Every Dress Tells a Story

Lately I've been reading a book called Dreaming of Chanel by Charlotte Smith. It is a book filled with beautiful fashion illustrations of all the vintage dresses from the Darnell Collection that she inherited from her godmother, Doris Darnell. Aside from showcasing the vintage dresses, she also tells a little story of each dress which I enjoy reading it dearly because I feel as if I have traveled back in time while reading through the book. Dreaming of Chanel is actually Charlotte Smith's second book, her first book that she starts to write about the Darnell Collection was actually Dreaming of Dior but since I borrowed this book by random pick, I guess I will start on her second book and work my way back.

Her stories reminded me of a red dress that I received prior to my convocation day. I rarely like to spend a fortune on a dress or an outfit even when it's for a very special day. With that being said, originally I planned to wear whatever dress I can find in my closet on my graduation day. The night before my convocation, my boyfriend suddenly showed up with two Club Monaco boxes on his hands. In one box, I found a black dress and in the other box I found a red dress. He told me the reason why he bought two dresses was because he was not sure which dress I will like more and he wanted me to pick the dress that I love to wear for my convocation. As you can see from my look today, I picked the red dress to wear on my graduation and that is the end of my story of my first Club Monaco red dress. 

My vintage look inspired by Marilyn Monroe

 What I am wearing:

Red Dress - Club Monaco

Clutch - Club Monaco

Chain bracelet - gifted

Hat - Zara

Earrings - Icing

Bangle - Urban Planet

Ring - Forever 21

Heels - Ross

My new peacock feather earrings :)

   

Once again, thank you for all the loving and sweet comments. I am still working my way to responding all the comments, so please spare me some patience. Let me know what you think of this vintage look.

Do you have a story of a piece in your closet to share?

Have an awesome weekend everyone!

xoxo <3

Ang

Tears

I have been going through emotional turmoil because of something that happened yesterday. (For those who knows me well, this is not about my sister so not to worry) I am the type of person who gets emotional when something upset me and I cannot control how I feel. I act like patients with depression who does not feel like doing anything and has difficulty concentrating. I know this has always been my biggest weakness and that I wish that someday I can build a sense of inner peace like Po's master in Kung Fu Panda. Thankfully, the sun shine some light to Vancouver which lighten up my day a little today and I come up with this look.

My makeup today is based on the theme teary eyes. This look is inspired entirely from my own tears and emotions. Let me know what you guys think.

Teary Eyes Makeup

 What I am wearing:

White shirt - Old Navy

 White Leggings - Ardene with DIY print

Heels - H&M

Triplet spike bracelets - Forever 21

Spike bracelet - Ebay

the grey top (looks like a swimsuit not sure what's the name for that) - Material Girls gifted from friend

Left from Forever 21; Right from Ebay

 Thank you all for the lovely comments from previous posts! Also, check out my facebook page here.

Have a wonderful evening everyone :)

xoxo <3

Ang