Purse: Chanel Lambskin Classic Purse Replica – gifted from uncle (similar)
Goodness! Please excuse the puffy eyes and tired smiles. This is what spending hours underwater for scuba practice will do to you. Of course, it’s all worth it. 🙂
As for my outfit, I wanted to change it up a little. This strapless hot pink dress is usually a little too flashy to wear in the daytime, but I decided to dress it down by layering this lacy top over it. It actually looks like I just draped a bit ol’ doily over myself and belted it, doesn’t it? I guess whether or not you’re a fan of doilies, I do think it totally made the outfit. Score +1 for the doily!
Oh, and looking at these pictures, I don’t think these shoes really went with the rest of the outfit — the cork just throws it off a bit. Lesson learned.
P.S. In case you missed it:
- Hot Weather Blues – Casual outfit for >100 degree weather.
- Color Brigade Vol 20 – Vol 21 coming up Monday night!
Love this combination!! I think the shoes are fine! they definitely match the belt and the cork gives it the casual feel 🙂 cute!
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This is SO cute and creative, Kileen! You know how Indian weddings usually consist of elaborate saris? The fabric, colors, etc. of this outfit reminds me so much of that. Fabulous job!
I am so in love with this ensemble! The effect of the blouse overlaid upon the strapless dress is simply stunning! One day, post pregnancy, I am going to try this 🙂
What a great idea! Yay for multi-functional use! You must be super excited about your trip on Friday. I commend you so much for still being able to blog despite all the stuff you have to do!
Hope you have a great week!
Oh yes, you would look so good in something like this!
Kileen
What a neat way to wear a strapless dress. Very creative, Kileen. The color looks gorgeous on you. I can't help but stare at your Chanel flap. So gorgeous 🙂
such a fun lace top!! i love the details of it!!
i love the shoes. that pink color is so hot. i actually loved the combination. nothing seems out of place.
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Great pairing of the lace top and the hot pink dress. i love the way you put different pieces of clothing together. so very classy.
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Such a feminine look, which always works!
Can't believe that lace top is F21, looks so elegant and pretty, love it mixed with pink, so beautiful!
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I love anything lacy and the pop of bright colour underneath is really unexpected, I usually think of pairing lace, especially white with something muted like a soft pink. I love this combo though 🙂
I think you look totally sweet Kileen! And what a creative way to mix your pieces….I love it 😉
Hi Kileen, I also think this outfit is very creative (and it works!), and I like the addition of the cameo necklace as well.
I love this look! Simply amazing
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I really love the lacy top, and it really makes the dress seem more conservative.
Love this look. The lace is stunning!
Love this look…the lace is stunning!
This looks awesome….I would never have thought to do this to a strapless dress…brilliant!
You look so pretty and feminine, I love it!
I love how you were creative and put the top over the dress. It really gives the outfit a unique look 😀
love the layering and the sheer patterned top to add detail to an otherwise solid outfit!!! feeling inspired myself now… jb.
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I actually thought that the lacy bit was part of the dress, had no clue it was two items! That's the thing with cork, it's fun and casual but it has a laid back feel that doesn't always work well with say… doilies hah. Still super cute though… and I wish I had a pair of those shoes!