Monday, July 22, 2024

Summer Special Occasions

Hello, welcome and thanks for stopping by my blog!


Summer is the season for lots of special occasions
Attending parties for graduations and weddings
are at the top of the event list for many of us
 during the months June, July and August
Have you attended any special happenings
 so far this summer that require dressing up?

For this post, I am sharing two looks for festive events-
I love an occasion to dress up!

For my first outfit 
I am wearing a fancy drop waist dress
in a subtle neutral snake print
The dress has a faux wrap, V neck bodice
and long sheer sleeves
It is short for me, with a swishy two layer skirt
 A wide hip sash that I tied in a big bow is attached 




This outfit is so neutral, 
I fade right into the background!


Anyway, I am accessorizing with some special jewelry
from my collection
I chose a three strand 1940s vintage pearl bracelet,
a silver tone twisted collar necklace with pave rhinestones
 and silver tone earrings that look like curled ribbon



Carrying a metallic silver hard shell clutch
I haven't used this bag much until lately,
  but have brought it out quite a bit
 this spring and summer since metallic has been so popular 


Wearing nude kitten heel sling backs
with asymmetrical metal detail



My next look is bright and sunny 
with a pink and white polka dot sleeveless dress
under a white tuxedo cutaway style jacket 


So much pink!


I wear my silver tone jewelry a lot 
during the warm summer months
For this outfit, I chose
a hammered collar necklace, orb hinged bracelet
(a single polka dot!),
and large vintage flower shaped clip on earrings
with faux pearl centers


Carrying a white leather fold over clutch
This bag does double duty,
 as it has a crossbody strap tucked inside-
 in case both hands need to be free!


Wearing white low heel, sling back pumps
to finish the outfit
 Sling back shoes are a favorite of mine
 and have made quite a comeback, recently
I have seen block heels, kitten heels, pointed toes, and rounded and square toes insulated bags being sold lately
Time for me to purchase a few pairs while they are so available
I bought these this season and I have to say I don't like them for some reason the combination of bright white and kitten heel not look modern


Looking back on this photo,
I don't think I will wear this outfit this way again
Although I love a matchy-matchy look,
this one may take it too far!
I always seem to notice this more
 in a 2-D blog post photo than in the mirror
when I am getting dressed 
I was aiming for colorful and cheerful,
which it is
but now I also think the outfit looks pretty frumpy
The elements will be having 
  a major re-mix next time I wear them
And the shoes I'm afraid are going to have a very high cost per wear
 

Special treats for a special day-
cutest kitty-cat cupcakes from the bakery!


Hope you are enjoying your summer and have a great week! 




 

7 comments:

  1. Two very different but equally lovely outfits. I love matchy matchy so I could see myself in the pink dress, going to a wedding. The subtle snakeskin print is so unexpected and looks like it has a fine sheen. Hope you have a great rest of the week.

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  2. I like both styles very much. They are elegant and feminine, perfect for special occasions.

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  3. You do dressed up so well, Di! Both look fabulous, though I admit I do gravitate toward the brighter colors of the pink. The cupcake was adorable.

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  4. We haven't had any special occasions so I just wear the pretty dress and fancy things on Sunday or on regular outings!
    www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.com

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  5. That drop waist dress is super cute in your first outfit photos! It gives a bit of a vintage vibe. Although I think the color of your second outfit is so flattering on you!

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  6. I also often see things on the blog photo's hat I didn't notice in the mirror. But we are far more critical on ourselves then others on us I guess. I think there is nothing wrong with the pink outfit.

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  7. I love the wrap dress, the drop waist style looks fab on you!

    Emma xxx
    www.style-splash.com

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