Saturday’s outfit was part work part play this week. It has to work for a morning in the shop and an afternoon of playing in the garden with my girls and afternoon drinks as the sunset. I love dresses, as many of you do too, for this very reason- there is little to fuss about. Not mixing and matching, no frantically pairing things and trying to find just the right shade top to match your pants. Just pull it on, choose how you want (or if you want) to accessorise and you’re good to go!
I love this dress for both it’s simplicity and versatility. Last time you saw it here on the blog I gave it a much more 1950′s vibe by using different hair, makeup and shoes. All the best outfits fit this chameleon category for me, but what makes this one even better was the dress was an $8 old 1980′s op shop find! Nice.
Outfit Details
Dress – 1980′s $8 Op shop find Shoes – Rohde
Snood – Gift Earrings – Had these since I was 16 and I think I pinched them from Mum
Slip (underneath) – $12 KMart Watch – Another great vintage find from the Salvation Army op shop
Hair
This isn’t as tricky as it looks, just a case of practice makes perfect.
Two side sweeps and the rest back in a snood, 5 minutes at the most and you’re good to go.
Makeup
Base – Laura Mercier Mineral Foundation in Tendre Rose
Blush – MAC
Eyes – MAC Blanc and a deep pink highlighter by Lancome
Brow pencil – brown by Lancome
Eyeliner – Black liquid liner from Missha
Mascara – Black Loreal 1000 Calorie
Lipstick – Aubergine colour perfection formula by Max Factor
P.S: Thanks you to everyone for your input on yesterday’s post. I’ll keep you updated with how this storm in a tea cup develops.
And hello to everyone who has found their way here as a result of the article – I hope you enjoy your time on the page!
Fabulous, fabulous Outfit post, I have missed you my friend!!!!!!
That blue looks absolutely heavenly on you and a steal for $8! Your skin is flawless too <3
Wow. You look interesting. You have your own style ^^ And I like your make-up!
You look simply amazing! And I just love your makeup.
I love picking up 80s dresses that I can dress up into 40s or 50s. They’re generally cheaper and I can wear them to death without feeling guilty. =D
-Andi x
Yaw, Mama, you’re lovely (as always); I really like the way you take any dress or skirt or any clothes and makes them look cute on you!
Your style inspire me a lot
Love love this outfit.
And that color of lipstick is gorgeous nice alternative to your usual red
Lovely lovely lovely. It’s so clean and crisp around the neckline, and I love those shoes.
i wouldn’t think it’s an 80s dress. the lipcolour’s so luscious. yums.
absolutely stunning. and your makeup is impeccable
That brilliant hair has inspired me to be less slack with mine…
You wouldn’t happen to know where one could acquire a hair ‘rat’? I don’t believe I’ve ever seen one in the usual hair supply type stores…
very nice outfit…. i love your rolls !
I was just thinking this weekend that dresses have become my go-to’s for their sheer simplicity! This frock is truly fab, and what a bargain to boot.
Very lovely! And I must say, seeing a glimpse of your slip in the first picture is both very pretty, and very naughty looking!
Perfect lip color!
Gorgeous outfit! I love the makeup!
Way to take a 80s dress and rock that 40′s look. Beautiful!
Empress Jade: Thank you – I was really pleased with the way this mix turned out.