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What I Wore to the French Fete

Wow, what a party!  The French American Chamber of Commerce in Chicago had a blow-out part last Thursday in honor of the Beaujolais Nouveau, and it was AMAZING...There were chefs from all over Chicago handing out samples of wonderful food, a lot of pastry chefs forcing us to each cakes and macarons (oh bother...), and more wine than you could possibly consume, even if you really worked at it. (I did my very best!)

Tish was there (from A Femme d'un Certain Age), and she was as elegantly beautiful and charming as always!

I tried my humble level best to do justice to the event by being understatedly appropriate. The dress code was "business elegant", which wasn't really the most help I've ever had. Some guests interpreted that ... View the Post

11.23.15 40 Comments

Tags: accessories, black, cardigans, evening wear, jewelry, LBD, my wardrobe

Preparing for the “Festive Season”

November 16, 2015  

Guess where I'm going to be next Thursday night!  Okay, don't guess - I'm going to this: 

Woo hoo! A little Beaujolais Nouveau, some tasty morsels, and TISH, from "A Femme d'un Certain Age." Sounds like a great evening to me...

But, of course, what to wear? The dress code is "Elegant Business Attire", which for me means no gym clothes, and in Belovedest's office might mean that you wear socks. Or maybe that you showered within the past 2 weeks. Elegant is NOT something that's much associated with business attire, in my limited experience!

So I'm starting with a black dress - easy peasy. I have the dress on the right. I debated between the two - I admit that I adore the idea of a dress with ... View the Post

11.16.15 25 Comments

Tags: accessories, evening wear, LBD

A Black Dress: From Conference Room to Cocktails

I did a "conference to cocktails" post over at Tish's last week, and quite a few people asked me to replicate the project with a neutral-colored dress.   A very near version of this LBD is in my closet already, so this was a lot of fun to put together!   Any other requests?  Pants?  A suit?  Let me know...  

   

Bracelets – 1928, Red scarf – Yves Saint Laurent, red ballet flats – Repetto, black & white beaded scarf – 

Kate Spade, black wristlet – Stella & Dot, black diamond & pearl earrings – Astley Clarke, 

slingback shoes – Robert Clergerie    

Black & white cardigan – L’Wren Scott, black diamond stud earrings – Lord ... View the Post

03.24.12 10 Comments

Tags: black, evening wear, LBD, work wear

L’Armoire Idéale: little black dress – seven ways

Dress - Miss Selfridge, tee shirt – Proenza Schouler, boots – Ralph Lauren  

Leather jacket – Acne, pumps – Miu Miu, scarf – Diane von Furstenberg, sweatshirt – Topshop, boots – Wetseal, bag - Novica  

Jacket – Moschino, bag – Marc Jacobs, flats – Kelsi Dagger, cardigan – Diane von Furstenberg, boots – Mou, scarf - Burberry  

Belt – Fendi, necklaces – Kenneth Jay Lane, sandals – Max Studio, beige sweater – McQ, espadrilles – H&M, scarf – Pucci   ... View the Post

10.27.11 5 Comments

Tags: L'Armoire Ideale des Parasseuses, LBD
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