Category: How to dress

What to wear to a wedding?

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I am continually inspired by other blogs and The City Sage is one of my favorites. Yesterday, Anne posted Wedding Season Approacheth and gave some lovely recommendations.

Lo and behold, last night it was decided that my beau and I would be going to a wedding in “The Delta” this weekend.

picture of lake chicot

It is already 90 degrees there, outside wedding, on the lake, afternoon, open bar….What to wear?

Definitely a hat, right?

Product Image Merona® Straw Crown Floppy Hat - Natural

1. Forever21 2. Target 3. Banana Republic 4. Dillards 5. Dillards

What about the dress? It’s going to be hot as Hades but it’s also with my BF’s family and I always want to stay classy and ladylike at a wedding!

NY&C Red Label Tank Dress - Lily PrintCROSSOVER PLEATED CHIFFON DRESS

1. Forever21 Ballerina dress, too much? 2. Dillards safe green dress 3. Dillards Halter, me likey – too much cleavage? 4. NY&co breezy short dress 5. Dillards little floral dress 6. Dillards really dig the color and style but might not be right for the occasion 7. Dillards I love this but I’m afraid it would look xxx on me…I got curves, yo! 8. Dillards I kinda love this canary color 9. Express Love the “blush” color

I think I’m going to go to Dillard’s right now and try on #3. Did I mention we’re bringing both the dogs on this lovely little outing? I’m sure I’ll have stories and pictures come Monday!

Love this look

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Sienna Miller is one of my fashion icons. While I’m not sure why she’s back with Jude, (he cheated on you with the nanny, Sienna!!!) they do look good together. Everything about her look works, from the smokey eye to the sky-high heels.

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See more fashion “home-runs” @ Elements of Style blog.

Must-haves from Forever21

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I just popped by forever21.com and I think I must have all of these things.

Thoughts? This is a really good shipment!!!

Bridal Porn – Fall 10 shows

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OMG. The Fall 10 bridal shows have taken place and thanks to NYmag, they are very accessible. The great thing is, I have a girlfriend (McCall) who just got engaged, so I don’t have to feel quite as silly pouring over the details of wedding dress after dress…I cannot wait to see Monique Lhuillier but alas she has not shown yet. Here are my faves so far…

I loved the use of floral hair accessories in the  Douglas Hannant show. The white makeup…not so much.

I always enjoy seeing the looks from Badgely Mischka, I especially love that they’re showing back!

Thoroughly loved Reem Acra.

Definitely my favorite…Oscar De La Renta tinged on the Spanish-Virgin-Mary-ish but a few of the dresses were SO FREAKING GORGEOUS! Loved a bunch of them – didn’t love the white hose though.

Junko Yoshioka was feminine and lovely

Always a favorite,  Vera Wang was elegant but slightly safe.

Carolina Herrera didn’t blow my socks off. This was the only one I liked below.

So sweet and different from Jenny Packham

Loving from Elizabeth Fillmore but so wish I could see the backs!

Alright but didn’t quite captivate me (Click designer to see for yourself): Anne Bowen, Nicole Miller, St. Pucchi

Beach Packing List

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First of all, I can’t stop listening to this:

As I mentioned, Mom and I are going to visit little brother in Charleston, SC. I’ve just checked the forecast and it looks like we’re in store for sunny days and balmy nights (yes!).

Here is what I believe to be essential for a 5 day/4 night trip to the beach!

Inspiration:

Swimsuits/Anthropologie/Going to the beach!

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Friends, I’m going to Charleston, SC for a mini-vacay with my mama in one week. We’re going to visit my delicious little brother Hampton, who is a sophomore in college. We’ll be doing a lot of things with him but we are staying ON-THE-BEACH! Dream come true for this sun-starved ice storm survivor. As I told you here, I found the ultimate suction one-piece. But, I do need more in the swimsuit department…and finding a flattering suit is just so hard! I am slightly down in the weight area after my puppy/close-call/survival situation. So, I must take advantage and purchase swimsuits now, right?

Why, oh why, doesn’t Anthropologie have a store in Fayetteville, AR; Tulsa, OK or Charleston, SC? I’ll be in all three of those places in the next week?? The answer: they hate me. But they do have priority shipping. I’m finding it very difficult to choose a favorite.

Two-Piece?

Golden Days Bikini

Rosy Bikini

Between-The-Lines Bikini

Faint Breeze Bikini

Wild Watermelon Two-Piece

Or one-piece?

Gleaming Pewter Maillot

Ebbing Tide Maillot

Night & Day Maillot

I’m sortof loving this one. Check out the back…I’m all about ties.

You know from this post that I’m all about “showing back”. This one might be the winner!

