If you’re one of the beautiful people planning to attend a lavish, fancy, glittering New Year’s Eve gala, you may stop reading now (or quickly turn to our New Year’s Eve 101 class).

If, however, you are one of the many who have become very frugal of late, and are going to a simple, small party in a friend’s home, then read on.

Your challenge: Stay in the New Year’s Eve spirit without being a walking disco ball. More casual NYE attire can be a mix of edgy and girly, similar to the likes of Ms. Lohan, Ms. Moss and Ms. Miller. The Style Insider has a versatile selection of bottoms and tops, and some guidance on how to mix and match.

 BOTTOMS

1. Elizabeth and James lantern skirt, $365: Lace is the perfect way to keep it festive without over-doing it. The Style Insider has chosen this girly mini in black for your color-coordinating ease (above left).

2. Nanushka mini skirt in silver, $54: NYE just isn’t complete without a little metallic in the mix. Use this simple splash of shimmer with a muted top to count down to 2009 without challenging the luster of Times Square (above right).  

3. The Row motorcycle pant, $1,700: From the creative twin style mavens of Elizabeth and James, we warmly welcome The Row’s chic additions to our lineup. One of our faves is the motorcycle pant, made of genuine lambskin (above left). However, in case the steep price deters you, you can opt for the Moto zip matte legging by Silence & Noise ($58, above right) to get the same rock star look.

4. Silence & Noise foldover knit pant, $58: Masculine silhouettes have been “wearing the pants” in celebrity circles lately. In an ode to our male counterparts, we’ve stolen a few of their old-school staples, i.e., trousers and suspenders, and given them a female twist. Silence & Noise’s trouser-style foldover knit pant ($58, above left) and Haute Hippie’s suspender short ($325, above right) provide the perfect playground for a boyish take on low-key party dressing.

TOPS

1. Silence & Noise beaded fringe vest, $34.99 (above left, works with bottoms #1, 3 and 4) 

2. Elizabeth and James gilded tank, $450 (above right, works with bottoms #3, 4 and 5)

3. Yyigal chain T, $225 (above left, works with bottoms #1, 3, 4, and 5)

4. Erin Kleinberg chain pocket tank, $188  (above right, works with bottoms #2, 3, 4 and 5)

5. Topshop lace yoke blouse, $80 (works with bottoms #1, 3, and 5)

 6. J. Crew whisper lamè Zoey tank, $88 (works with bottoms #1, 3, and 4)