This dress is part rock and roll and part true romance. I’d emphasize the soft color palette by pairing it with dusty lilac and double pearls but keep the accessories studded in leather. A marquise-cut ring is no nonsense either.
Alexander Wang Resort 2009 silk dress. Bib choker with crystals and cultured pearls by Tejani ($495) at Kleinfeld. 3.3-carat marquise-cut diamond in platinum, ($65,000) by Fred Leighton. Acetate Woven Dress by BCBG Max Azria( $338) at BCBG. Tassel Detail Clutch (£35.00) at Top Shop. Blue Dutch hydrangeas, wheat, and tweedia in a bed of lemon leaves ($200) by Bridget Vizoso of the Designers’ Co-op.
{photo credits: Don Ashby}
Molly Jean
November 18, 2008 at 11:18 PM
Uh, GORGEOUS! Love it!
perfect bound
November 19, 2008 at 1:28 AM
hey molly jean, thanks! i just jumped over to your blog and really loved your post on Inauguration Fashion Sketches. Very stylish and such a great find.
Rosie Parsons
November 19, 2008 at 11:42 AM
That dress is incredible! I’m sure it helps if you look as fantastic as the model as well
perfect bound
November 20, 2008 at 4:09 PM
Speaking of good looking Rosie, those Rugby players on your blog are not bad either. I’m speaking as a married woman of course but, MORE PLEASE!