When you look at this garment I am sure you see a beautiful, elegant, and vibrant piece that can be matched to the nines, right? As did I, until putting it on! I originally purchased this dress in 2010 at H&M in the Eaton Centre, Toronto. It was from their collection for Fashion Against Aids. The only thing on my mind at the time was the fact that proceeds from purchases go to poverty stricken countries that were struggling with the Aids Epidemic. If any one knows me, they know I have a soft spot for foundations and contribute when and where I can. My heart was on fire knowing that a good cause was intertwined with me purchasing a new dress, what could be more perfect, right?
When I arrived home that day I decided to try it on, I just had to. To my surprise I looked like I was wearing a moo-moo-mini! I find that I look passable in almost anything I wear but this outfit, could not make the mark. I took a deep breath and let it go knowing that I had done a deed that will benefit someone, somewhere in the vast universe.
I put the dress on and realized that I was making progress. It was now an off-the-shoulder moo-moo-mini! I immediately grabbed the stretch-rope and tied it around my waist and gasped in complete amazement. It looked absolutely GORGEOUS! I had my outfit for my overpriced party, I was ready to make an impression!
I completed the outfit with; a stack of black metal bangles from ALDO ACCESSORIES, a signature COACH canvas wristlet with deep-peach glove-tanned leather detail, a layered black boxed-chain from MARCIANO, and a pair of sky-high black platform laced wedges from ALDO. And of course the piece du resistance, a huge ear-to-ear smile!
Take a look at my dress before and after, and tell me this was not a hands down masterpiece of a transformation! Enjoy! Find your inner LUXE!
When I arrived home that day I decided to try it on, I just had to. To my surprise I looked like I was wearing a moo-moo-mini! I find that I look passable in almost anything I wear but this outfit, could not make the mark. I took a deep breath and let it go knowing that I had done a deed that will benefit someone, somewhere in the vast universe.
I put the dress on and realized that I was making progress. It was now an off-the-shoulder moo-moo-mini! I immediately grabbed the stretch-rope and tied it around my waist and gasped in complete amazement. It looked absolutely GORGEOUS! I had my outfit for my overpriced party, I was ready to make an impression!
I completed the outfit with; a stack of black metal bangles from ALDO ACCESSORIES, a signature COACH canvas wristlet with deep-peach glove-tanned leather detail, a layered black boxed-chain from MARCIANO, and a pair of sky-high black platform laced wedges from ALDO. And of course the piece du resistance, a huge ear-to-ear smile!
Take a look at my dress before and after, and tell me this was not a hands down masterpiece of a transformation! Enjoy! Find your inner LUXE!