Elaine Benes would approve...
Phew, busy day today, and lovely weather to boot! No need for a heavy coat, so I threw on this grey blazer my friend Amanda designed. Today I wanted to play with the idea of trying to make the dress look like it was integrated into a top…as though it was all one dress. So I thought of trying to achieve a colour blocked effect, creating a bit of an asymmetrical look. I wore the buttons to the front, undid the bodice then flipped one half of the bodice down into the skirt. The low V allows it to tuck in really easily and smoothly at the back. I wore a plaid shirt with pleated/puffed sleeves…actually designed by my same friend Amanda…just realized that! Herringbone printed tights of my own design, an amazing vintage belt and boots finish things off.
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this is my faviourite so far.
A long time ago
You look like the heroine daughter of a quirky inventor in a fairy tale. Bizarre and amazing.
A long time ago
Roman
A long time ago
This ensemble is brilliant. What a clever idea to tuck in half the bodice!
A long time ago
WOW – I love the color blocked effect, especially with the blue & black – the blue really stands out! You are SO CREATIVE!!
A long time ago
Fabulous! I almost though is WAS one dress when I first saw it.
A long time ago
Yes, I believe Elaine Benes would approve.
A long time ago
that Vogue should hire you
A long time ago
So super cute!
A long time ago
I love this, mainly because the shape of the dress imitates the way in which Scottish dress drapes a tartan shawl over one shoulder, matching the kilt – your tartan shirt inverts the usual patterning. Brilliant.
A long time ago
Wow, I’m not a fan of plaid, but I am a fan of THIS plaid! So cute! So rocked with the dress! It is very Scottish looking. So very awesome!
A long time ago
is there nothing you cannot do?
A long time ago
Molly – Yes! I was thinking the same thing, especially after looking at the pics…I was reminded of the McQueen dress that Sarah Jessica Parker wore to one of the Costume Institute galas….a very pared down/DIY version of it that is…and as you mentioned…inverted!
A long time ago
I’ve enjoyed all the lbd models but YOURS is the one I can’t wait to own! You are an inspiration for me to shop in my own closet!
A long time ago
Very nice!! Love everything but especially the metallic belt.
@ miff miff: Makes me want to buy this dress as well!!
A long time ago
you are too creative for me to handle. keep the awesome coming!
A long time ago
fun – blazer’s an interesting touch.
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Oh yeah, Molly, I thought the same. Angie looks like a Scottish lady. And this outfit makes a great silhouette!
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Very elegant !
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Your’e a friggin’ genius, you know that? You’ve been making it so exciting to check up on you every day! And i really love long dresses!
A long time ago
Love this look Angie! You make me want to go shopping! I donated instead…
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I love the shape of the dress today, it makes you look so tall! I’d love to see more like this, especially with the full top as that’s my favourite part of the dress! X
A long time ago
…wha– how???
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