I don't know how Carrie Bradshaw does it.
One of my friends is getting married in less than a month, which for me means, A) a long overdue trip to San Diego, and B) a legit opportunity to get my girly-girl on.
This is the dress I'm planning on wearing:
I had a bit of an "oh shit" moment yesterday when it occurred to me how it's sometimes frowned upon to wear white at a wedding if you're not the bride, but I spoke to a few people who assured me that I should be fine. The white isn't really a true white, especially when you can see the green slip underneath, and there's no way anyone would mistake my dress for a wedding dress. So with the dress issue out of the way, now it's time to think about accessories. I'm covered as far as shoes go (those shall be black peep toe kitten heels that my mom borrowed and put who knows where, which explains why I haven't actually a picture of them at the moment), so really all that's left is some kind of purse or clutch. I don't have a date to the wedding, which means no dude with suit pockets to carry my crap for me, hence the need for said purse. Here are things I've picked out thus far.
(Express)
(Forever 21 Aldo)
(DSW)
There are little geometric shapes in the print of the dress so I like the idea of carrying a geometrically-shaped clutch as well. I have a thing of faceted clutches, as you can see.
(Michael Kors)
(vintage, found on Etsy)
(Coach)
Clutches made from straw came to mind because of the way they evoke a springtime feel, and the colors are neutral so they won't be in danger of clashing with the dress.
(The Limited)
Then I thought of perhaps going with a color that would provide a nice pop in contrast without coming off as gaudy or discordant, and I think yellow is the best bet. There are little bits of yellow on the dress, so it all kind of comes together.
And just for fun, here are some things I'd choose if money were no object:
(Chanel)
(Alexander McQueen)
Is the McQueen not the definition of BAD. ASS.?
Also, I wasn't planning much of anything in terms of jewelry [maybe my nOir spiked bracelet if anything (again with the geometric shapes!)] but then I was looking at Candystore Collective's online shop because I have a Groupon-like voucher there that I treated myself to awhile back with my credit card's cashback rewards and I came across this beauty:
My voucher is only valid at the brick and mortar shop in San Francisco, which is conveniently close to the theatre where I'm going next month to see the Danny Boyle-directed stage adaptation of Frankenstein starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller. So, if the bracelet is still in stock by then, IT SHALL BE MINE. And I shall possibly wear it at the wedding? I don't know since it's definitely a statement piece, which means carrying a really simple purse, or in effect scraping everything that came earlier in this post lol. So...
HALP. I have given myself too many choices and now I am overwhelmed. Plus, I'm okay when it comes to picking out individual pieces but am rubbish at putting together full ensembles so for all I know, very few of my selections even work. Gimme your thoughts and opinions, please!
This is the dress I'm planning on wearing:
I had a bit of an "oh shit" moment yesterday when it occurred to me how it's sometimes frowned upon to wear white at a wedding if you're not the bride, but I spoke to a few people who assured me that I should be fine. The white isn't really a true white, especially when you can see the green slip underneath, and there's no way anyone would mistake my dress for a wedding dress. So with the dress issue out of the way, now it's time to think about accessories. I'm covered as far as shoes go (those shall be black peep toe kitten heels that my mom borrowed and put who knows where, which explains why I haven't actually a picture of them at the moment), so really all that's left is some kind of purse or clutch. I don't have a date to the wedding, which means no dude with suit pockets to carry my crap for me, hence the need for said purse. Here are things I've picked out thus far.
(Express)
(Forever 21 Aldo)
(DSW)
There are little geometric shapes in the print of the dress so I like the idea of carrying a geometrically-shaped clutch as well. I have a thing of faceted clutches, as you can see.
(Michael Kors)
(vintage, found on Etsy)
(Coach)
Clutches made from straw came to mind because of the way they evoke a springtime feel, and the colors are neutral so they won't be in danger of clashing with the dress.
(The Limited)
Then I thought of perhaps going with a color that would provide a nice pop in contrast without coming off as gaudy or discordant, and I think yellow is the best bet. There are little bits of yellow on the dress, so it all kind of comes together.
And just for fun, here are some things I'd choose if money were no object:
(Chanel)
(Alexander McQueen)
Is the McQueen not the definition of BAD. ASS.?
Also, I wasn't planning much of anything in terms of jewelry [maybe my nOir spiked bracelet if anything (again with the geometric shapes!)] but then I was looking at Candystore Collective's online shop because I have a Groupon-like voucher there that I treated myself to awhile back with my credit card's cashback rewards and I came across this beauty:
My voucher is only valid at the brick and mortar shop in San Francisco, which is conveniently close to the theatre where I'm going next month to see the Danny Boyle-directed stage adaptation of Frankenstein starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller. So, if the bracelet is still in stock by then, IT SHALL BE MINE. And I shall possibly wear it at the wedding? I don't know since it's definitely a statement piece, which means carrying a really simple purse, or in effect scraping everything that came earlier in this post lol. So...
HALP. I have given myself too many choices and now I am overwhelmed. Plus, I'm okay when it comes to picking out individual pieces but am rubbish at putting together full ensembles so for all I know, very few of my selections even work. Gimme your thoughts and opinions, please!