dress, from Target; boots, from Payless; handmade headband was a gift from my sister.
I’ve been wanting a new dress for a while; a dress that was exceptionally beautiful, but not so beautiful & dainty that it couldn’t be easily paired with my black boots, adding some — dare I say? — manliness to it.
I don’t feel like this is the perfect dress for that description, but it’s pretty darn close; not to mention very functional & practical. I almost bought a grey boyfriend cardigan about the same length as this dress to go with it, but had to refrain, reminding myself that (apparently) Autumn weather in LA doesn’t begin until Winter starts. [note: sarcasm]
Also… I’ve been itching to show off the designer headband I got for my birthday — a present I certainly forgot to mention, but for good reason. Save the absolute best for last!
This designer headband, with black feathers (which blend in perfectly with the color of my hair, & makes for a neat little effect) & one single, elegant peacock feather, was made by my sister. She has been sporting these cute headband things for a while now, & I told her I wanted her to make me one soon. & she did, which made for a perfect birthday present. I absolutely adore it.
Obviously, you can’t wear this little gem with just jeans & a t-shirt; no, you’ll risk dumbing it down. You’ve got to find something that collaborates with it perfectly. & as soon as I saw this dress hanging on the rack, I knew that it would go amazingly with my peacock headband.
& the rest is history, I suppose.