The Shoot

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PHOTOS BY ALICIA ZUMBACK. STYLED BY EMILI VESILIND. HAIR + MAKEUP BY KATRINE LEIBERKIND. MODEL: BETH WHITSON/FORD MODELS.

PHOTO 1
Crop by David Peck "Bridgette" dress, $520 at davidpeck.com.  

Of Two Minds "Jaya" gold metallic cardigan, $389 at Ron Herman.

Burning Torch fingerless cashmere gloves, $150 at Spool.
Vintage locket necklace, $750 from Pretty Genius Vintage, eweinger@gmail.com.
PHOTO 2  + 6
Wren sequined dress, $552 at saks.com.
Yves Saint Laurent leather bracelet, $220, at ysl.com
Vintage sweatshirt, $30, and Harley-Davidson boots, $120, from Pretty Genius Vintage.
Crown, stylist's own.
PHOTOS 3 + 7
Mara Hoffman striped trench coat, price upon request at marahoffman.com.
Again lace mini dress, $205 at againapparel.com.
Vintage locket necklace,$750, and Harley-Davidson boots, $120, from Pretty Genius Vintage.

PHOTO 4

Fearne black-and-white cotton velvet peplum dress, $101 at Very.com.

Silver Dr. Martens three-hole Gibson oxfords, $110 at dmusastore.com.
Wren leopard coat, $550 at www.wrenstudio.com.
Vintage sunglasses from Pretty Genius Vintage.
PHOTO 5
Betsy Johnson printed bustier dress, $550 at BetseyJohnson.com.
April May "Sophra" leather studded vest, $675 at Sebastien James.
Vintage necklaces, $40 each, from Pretty Genius Vintage.

Photo Shoot: Frock Star

Ditch the stilettos, and take the prissy out of that holiday party dress.
By Emili Vesilind
Published on December 07, 2011

While we love the sparkle and pomp that comes with holiday dressing, we've grown weary of the ubiquitous stilettos-and-cocktail-dress pairing. This year, we're channeling the spirit of a young Courtney Love with feminine velvet, sequins and floral dresses — teamed with cardigans (naturally), Dr. Martens and big-and-bad biker boots. Because hanging tough has never felt so right.