This Dress, ahhh this dress. It is at least 6 or 7 years old. Back when Arden B. was a lot nicer and not teeny-booper like and when they had a large collection of special occasion and cocktail dresses, like mine. The material is 100% Silk Charmeuse. The Ivory part of the Dress is crushed velvet in burnt-out silk. I absolutey love the loose, halter, babydoll style. It has a very long sash that ties on the back, behind the neck, into a bow - which adds to the feminine appeal of the dress. I did some minor pattern-mixing with my Leopard Clutch and paired them both with my Lace+Silk, Bow Peep-Toe Heels. I added some Dainty Crystal Drop Earrings, a Few Bracelets and a Gold Watch. I also completely straightened out my hair. Did this Dress do justice to my 10th Anniversary Dinner or no?
Hand Jewelry:
Dainty Gold-tone Earrings w/ Cubic Crystal, 4-Colored Stones: Fred's Jewelry (similar by Givenchy, fantastic deal, love these), (gorgeous option by Swarovski, great deal), (similar by Bebe, best deal, love these).
Gold, Diamond-Patterned Cuff: Lord & Taylor (similar woven option, best deal, love this), (similar in mixed metals by BCBGeneration, great deal, my favorite), (similar gold pyramid cuff, Splurge, love this), (gorgeous option in leaf cutout by Rebecca Minkoff).
Silver Stone Cuff w/ Square, Circle & Pear-shaped Stones: White House Black Market (gorgeous wide cuff option bu Guess, great deal, my favorite), (fancy, dainty option by JC Penney's, best deal, love this), (flower crystal option, for a steal!), (fancy option w/ pearls & crystals, Splurge).
Gold Leather Strap, Square Watch w/ Pave Rim: Kohl's (gorgeous option by Swatch, great deal, love this), (similar, best deal), (similar by Tory Burch, Splurge), (similar w/ white strap by French Connection, love this).
Baby Pink Crystal Beaded Stretchy Bracelet: A Local Boutique (similar by Sydney Evan, Splurge, my favorite), (gorgeous option by David Yurman), (similar in hot pink+fuchsia, best deal, love this).
Pastel Coral+Gold Tone Cocktail Ring: A Local Beach Attire Boutique (New) (similar in coral+gold, best deal), (very similar by Kenneth Jay Lane, on sale), (stunning option in square by French Connection, great deal, love this).
A sneak peak into our dinner:
These were our (large) appetizers after two small plates we had first. We also shared a big Ceasar Salad, an Entree and a Dessert. And yes beer isn't very fancy but we both opted for beer that night. We did have chocolate+strawberry cake with champagne the next day at our own home.
Gold+Ivory Floral, Babydoll Halter Silk Dress: Arden B (similar by Catherine Malendrino, my favorite), (similar in black+gold metallic by Guess Marciano, great deal, love this), (patterned boho option by Free People, best deal).
Leopard Envelope Clutch w/ Buckle & Black Metal Chain: Marshalls (similar by Clare Vivier, Splurge, my favorite), (similar by Express, best deal), (gorgeous, fancy clutch-case option, great deal, love this
Dainty Gold-tone Earrings w/ Cubic Crystal, 4-Colored Stones: Fred's Jewelry (similar by Givenchy, fantastic deal, love these), (gorgeous option by Swarovski, great deal), (similar by Bebe, best deal, love these).
Gold, Diamond-Patterned Cuff: Lord & Taylor (similar woven option, best deal, love this), (similar in mixed metals by BCBGeneration, great deal, my favorite), (similar gold pyramid cuff, Splurge, love this), (gorgeous option in leaf cutout by Rebecca Minkoff).
Silver Stone Cuff w/ Square, Circle & Pear-shaped Stones: White House Black Market (gorgeous wide cuff option by Guess, great deal, my favorite), (fancy, dainty option by JC Penney's, best deal, love this), (flower crystal option, for a steal!), (fancy option w/ pearls & crystals, Splurge).
Gold Leather Strap, Square Watch w/ Pave Rim: Kohl's (gorgeous option by Swatch, great deal, love this), (similar, best deal), (similar by Tory Burch, Splurge), (similar w/ white strap by French Connection, love this).
Baby Pink Crystal Beaded Stretchy Bracelet: A Local Boutique (similar by Sydney Evan, Splurge, my favorite), (gorgeous option by David Yurman), (similar in hot pink+fuchsia, best deal, love this).
Pastel Coral+Gold Tone Cocktail Ring: A Local Beach Attire Boutique (New) (similar in coral+gold, best deal), (very similar by Kenneth Jay Lane, on sale), (stunning option in square by French Connection, great deal, love this).
Black Satin & Floral Lace, Bow, Open-toe Pumps: Payless (similar w/ high platform heels by Chinese Laundry, best deal), (similar, dressy option by Caparros, great deal, love these), (gorgeous, low-stiletto option by Nina), (similar, gorgeous stiletto option by Manolo Blahnik, Splurge, love these).
P.S. Linking up with Adri with Jessica, Alice, Allison, Birdie, Christie, Claire, Erika, Dawn, Heather, Jalynn, Jolynne, Lauren,
Lauryn, Leeanne, Linda, Lisa, Lizzie, Megan, Molly, Nicole, Rachel, Susan with Jennie, Summer Style, Tara and Vicki.
As well as:
Elle with Jacqueline for "Spotlight Weeekly" - Dressed Up.
The Ladies of the "Create 28 Lovely Looks", one of the prompts is Summer Date Night Look.
Stay tuned for tomorrow's post. It is my first Guest Post of the Summer.
Thank You for stopping by, today.
