Oct 18, 2010
Dear ESB-
I am getting married next June (woot) and have already purchased my dress (double woot, I was not looking forward to this part of the planning and it ended up being pain free. and fun). I love my dress. It is just what I was looking for: a simple shape in an interesting fabric. I have an hourglass figure so this 50's silhouette is usually what is most flattering on me. So now that I have the dress I have no clue what to do with it. Short dress means there is a lot of pressure on the shoes.
I attached 2 photos of the dress. I don't want to look prissy and sullen (image 1) or too indie vintage (image 2). I want to look effortless and hot. I want to look like a grownup but not like your mom. I want to wear yellow shoes.
Any styling advice? I am not always the best at accessorizing. If your advice is get a new dress thanks for nothing.
kisses.
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Oct 20, 2010
I realize now I was a little defensive about my dress. I hadn't been reading your blog to know whether Elizabeth Dye was too "sweet" for your taste. However now that I have been reading through all your back posts (instead of working I might add) that you also love you some Liz. For serious though yellow shoes! I probably need to wait for spring to actually find something. I am just clueless on where to start in terms of style. hmph.
*****
Oct 21, 2010
I'm gonna put this in my pending folder and keep my eyes peeled for yellow when the spring shoes come out. There is shit-all available right now ;)
*****
Feb 10, 2011
Hey there-
I am revising my shoe help request from the fall. No yellow shoes. Fuck yellow shoes and matching my shoes to my invitations etc. I want neutral colored shoes that make my legs look long. Gray perhaps?
I am not being high maintenance and wearing 2 dresses. I am however being high maintenance and wearing 2 pairs of shoes.
Pair 1: Grown up shoes with some kind of heel. Nothing crazy with a 4 inch heel.
Pair 2: Flats I can dance all night in.
Any thoughts?
Also, loving that you post so much lately. fun.
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Mkay, "effortless and hot" in a mid-heel is a little tricky. They can tend to look a little more "office-y and drab" (IMHO), especially in neutral shades.
How do you feel about red?
Or you could just wear these YELLOW REPETTOS all night long.* Totally hot.
*There is a dearth of yellow heels happening right now, (something to consider if you were counting on wearing yellow shoes with your wedding dress) but little yellow flats are starting to crop up.
