, Spanx reversible tights, Abaete for Payless gladiator sandals)
These earrings are freakin’ GORGEOUS. I won these in a giveaway from Accessory Source (a fave blog of mine – Pandora always showcases the best and newest jewelry and handbag trends by snapping photos in the stores) – and finally, due to 2 days in a row of surprisingly-mild weather, was able to put them on and take some shots outside. I was first of all surprised at how heavy they are. A boutique owner told me once that the more weighty jewelry feels – the more the consumer “feels” the expense in it…and if so, these should be sold for $1000!
I’m not exactly sure what they’re made of, to be honest. (Perhaps blackened base metal? It’s difficult to tell.) Lia Sophia, for those who aren’t familiar with the brand, is a company that operates through direct selling (like Avon), and has been around for more than 30 years. I’m not really a fan of their past styles – but ohmygoodness, the recent Midnight and Midnight II collections are fabulous! (Recently a couple pieces have been in Lucky and Marie Claire magazines, if you need convincing about how on-trend they are.) You can see more of the Midnight II collection here. The earrings I won arrived in this lovely white leather bag.
Embedded cushion-cut smoke Swarovski crystals really make these chic. They are so glamorous – I can’t wait to rock these out some more!!
Thank you Accessory Source!
The dress is from F21 – kind of like their knockoff of the Herve Leger bandage dress from last year (I know you can’t see the bandage-styling to the piece, but it’s there underneath). I thought it appropriate to partially cover it up with a BCBGMAXAZRIA skirt, hehe. I like colorblocking [and black] and it just felt like way too much pink for me, it being January and all.;-)
It was a little hard to shoot this on the deck as it was all soggy and slick.
Woops! I slipped. Gotta get the deck refinished someday.
I just wanted to try something different and decided to bobby-pin my hair into a faux-hawk. I guess it was a little messier in the back than I realized. Business in the front and nuts in the back – that’s my mantra!
xoxox
Carly
I believe this is my favorite outfit yet. Everything is just great. The earrings are so amazing, they are so unique.
OHMAHGAH!!!!
That outfit is HAUTE!!
You look incredible!!
Faux hawk sets the outfit off perfectly.
Jealous of your style yet again….
😀
chloehasflair.blogspot.com
I love how you put this look together. Those earrings are FAB!
That is an amazing outfit! I love the greys with the pink!
Carly, the earrings look amazing on you!!!!
The earrings are really cool!
And I really like what you did with the ombre skirt. I never where minis, so if I find one I can't live without, I find some way to wear it as a tube top (with a blazer over it, no one ever knows! lol) I might try layering one, but then again, I don't really have to midsection for it haha.
haha hot dress!!! do check out ym blog! 🙂