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Right now, I have this thing for the mouse flats by Marc Jacobs and the grownup flirtatious dresses by Grey Ant. I mean, why give up the idea of dressing up for a big night out just because New Year’s Day has come and gone? No, this is the time to stock up for those fancy events coming up, be it your birthday, your parents’ or your own wedding anniversary, and even as far as next year’s New Year’s (yikes, turbo “planning ahead” again ). Who can resist the unpredictability caused by pairing tongue-in-cheek with worldly-wise. I picture layering liquid alloy over stingray black buoyed by spectacled colored mouse slingbacks. I also picture a grey herringbone cut risque but brought back to acceptability by the absurdly cute gold mouse flats.

Starting from left–

• Grey Ant, Mini Slip Dress in Silver Lame, metallic silk, silk chiffon trim, strappy open back and V-neck front, gunmetal silk lining, adjustable back straps allow you to reveal just as much skin as you’d like, 33″ long, $228, @ Tobi.
• Grey Ant, Grey Ant Distressed Dress, ’20s flapper influences, this silk mini features panels of draped fringe with strings hanging here and there and a banded hem, adjustable halter strap and crossed back straps, wrinkled chiffon at the neckline, 31″ long, $473, @ Tobi.
• Marc by Marc Jacobs, Mouse Sling Back Flat in Cream, patent-leather sling-back flat with grosgrain and patent leather mouse detail at vamp, rubber tread at leather sole, $325, @ Shopbop.
• Lorelei, Chloe Sash Front Oversized Clutch in Silver, metallic silver lambskin, bow front, piping along the sides and bottom, a facile frame opening and a hidden wristlet option, 12″ x 5.25 x 1″d. gently used, @ Bag, Borrow or Steal Outlet.
• Zac Posen, Iconic Apple Clutch in Black, long, hinged clutch in pebbled leather, patent trim and gold hardware, kiss-lock closure, pocket at suede-lined interior, 13″ x 5″ x 2″d, SALE $397.50, @ Shopbop.
• Marc by Marc Jacobs, Metallic Mouse Flat in Silver, leather flat with grosgrain, patent leather, and faceted-crystal mouse detail at vamp, tail stitching behind heel, rubber tread at leather sole, $325, @ Shopbop.
• Grey Ant, Grey Ant V Front Mini Dress in Grey, wool herringbone print and contrasting chiffon detailing, SALE $154, @ Tobi.

Stumble it!