at a decent time - it can be SO tough!

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  64. Stunning pictures hun, the dress is gorgeous! xx

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  65. Stunning pictures hun, the dress is gorgeous! xx

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  66. Happy New Year! Such a cute outfit. I decided to do a 30 before 30 list this year instead of just one resolution:a http://cieradesign.com/2012/01/04/30-before-30-a-year-of-goals/

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  67. Happy new year Veronika! I love this gorgeous dress of yours, I really like how you paired the red tights and the brown heels with the cute little hat. I wish you the best opening your new store and accomplishing all your goals this year.

    Xo
    Nicole D.
    The Owl Girl

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  68. How did I miss this post?! I am in LOVE with this dress - I've seen it on a couple other bloggers and looked for it at our H&M, but couldn't find it! It's such a pretty dress, and so perfect for the holidays! Love that you paired it with the bold red tights!! You look so pretty!

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  69. You look absolutely stunning Veronika! That dress is gorgeous!

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  70. colour tights are always a must in winter!
    I might pop into H&M and try to see if I can get hold of that gorgeous dress!! :)
    Love, alice.

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  71. I love how you wear this outfit, it just works so well on you. The coloured tights and the non-matchy shoes seem like a really bold choice for me (though I tend to be a bit of a wuss!) but you look great (:

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  72. Gorgeous outfit. Love the tights with those shoes, lovely dress toO!
    Delaney
    xx

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