baubles for the ball a guide to Winter Carnival fashions

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Don't want to wear your prom dress to Winter Carnival? The Middlebury Campus heats up winter formal wear with festive fashion finds from Main Street. Whether you're feeling like a stylish sophisticate or a confident coquette, we've uncovered accessible accessories and outgoing outfits to ensure your carnival ensemble is the perfect fit.

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a. Sarah Simonds '11 goes for the ever-versatile little black dress and can't help but laugh at her charming date, Brandon Wong '11. His black suit may be a more formal choice but his attitude is anything but. (Ariella Dress, Glass Bead Game $79).

b. Carefree and confident, Tiernan Meyer '11 makes this whimsical red dress all her own. From the dance studio to the dance floor, Cat Miller '11 knows that leggings can accentuate many looks, including this black babydoll (Mod-O-Do red dress $38, Cubism babydoll $68, Wild Mountain Thyme).

c. Following a day on the slopes Emily McDonald '11 joins Drew Harasimowicz '11 after a quick costume change. Harasimowicz's sleek interpretation of an American classic complements McDonald's more modern patterned dress. (Dress, Glass Bead Game $54, Clutch, Bejewelled $30).

d. Brandon Wong '11 takes his First-Year Counselor, Brittany Burnett '09, for a spin on the dance floor. Despite the glacial weather Burnett's attitude is anything but frosty in her fuchsia Kensie-Girl bubble dress. (Dress, Glass Bead Game $64).

e. Challenging the conventional, Ty Flynn '11 looks sharp and sophisticated in jeans and a tan blazer while Dani Figueroa-Downing '11 defies "Labor Day Law" with a sleeveless white Lu LuVia dress. Flynn's Western belt buckle and Figueroa-Downing's bright red slingbacks stand out as unique flair. (Dress, Wild Mountain Thyme $79, Shoes, Neat Repeats $3).

f. Waiting for friends, Lauryn Torch '11 and Geoff Allen '11 look relaxed and high fashion. Torch expertly matches a pair of silver pointed heels with a green form-fitting dress. (Ariella Dress, Glass Bead Game $90, Shoes, model's own).

Accessories:

Clip-on Earrings (Neat Repeats $2.00), Pendant Earrings (Wild Mountain Thyme $18), Bangles (Glass Bead Game $CHECK), Circle Necklace (Wild Mountain Thyme $28), Square Necklace (Glass Bead Game $CHECK).