One thing that I’ve been learning (even after years of watching What Not to Wear) is that slim fitting clothes are… well, flattering. The closer to the body, the slimmer you look (within reason of course).
I love the illusion these dresses give to the body. The side paneling trick the eye to looking at the center panel of the dress, giving you a smaller frame.
[ Knitted Body-Con Dress w/ Side Panels ($32) at Asos, Colorblock Racer Dress ($48) at NastyGal, Body-Con Dress w/ Zip Front ($58) at Asos ]
1) Dressing Your Relationship Status (for Valentine’s Day)
I’m a habitual email deleter, but I kept this one in my inbox because it made me laugh. Intermix has you covered for every Valentine’s Day status - newly single? waiting on an engagement ring? still honeymooning?
2) NYU Sloth Thrift Store
A handful of brave environmentalist/entrepreneurs from NYU are looking to get funding to start an NYU thrift store to “slow consumption” and swap last year’s clothes with others for a great price! All they need are “Likes” on their Facebook page to receive proper funding from NYU. C’mon guys - it’s easy and free!!
3) LACED Headbands
Larissa of LACED Headbands on Etsy contacted me to check out her shop - and it’s adorable! Certainly something for future brides to check out for hair/belt accessories at reasonable prices!
My fiance and I have never celebrated Valentine’s Day, but I’m sure he wouldn’t mind me showing up to one of our date nights in one of these dresses. If there’s anything I’ve learned over the past 4 years of dating him - the tighter, the shorter, the better.
So if you’re in the market for a last minute V-day outfit, check out these 9 dresses to get inspired!
[ Faux Leather Dress ($62), Open Back Dress ($44), Golightly Dress ($42) at Threadsence ]
[ Mesh Bodycon Dress ($20), Lace Peplum Dress ($20), Structure Silhouette Dress ($33) at Forever 21 ]
[ Slasher Mesh Dress ($68), Victoria Peplum Dress ($58), Jailbait Dress ($68) at Nasty Gal ]
A new site launched today called Tailored for the brides who have yet to start planning. Much like Pinterest, but geared strictly towards everything wedding, the site provides a short quiz to “tailor” wedding inspiration to your particular style.
Another fun link to check out today is by Refinery29: “12 Simple Styling Tips Any Bride Can Do”. I’m considering #3!
