Friday, May 18, 2012

My LBD


About this look...
We've all heard heard from some style expert somewhere that there are xx wardrobe staples that every woman should have in her closet. You know, a little black dress, a basic white tee, a pencil skirt, a button-down shirt, and so on...

I thought I had that covered ages ago.


So when I was invited to a "dark cocktail-attire" fashion show event with only 24 hours notice, I found myself in a pit of a pickle as I scoured my closet and realized that I didn't have a little black dress hanging in there.

With less than a day to go, I had to act quick. By the time I had to get dressed for the event, I had purchased five potential dresses. With the help of some very honest friends, I was able to narrow it down to this one!


This dress was really fun to accessorize--it's the perfect blank canvas! And at the end of the night, I took off the belt, swapped the heels for flats and threw my chambray shirt on top for an instant casual look. I can already tell I'm going to have fun remixing this frock!


Faceted button earrings - Express | Lips - Sephora + Pantone Color of the Year Lipstick | Gold chain necklace - Forever 21 | Little black dress - Theory | Studded belt - Patricia Field | Rose gold watch - Michael Kors | Bracelets - Blue vanilla, J. Crew, Forever 21 | Animal print envelope clutch - ASOS via Poshmark | Colorblock heels - Zara


Thought of the day...
What wardrobe staples are missing from your closet?







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13 comments:

Angie said...

I am missing the white T.  Of all things!  I love this entire look on you.  Prob my fave ever.  gorgeous gorgeous!

Adriana said...

LOVE!  You look beautiful!  the dress and all of the accessories are stunning.  ESPECIALLY the shoes!

Natalie Comstock said...

So lovely! Love the studded belt and chain necklace.

Adiel said...

I have a few white tees, but none that I think are perfect. Still on the hunt!

Adiel said...

Thank you!

Adiel said...

Thanks so much!

Brenda Cabrera said...

just beautiful and elegant ... I love all the dress, necklace, shoes, even how did you manage your hair, all perfect

Sarah said...

Love this, you look so chic and classy!

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Allergictovanilla said...

I too am missing a great white tee- then again havent checked J. Crew's selection yet! You look beautiful- as usual! Can't wait to see you next time!

x carlina
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Adiel said...

Thank you so much, Brenda! That's very kind of you to say! I just rolled my hair into a loose bun and used spin pins!

Wendy Brown said...

I am utterly in love with this dress. You made a fantastic choice 

Adiel said...

I always choke at the price tag on some plain t-shirts. I happened to get a great deal on one at Madewell and that's the only reason I have a perfect white tee!

Adiel said...

Thank you, Sarah!