Friday's Fancies: New Year's Eve

Happy (Almost) New Year, everyone! While we're not dressing up this year, we thought we'd play along with Friday's Fancies and design an outfit we'd be proud to wear at a big bash. While glitter and glam is fun, we love the idea of a classic dress with great accessories - it's easy to wear again, and sometimes the simplest things are the sexiest. Pair sky-high McQueen heels with our classic 2.55 clutch and great diamond earrings and this backless Asos number becomes a stunner. It's actually quite similar to a look we sported a few years back!

We only have one question for you - what are you doing New Year's Eve? (Click the link for one of our favorite songs!)

Friday's Fancies: New Year's Eve by deacondoesdc featuring vintage bags

Honor Gold body con dress
$87 - asos.com

Black sandals
$865 - alexandermcqueen.com

Chanel vintage bag
$3,040 - aloharag.com

Jamie Wolf diamond post earrings
$4,200 - barneys.com

Sydney Evan sparkle jewelry
$3,960 - ylang23.com

butter LONDON Nail Lacquer - Various Colors Available - Nail Polish -...
$15 - rickysnyc.com

To Do Thursday Giveaway: Win Tickets to Hudson's Mad Men New Year's Eve Bash

What are you doing New Years Eve? What better way to ring in 2012 in style than with a Mad Men themed bash at chic nightlife destination Hudson? Hosted by none other than our friend Meredith from The FFJD, Micha of Crooked Monkey (and a few other swank folks), this bash includes a four-hour open bar, passed apps, and a champagne toast at midnight. Even better? Deacon is giving away a pair of tickets! We'd highly suggest you guard that +1 wisely ... this is a hot ticket item. To enter, just use the Rafflecopter form, below!

You're Invited: An Affair to Remember at The Jefferson

We'll admit it. Deacon sometimes plays favorites, and The Jefferson is one of them. It is, in our humble opinion, the classiest hotel in DC. Which explains why IF we were doing a big NYE celebration we'd be headed here for the second annual New Years Eve Celebration at Quill , the hotel’s elegant cocktail lounge, on Dec. 31, 2010 from 10 p.m.–2 a.m. Guests will enjoy an evening of expertly crafted cocktails featuring Chopin Vodka and will toast the New Year with Krug Champagne.

Quill’s terrace will feature a complimentary Mulled Wine station and will be the perfect spot for cigars and cognac to keep warm in the cool night air. Inside, tempting libations by Quill’s expert team of mixologists will add to the evening’s festivities while musician Peter Robinson will perform throughout the evening on Quill’s piano.  At midnight, guests will be invited onto the terrace to watch as bottles of Champagne are cut open simultaneously by saber to ring in the New Year.

For $75, guests receive admission to the party, complimentary Mulled Wine on the terrace and a Krug toast and passed canapés at midnight. For $125, revelers are guaranteed a private table in Quill’s lounge area, which will feature individual raw bar displays. They will also be privy to a tasting of three Special Club Champagnes. Considered among the best in the world, each Special Club Champagne must follow a strict set of guidelines outlining how the grapes are grown, crushed and fermented to ensure only the best is bottled.

The Jefferson’s Cabinet rooms, featuring luxurious leather seating, flat screen televisions and more, are located just off of Quill.  They will be combined as an exclusive enclave for up to 10 guests, reserved for $1,500, which includes a private raw bar display as well as a Jeroboam of Krug.  In addition to their private retreat, guests of the Cabinet rooms enjoy access to all of Quill’s festivities. 

You're Invited: New Years at the W Hotel

Sunset over Washington from W Hotel

Still searching for somewhere to ring in 2011? The W hotel is granting your wish, hosting an all-night soiree at both J&G Steakhouse and their famed rooftop, with overnight packages that make this party an entire weekend of experiences. We've got the deets on each of the options:


New Year’s Eve Rooftop Soiree at P.O.V
Ring in the New Year on the W Washington D.C. rooftop as you dance the night away to the sounds of DJs Borus Gluck, DJ Oz, and Aly. Indulge in a two-hour open bar including P.O.V’s famed craft cocktails from 8-10pm, savory hors d’oeuvres all night and a champagne toast at midnight. Let us WOO you with W party favors, surprise W WOW moments plus our featured performer, hip-hop superstar Doug E. Fresh. Cash bar from 10pm-2:30am. Price: $140 per person.


Dinner at J&G Steakhouse + NYE Rooftop Soiree
Treat yourself to a five-course New Year's Eve dinner at J&G Steakhouse, Jean-Georges Vongerichten's critically-acclaimed restaurant at W, followed by the NYE Rooftop Soiree! $200 per person with dinner wine pairings; $160 without, plus tax & gratuity, including rooftop access (see Option 1 for complete description). Limited a la carte menu available from 5:00-7:00pm (P.O.V Rooftop Soiree tickets must be purchased separately with this option). Five-course dinner seating begins at 8:30pm.

NYE Rooftop Soiree, W Stay and Breakfast
W Washington D.C. grants your every wish with the hottest escape in town! This package includes 2 tickets for the New Year’s Eve Rooftop Soiree, a Wonderful room with champagne upon check-in, a late check out at 2pm on New Year’s Day, and a continental breakfast to go upon checkout. Package starts at $529 for two. Book online or call 877.822.0000 and ask for rate code NYEBRPKG. Upgraded packages available incorporating dinner, late checkouts, and other room types.