Friday, December 28, 2012

fuschia

hi everyone! i hope you had a great holiday! i've enjoyed taking some time off and relaxing, eating too much and hanging out with my family. thank you to those who wrote me with christmas wishes. i really appreciated it and loved hearing from you! i didn't do anything special but stay in, and managed to behave in relation to boxing day sales. how did you fare?

my friend I wears drop-waist styles so beautifully, she inspired me to think of this cut as i try to expand into different silhouettes. before she started rocking this style, i did not think much of it. there is one dress i want, but i think it's only because she makes it look wonderful. a big caveat though, is that she is taller than i am, so i have to be particularly careful where the waist hits, and where the skirt stops, as it could go from cute territory to potato sack pretty quickly on me. wearing my holt renfrew 175th anniversary magenta manolo BBs. i love these shoes. *obsessed* as says my friend K




outfit - dress: marc by marc jacob eames dress, on sale here, and in a different colourway here; shoes: manolo blahnik BB, holt renfrew, similar here in patent; bracelets: old, aldo accessories; necklace: j. crew, old.


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36 comments:

  1. It's always a challenge for petite ladies to wear dropped waist dresses because of the height. Though you pulled it off beautifully, P. Happy New Year to you and your family =)

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    1. thank you so much Sydney! it is a great cut but definitely tricky. i was worried it wouldn't work.

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  2. I LOVE it!!! You look tall in the pictures, it is such a head turning outfit!
    I love drop waist in general, I was just watching 'The Artist' two nights ago and I admiring the flapper style dresses. I decided my next party dress will be this style.
    Did I say I love it?

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    1. thank you so much ajc!! the flapper style dresses are so fun and chic. you'd look wonderful in them! xox

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  3. I don't blame you for being obsessed with your shoes! I am, too!

    Hope you had a very Merry Christmas!

    xoxo
    Kerry

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    1. thank you kerry! i hope you had a great christmas too! xox

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  4. Shoes + skirt = flawless~ So pretty<3

    I'm excited for New Years now~ Red is totally on my mind ^..^

    xoxo
    EV
    eviiarty.blogspot.com
    Holiday Giveaway

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    1. thank you so so much EV!! i hope you had a great christmas! xox

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  5. That red.. heart-stopping! It really makes your skin GLOW!

    http://www.xjole.com

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    1. thank you so much Jo! i hope you had a great christmas! xox

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  6. That silhouette is absolutely stunning on you! And yes, I would be obsessed with those shoes too!

    Sequins&Stilettos

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    1. thank you sky!! it is funny how this simple silhouette has totally taken over! xox

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  7. ah, those bb's. oh goodness i love them. i struggle with dropped waists. i typically avoid them. this dress is adorable, tho

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    1. i agree, amber. drop waists are really tricky. i took a big gamble with this dress! xox

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  8. I hope you and your family had a fabulous Christmas! What a gorgeous dress! I just love the colour combo, and of course, I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE those heels!

    xo Jenny
    www.crazystylelove.com

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    1. i hope you had a great christmas Jenny!! thank you so much for coming by! xox

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  9. i love the color of your shoes!!need them:)
    kisses from milano a and have a happy holiday!
    http://sienastyle.blogspot.it/

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    1. you would totally rock these shoes!! happy new year S!! xox

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  10. I think this looks amazing on you and you pulled off the waist. It gives you a sort of avant garde, contemporary look too. Very cool. :)

    Love your style, so I'm following! I am petite as well.

    Happy New Year!
    xo Sam
    www.makeshiftmode.blogspot.com

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    1. thank you so much for your support, Sam! xox

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  11. The dress looks fantastic - red is definitely your color! Glad to hear your Christmas went so well!

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    1. thank you Caroline!! hope you had a great christmas too! xox

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    1. thank you so much Megan! happy new year! xox

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  13. I could never do a drop waist, but this is too cute!

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    1. thank you so much Allyson!! i appreciate you being here! xox

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  14. thanks for sharing...che Meraviglia, che Fascino!...A very Fabolous, Chic and Elegant Outfit, very perfect combo of colous...Chapeau!
    Auguri, Cheers

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    1. thank you A!! you are always so kind!! buon anno!! xox

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  15. You pull off a dropped waist beautifully, P! Love the colors and hope you had a beautiful Christmas with the family. Hope you have a very Happy New Year too!!

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    1. thank you so so much S!! i am so happy we got to know each other this year! happy new year to you and your lovely family! xox

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  16. Glad to hear your holidays are treating you well! I'm so glad to get a bit of downtime from the blogging world and take it easy. Adoring your dress - that red is so gorgeous, really makes a statement. Happy New Year Phiphi!

    Tasia

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    1. thank you Tasia!! the break was nice, and i enjoyed vegging :)

      happy new year to you too! xox

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  17. I think you pulled this off well, P! I also like these style of dresses but they are a challenge for me as well because I have a small waist and bigger hips so I really don't want to make my hips looks larger, if you know what I mean ;) But I think when you are just all around small (like yourself) they can work. And the shoes=perfection.
    :)
    Allison

    A's Fashion Files
    Shop Kawaii Kitsch by A on Etsy!

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    1. you are so sweet, A. thank you - you definitely make me feel like i can try anything!! xox P

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  18. I love this entire outfit on you - the fit and colors are fantastic on you.

    Happy New Year!

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    1. thank you so much Lisa! happy new year!! xox

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