Dolled Up

December 21, 2010





{This is my typical "dolled up" face.  It's still natural but with a bit of color on my eyes and a shimmery bronzer on my cheeks as blush.  I have this fabulous Tarte makeup palette that I just love.  The colors are so soft and pretty, perfect for the natural look that I am always going for.}

{This Superstay Lip Color by Maybeline is soooo fab! The color I have on is called "orchid".  It's a 2-step application, you put the 16-hour color on first and then apply the conditioning balm.  I also added some clear gloss over for extra shine. It actually lasted all night.  I highly recommend!}


{Vintage Sequins Jacket / Black Dress ~ Style and Co ~ Macy's / Suede Belt ~ Vintage (last worn here) / Platforms ~ Bebe / Clutch ~ Topshop / Black Tights ~ Hue / Earrings ~ H&M} 

I have been DYING to wear this sequins jacket.  The minute I spotted it in the thrift store, I was in absolute admiration.  The colors are just stunning and it sparkles so; it's magical.  It was originally a knee-length dress with a full back zip going down the entire length.  I knew the dress would probably be too much so I had plans to wear it backwards with the zipper in the front, like a longer topper (to be worn over jeans and a tee), but when I had the opportunity to wear it this past weekend to a swanky holiday party in the city, I decided at the last minute that I wanted it to be a shorter, waist length jacket.  So I grabbed the scissors {gasp!!!}  ...and hacked off about 8 inches from the bottom.  I will probably have the raw edge hemmed professionally (and the zipper repaired), but I just LOVE how it turned out.

This black knit dress isn't a fave, but I decided to just look in my closet for something to wear instead of going out to buy a new dress like I had originally planned.  I found this in the back of my closet, slipped it on and remembered that I didn't like it, lol.  But at that point it was too late to do anything about it, so I had no other choice but to wear it with a smile. I also made a note-to-self: I need at least 3 basic black dresses in my closet.  It is actually really tragic that I have about 5 dresses, TOTAL.  ...this is TOTALLY unacceptable. ;) 

I also decided to stay in, save a few bucks and do my own manicure.  I went with a festive green, "Four Leaf Clover" by China Glaze. 

I just love a night on the town, isn't it fun getting all dolled up? :)


xoxo, thanks for reading!

28 comments

  1. the jacket is a killer! my god!

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  2. ohmygosh, completely LOVE this. That jacket is fabulous, I never would have guess that was originally a dress. Kudos!!

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  3. This outfit is a knockout! I love EVERYTHING about it! I even like the pink! LOL. You look gorgeous!

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  4. Great jacket find!

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  5. I freaking love that jacket! I can see it being a dress i would tottally wear!!!! lol but i love it as a jacket too it gives it that extra touch! fab!!!!! =)

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  6. You look lovely as always:-) I am feeling that jacket and it so fun to get all dolled up!!!! I love your DIY project it came out perfect.

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  7. I never would have known that the cute jacket used to be a dress, definitely the right move to take chopping that bad boy up!!!

    On another note, how on earth do you get your hair so beautifully tousled and curled?? Please share your secrets!!!

    xx

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  8. This jacket is the bomb!! Wish I had something like this to wear on xmas day!

    Prissy
    www.rushourfashion.blogspot.com

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  9. Wow!!What a Jacket Girl!!! Really Really amazing ;D

    U got a very beautiful face and skin ;D LOving this blog ;D

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  10. Love the jacket! I'm so into sequins right now. Jealous of the thrift-store find for sure.

    xxAlana

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  11. That jacket is that business!!!!!!


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  12. You look absolutely stunning chica! So in love with this outfit & that jacket!

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  13. You looked abfab, that jacket is giving me all kinds of everything!

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  14. Gorgeous, just GORGEOUS!! Your skin is so radiant. LOVE the hair as always and that jacket is all kinds of fierce!

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  15. LOVE that jacket, I am sure it will look fab with jeans too. Love your make-up, natural and pretty!

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  16. I love the jacket and cutting short was a great decision love it!

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  17. Love that jacket. i have one in my vintage shop im tempted to steal and not sale right now, lol.

    and what do you plan to do with those scraps you cut off?....ahem...i'll gladly take them off your hands. (serious face)

    ~L~
    www.AvidAccents.etsy.com

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  18. this post is very usefull thx!

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  19. That Vintage Sequins Jacket is LOVELY!!!

    Dhalia

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  20. Beautiful! Love the jacket too!

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  21. Love, love, LOVE the sequins jacket!!

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  22. That jacket is so hot. You're so cute.

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