I also love bargains. I don't spend much on clothes so I was thrilled last week when I walked into my local thrift-store and saw a sign -- "Last Day 50% Off Sale." That was an omen!
A few minutes later, I spotted a glittery party dress in my favorite color (pinkish-purple). It even has rhinestones!
The dress is a little short (because, truthfully, it's too small for me) but I handle that with dark tights. The outfit is also a showcase for my new ballet-flats which are kinda cute. ($15; Payless.)
Here are some pictures. I want to thank Marilou (whose blog is Twenty York Street) for giving me this pretty bracelet for Christmas. Wasn't that sweet of her?!
What a fun party dress! Love it!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a gorgeous colour. Reminds me of a dress a family friend gifted to me made of velvet of this same colour. It was the most exquisite dress I had ever owned but sadly my mother did not let me wear it because it was not appropriate for our culture. Oh well........you look gorgeous in yours. :) I especially love how you paired it with those ballet flats. :) Nice contrast
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Ow ow you look beautiful! Come visit ML and me in Ottawa and you can wear that dress to a party with us! I love your makeup- very subtle yet striking! xo Emily
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic dress! And the adorable flats. It makes me want to steal the combination xD! Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteFantastic outfit! And I love the golden accessories and the sweet flats and pink eyeshadow!! Way to go Ralph and I do wish I had your legs - WOW!
ReplyDeleteThat's such a pretty dress! It's fun to feel so feminine and that's definitely a very feminine look for you! Wonderful! ~Serene
ReplyDeleteShy, you look lovely - I even called my husband over to look at your sparkly dress and he said, "That looks great!" You just glow!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Tinfoils Tiaras, your make-up is just right.
What . . . those are from Payless! Awesome! I would so love to go thrifting with you! We'd have a ball. I love that shade of lipstick on you btw!
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Okay, I think you definitely have better thrift stores to frequent than I do. Although I've been appreciating my recent thrifted finds...they're NOTHING like this!
ReplyDeleteWhen I was ten, I had a blue dress very similar to this, but it didn't have the rhinestones. 10-year-old Ashley is mighty jealous!
Awww, so pretty! I love the collar, and how you have accessorized it. I love party dresses too. They are such a perfect fantasy.
ReplyDeleteOh, and good question on my blog earlier. I have so many favorite Oscar winners, but A Streetcar Named Desire, Gone With the Wind, On the Waterfront, and Doctor Zhivago come to mind first!
OMG !! You look Beautiful ! I Love this dress. I also love how you have accessorized this ensemble.
ReplyDeleteThat Dress is so cute! I would totaly wear it myself :) Beautifull outfit!
ReplyDeleteMy apologies that the eye makeup didn't work out. It's a shame that we can't have a team of 5 makeup artists at our every beck and call to rush over and spend a half hour applying the best and most expensive makeup to our faces with the talent and abilities they all seem to possess.
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P.S. I am loving that color on you. It really compliments your complexion.
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Such a pretty dress & necklace. Getting clothes on sale is the best.
ReplyDeleteYou look lovely, dah-ling! Your selections only get better over time. You are party-ready with this look. The contrast of the flats is perfect, your makeup is well-done, and I think you're sparkling from within as much as the dress!
ReplyDeletethe best thing is like are the string of pearls....i got weakness for pearls!!!
ReplyDeleteVery cute dress! I have a weakness for sparkles too.
ReplyDeleteAnd the ballet flats are great! I have an awesome pair from Payless too :)
Aw, so cute! If you're concerned about the length, I would just add a layer underneath - a simple black skirt should do the trick.
ReplyDeleteI hardly do actual sparkles but I like gold patterns woven into the fabric (hence my faible for Indian silk - by the way, I bought it as a dress and made it into a skirt, I have one sari but I wouldn't touch it with needle & scissors!).
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My first thought was
ReplyDelete"very pretty!" - since you are sitting down ( i like the pose too!!) I can't really see how long/short the dress is.
However I can see it it a great find... plus your accessories are extremely classy :)
I love the dress. And your makeup and hair are pretty great here too. But the joy in your face is my favorite part of all these pics.
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You should join Twitter. I don't know what the hell I am doing, and it seems to be working out okay for me.
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no kidding ?? that dress!? You had such an elegant taste, the velvet and rhinestone are so classy! I love it! I also don't spend much on clothes, I always go for "sale"...with that I can even buy more items and save.
ReplyDeleteI love that color and the sparkles on you... and you look so happy!
ReplyDeleteWhile I love the bracelets with this, I think the necklace and shoes distract from the gorgeous dress. Don't drown your dress, its too pretty!
this dress is fabulous! you know i love any and all sparkles, but this is tops- that color is just perfect on you!
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I love this dress- and it looks gorgeous on you!
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