Summer Special Occasions

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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!