KORS & MAC in PINK
It’s been a while since I’ve attempted anything resembling a fashion post lately. It feels so odd to have my husband take photos, so a lot of times I just don’t bother. On this day, however, the weather was wonderful and we were going to lunch and gave it s shot!
Last summer I did a post with a fantasy collection called Black Summer, which featured a pink Michael Kors bag. I then attempted to emulate the collection on this old post, Black Summer part 2. I loved the collection so much, I’d wanted a pink Kors ever since!
This dress, while shapeless, is so comfortable, it’s one of those easy to throw on, eat as much as you want types of items that comes in handy now and then. It doesn’t appear dated which is the kind of fashion piece I love. After a zillion years in fashion, you learn to stay away from too many high trend pieces that look dated two seasons later. If, of course, you have money to burn, then this rule of thumb would not apply to you, carry on!
This dress is made by a company called Trinity and it is 100% silk. My friend had a part time job at a Houston retail shop that was going out of business, and she called, begging me to come see what they had. Reluctant, I did find this dress, originally listed at $175, however it was marked down to $17. I treat it like a cheap moo-moo and throw it on when in a rush. But did you hear the 100% silk part? So I get to feel fancy on the cheap!
I’d initially wondered if a bright fuchsia bag was too much for a woman over 40, but I decided to just do me and let the chip fall where they may. I am a lover of pink, hear me roar. (I do have a friend that just custom ordered a fabulous pink camaro, in my heart, I wish I could be that cool but at my age, it would just appear way too kooky.)
The pink Nine West shoes with gold embellishments were already shown here and here, but they match the bag perfectly so I couldn’t resist combining, although typically I wouldn’t match a bag to a shoe.
The pink necklace I’d already owned and was a fun add-on. I truly am on a budget and I am trying hard to just use what I already own, and use things that I never usually wear. It feels like you have on something new when you pull it out from the closet and have not worn in in years!
The retro style Prada glasses are fabulous and make up for a lot, and I don’t feel so bad for having on a dress I bought for $17 if I get to dress it up with fancier things.
bag by Michael Kors, shoes Nine West, glasses Prada, bracelet Tiffany & Co, earrings Style & Co, dress by Trinity
As far as make up goes, the nails are pink in a color called La Vida Loca by Orly Polish. It’s been around a while, and it goes with a lot of the lip colors I have already, such as the MAC Pink Pigeon with the Melt Cosmetics Melted fuchsia on top.
Studies show that reds and pinks are the favorite and most attractive colors to men. My husband loves pink. My step mother recently stated that people possibly do not take me as seriously in pinks or reds. (Well, and with the blond hair color.) At this juncture, since I am not running for Congress or running the Pentagon, I figure it’s ok to just be me.
-SDS
-May 2, 2014
