Ring in the New Year With Stylish Dresses
By HOLLY PERKINS
Contributing Writer

Courtesy Isabella’s
When all the gifts have been unwrapped and the leftovers are all eaten it’s a sure sign that the holiday season is just about over. But not without ringing in the new year; 2007 is almost over and it’s time to welcome in 2008 in the best way possible. A stylish little cocktail frock or short little mini dress will be sure to help you ring in the New Year with style.
Many area stores offer excellent fashions. A nice place to shop is Isabella’s, which has all your New Year’s Eve necessities to ensure that kiss at midnight. Depending on what kind of festivity you’re planning to attend, whether it’s a black tie event or relaxing with friends, Isabella’s has something for you from the classic “little black dresses” to fancy silk mini dresses and eye-catching blouses.
What if you don’t know where to start and have nothing in mind for what style you’re going for this New Years Eve? Let Isabella’s give you a little inspiration. The store offers customers everything they need for a complete head-to-toe look for any occasion. From shirts to skirts or earrings to necklaces, the possibilities are endless.
For a laid back New Years get-together, try a fun blouse such as a metallic silver baby doll top, belt it with a pair of Kasil straight leg jeans and a Black Goorin Bros. Fedora, then add a little sparkle with some chunky rhinestone earrings. Need an idea for a casual gathering? Piece together a dress tunic with a pair of leggings, wrap a long silver necklace around a few times and slip into a pair of Bamboo silver ornamented flats and you’re all set.
If you’re in need for a sassy little dress to catch that someone’s attention you’ve been eyeing all year, choose from several of the Thorn cocktail dresses. Any of them can be adorned with a fun sparkle clutch from Deux Lux and the perfect pair of Oh…Deer! sequined pumps. If your New Years Eve is in need of something a little more conservative, Isabella’s has you taken care of as well. Slip on a dress from Eva Franco, her dresses are classy and conservative, but still have the unique flair and detail you count on from Isabella’s. Along with the perfect jewelry and heels, you are sure to be the belle of the ball.
Hopefully this will help you begin styling the perfect New Year’s outfit. Above all, find a look that suits you and your personality while keeping in mind comfort.
Still without a clue on which direction you want to take? Come in and we will style an outfit just for you from head to toe.
Happy Holidays from Isabella’s!
Holly Perkins is the Assistant Buyer for Isabella’s, an upscale fashion store located in Tulsa’s Brookside at 35th St. just east of Peoria Ave. The phone number is (918) 744-9100. The Web site is www.isabellastulsa.com.
Updated 12-18-2007
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