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… 🙂

The leather jacket and cage shoes toughen this look up a bit. Without those elements, this would be too  sugary sweet.

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

The halter neck tie and sweetheart neckline actually are actually pretty flattering to those of us with larger upper bodies.

My favorite part of the night….REMOVING my shoes!!!

And of course, I had to give you a close up of the makeup and false eyelashes! Thanks, Alyson!

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?