Although I may not always admit that I can be bothered to do it (I'm so lazy sometimes!), I love a good old opportunity to get all glammed up, put on a fab dress and make myself feel all lovely and pretty.
It's such a girlie thing to do, and, let me just be honest here, it makes such a welcome change to actually put some effort in from time to time, because on your run-of-the-mill kind of a day, I'll sometimes barely take the time to even rake a brush through my hair.
...such a slob...
But anyway - as much as I love it, these dress-up opportunities are few and far between at the moment, and that's why I've had a Fashion Bible dress in my possession for a fair while now without me sharing it with you.
Boooo I know.
I realised I just couldn't wait around anymore for "the perfect occasion" to present itself - so I made up my own 'showcasing of the dress' event...
A "Simply Showing Off The Dress With No-Where To Go" kind of occasion.
And then, obviously, I woke up this morning to rain and being the wuss that I am, there was no way I was stepping foot outside in a lacy, backless number today.
It is far too cold for any of that nonsense.
Which is why my dress pictures are taken inside again - sorry - but I know you wouldn't want me grumpy and freezing all day.
And then, obviously, I woke up this morning to rain and being the wuss that I am, there was no way I was stepping foot outside in a lacy, backless number today.
It is far too cold for any of that nonsense.
Which is why my dress pictures are taken inside again - sorry - but I know you wouldn't want me grumpy and freezing all day.
Now, when I was sent this dress - "this dress" being the LUXE Blue Lace Sleeveless Dress (priced at £34.99) and I opened it, initially I was a little shocked by the bright boldness of the colour - it is very pretty, don't get me wrong, but I don't think I've worn such a bold blue before.
I was a little worried it would be a tad OTT, but now I've had it on again and had a little posing session - any excuse eh - I do think it's rather lovely.
The dress has a blue, knee-length netted skirt detail over a nude coloured underskirt.
The main body of the dress is also made up of this nude coloured material with the bright blue lace adding the lovely detailing on top.
I like how the nude colour is almost identical in colour to my own skin tone too.
The main body of the dress is also made up of this nude coloured material with the bright blue lace adding the lovely detailing on top.
I like how the nude colour is almost identical in colour to my own skin tone too.
I also really like that the sides of the body of the dress are made from a black mesh material - we all know black is very slimming - so having this on either side of the dress should (hopefully!) create a slimmer silhouette shape.
Lose a few inches in an instant - always a winner for me.
I absolutely love the back detail to the dress because it has a fantastic "open" element to it, which not only helps give the dress a little something extra, but it also helps to create a slightly (dare I say it...?) sexier edge to the outfit.
I think if I were to wear this to a party, it would certainly have to be a case of letting the dress do all of the talking - nude shoes and a very simple nude clutch bag, teamed with very minimal, delicate jewellery - maybe just a silver bracelet and a teeny silver ring.
Too many "added extras" would, for me, create a far too cluttered and busy look because the dress is quite bold and a real statement in itself.
I think I may have ordered the wrong size in this dress though - I opted for a twelve, which is a size up from my usual size - it is slightly bigger than I would have liked, especially with the nude colouring of the bodice - a tighter, closer-to-the-skin fit would have looked a tad better I think.
Hey-Ho - nothing my mum and a needle and thread won't be able to solve.
But do take note - order your usual size when you buy this dress - no sizing up required.
Hey-Ho - nothing my mum and a needle and thread won't be able to solve.
But do take note - order your usual size when you buy this dress - no sizing up required.
Thank You Fashion Bible - you have too many tempting, pretty things...
I think I want them all
*item received to review - words, pictures and opinions are 100% all of my own
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