The Year That Was...

Ah, 2012...the year that was. I don't know about you guys but it seems that each year seems to move a little faster. I feel like next year I'll wake up, get out of the shower and it'll be 2018 or something...that is, if there are showers in the year 2018. We may have come up with more radical hygiene technology by then that involves giant people-sized window screen wipers or something. So now the big question upon us, dear Melbourne, what do we do for New Years Eve? How do we celebrate the year that bought us Gangnam Style, The Hobbit, The Wedge-sneaker and weird fad diets of quinoa and activated almonds. Perhaps you're planning a viewing of the riverside fireworks, or else some crazy arse warehouse party at an undisclosed secret location in Brunswick. Or, if you're anything like me you'll wrinkle your nose disdainfully at the hype that's placed upon this one minute of the whole freaking year (seriously, there are approximately 525, 949 minutes is a year, why is this one so important!?) and just try have a good night with your mates and a few drinks. And by a few, I mean many, many drinks.

What's probably got me most excited about New Years Eve is finding the outfit that perfectly describes the year 2012. Luckily, I found said outfit quite fortuitously just last weekend, in a dress by the brand Lioness. For starters, the colour grabbed my attention straight away, as this year has seen royal blues, deep reds, hot pinks and pretty pastel purples making a strong appearance on a clothing rack near you. So, as it looks like a rainbow has thrown up on this dress, I thought it quite perfect. It also features the compulsory 2012 peplum. I have to say, I never really got into them (they often give the impression that you're trying to smuggle Kim Kardashian under your dress), but it seemed to suit this dress and occasion so well that I could hardly resist. It also has the floral digi-print that we saw become so popular...who knew that fashion and nerd-burgery could be such good friends! Finally, I've teamed it with a statement necklace, bright nail polish and what other shoes but wedges?

So My Melburnians, whether you're dancing, eating, singing or, most probably, drinking the night away, make sure you do it in true 2012 style. Have a very happy New Year Melbourne, may 2013 bring us even more awesomness...and perhaps a little less Gangnam Style.

What I'm wearing
Dress:Lioness
Shoes:Steve Madden
Bag:Vintage from the Vintage Emporium