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Saturday, August 4, 2012

Louis Vuitton Dresses: Fantasy Translated to Reality

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Dress: Banana Republic Rosette Lace Sheath Dress

The dresses above are those fabulous Louis Vuitton frocks that appeared on the scene in the spring of 2012, and that have graced the backs of numerous celebs. I loved them so much, of course I completely wanted one. BUT...(the big BUT) . . . I found them impractical. I just couldn't think of many occasions that I would have to wear one . . . so how, then, to capture the details into a dress that I might actually wear? Enter Banana Republic's Rosette Lace Sheath Dress. The shape translates well for work or evening cocktails, the color is unique and intriguing, and the lace details invoke the inspiration of Louis Vuitton. At a fraction of the price. And there you go...fantasy translated to reality.

Friday, February 3, 2012

Hellooooo Spring!

It has been unusually warm here on the East Coast....we are talking almost 70 degree days in late January/early February, which is just unheard of! So today I wore the above outfit to work. When I came down the stairs, my adoring husband greeted me with, "Well, hellooooooo spring!" Granted, I was trying to tone down the brightness of the dress with the nude accessories, especially since I was headed to my very conservative workplace. Then, as I was making our morning coffee, I heard chuckling behind me. When I turned around to hand him his coffee he said, "You and the Great Wall of China -- the only things on earth that can be seen from space!!!" Okay....not the reaction I was going for. But I did get lots of compliments on the dress at work. My husband is clearly not the greatest barometer of fashion. I say, don't fear the brightness...embrace it (and tone it down a bit with nude accessories).