Inspiration from decor

I was inspired by the unexpected combination of gold and gray in this picture...




Joel McHale's home as shown in InStyle magazine

 to create this outfit...



Banana Republic dress and shoes;
Balboa Jewelry necklace



 



                                           


                       

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I'm getting ready to go ...

I listened to all of your comments and bought a thin black belt.  I wanted to wear a thick silver cuff but didn't have time to find one I liked.  So, I am wearing a silver necklace around my wrist.

I feel like I am channeling the Olsen twins wearing the black sport coat with my evening gown.  See you later!

Et Voila!

Here is the dress I have been working on all week.  (Sorry my photographer likes to take diagonal photos.)

So, do you like it better with the black or the pink belt?  I am kind of liking the pink...

Or maybe a thinner black belt?  Still working on the styling.  But how do you like the dress?



Cute shoes!

Let's take a break from my personal saga to have a little fun with shoes. 

The laces and cut-outs on these shoes from Victoria's Secret are cool details. 

She purchased the coat at the Limited a few seasons ago.  The shoes are Sofft. 

That's the highest heel I've ever seen on a Sofft shoe, but she said they are still really comfortable.  I would be interested to try them myself.  Sofft has some super cute shoes on their website http://www.sofftshoe.com/, and most of them are not this high.

If you are not willing to go for the high heel, this lady is wearing a good alternative for you.

The little heel makes Uggs look more stylish.  They are also on trend as a clog.

**I'm almost finished making my dress for Saturday.  Check back tomorrow for the big reveal.**

Reactions

The back-up dress has arrived -



Dress: Alice + Olivia

All photos were taken by my 6 year old

My reaction:

"Happy New Year!"

My daughter's reaction:

"Mommy, you look beautiful.  Can I touch you?"

My husband's reaction:

Husband: "You look hot.  Wear that."

Me: "It's too short and flashy.  If I wear this, you might get fired."

Husband: "Or promoted."

So, what is your reaction?

Beauty comes from within

In the midst of preparing my "look" for Saturday, I need to remind myself that beauty comes from within.  First impressions may capture a person's attention, but in order to retain it, you have to offer something else. 

Since I have started this blog, several friends have joked that I must cringe when I see them in sweatpants.  Honestly, I just want to inspire people to make their outside match their inside.  If sweatpants are in your soul, then wear sweatpants everyday!  Let your personality out into your clothes.