On Saturday night, my friend Jodi
and I went to a benefit dinner and auction for Oregon Friends of Shelter Animals (OFOSA). OFOSA is an organization
that, among other services, helps provide medical care and placement for those shelter animals that
have been severely abused such as those with missing limbs and other
significant health problems. It’s a
wonderful cause and I was very excited to go, however, I realized, when trying
to decide what to wear, that one side affect of blogging is that I feel
pressure to wear outfits with some “interest.”
That means different things to different people, but for me, it tends to
be creative pattern mixing, layering and/or unique pieces. And if I don’t do or have one of those
things, I worry that an outfit is boring.
I even thought this dress was
boring:
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| I know I look like I'm trying to sell you this clutch, but I just really like it. |
Until, that is, my friend, Alex,
reminded me that red is not boring. And,
she’s right, it’s not. This is an
absolutely lovely dress and I felt very pretty in it. I paired the dress, which I got in a clothing
swap with Alex, with black strappy sandals (Nine West) and black and gold
accessories.
Of course, just to make sure I
felt like me, the accessories I wore were unique accessories, like my lion
earrings and this newly thrifted vintage clutch of awesomeness:
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| Close up of the bird applique |
I have no idea what label it
is. It’s satin and the bird appliqué is
actually made of metal instead of fabric or thread. It was $4.00 and I love it.
I also borrowed this gorgeous
vintage Lisner choker from my friend Kendra’s Etsy shop, House of Heirlooms:
She has some amazing items, from
jewelry and handbags to household items to brand-name vintage clothing such as
Christian Dior and Versace. You can take
a peek for yourself, here.
So, no, red is not boring. If anything, it’s highly visible, which is
why I’m linking up to Visible Monday, hosted by the always fabulous Patti at
Not Dead Yet Style.
Happy Monday, All!
Gracey
I don't think red is boring either! Granted I own just about zero wear-able red in my wardrobe... (I have a lot of red t-shirts but they all have the University of Wisconsin logo on them in some way, and that doesn't always look the cutest paired with skirts.) I really like the simple dress with the really quirky/out-there clutch - great for your event!
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I know what you mean about wanting to create "visually interesting" outfits! But I really think you knocked the ball out of the park with this outfit!
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You're visible and gorgeous in your red dress, Gracey. And yes, your clutch is awesome too! Thanks for sharing it with us at Visible Monday, and have a wonderful day.
ReplyDeletegracey, you look elegant, & anything but boring whether wearing red, black, polka dots, stripes, or applesauce.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful cause to support! There is NOTHING boring about a red dress! The style of that dress is so cute and looks so flattering on you, and I love the vintage accessories you've paired it with! I'd kind of love that necklace or something like it for my wedding this fall - do you know if it's still available? I couldn't find it in the shop.
ReplyDeleteyou looks stunning! The dress is so great and all the accessories are extra special!
ReplyDeleteOh, wow, not even close to boring. Everything about that outfit is completely fabulous. I've never seen anything that looks even close to what that clutch looks like; totally unique!
ReplyDeleteYou looked utterly gorgeous in a very good cause.
Glad Alex was the voice of reason. Nothing boring about that fab frock!
ReplyDeletenothing boring at all...you look stunning! absolutely gorgeous! and what a great cause!
ReplyDeleteNot boring at all. Guhhhhh you look so great!!!
ReplyDeleteOh, fashion blogger syndrome - where you don't wear the clothes you love because they're too "plain"! I do that all the time - I have so many pretty vintage dresses in my closet that I haven't worn for the past year because I feel like they'll look too simple and boring to my blog readers. But your dress is gorgeous! That clutch was a nice touch.
ReplyDeleteThis dress looks fab on you! I do know what you mean, though - when pieces other (non-bloggers) people might find too bold, I look at and think, "What a yawner," case in point most everything I wear these days. Oh well. Loving the clutch, too - what a great find!
ReplyDeleteYay for people who help animals! It's not boring at all! It's beautiful and on top of being red, it has such pretty details! Very nice!
ReplyDeleteYou look amazing in this! The cut and color of the dress are beautiful on you. I also love that choker and that clutch -- and that game-show-model pose. :)
ReplyDeleteRed is never boring and it just looks smashing with your skin tone. Your accessories are perfect! I'll bet you caused a whisper or two at this event.
ReplyDeleteHOLY CRAP, you look amazing! Not to sound surprised or anything, but geez girl, red is gorgeous on you!
ReplyDeleteThat dress is not boring. Its picture is in the dictionary beside "Va-Voom". It looks like the coral red I'm craving in everything these days. Can't wear the color next to my face, but by George I'm trying it everywhere else...:P
ReplyDeleteGreat bag. I usually carry one of my great-aunts' vintage bags to special events.
You look beautiful and the dress in Gorgeous. I am a big vintage fan and love the bag. If you have time stop by for my trending link up. this week it's all about brights............You'd fit right in!
ReplyDeleteGracey red is your colour- wow you look just stunning! I love your updo, that clutch is so unique and the choker is so elegant. Sounds like an amazing cause- definitely something I would love to attend!
ReplyDeleteAwesome dress. And it looks extra-special on you because most of your outfits have several components. The single simplicity of the dress is a nice change.
ReplyDeleteThe shoes are a perfect match and that clutch! Wow!
you look INCREDIBLE gracey!!!! i love the dress and that clutch. wow!
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Not boring at all! I think if the clothing is "too interesting" it takes the focus away from the wearer. You have just the right balance.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! You look so great in red! My sister has a huge fondness for Lisner necklaces, so I'll have to check that etsy store out.
ReplyDeleteOh, I love this look! You look great in red :)
ReplyDeleteAnd the clutch is a great find!
That dress looks AMAZING on you, and I agree, red is not boring!!
ReplyDeleteI disagree...not boring at all! I think the detail and flow of the dress is very interesting to the eye, as is that fabulous red colour. And your clutch/jewelry are so pretty and unique that it really even amps up that gorgeous dress a whole 'nother notch.
ReplyDelete<3 Cambria
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I don't even like red, but I love this dress on you.
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, you look so very, very pretty! Second of all, everything with gold birds makes me think of Hunger Games right now so I am totally digging your Hunger Games clutch. And finally, as the owner of 3 shelter babies and the foster of another. YOU ROCK! for attending that benefit.
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This look is CERTAINLY not boring! You look gorgeous. And...if you ARE selling that adorable little clutch...I'll buy! =)
ReplyDeleteHmm I totally get what you mean, layered/patterned outfits do seem more interesting, but when a dress looks and fits as great as this its definitely not boring! :)
ReplyDeleteyou look adorable! what a great dress and that bag, just perfect! Loving your hair and the accessories as well!!
ReplyDeletestunning! xo
ReplyDeleteYou have a great sense of colours！
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