What do you do when you need some fabulous sixties-style makeup for a photoshoot, and don’t know where to start? Well, I went running to Alyson, a makeup artist for Mac, and begged her to help me! (I’ll be telling you all about this mysterious photoshoot in a week or two, so don’t fret yet!) After the photoshoot, I went home and snapped these pics just for fun. I was completely channeling a Doris Day “The Party’s Over” vibe… 🙂
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The leather jacket and cage shoes toughen this look up a bit. Without those elements, this would be too sugary sweet. |
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LOOK…Bare arms!!! I have totally been against baring my arms for so long…but in a dress like this…no one is really looking at your arms…they are most likely distracted by your cleavage. lol |
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The halter neck tie and sweetheart neckline actually are actually pretty flattering to those of us with larger upper bodies. |
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My favorite part of the night….REMOVING my shoes!!! |
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And of course, I had to give you a close up of the makeup and false eyelashes! Thanks, Alyson! |
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Here’s the pile of my accessories…and my toes! |
Outfit Rundown:
Dress: Donna Ricco (TJ Maxx, maybe)
Shoes: Nine West via TJ Maxx
Faux Leather Jacket: Giacca via Nordstrom Rack
Pearls: Gift from my Granma on my 18th birthday 🙂
Earrings: Gift from a friend (Thanks Michelle!)
Purse: Chinese Laundry via Savvy Seconds
There’s just something sad and poignant about coming home after a party…taking off all of your finery…and resuming your normal life. *sigh. But…it’s always fun while it lasts, right?
Enough nostalgia! What’s your favorite party dress? Do you try to toughen it up…or do you go totally girly and glam?