Wedding Season Dress Options

It is wedding season! I know so many people getting married in the upcoming months. One of my close friends, that I have known since I was 7, is getting married next month. I am so excited to attend her wedding. She is getting married at a restaurant on the Pechanga (an Indian casino in our hometown) property and I know that we will all end up in the casino at the end of the wedding. I will be with a huge group of friends that I grew up with and we know how to have a good time.

Since I have lost a significant amount of weight, I am going to have to purchase a new dress (poor me, I know!) and I am so excited to try some new styles on. I have been scouring Nordstrom's website to find things that I really like AND that will look good on my body type. I also want a dress that is versatile enough to wear whether I am attending a wedding in Vegas, at a winery, the beach or in a church. I do have plans for a Girl's Trip to Vegas in early Summer so having a dress that I can wear out to a nice dinner and playing games in the casino would be nice to own too! I am a firm believer that you can wear the same dress for a classy event like a wedding or it can be the perfect Poker Apparel as well! I like to error on the dressier, sassier side when in Vegas! I know that having a strong piece in my wardrobe that has a great cut and in a bright color can be changed up and made to look differently with shoes and jewelry. I am trying to keep that in mind when picking the perfect dress. All of the dresses below possess the quality of being a sassy staple while being able to be dressed up or down.

I have narrowed it down to five dresses that I am going to track down and try on in the stores. Here are my top picks. PLEASE let me know what you think!

In no particular order...

1. Felicity and Coco Ponte Knit Fit and Flare in Mint

2. Minkpink 'Fanciful' Fit and Flare

3. BCBG Draped Jersey Minidress

4. Max and Chloe Mesh Fit and Flare in Navy

5. Rebecca Minkoff 'Jenner' Colorblock silk dress

I was going to give my pros and cons along with my opinion on each dress BUT I want to hear your honest opinions. Don't forget I always sass my clothes up with accessories and FAB shoes! Regardless I think that ALL of these dresses are perfect for an evening wedding and than is PERFECT poker apparel for the after wedding festivities at the casino.

 

What I Wore: Day to Night

I am bouncing up and down on the couch as I write this post. I feel like everything came together perfectly. I guess that is what a little planning can do! I have not done a versatility post on how you can wear an outfit from day to night. When I bought this leopard jumpsuit I knew that I would have to be able to wear it more than once. It was fun playing dress up today!

Recipe for Versatility:

- Love for leopard print? Check.

- Kind of Obsessed with the Kardashian's style? Check.

- Passion for Accessories? Check.

Hands down...this is the most leopard print I have ever worn at one time. BUT this jumpsuit is so comfy. It is like wearing a chic onesie! I got some weird stares as I was running some errands today. It is safe to say that Trader Joe's wasn't ready for my style. ;) This is a piece from the Kardashian Kollection sold at Sears. I bought this piece on their pre-sale last week with NO intention of keeping it. I honestly didn't think it would fit and I was super intimidated by the large print. It is to my pleasant surprise that I actually like it! I think it will fit a tiny bit better when I lose 6 more pounds (Thank the good lord for weight watchers) but the print is actually forgiving. The material is jersey and slightly thinner than I expected. It is well made and very trend right. Even though I have many great things to say, I would NOT spend the $100 price tag, I am glad that I got it at 35% off.

 Khloe is wearing the same jumpsuit! She is leopard print obsessed also! ;)

Day...

Minimal accessories, flats and a cross body bag is perfect for the everyday things.

 Jumpsuit: Kardashian Kollection, Sandals: DV by Dolce Vita, Sunnies: House of Harlow 1960, Handbag: Rebecca Minkoff MAC, Bracelets: Towne and Reese, Argento Vivo

Night...

To change the look to 'smoking siren' it is all about the hair, make up and accessories.

I changed my hair to have a deep side part and pulled back one side to show off my pop of color earrings. I added a wide belt, strappy black heels and chunky bangles to dress up the jumpsuit. I found the perfect red lipstick for me and think that the color is perfect with leopard print. I also added a neutral clutch that stood out against the print instead of choosing a black bag that feels too matchy matchy! 

 

 Jumpsuit: Kardashian Kollection, Belt: Ralph Lauren, Shoes: Gucci, Clutch: Hobo Int., Bracelets: Vintage, Earrings: Kendra Scott

Other outfits that I can think of pairing the jumpsuit with is a Grandpa cardigan and flip flops for the day, Blazer and pointy toe stilettos for work, All white accessories, High Bun, a pop of color from shoes or a camisole peaking through. In fact, there are many possibilities for this piece.

Happy Re-mixing!

Well Friends...what do you think?

Do you have an outfit that you can wear from day to night? 

 I am linking up with The Pleated Poppy.

What I Want Wednesday {3}

This last week has been tough.

All I really want this week is this...

To find something that fuels my passion, drives me to be better and that makes me TRULY happy.

I haven't felt inspired for at least a year.

I want that feeling back...

...and this Rebecca Minkoff bag too :)

Honey Slouch bag in Almond

{image via shopbop.com}

122: Minkoff McLovin'

It has been quite awhile since I have given Handbags some love on my blog. Which is weird since I work with them every single day. It is not hard for me to fall in love with a handbag. But I am definitely a picky person when it comes to actually buying them. I tend to be a designer snob and don't have the dinero to drop on them whenever I want.

Rebecca Minkoff Handbags are amazing. I LOVE her style and vision. I think that she is a designer who thinks outside of the box and reaches the non "IT" girl. She has gotten so much press over the last year. There are currently two bags that I am lusting over. I have to find a way to sneak in these beauties into my handbags wardrobe!

I currently own these bags...

The left bag is the Morning After Clutch ( MAC) and my version is in black leather with hot pink piping and gold hardware. I also own the same clutch in Gray. Love them both. They go with so many things and can be worn three ways: a clutch, a short shoulder bag or crossbody.

The right bag is the Tye Dye Morning After Bag (the iconic RM shape that put her on the map). I own it in black and white and the leather is so incredibly soft. My mom actually asked if the bag was fur or suede since it looked soft from far away. Great size and shape.

These are the two bags I am lusting over...

The left bag is the True Love hobo. Being that I am a hopeless romantic and tend to have a love for rocker chic this is the perfect bag for me. Hobo's are my FAVORITE shape and the first bags that I am drawn too! I love the gunmetal studs and the touch of fringe. This is a MUST HAVE!

The right bag is the Nikki in Python. I love the color of this bag. It is a neutral that has a sophisticated feel in a boho shape. It is so light weight. I would wear this with everything. It can be dressed up or down. LOVE!

{all images via nordstrom.com}