So it’s a New Year and with that comes the promise of new beginnings and new adventures to come for 2013.  2012 brought about many changes for me and its going to be fun seeing everything come together. I celebrated both with my family and then friends at a small gathering. Per usual, I was overdressed and in ridiculous heels, good times!

 
Cropped high/low black top w/ faux leather sleeves: Love Culture

-In my opinion the main focal point of the outfit is the amazing pants Im wearing! They are high waisted shiny metallic pants purchased at Forever 21. They are still available on the site! Super comfy and an affordable option when you feel a little fancy.
http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=f21&Category=bottom_pants&ProductID=2030631977&VariantID=

My amazing heel-less black platforms were purchased on a trip to NY over the summer at rainbow. They resemble many different designer versions (steve madden, jeffrey campbell etc) but I got them for less then half those prices! I love popping into little random stores like rainbow even though it may be hit or miss just because when you do find something its usually an awesome score like these heels! Got so many compliments on these babies, and I only tipped over a couple of times.
http://www.rainbowshops.com/Curved-Back-Platform-Pumps/3110004064846,default,pd.html?dwvar_3110004064846_color=RUST&start=58&cgid=all-shoes

http://www.stevemadden.com/Item.aspx?id=95107&np=163_382

http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=22902662

The total cost of my new years eve outfit was around $70 including the heels! Proving that you can be  thrifty even for the really special occasions.

Heres to this year being full of new and amazing opportunities (both in life and for my closet).
-Love Ari