Although…I’m not sure I look like this from the back, we’ll see ;)

Vintage Bridal Loveliness

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OMG. Leave it to DailyCandy to introduce the most wonderful things. As I’ve told you before, I’m fascinated (and always have been) by all things bridal. This site feeds right into that. The vintage bride has affordable and beautiful dresses from 1960 and before. It’s worth a check out and here’s a peek!

Pre WWII

Vintage Monique Lhullier 1930s $650

Vintage Wedding Beauty - Monique Lhuillier

1930s Chiffon gown $495

Vintage Wedding Beauty - Sweet Pea

1940s

Santa Rosa Lace and Satin Gown $1250

Vintage Wedding Beauty - Santa Rosa

1950s

Mary- Anne Vintage Wedding 1950's Dresses Mary Anne

Bella Vintage Wedding 1950's Dresses Bella

Meringue Vintage Wedding 1950's Dresses Meringue

1960s

Miss Betsy $595

Vintage Wedding Beauty - Miss Betsy

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DailyCandy also featured a website called St. Kilda that has interesting and alternative engagement rings, plus all sorts of other cool stuff.

Some Faves:

Temptation Ring 18KW/Dia

Pink Temptation Ring 18KR/Pink Tourmaline

KLM Ring 18KW/Dia

Eternity Band 18KYG/Diamonds

Valya Ring 14K/Dia

Sima Ring 18K/Dia

Urte Ring 18k/dia

Arcadia Ring SS/Grn Amethyst

Happy Monday!

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Favorite Bangle Combo

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Thanks to all who have been thinking of Birdie. She’s not worse, so we’re taking that as a good sign.

I wanted to share my favorite bangle combo of the moment. I’m wearing them today and have been for the past few weeks. The three green/gold bracelets are from a street vendor in San Francisco (@ Haight & Ashbury – had to), the watch is BCBG, bought on sale at Dillards two Christmases ago.

The studded gold bangle is a recent purchase from my fave Charm&Chain and I think they compliment each other so nicely that I’ve been wearing nothing but gold for a week.

My bf got me this cutie fortune cookie necklace from Charm and Chain and I’ve worn it everyday since I got it, with my bangles…of course.

Swimsuits: To fret or not to fret? That is the question.

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My friends, I am trying to take my mind off my sick puppy for the time being with something so utterly distracting such as swimsuits. While I’ve promised to go on a many a diet/health kick/work0ut in preparation for Spring, really…I’m the same. And..I still plan on plunging into almost any pool I see (as long as I haven’t washed/curled my hair that day).

Readers, I am compelled to send you to your local TJ Maxx. That is where I’ve found my one and only beloved swimsuit of the summer. I tried it on for my boyfriend last weekend (just to get reviews) and I think he almost salivated! That has not happened. In. Forever. I tell you, it was not me! It was the magical swim suit. It’s a one piece but it is practically backless and completely suctioned. It is practically a piece of machinery in that it makes my boobs hit my clavical, my waist shrink 3″ and my back look as though there were nary a roll. BUT…(how can it get better you ask?) it doesn’t push the fat down to my legs!!! So they look normal, pretty good even (with a wedge added). What I can tell you about this glorious suit is that it’s Nine West or Calvin Klein, $19 and at TJ Maxx. It looks a lot like this but this isn’t it.

UPDATE: I found the swimsuit! It’s Calvin Klein 2009. It was featured last year on refinery29. And this is it!

Calvin Klein Push Up swimsuitCalvin Klein Push Up swimsuit

It has changed my summer 2010 – ALREADY.

While we’re on the subject…I don’t think you will be able to pry me out of one-pieces this season. So, here are a few more I like.

From Victoria’s Secret:

From Newport News:

Tropical floral-print bandeauBandeau suitMetallic print bandeauBandeau swim suitShape fx® All-over control halter suit with drawstring neckShape fx® All-over control twist-front bandeau swimsuitShape fx® All-over control shirred one-piece suitShape fx® All-over control shirred one-shoulder suit

From Urban Outfitters:

Pins and Needles V-Neck One PiecePins and Needles Ruffle One PieceInsight Vogue One PieceKimchi Blue Crisscross Floral One PiecePins and Needles Polka Dot Shirred One Piece

From Asos:

Tavik Colour Black SuitFlamingo Sands Floral Looped One Piece SwimsuitASOS Draped Front SwimsuitMouillé Morroka Beaded Fringe SwimsuitMouillé Poiret Ruffle Front SwimsuitASOS Spot Tie Front SwimsuitCosabella Stripe Deep V-Neck One Piece Swimsuit

Also check out NY mag’s shop-o-matic here.