Cotton candy.

Holy Cow!  I saw this dress and literally gasped out loud.  I want to walk around my house in this dress.  ALL.THE.TIME.  It'd be like my own version of a housecoat.  Let's just not mention the fact that I'd be one big step closer to Mrs. Havisham.  We won't mention that. 

Doesn't it remind you of Grease?  The dance scene?  The dress that that one annoying chick wears and one of the boys lifts up the skirt when she's on camera?  Come on, you know what I'm talking about!  It certainly reminds me and I've always wanted to live in Grease.  Though I'd much rather be the "bad" Sandy.  I used to dress up like her when I was little girl.  Sad, but true story.  God forbid I'd want to be the wholesome, lovely Sandy.  Oh no, I wanted the perm and the skintight bodysuit, and I even had the candy cigarettes which I would stomp on and say, "Tell me about it, stud."  Yeah.  Let's move on.

I want this dress.      

I would wear you.

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This is what I wish I was wearing today.  It might be a little warm outside for it, but I don't care; I love it.  Better yet?  Who has $1500 to spare and wants to buy me that bag?  I'd settle for just the bag.  Ohh, Mulberry, you've done it again. 

It's all just so purty.  And perfect for fall.   
    

To go with my new jacket.

I would like this scarf to go with my new jacket.  Kthxbye. 

ps I'm leaning towards 1 and 3, with an emphasis on 3. 

Also:  I had turned off the comment word verification, but then started to get spammed like whoa.  So, it's back on.  Sorry!

Baby, it's cold outside.

Well, actually it's Chicago so it's cold one day and balmy the next.  But I have a feeling that the cold is around the corner, more so than the heat.  And I needs me a coat!  I really only need an inbetweener coat [not quite frigid, but there's a chill in the air coat], but I liked them all so much I couldn't choose.  You need to help me!  Which one is your favorite?  [I know the last one is actually a sweater, but I told you I was going for the inbetweener.] 

1 / 2 / 3 / 4

Reader Request.

 

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A dear reader contacted me and asked me to help her with her bridesmaid situation.  She bought this dress, which can be worn in several different ways, to wear to a rehearsal dinner that will segue into a girls' night out, an outdoor laid-back wedding in New Orleans, PLUS as a bridesmaid dress in a wedding in the woods.  Wowzers!  The options above are for the rehearsal dinner/girls' night out and laid-back day wedding.  She told me that she likes classic jewelry, but with a quirky twist.  

I think the gold accessories are best for the rehearsal dinner, and they lend themselves to any sort of night out.  It's her choice as far as the gold shoes -- I'm partial to the gold shoes on the right, but wasn't sure if she thought they'd be too funky for a rehearsal dinner.

My personal choice for the day wedding would be the shoes on the far right with the coral drop earrings.  I'm not sure when the wedding is, so I was worried the teal shoes might be too light for the season.  Hence, the cobalt blue shoes which would be more appropriate for a late fall wedding.    

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These are my options for the wedding in the woods.  I'm assuming this one is not as laid-back, even if it is in the woods.  I'm a big fan of black and brown together, but I know some people can't stand it.  I figured these heels were thick enough to stand above ground because there is nothing I hate more than sinking in the grass.  I like the tuxedo jacket with the knot earrings and black pumps.  Then put the rest of the accessories together for my option B.  I don't think you'd need a necklace with the sequined lapel, but a necklace could be in order for the second option, though it isn't necessary.  If you'd like a necklace, I'd choose the option on the far right of the previous options.  Does that make sense?

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And these are my purse options.  I should've done them in a clockwise order that makes sense, but I didn't.  I'm thinking the blue purse for the laid-back outdoor wedding, the gold sequin purse for rehearsal dinner.  The black one for the sequin tuxedo blazer and the gold clutch with the handle for the burgundy [I can't believe you spell that with two 'u's!  I've been spelling it wrong my entire life.] shawl.  Again, I hope that makes sense! 

Good luck, my dear!  Let me know if you have any questions or if I missed something entirely.

Everyone else:  I hope you got something out of this, too.  Feel free to email me if you have your own request!