So I tried to write a post last night but 1) I was exhausted from election madness (and work) and 2) it felt odd to simply write about clothes after such a night. (I most certainly didn't want to get into any politics...) Maybe I could have just led with the adorable dresses that the Obama girls were wearing...?
Cuz I felt pretty adorable in this dress...
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| Whrligig Dress - Velvet (Anthropologie) / Cropped jacket - Maurices / Sandals - Christian Siriano for Payless |
I've actually been dying to wear this dress again for the blog. You can probably tell that it's a rather summery frock, and it was certainly best donned then. Gold sandals and belt always set the dress off nicely, and it happens to be one of those holy grails of summer dresses that are as comfortable as they are flattering. Oh, and it was a thrilling Anthropologie sale score to top all that off. But alas, two summers had passed (and probably at least four wearings) and nary a photograph was taken. So I challenged myself to find a few layering options for slightly cooler (though warm for early October) weather and finally photograph this lovely.
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| Handbag - Ruche |
Dusty purple and olive make such a soft, pretty pairing (it reminds me of a favorite eyeshadow palette, actually), and a cropped jacket was just the thing to add a bit more coverage and casual flair to the look. Add a long necklace, a happy mint handbag and super nude strappy sandals, and I felt like I wouldn't ever have to goodbye to summer.
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| Ring - Ruche / Necklace - LOFT / Earrings - Maurices |
(Illinois Octobers are tricky that way.)
You are such a brave lady. I could not bring myself to wear a dress in this weather (I'm in Illinois too).
ReplyDeleteI love that dress color. One of my favorite shirts is the exact same color, and it is not a color you see all that often.
I love this color combination! You are a great style inspiration.
ReplyDeleteYou are so right, this is a GORGEOUS color combination! (And not one I'd think of right off the bat!)
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