The other day, one of my readers Tabitha mentioned that she wears a LND instead of the usual LBD. It reminded me to get out my trusty and comfy LND!
dress :: Gap (old sale item)
necklace and earrings :: Premier
bracelets :: gifted and thrifted
shoes :: TOMS
bag :: Coach
Navy is such a great color because it can stand on its own or be a beautiful complementary color. With gold, it can look regal. With tan, it can be casual. With turquoise, it can be bright. Somehow, I managed to mix all of that in this outfit!
The dress has a drawstring waist. I love the yolk and sleeves because they are 100% cotton (and the rest of the dress is a cotton blend) so it gives the dress a subtle texture difference. My new earrings and necklace have been getting a lot of use! The necklace is pretty simple – a long gold chain with little “coins” attached. And the earrings are turquoise (I LOVE) and a matte gold in a large diamond shape.
This is one of the first Coach bags that I bought at full price. I almost had a heart attack paying for it. I loved it because of the color – it’s a tan-ish vachetta leather that could go with anything. It’s has character with the studs and rhinestones so it’s not too simple. And of course, how can you resist anything with a tassel?
Yay – thanks for the shout out! I love this look and reconfirmed yup I’m DEFINITELY more an LND girl than LBD. :) Love that those TOMS wedges come in a leopard print.
Dear Sam, thanks for your compliments. You know I still have that picture of the Long Live McQueen outfit vividly imprinted on my mind. I liked it so much that Im going to save it in my inspiration folder on my laptop!
Speaking of blog names, I thought the origin of yours is quite funny, especially the very first i.e. your friends wants you to blog. Eventually, it turned out quite well.
p/s: Just to clear some misconception: I don’t dress well at all whilst at work. But i just wanted to break away from stereotype that people in the medical/science background dress geekly or even plain dull.
pps: you’re very elegant and turquoise & gold accessories suits you. Im dying to see more outfit pics with your gorgeous Kelly.
I love the LND! For some reason I fell that they are more fun? And definitely not as expected as the LBD. I’m regretting not getting a Cynthia Rowley one I saw at Marshall’s for $20!
I remember that coach bag! I was thinking about getting it because I liked the embellishments, it was a fast seller because I went back it was gone. I love this navy dress on you! It looks great and I love to use different colours to accent the dress!
Hey Sam! There was a commercial a long time ago that said, “You always look great in NAVY!” and that is so true. You can dress it UP or down. It’s a winner of a color! I like it because it’s always crisp and regal looking. I love how you incorporated gold, turquoise and tan into your outfit. You look great! I bought my mom a cute straw with pink lining Coach bag…Nearly killed me! HAHAHA But they’re great bags, which you’ve proven stand the test of time. Have a great Thursday girl! :D http://sassyuptownchic.blogspot.com/ SassyUptownChic xoxo Kim
Wow, I’ve never seen these TOMS leopard wedges before! I have a silk LND I got from a sample sale that I adore soo very much! You look lovely in yours and I love the necklaces and bracelets you styled with it.
Oh thank you lovely Squeeze the Pug! You are so sweet about the McQueen dress! Really, I almost hyperventilated when I saw it (and then again for being on sale)!
I know what you mean about work – I dress conservatively (no flashy shoes, etc) at work. I want to be taken seriously as a professional. And I love the fact that you are breaking the stereotype about medical/science people!
Will need to bring the black beauty out more often! :o)
WOW Alyssa! You should have nabbed that one! What a great price for a Cynthia Rowley! That’s okay though – I’m sure you’ll find another gem at Marshall’s soon enough!
Hi sweet Kim!! You’re right – I feel like navy is an eternally flattering color on everyone! It’s just a nice change from black sometimes!
I think I know which Coach bag you are talking about – they were so cute and pretty hard to resist! But I’ve been very happy with the quality of all my Coach bags – even the vintage ones purchased off ebay!
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Yay – thanks for the shout out! I love this look and reconfirmed yup I’m DEFINITELY more an LND girl than LBD. :) Love that those TOMS wedges come in a leopard print.
Dear Sam, thanks for your compliments. You know I still have that picture of the Long Live McQueen outfit vividly imprinted on my mind. I liked it so much that Im going to save it in my inspiration folder on my laptop!
Speaking of blog names, I thought the origin of yours is quite funny, especially the very first i.e. your friends wants you to blog. Eventually, it turned out quite well.
p/s: Just to clear some misconception: I don’t dress well at all whilst at work. But i just wanted to break away from stereotype that people in the medical/science background dress geekly or even plain dull.
pps: you’re very elegant and turquoise & gold accessories suits you. Im dying to see more outfit pics with your gorgeous Kelly.
I love the LND! For some reason I fell that they are more fun? And definitely not as expected as the LBD. I’m regretting not getting a Cynthia Rowley one I saw at Marshall’s for $20!
I remember that coach bag! I was thinking about getting it because I liked the embellishments, it was a fast seller because I went back it was gone. I love this navy dress on you! It looks great and I love to use different colours to accent the dress!
LOL, tassels are hard to resist indeed! I have yet to buy a designer bag full price, but maybe one day when I’m rich and famous :)
Hey Sam! There was a commercial a long time ago that said, “You always look great in NAVY!” and that is so true. You can dress it UP or down. It’s a winner of a color! I like it because it’s always crisp and regal looking. I love how you incorporated gold, turquoise and tan into your outfit. You look great! I bought my mom a cute straw with pink lining Coach bag…Nearly killed me! HAHAHA But they’re great bags, which you’ve proven stand the test of time. Have a great Thursday girl! :D
http://sassyuptownchic.blogspot.com/
SassyUptownChic xoxo Kim
I loveee your style! these pics are awesome and the wedges are so cute.
btw I followed your blog! (the widget wasn’t working before) I’m such a fan! :)
Wow, I’ve never seen these TOMS leopard wedges before! I have a silk LND I got from a sample sale that I adore soo very much! You look lovely in yours and I love the necklaces and bracelets you styled with it.
love this simple outfit!!
You’re welcome Tabitha!! Love my leopard print toms! :o)
Oh thank you lovely Squeeze the Pug! You are so sweet about the McQueen dress! Really, I almost hyperventilated when I saw it (and then again for being on sale)!
I know what you mean about work – I dress conservatively (no flashy shoes, etc) at work. I want to be taken seriously as a professional. And I love the fact that you are breaking the stereotype about medical/science people!
Will need to bring the black beauty out more often! :o)
WOW Alyssa! You should have nabbed that one! What a great price for a Cynthia Rowley! That’s okay though – I’m sure you’ll find another gem at Marshall’s soon enough!
Thanks Bessie!! You have a fantastic memory! I think I called a Coach store not in my area and had it sent! :o)
LOL at tassels again! Hopefully, you can find something with tassels to hold you over until a full price designer bag!!
Hi sweet Kim!! You’re right – I feel like navy is an eternally flattering color on everyone! It’s just a nice change from black sometimes!
I think I know which Coach bag you are talking about – they were so cute and pretty hard to resist! But I’ve been very happy with the quality of all my Coach bags – even the vintage ones purchased off ebay!
Have a fabulous weekend! xo
Thank you for the sweet words Julie!!! And thanks for becoming a follower! (Sorry about the widget earlier – sometimes the web gets crazy!) :o)
Oh yay Cara! Can’t wait to see how you style your LND!! :o)
Thanks S!! Sometimes simple is good!