Emerald.

Friday 16 March 2012

(Dress - BaBassu, belt - vintage, shoes - Steve Madden, clutch - Hello Parry
                                                                                   Photos by Tanya Constantino.
Over the years, I have become both meticulous and fastidious about the types of clothes that suit me. The colour palette of my wardrobe, for instance, is somewhat limited to the neutral/nude/blush part of the spectrum with a sporadic outburst of colour here and there. This dress, a lovely gift from the kind people at BaBassu, is quite an aberrant article of clothing in my wardrobe with its luscious deep emerald green - a colour I would never gravitate to on my own accord. However, I immediately fell in love with the floaty chiffon and pleats the moment I slipped into it and was pleasantly surprised at the regal tones against my skin. The belt is actually my grandma's - a vintage treasure that I have struggled to match with the rest of my wardrobe - but it is apparently an apt companion to this dress! 
                                                                      Love, Mandy. xx






33 comments:

  1. another amazing outfit :)

    Hanna
    http://whoishanna.blogspot.com/

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  2. You look truly fab!!! I want that dress so much!! fab belt and clutch as well!!

    Kisses, Lucy:)

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  3. this dress is stunning
    and I think it looks wonderful on you!:)

    claude

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  4. That colour suits you perfectly, honestly. Looking gorgeous as always ^^
    Love the metallic touches, too.


    Thank you so much for the comment,
    have a lovely day!


    Satu
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  5. The accessories really make the dress pop. Love the watch too. I am planning on getting a silver one from Mimco in a similar style.. but after seeing this watch on you I am now digging the gold.. what to do!

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  6. you look so elegant- the clutch really edges out the outfit- i'd totally wear it with a bandeau though. Nice matching!

    God bless
    christine
    beyoutifulhope.blogspot.com

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  7. Oh wow girl, I love that dress! Such a gorgeous color, and then you totally enhanced it with your lovely accessories. Adore the belt and sparkly clutch <3

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  8. Wahhh you're dresse are So pretty :D

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  9. I love the dress! It suits you so well :)

    Although I would never been game enough to wear a dress/skirt that short :$

    xoxo

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    1. Haha Sanja, I was actually quite taken aback by the length of it too when I first tried it on! And with the plunging neckline - definitely need a few more safety pins next time. ;) But I can't imagine how a girl with longer legs would pull it off ... perhaps she would have to wear it as a top! Hehe. ;)

      Mwah xoxo

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  10. well done :)
    pretty dress, love how you styled it!

    http://sunshowerlover.blogspot.com

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  11. absolutely LOVE this emerald color! i was just looking for a swimsuit in this tone. rockin bod ;) and great blog!

    Miyan
    www.miyan-overseas.blogspot.com

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  12. very very beautiful dress ......

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  13. Great outfit! You have great sense of style!

    Kisses

    Silvia
    http://bornineightytwo.com

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  14. Hi Mandy :) What a beautiful blog you have and your hair is gorgeous! I'll be following along!

    Much love from Canada,
    Loulou

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  15. Hi Mandy, I love your dress and clutch! I thought it was the Zara clutch for a minute there. So pretty!

    xo Jo

    http://whiterosesandcoffee.blogspot.com/

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  16. You look gorgeous!
    That dress is amazing and you combined it perfectly!
    xx
    S

    http://s-fashion-avenue.blogspot.com

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  17. You look beautiful! I absolutely adore the dress :)

    I'm following your lovely blog now!
    xx, Susann
    Fashion in Pepperland

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  18. You are STUNNING! I love this look!!

    XO

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  19. You look gorgeous! LOVE that dress <3
    Following you now!


    Chicfullyyours.blogspot.com

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  20. that dress is just so chic. i love how youwere able to take a photo of the chiffon dancing and the light catching it and yea, oh my so pretty. the accessories are so fab too. i love the belt, it's perfect for this dress. the color is really the best part though and it looks great on you!

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  21. Gorgeous as always!! LOVE

    Kiss kiss.*Jo
    http://joandcompanystyle.blogspot.com/

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  23. Beautiful dress! Your blog is perfect:) I am going to follow you for sure!

    If you want, you can follow me back :)
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  24. Beautiful dress! :)

    XOXF.
    www.myfashion-expression.blogspot.com

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  25. Such a beautiful outfit, you look stunning!!
    And thank you so much for your sweet comment on my blog, I'll be happily following you on Bloglovin too ;)

    ♥ Camilla
    Scent of Fashion

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  26. what a gorgeous look!! in love with that dress and the color of it... and your accessories, on point!!

    xo Rachel

    glamhampton.blogspot.com

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  27. You look stunning. Love that dress and how you match it withe accessories. You look like some Asian goddess. Love


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  28. Wow that's fast, im following you too now dear. Thank you for your sweet words :)

    Ahh I miss aussie. My sis use to live in Sydney! Last time I went there I went to splendor in the grass music fest at woodford.

    Can't wait for your new outfit post

    xx

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  29. Wow, you look gorgeous. Beautiful outfit :)

    xoxo, A.

    http://annasvintageheart.blogspot.com/

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  31. oh u mean this dress? you look lovely

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  32. You look stunning! love everything about this look!!! I follow you.Would you like to follow me back?
    xoxo

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