8.24.2011

Old Lady Chic


Wearing: Vintage Dress and Brooches, Banana Republic Pumps




Today's glow in the dark hair is brought to you by the sun. You know what they say, it's all fun and games until someone's hair glows in the dark... or something to that effect. I recently decided to go even lighter blonde than usual and this was my first set of photos since. The result of extra blonde hair and the sun? Glow in the dark hair. And I got it for the same price as regular blonde hair. Aren't I lucky?

Now, onto the matter at hand. Belts. Or lack there of in this case. I'm a fan of belts but sometimes they can break up the flow of a dress and I'd rather not wear one. Unfortunately this dress has an elastic waist that I'm not a huge fan of so I was torn as to whether or not to cover it. To belt or not to belt.

I decided to forget the belt and pin on a couple vintage brooches instead. Nothing distracts from an elastic waist better than shiny brooches. It also adds an element of old lady chic which I love.

And where did I wear this dress? To have dinner with some lovely bloggers last night. I didn't pull out my camera (blogger fail) but a couple of the other girls did so I will post any photos from dinner when I get them.

Happy Wednesday!

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20 comments:

  1. melissa roseAugust 24, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    very cute! you are totally pulling this dress off and the broaches add the perfect touch!

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  2. CarrieAugust 24, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    I love your dress! I think what you did with the brooches was perfect!
    Style in the City

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  3. LisaAugust 24, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    I noticed the brooches at your waist right away! What a great idea.

    Hope you're having a terrific week, Melissa.

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  4. LindseyAugust 24, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    Not old lady! Super cute!!

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  5. alison*elleAugust 24, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    Jealous of your extra-blonde hair which, of course, would look totally ridiculous on me ;) I think the brooches were a great touch!

    xo, alison*elle

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  6. KateAugust 24, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    I love these photos of you!! And I love the idea of pinning broaches at the waistline! So so cute!! Wish I could be at blogger dinners with all of you lovely ladies! xo.

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  7. CeeAugust 24, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    Old lady chic is a look I try to emulate often... My grandma was the most stylish woman I ever met :) I loved your brooches as belt last night, they were so expected (I would never have thought to put them on my waist!) but at the same time looked perfectly natural, like they were meant to be worn that way. And I can't forget the dress, which looks like it was made for you. What an amazing vintage find! So wonderful to have finally met you in person :)
    xox,
    Cee

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  8. The Blonde @ Stylish3August 24, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    I love this look! You definitely put the "chic" in "old lady chic!"

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  9. Some Korean Website HighjackerAugust 24, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    hi Melissa, we didn't get much more than a quick "hey and bye" last night as i dashed out but wanted to come by and check out your space. it's a lovely stroll indeed and you are beautiful in all the shoots here. i didn't see any glow in the dark but sure did see a halo effect happening under the restos lights : ) your fresh coloring is scoring on all counts lades. i noticed the brooches right away, even in the dark and they're a brilliant idea for this type of dress. thanks for the insp!!!

    cheers and i'm sure we'll see each other again at some point, i hope it's soon so i can actually have a proper visit with you! ♥

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  10. Some Korean Website HighjackerAugust 24, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    hey girl, i've attempted to follow but not sure if it worked b/c the gadget is acting kinda weird. if it didn't work, i'll be back : )

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  11. JanandJill.comAugust 24, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    OMG, I am so impressed. This vintage dress is adorable on you and I totally know what you mean about feeling like belt can break up the flow of the dress. I think it's so cute how you used the broches. Perfect with the style of this dress.
    Your hair and makeup is perfect too, you look really pretty.
    xoDale
    www.savvyspice.blogspot.com

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  12. MelissaAugust 25, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    You look absolutely gorgeous in that dress! Red is a fabulous color on you. I like the idea of adding the brooches instead of a belt, it's adorable!

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  13. CaraAugust 25, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    I loved this dress in person and love it here! The brooches were a great addition, so true about belts!
    It was lovely meeting you, looking forward to the next meet-up!
    xo Cara
    http://www.afashionloveaffair.com

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  14. CaraAugust 25, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    I loved this dress in person and love it here! The brooches were a great addition, so true about belts!
    It was lovely meeting you, looking forward to the next meet-up!
    xo Cara
    http://www.afashionloveaffair.com

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  15. AnonymousAugust 25, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    hooray for old ladies! hooray for vintage brooches!

    that is a very lovely dress.

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  16. .August 25, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    Hahaha same price as regular hair, you kill me. Can I just tell you, in all sincerity, that the brooch over the elastic waist is GENIUS. I only have two belts big enough to hide elastic waists, so now I've got another option to class them up a bit. MANY THANKS.

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  17. CollectionsAugust 27, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    That dress is great!

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  18. UnknownAugust 30, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    adorable! <3 www.rubygirlblog.com

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  19. LissyAugust 31, 2011 at 5:26 AM

    Love the dress, especially the bit of a poof in the shoulders!

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  20. vintage broochesFebruary 5, 2012 at 3:55 AM

    That dress is great!! I think what you did with the brooches was perfect!

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