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Monday, September 2, 2013

When in doubt, more bling!

I have issues with accessorizing. I never can decide if things go, especially brooches! Today, I threw caution to the wind and went with lots of bling. After all, the 50s were all about more, bigger and better.


I love the print of this dress because it can be paired with so many different colors.


I went with black as my neutral instead of white because I wanted to go very sophisticated. I would have preferred black shoes too but I didn't have any barn friendly black shoes to wear (to my church which is held in a riding arena.).


For bling, I went with a pair of silver confetti Lucite earrings which looked much smaller when I bought them and a sparkly rhinestone vintage brooch. In this case, I think the bold print really called for bold accessories that wouldn't get lost next to it.


Sparkly!


This is a me-made dress and it's the pattern I'll be making my Halloween dress from. You guys have about 95% convinced me that I really need another collared version but I do want to get my hands on the actual fabric first.


I really love this dress and I don't know why I don't wear it more often!


I actually have enough of this fabric leftover to squeeze out another dress which I may get to this fall/winter.
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9 comments:

  1. w moim domkuSeptember 2, 2013 at 9:06 AM

    I realy loved

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  2. LilySeptember 2, 2013 at 10:57 AM

    Your whole outfit is adorable! I really love the pattern you used- I made a similar dress a couple years ago, but made the collar a contrasting fabric and the finished dress just never lived up to my hopes. You've inspired me to try the pattern again though, because I really love the way yours looks! :-)

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  3. JoannaSeptember 2, 2013 at 11:51 AM

    I really love this dress! I am going to have to go back to your original post and look at your pattern. This is a fabulous style for you. Is the print you are wearing cotton? It has a great drape effect. I love that you added a brooch. I sometimes find if I am in a "I don't know what to do" accessory mode I just look back at a couple of ads from vintage fashion magazines and I see so much inspiration. These ladies knew how to dress! You have a great back drop for your photographs with the red house. Lovely!

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    1. Stephanie LynnSeptember 2, 2013 at 9:49 PM

      I'm not sure what the content is. It's been in my stash for a while but I'm thinking mostly/all poly just because it doesn't wrinkle and I almost never find great cotton prints at JoAnns.

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  4. Sarah September 2, 2013 at 12:44 PM

    I heard someone once say should put all the accessories you think you need, and then take one off. I don't know if I'm the best at accessorizing either, but I love looking at sparkly things. I always like how you pair things in your outfits, and this dress is classically beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

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  5. CatSeptember 2, 2013 at 9:11 PM

    Love that dress! and I think you accessorised it perfectly...
    What is the Number for the Simplicity Pattern you've used?
    I'd love to try and get a copy in my size :)

    Catherine
    Australia

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  6. Witchcrafted LifeSeptember 3, 2013 at 1:39 AM

    Gorgeous outfit! I love the elegant bling that you partnered with this fantastic dress. Gloves were a great addition, too, they really look awesome on you, honey!

    ♥ Jessica

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  7. Ms. FalconSeptember 11, 2013 at 3:40 PM

    this dress is gorgeous. it's print is so special.

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