Happy Friday, Lovelies!
It’s been quite an interesting couple of weeks. I celebrated Mother’s Day with my children, who visited from Texas and Louisiana. Prior to their arrival, I came down with a horrible cold that turned into bronchitis. Between work, trying to get better and spending quality time with my children, I’ve been somewhat MIA. I had to remind myself that it is okay, because life is not predictable. Sometimes you must take a break, regroup and start anew.
So, regarding the LBD… Did you know that in the 1920’s Coco Chanel came up with the term ‘little black dress’? Ms. Coco became famous by introducing loose fitted dresses and shapes which ultimately freed women from the restrictive corsets worn previously. And to think, the dress was supposed to be loose fitting!
I’m sure many of us own, or have owned a number of little black dresses. The simplicity of the dress is its color, which makes it uber easy to spruce up!
Try adding these to your dress:
“Standout” shoe or purse (could be in color or style)
Statement jewelry
Colorful scarf
Sassy attitude
Remember that balance is key. For instance, the LBD I am wearing in this post has very dramatic bell sleeves. There wasn’t alot that needed to be done to this dress, because the sleeves were just so amazing! I just added a large hoop and a standout shoe. Voila!
Until next time, love and light!
Julie
LBD – New York and Company // Red Pumps – Baldi of New York // Images by Nichole Alex Photography