Wednesday, June 27, 2012

White Blazer and Cocktail Dress

Today I'm participating in Marion's Trend of the Month link-up.
So much fun.  The topic: Colorful Blazers.  I do not own a colorful blazer, and since rushing out to purchase one for the sake of a blog post is not in my budget, nor of my mindset, I hope Marion will not disqualify me for using the best that I have.  The white number you see here is the jacket of an old Banana Republic skirt suit I purchased for Precious Peanut #1's Baptism.  Let us all be dressed in white!  At any rate, if you haven't visited Marion's blog, Marionberry Style, please do.  She is really the cutest most beautiful thing.  I told her she likens Eva Mendes meets Hillary Swank.  Not a bad combo, right? Not to mention, I think she's got the best legs on the Blogoshere.  Marion, if you're reading this, I hope I'm not embarrassing you!  This just seems like the most befitting intro for my post.  So, here goes.  I hope everyone approves!








Dress: old, Blazer: Banana Republic- Old, here's one, Shoes: Nine West, Gold Belt: Raina Belts from KK Bloom, Yellow Belt: Forever 21-similar here, Sash: My Grandmother's, Bag: Chanel from Neiman Marcus, similar here, Sunglasses: Blinde, here's a similar pair, Earrings: Old from JT Posh, Bracelet: Henri Bendel, Rings: Melinda Maria, Tiffany, Custom by Diamonds Direct

I got this dress back in my hometown of Asheville, NC at Lucy Anne,
for some sort of semi-formal event.  Maybe a Deb party.  It's been so long.
I got no shame in showing you this.  Oh geez, this is so awful.


But then, looking at the fullness of my cheeks makes me think this was college.  You know, that whole drinking too much beer es no bueno for the figure.  Kip??  At any rate, I've always had a thing for cocktail dresses, even if I didn't have an occasion.  Turns out, 15ish years later, I do!
Let this not be the last image in your head before bed! 

Also linking up for my first ever ...





For the love of holding onto things you love and blazer fun...
Thank you so much for reading!!  Whitley

22 comments:

  1. That's awesome you can still rock it! As for my J.Crew, I ordered about ten things last week, and the order is missing!!! I'm not sure if I forgot to hit submit or what, but usually when that happens, my items are still in my cart...but they're not. Hmmmm, and now the leopard shorts are sold out. I'm going to get to the bottom of this!!

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    1. Thanks for the compliment! Le me know about the shorts!!

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  2. this is a home run! Loving the black and white with pops of color... And hello! Your body is BANGING :)

    XO
    www.pearlsandpaws.blogspot.com

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    1. Thank you, Heather, for the outrageous compliment! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!!

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  3. you look wonderful babe! those heels are to die for!

    Happy Friday!
    xoxo,

    Fashion Fractions

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  4. I love this! I especially love all the accessories...the scarf, the belt, the bag. So fun! And I love that this dress is old because it totally looks new!

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    1. Lindsay,
      Thank you so much for this. I have fun with accessorizing, and your complement means a lot. I loved this dress when I bought it... very simple, but I love the little red ruffle... my little Spanish dancer dress :). Thanks so much for taking the time to comment, and I hope you will come again soon! Best, Whitley

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  5. High five for fitting into that dress after kids...and looking AMAZING in it. Love this outfit. Confirms that I NEED a white blazer like now.
    Have a great weekend! xoxo

    The Aestate

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    1. Thanks for the awesome compliment and vote of confidence! For me, I think the key is all about fit... needs to be just slightly bigger than fitting you like a glove.:) Oh, and every wardrobe needs a black jacket and a white one, right?! Have a wonderful weekend!

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  6. Great outfit! Love all the details, belts & accessories! Love the pop yellow, it's my favorite color!

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    1. Thank you so much for this, and thank you for taking the time to comment! It means a lot. I hope you will visit again! Have a wonderful weekend, Whitley

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  7. Looking good gorgeous! I think it's pure awesomeness that you've had the dress since then and it's still great. I think it's cool you used a white blazer and of course I'm drooling over your jewelry! Great way to do a style challenge. I love them, don't you?! I was doing a neon one this week but maybe we'll try blazers next =)

    xo
    Nic
    mymannersandmoxie.com

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    1. Hello new beyond awesomely styled blogging pal of mine :)... Thanks so much for this... Heading over now to check out your neon.. not sure how I missed this, since I'm pretty sure I'm now subscribed via email. At any rate, thanks for the kind words!

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  8. Perfection! Gotta love a Chanel bag. So tell us, how does one stay style-on in this heat?

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    1. Oh Lordy... lots of blotting papers?? You know this is worn JUST for the sake of photos... dying the whole time... chest sweat, gross! Just being honest. At any rate, thank you so much for your kind words. I saved for FIVE years for the bag, of which I have wanted practically my whole life. I appreciate your kind words and just taking the time to comment. Best, Whitley

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    1. Thank you! I saved a long time for this one!

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  10. FYI - I pinned this on Pinterest (of course, Left your QofS info on.)

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  11. Awesome!! Thank you SO much!!! Hope you have a great day!

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  12. I love the scarf!!! Thank you so much for visiting my blog...I'm glad you liked it and thanks for the comment. Can't wait to see you around the QC sometime!!
    http://worldoffashionandbeauty.blogspot.com/

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    1. Dominique, Thank you SO much for visiting, and I hope you will come back soon! Thanks for taking the time to comment :) Best, Whitley

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