Happy New Year! and for the start of a lovely year..

I have many hopes and wishes for this new year, and many among them such as ending world hunger, isn't something that's probably going to end in one year, but I'll be on freerice.com during study breaks to help end it!

And of course, I really want to make this blog better :)

I hope everyone has had a lovely Christmas, I spent mine with my family and making a snow-woman with long curly eyelashes from leaves with my little sister ( seeing how much I love fashion, it's no surprise I decorated her with a sequined scarf!).

The holidays are a time to celebrate with friends and family and the cute guy in your life if you have one. So, some outfits to keep us all pretty I've decided to create some outfits that EXCLUDE the LBD as seeing how everyone has heard enough of the LBD and probably owns enough of them. I think it's the perfect time to introduce some colour into our lives, along with new hopes and dreams:


Blue, a great colour that gathers attention without being loud. It's also very flattering to a lot of skin tones and hair colours and keeps things bright and chic.

Go Blue by happiberry25 featuring Forever21 shoes

Items in this set:
Matalan - Tiered Ruffle Dress, 9 GBP
Kathy Holiday Peep Toe Heel, $21
STONEFIELD, $40
Mixed gems stud earrings, 9 GBP
Bobbi Brown Chrome Eyeshadow - Silver Limited Edition, $23

Next, a Little Red Dress that's perfect for office parties in the coming year!

A Little Red Dress is conservative but still chic, and the accessories can really showcase your style.

Red dress love by happiberry25 featuring Forever21

Items in this set:
Convertible Sheath Dress w/ Belt, $25
Velvet Pumps, $24
ASOS Large Faceted Stone Studs, $8.50
Shard earring, 7 GBP
ASOS Vintage Style Dragonfly Set On Rhinestone Ring, $5.10

Another red dress option, this one dressed up with faux fur. I would never wear real fur ( and can't afford it too). This outfit is perfect for a themed party or a nice dinner:

Red by happiberry25 featuring Forever21

Items in this set:
Stretch Satin Dress, $25
Cropped Faux Fur Shrug, $23
Almond Toe Platform Heel, $23
La Regale Satin Pleated Clutch - Free Overnight Shipping & Return..., $29
Mango Faux Fur Gloves, $36

Next, the colorblock dress that has been a big trend this year. It's a safe option to define your waist and create a hourglass figure. While lots of other girls may also be wearing colorblock dresses, you can always play it up with unique jewelry,and a cool clutch for a look all your own:

Colorblock by happiberry25 featuring Forever21

Items in this set:
Colorblock Tank Dress, $23
Strappy Suede Heels, $25
The Lita Clutch in Luna, $48
Coast Stores - Jewellery - MELODY EARRINGS, 15 GBP
NARS - Fall 2009 Collection - Nordstrom, $16

One of my wishes this coming year is to spend more time with the ones I love and care about. While I've always been very career driven, I think that time forgives no one and what's fun about life if you can't share moments with other? This outfit is inspired by that desire to be more social, and free like a butterfly:

Free social butterfly by happiberry25 featuring Juicy Couture accessories

Items in this set:
AX Paris Rouched Shoulder Wool Dress, 28 GBP
Studded Booties, $37
Cara Couture Double Row Pyramid Stud Bracelet, $48
Clover Stud Earrings, $34
NARS Duo Eyeshadow at Barneys New York, $32

And last of all, I want to share my definition of fashion:

Fashion by happiberry25 on Polyvore.com

In the coming year, I want to remember that the outfit is not the only thing that makes me or another girl "fashionable" , but rather confidence and a big sincere smile. Sometimes I forget what beauty truly is and gets caught up in the whole must-buy-the-latest-trend or must-lose-weight "fashion requirements". But then I don't find myself happy, so to me, fashion is more than just an outfit, it's about the girl in the outfit.

Happy New Year and may everyone reach their goals, dream big, and never forget to smile and laugh !