LBD Diaries

The #1 staple in my closet is the Little Black Dress. It's a little bit of a problem. I own around five or six. But, who can blame me? It is hands down the most versatile outfit piece anyone who loves dresses can own. Whether it's a date, a girls night, or a casual day shopping, no event ever suffered from the appearance of an LBD, and while you can never go wrong with wearing it alone, it never hurts to spice things up just a little bit. But there are so many different ways to play with  an LBD, where do you even begin? For today, I decided to use pearls.

The Look

This outfit didn't start as a project (to be honest, they rarely do, and I love it so much), I just put on a black dress, knowing I couldn't really go wrong there, and started playing with accessories.

When I put on the pearls I liked the feel, but not the look, so I adjusted them just a little bit to fit the neckline of the dress and fell in love with the aesthetic. I put on all of the pearl bracelets I could find, my trusty black pumps, and added a pop of Audrey Hepburn with square sunglasses and I was ready to face the day with grace, class, and dignity.

Looking back on it I feel like I was basically back to a child playing dress up, but in the moment I felt absolutely glamorous and unafraid. 

If there is anything I've learned about fashion, it's that the smallest change can make the biggest difference. Who knows, maybe a seemingly unimportant change you make today, will turn you into an icon tomorrow.

Always be an Icon,

Smallred <3

Recreate the Look?

If I were to try this again I might chose a dress with a little bit of a thicker strap. For this outfit I'd like to see the bow on my belt as white in stead of black, and I would add a floppy black and white striped beach hat. Maybe some white bows on my shoes, and if I'm feeling really Hepburn, some white gloves.

America is Beautiful, and I am too

Independence Day. For most Americans it's a day that means remembering history, hot dogs, parades, fireworks, and seeing just how much you can look like an American flag while still feeling cute. Red white and blue are most definitely the colors of the day, and since it's summer crop tops and sun dresses are the go-to options, so here's how I decided to show off my American pride and sense of style.

The Look

Using a red scarf and a blue skater skirt I pulled together a perfectly patriotic dress, leaving my bra straps out for a pop of color. Although it's not really visible, I added an american flag bandanna to pull my hair back. 

It's comfortable and cute, the perfect dress to just bounce around and enjoy the festivities. And the best part is that it stays out of the way, so that you can focus on the people who matter. By the end of the day it didn't matter what I was wearing, I was just happy to be with a great group of people.

Most importantly I didn't feel insecure or like I was overdoing it at all in this outfit (which is a pretty big accomplishment for me, I always feel like I'm trying too hard).

No matter what you're celebrating, no matter what you're wearing, and no matter who you're with, make sure you celebrate like an icon.

Always be an Icon,

Smallred <3

Try it again?

If I wanted to add to this look I might try a black hat and a white backpack. It was a little drizzly for me in the morning, so a patriotic umbrella wouldn't have been a bad idea either.