What I’m Wearing
* Vintage black dress I found while searching for my Halloween costume at American Vintage a few weeks ago {it was $34}. I’m pretty sure it’s 80’s. I love the waist, the dolman sleeves and the long cascading ruffles.
* Salvatore Ferragamo navy satin pumps
* Two sequined flower pins worn at waist… I think I got these at Urban Outfitters years ago.
* Vintage beaded clutch was my grandma’s
* Wearing gold earrings but you can’t see them… any other accessories just seemed too fussy
* Hair: which is rather short at the moment, waved {though I wrap it around the entire iron now, even over the clamp} and curled.
* Title: lyrics from Asia Heat of the Moment one of my husband’s favorites, lol
This is a closer look + detail of what I wore to the murder mystery bachelorette party…
I had originally planned to wear my metallic gold Jerome C. Rousseau heels with a gold belt but when I tried it all on, they just didn’t work. It was then a sort of, mad rush, trying on almost every pair of shoes I own to get it right so I could take my outfit shots before the ladies arrived! This is why you should plan ahead… sometimes the visual of an outfit in your head does not translate in reality {note to self}.
* See the gold Rousseau heels on my dresser? Those were the one’s I thought I was going to wear… though I also tried my royal blue suede Aldo pumps and was going to wear a royal blue skinny belt from Ann Taylor to match – but that combo didn’t work either.
I finally settled on my navy satin Ferragamo pumps {which, of all my designer shoes, are the most comfortable… see them here with my sequined mini dress}. And just to tie in the navy, I pinned on my two navy sequin flower pins which pick up light in the same way the navy satin does.
I grabbed my vintage leopard coat at the last minute to stay warm.
The husband was playing photographer again and grabbed the camera and documented the crazy monster I become while getting ready {the first shot in my dressing room sums that up pretty nicely}, but I didn’t mind because he got some fun shots.
A note about how I get ready: In my robe, I do all my makeup but my mascara. I then curl/wave/do my hair but usually clip the front up to get it out of my face. I then get dressed {as you can see in my dressing room above} and come back to the bathroom, apply mascara, then touch up my hair by curling a few more top strands.
I got a ton of questions and compliments on my midnight and gold glitter manicure which worked with the outfit even though I didn’t go with the gold shoes. Some of the beading in the vintage bag picked up the blue in the shoes and pins as well.
Happy Tuesday!
I can’t not say it 😉
Nadine
What an amazing dress! Love the bag, too. Your hubby’s candid shots are so fun!
Sparks In Spring
Fabulous outfit! Loving the sequin clutch xx
Neris / Fashion Fractions
the outfit turned out great 🙂 I love navy and black together and your clutch is to die for 🙂
xxx,
Fashion Fractions
BUS and MUG
you look so beautiful as everytime.. i really love your post especially dıy :))
kisses from Turkey .. 🙂
Bus & Mug
Style Servings
Whaaaat I can’t believe that dress is vintage, I’ve never been able to find good, cheap vintage pieces!! You look fab!
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Alela Sirah
That dress is to adorable!!! Love it!!
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taylor
you should have one post a week or month where you take readers’ beauty questions. you must get TONS of them! i’d love to be styled by you for an event or party. you have such a good eye!
MerciBlahBlah
Okay, I love the navy satin with the black. Chic combo. Also loving? Those gold Rousseau’s and your sequin mini. If you ever tire of them? I’d be HAPPY to take both off your hands. Cuz what is more practical when chasing around three toddlers than gold stilettos and sequins?
merci!
Shan
P.S
AWESOME. Song. I agree w/your hubs.
Ticka
That dress is completely fabulous!! LOVE IT! It has such a romantic look! I know all to well what you mean when you say the outfit that you picture in your head doesn’t always come out right.
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Michelle
your getting ready routine is quite similar to mine. i always do mascara last.
the outfit turned out very well – i would never guess the whole thing wasn’t preplanned. i’ve had so many of those outfits that were perfect in my head but in reality turn out all wrong. this is one of the reasons i love taking outfit photos!
CessOviedo
Yay the outfit! Ever since you tweeted the instragram of your shoes knew the outfit was fab, think you looked perfect for the party! Kind of glad the other heels didn’t work cause this whole essemble looks flawless, it happens to me all the time, looks perfectly in my head and not at all on me, but think you looked awesome! Your dressing room/closet/office is so glam, love it! ps.thanks for the comment on my blog, I know you’ve visited and commented many times but yesterday’s really made my little heart so happy, you are so sweet!
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Erica
This outfit might be one of my favorites. There isn’t one thing I don’t just LOVE! It looks so wonderfully elegant!
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PinkGlitter
Love the navy shoes with that dress. I just checked out your dressing room/office post. LOVE that room. So pretty and feminine. The tassels on the window were a neat idea.
*Sparkles*
I love the manicure 🙂 polished look as always!
Lexy of BeautyFash
So gorgeous and I loved hearing about your getting ready routine. What a great dress! Navy + black is such a chic combo.
jenn~the stylish housewife
looking gorgeous doll! i LOVE that manicure…so going to have to try it!
xoxo, jenn
the stylish housewife
Schnelle Couture
That dress is stunning and your clutch is beautiful! I love vintage finds!
Sarah @ Pencil Skirts and Lattes
your style is truly one of the most inspiring of all of the fashion blogs I read. Every look is so unique and fab, I always get ideas from your outfits! You look gorgeous in this, and btw your waist looks SOOOOOO tiny! this outfit is super flattering. great post!
Tina
i LOVE this outfit! it definitely works great with the navy shoes. they look fabulous and i LOVE that clutch! and your husband is the cutest. not gonna lie, he needs to keep it up with the random shots! lol and i LOVE how you get ready in a robe! so fancy!!
Molly
Stunningly gorgeous!
Lady Fur
Nice post, amazing outfit
kisses from your follower! ♡
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Megan, The Frugalista Diaries
this is a gorgeous look, love the shoes, skirt and jacket. lusting after now!
Mara
Love this look on you ~ and I have a special spot in my heart for dolman sleeves!
chillairandperfume
That clutch is gorgeous, and your hair looks beautiful 🙂
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alixrose
I love your hair. But I agree this vintage dress is a find. Love it.
NaszL :)
You are so beautifullll :))
i love you baby 🙂
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Mrs L...
You resemble Claudia Schiffer in all these photos!
Summer
omg, that dress. swoon.
i wish jimmy could get on board with taking pictures….