Mom Wear to Work Wear: Black+White Geometric Shift.
I remember wearing this Stretchy Silk Dress by Express last, the Summer of 2012 when I was pregnant. With its Classic Colors, Modern yet Retro Silhouette and Fun Graphic Print, it is about time I wore it again. It made a Great Work Dress for my Office then and it still does now. Despite being Silk, it is easy to wash by hand, so it's OK to wear it more casually, also. For the Mom Look I added a pop of Yellow which is a Color I love paired with Black+White. My Bow Patent Leather Belt with a Yellow Plastic Bangle in addition to a Cream Bangle and my Black Pave Studs are what I choose to accessorize with. And for the Mom Daytime Look I wore my Flat Black Sandals. For the Work Look I kept the same Pave Studs matched by a Black Beaded Bracelet and added a Long, Silver-tone Teardrop Necklace. I carried my Gold Leather Hobo Bag and wore my Lace Bow Black Pumps. Which look do you prefer? Do you own a Black+White Dress in a Graphic or Geometric Print? Linked below are some great options of Beautiful Graphic B+W Dresses, similar to mine.
And, speaking of remixes, on September 1st I will show you my first outfit of my second challenge of the 30 for 30 closet remix (Summer edition). Stay tuned and Thanks for reading. =)
Black+White, Geometric-Print, Stretchy Silk, Shift Dress: Express (similar in paint-brush, best deal, love this), (similar w/ asymmetric stripes, on sale), (gorgeous mesh embroidered option, w/ sleeves, love this), (gorgeous graphic option, great deal, love this).
Neon Yellow, Patent Leather, Skinny Bow Belt: A Local Accessories Boutique (New) (very similar, great deal, love this).
Black, Sparkly Pave, Globe Stud Earrings: Fred's Jewelry (similar, set of 2, best deal), (love these open-circle studs, great deal), (gorgeous black+gold sunburst studs, love these).
Square Mustard Lucite Bangle: "I Love Shopping Boutique" (New) (yellow option, on sale, love this).
Ivory Plastic Bangle: Express (similar by Kate Spade, great deal), (similar, ivory+smoke water-color, great deal, love this).
Tory-Burch "Look-Alike", Black Thong Sandals: Il Cammino (the real deal in black, love these), (navy Tory Burch sandals), (cute, black woven option, love these).
Red Lips:
Tomorrow's Trend Spin Link Up with Erin and Laura is all about Makeup and Hair. I am not a guru at either, but if I have one Makeup tip to give which has proven to serve me right each time is: "when in doubt, just wear some red lipstick". If I could leave the house without any makeup on and just choose one product, lipstick or lipgloss is what I'd choose and most likely a crimson shade of lipstick. Seriously, some red lipstick is all you need and you are suddenly 'done' and will look ten times better. Plus Red Lipstick looks great on any skin color and goes with everything. It is a Classic.
Black+White, Geometric-Print, Stretchy Silk, Shift Dress: Express (similar in paint-brush, best deal, love this), (similar w/ asymmetric stripes, on sale), (gorgeous mesh embroidered option, w/ sleeves, love this), (gorgeous graphic option, great deal, love this).
Silver Chain Long Necklace w/ Teardrop, Black-Beaded Pendant: White House Black Market (WHBM this year's version, excellent deal + a great cause), (similar, best deal), (similar, great deal).
Black + Silver, Beaded, Stretchy Bracelet: White House Black Market (black beaded option w/ tassel, best deal), (similar, love this), (Swarovski option, great deal).
Black, Sparkly Pave, Globe Stud Earrings: Fred's Jewelry (similar, set of 2, best deal), (love these open-circle studs, great deal), (gorgeous black+gold sunburst studs, love these).
Gold, Real Leather Hobo Bag w/ Quilted detail on the Front: Elliot Lucca (New) (very similar, great deal), (similar EL, white Summer option), (gorgeous MK option).
Black Satin & Floral Lace, Bow, Open-toe Pumps: Payless (very similar, great deal, love these), (similar peep-toe in lace+patent leather), (similar pointy toe, on sale, love these).
This is a really cute dress! I can tell that it's really versatile!
ReplyDeletethe print on that dress is superb!! :)
ReplyDeletexox, Crystelle
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This dress scream 70's to me. I have a dress like this but with flowers on it.
ReplyDeleteI could not scroll past the belt, what is it about me and yellow lately. two great looks
ReplyDeleteSuch a mod dress! Love the print! Both looks are great, especially the first look with the pops of yellow!
ReplyDeleteJill
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Cute dress! I really like it with the pops of yellow!
ReplyDeleteYou look lovely! I am crushing that adorable yellow bow belt! Too cute!
ReplyDeleteCheers, Monique
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I love the touches of yellow with the black and white! Thanks for linking up :)
ReplyDeleteThis dress is GORGEOUS! You look absolutely stunning!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely love the print on that dress. And, black and white at that. You cannot go wrong! Very nice.
ReplyDeletethrifting diva
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love both looks but i am totally adoring how you styled it with that bow belt! i love that belt! <3
ReplyDeleterhea @ rheaetcetera.com
I love yellow and black together esp. with this print!
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Cute dress! I really like it with the yellow belt too.
ReplyDeletelooks great! i love it with the belt!~
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You do such a great job remixing your wardrobe - I get such great ideas from you. Love the black and white with the yellow belt!
ReplyDeleteVery cute dress!! You effortlessly made the shift from mom wear to work wear and they both look great! I do love the mom look the best! That yellow belt was the perfect touch to keep it fun and young!
ReplyDeletexo, Erica
Casually Styled
Great dress! Love the pop of color with the belt.
ReplyDeleteI love classic black and white pieces. Then, when you add in fun pops of color like bright yellow, it makes it so great! Love the looks on you!
ReplyDeleteSorry I've been late to your blog, busy school means busy me and my blog is busy too so sorry it's been forever! I try to visit as much as I can! This dress is adorable on you! I love the color and the fit!
ReplyDeleteI love that yellow pop of color. What an adorable belt!
ReplyDeleteOh wow, this is such a great dress! Love the little yellow belt with it and the print is just wonderful. Love it.
ReplyDeleteI love the bold retro print on your dress! It really looks cute with the yellow belt!
ReplyDeleteLove the mod vibe of this dress. It's so fun paired with the yellow accents.
ReplyDeleteAlice
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Gorgeous dress, Ada! I really love this look on you!!!
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Janise
I SO love the style and print of this dress and that yellow bow belt completed the whole look! Two thumbs up for this. :)
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