Monday, August 22, 2011

Bringing Back Glamour

The hot summer months prompt us to wear casual clothes with little effort at style.  Most blogs have few outfits on display this time of year.

That situation may be okay for most of you, but I miss glamour!  I miss dressing up, wearing fancy clothes and trying on new ideas.

So, even if I'm out-of-step with the rest of you, I'm bringing back glamour.  I found a cute dress yesterday at Marshall's (a discount store) and offer it to you in the spirit of fashion.





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40 comments:

  1. Gracey the GiantAugust 22, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    Oh, what a fun dress. I love the color - it looks amazing on you.

    It's so funny that you posted this. The boy and I were talking about the 20s yesterday and he asked me why everyone was so much better looking back then. I said that they weren't, they just cared more about their appearances, that they cared more about polish and yes, glamour. So, I for one am glad you're bringing it back because I think the current, glamour-less aesthetic is frankly a little boring.

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  2. BonnieAugust 22, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    I am DYING to find a top in this exact color, and I am coming up with nothing. Seriously, I have been searching all.summer.long. This dress is absolutely perfect!

    http://www.glamkittenslitterbox.com/
    Twitter: @GlamKitten88

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  3. Doe DeereAugust 22, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    O__O What a FANTASTIC color on you, Ally!!! I also thought it was very smart of you to pair it with that turquoise scarf -- unexpected, but works!

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  4. AshleyAugust 22, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    You hussy you! Hehehehe. I'd totally dress more glamourous if I had somewhere glamorous to go. Like your sezzy kitchen.

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  5. MegAugust 22, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    VaVa Voom! Short and glamorous is right. You're also right about summer and the slow down in outfit posts from bloggers, but I'm glad to see you putting us all to shame in your going-all-out-getup. It's inspiring me to find an opportunity to dress things up! Love seeing you rock a bold red lip, as well.

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  6. Megan GAugust 22, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    Fabulous way to spend your day! I've been hitting the rut stage myself. I love the metallic shoes with that gorgeous shade of blue! You look so glam.

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  7. UnknownAugust 22, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    DEFINITELY glamorous! You have FABULOUS legs and now I'm thinking that maybe you should feature them more often! ~Serene

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  8. IsabelAugust 22, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    i love the colour! its a kate middleton colour! lol.

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  9. CaraAugust 22, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    I'm with Serene - keep featuring the legs!

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  10. SheilaAugust 23, 2011 at 1:12 AM

    I adore that you love glamour and totally agree: let's bring it back!

    You look amazing in this colour, but what really caught my eye was the scarf mixed with the other shade of blue. That tone on tone is lovely together.

    Oh, and the shoes. To. Die. For.

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  11. VildesVerdenAugust 23, 2011 at 2:11 AM

    Love the dress!
    Happy tuesday wishes from Norway :)

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  12. VixAugust 23, 2011 at 3:16 AM

    Very glamorous, especailly teamed with that turquoise neck scarf. Just beautiful. x

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  13. Kallie, Happy Honey and LarkAugust 23, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    Marshalls rules. The rosettes on the dress are so glam! I'm looking forward to the weather cooling down so its more fun to play dress up!

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  14. AnonymousAugust 23, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    I'm with Ashley, I have no where to go all dressed up like that. As it is, I get the "why are you all dressed up". Working in a cubbie where no one sees you makes all the people in my office dress down, way way down.

    Having said that, I LOVE that you do this just for you because it makes you happy. You look amazing in it, but more importantly it makes your heart sing!

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  15. TanviAugust 23, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Love the color!

    ♡ from © tanvii.com

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  16. Jenarcissist @ the closet narcissistAugust 23, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    Dressing up with nowhere to go can sometimes be just as fun as if you have somewhere to go, just for the sake of doing it. As long as it's in the air conditioning, please. ;) Beautiful, deep color, and I love the way it wraps. Glamorous, indeed!

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  17. AudiAugust 23, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    Woo-hoo, here's to glamour! I've been feeling so 'meh' about clothes lately that I needed that little punch in the arm. Your post was well timed.

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  18. AnonymousAugust 23, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    You definitely stood out to me - I jumped when I saw the first photo in google reader. You look stunning!

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  19. Lyosha VarezhkinaAugust 23, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    where the hell did you get this dress! I want it badly! gergrous look! and thanks for your comment!

    Lyosha
    Inside and Outside Blog

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  20. JoyAugust 23, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    Gorgeous dress! The fabric is so luxurious looking - glamorous indeed! How true, there really is a lack of glamour this time of year. Thanks for bringing it back!

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  21. silvergirlAugust 23, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    very glamourous daa-ling!
    becareful when you sit down my friend
    you don't want to pull a Lindsay or Brittany lol
    xoxo
    brett

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  22. The Mad TwinsAugust 23, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    This is a fabulous dress! I adore the color very much! Sad indeed, glamour is beautiful!

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  23. Lovely WednesdayAugust 23, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    Oh, you look positively adorable!
    I'm from Southern California where it's possible to wear pretty much whatever you want whenever you want, but now that I go to college in central Texas, working my fashion around the weather is a new and exciting challenge! My staple, of course, is a HUGE brimmed sunhat! <3Lovely

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  24. Tinfoil TiarasAugust 23, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    Woot woot I wish I had gams like you! You look stunning- I love the rosebud detailing of the dress and the colour is great!

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  25. ElizabethAugust 23, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    This made me smile :) Pretty color for you!

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  26. AnonymousAugust 23, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    Marvelous !
    That is a glorious color on you. I applaud you for bringing glamour back !
    Almost makes me want to dress up.

    PS I almost called you today after i heard the news on the quake-
    hugs
    lorena

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  27. dimiAugust 24, 2011 at 4:46 AM

    Wow! I love the scarf that you added! :)

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  28. LouiseAugust 24, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    Great dress!! xx

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  29. MiniAugust 24, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    I would kill to have legs like that!
    Dramatic eyeliner would look fabulous with this look.

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  30. The Closet ShopperAugust 24, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    Homerun!! Very cute dress. You look happy and gorgeous.

    xoxo,
    Tracy

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  31. FASHION TALESAugust 24, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    I love the way the sash drapes, beautiful colour as well. :)

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  32. SherinAugust 24, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    The dress is AMAZING!!! I love bright blues right now. You do look so great.

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  33. MichelleAugust 24, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    I love Marshall's, TJ Maxx, and other discount stores!!! Oh, and your legs go on FOREVER!

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  34. FrancyAugust 25, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    Your legs are insane! This is funky and gorgeous on you!

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  35. Fashion Confessions of a MommyAugust 25, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    That is a great dress. Very sexy in quite the mini. Like the addition of the scarf around the neck.
    Thank you for the compliment on the 'high school being not so long ago'... Even college is ancient at this point!
    Daphne.
    http://fashiondivamommy.blogspot.com

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  36. Linda-MareeAugust 25, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    Ally - what an amazing dress - beautiful colour and lovely rose detail - And this is a case of the legs making the dress....All round WOW factor...Lots of love

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  37. lawyerdollAugust 25, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    I love the colors... both of those blues are divine! And I'm envious of your hot legs

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  38. SaraAugust 27, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    Wow I love the color!! The little scarf is so cute too! Seriously, I want to trade legs. Mine are all chubby and now are sun-burnt and have bug-bites-ick. Yours are sleek and ready to party!!

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  39. ShybikerAugust 28, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Okay, Sara. I'll trade you my legs for your smile!

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  40. Ms. FalconAugust 30, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    most of these commenting girls were already talking about this... but every girl could get green with envy because of your legs! you should wear more short dresses to show them.

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