OOTD: Hello 2011
This is not really my outfit today but what I wore on New Year's Eve. Some may have seen the Dorothy Perkins haul I posted
here and it included a White Smudge Pleat Dress which I totally didn't see till I was already at the counter waiting to pay. It was hanging forlornly on a clothes rack with other garments and it was the only one of its kind. I wouldn't have noticed it but my eyes zero-ed in on it (
Fate I should think!). I picked it up and it was just about my size (
Fate again!) so I dropped the rest of the selections at the counter and proceeded to the dressing room to try.
It was Love at first sight.
I love the shape, the pleats across my bust, the fact that it had pockets and that the smudge effect could also be mistakened for a vague animal print so I can pretend to look fierce! I did have concerns about a larger girl wearing prints but I figured we can all learn to step out of our comfort zone once in a while.
The material was stretchable and really comfortable. If I didn't emphasize enough, the slight drapes across the bust give the dress details but in the most subtle manner and I like it. The pockets I love so much that I kept my hands in and forgot to take them out to show you my gorgeous red bow ring.
Some people hate it but a tulip skirt shape is one of my favourite designs because it gives me hips, making it appear like I have somewhat
a little curve to boast of. The drawbacks are that the material itself is clingy and I found it unceremoniously plastering itself onto my tummy which I do not like although a bigger size should fix the problem ... except Dorothy Perkins in Singapore stops at size 20 whereas they carry up to size 22 online.
Pfft. It was also a tad short so it wasn't very comfortable for me throughout the night since I was sitting on a high stool.
Bows for Dorothy Perkins White Smudge Pleat Dress:
Most of the previous New Year's Eves were a little low key and involved staying in or attending disciplined house parties since we found ourselves partied out during Christmas and this year was no different (
or so we thought). We arranged to meet at Wala Wala for live music, dinner and some drinks. It should be a relatively quiet affair except ... we started drinking 5 hours too early before the crossover. During dinner, we polished off 3 drinks which we first thought would last us the entire night but
nooo, they were all slipping down our parched throats in an hour. Subsequently, we ordered a bottle and started cheering for any reason at all. The live band was rocking that night. I found myself screaming out lyrics to The Killers' "
Mr. Brightside", Florence and the Machine's "
Dog Days Are Over" and even to "
Auld Lang Syne". Because I had such a fantastic New Year's Eve, I truly felt 2011 started most gloriously with a bang!
No prizes for guessing who had pointy nips à la mode de Madonna under the influence of alcohol.
White Smudge Pleat Dress: Dorothy Perkins
Red Chandelier Earrings: Dorothy Perkins
Flats: Melissa Ultragirl Flocked Faux VelvetLabels: 2011, Bowdicts, Dorothy Perkins, Dresses, Melissa, New Year, OOTD, Outfits, Reviews, Wala Wala
23 Comments:
You look cute.
I love tulip dresses too, idk why, everyone rags on it but I looove it.
This dress is so hot! Inspiring!
DC
xx
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happy new year beautiful! love this pics, and you look beyond AMAZING! love the dress and you look really pretty!
Gorgeous dress, a belated happy new year to you - amazing pics as usual xoxo
You look lovely!! That dress is indeed, very sexy! And i love that bow ring! ;)
Great New Year's pics, looks like you had a great night! :D
-Christina <3
oooooooooooo I love this look on you honey! The pop of red is inspired and inspiring :) love your style.
Wow! You look stunning :) Looks like you had such a fun New Years. I hope 2011 brings you all the happiness in the world!
i cant get enough of u! u are so adorable and that dress is so perfect on you! happy new year hun!
You are looking gorgeous!! That print looks really good on you and the red accents go really well with it! Sounds like your NYE was great!! :)
The dress is lovely on you and that red bow ring is absolutely adorable! Great look to ring in the new year!:)
Love the dress and the red accents. Your red bow ring is a stunner...just love it! I didn't see it listed as to where you got it:( I love the cut of your dress and the print, so pretty. Looks like you had so much fun lol...Hope the new year brings your hearts desire:)
I lovie this dress on you and it's got pockets. The bow ring is adorable. Any girl that can turn party hats into accessories is super cool in my book. It looks like you had an amazing time. Happy New Year!
You are so cute! Can I please have your face?! But seriously, you look great. I hope 2011 is great to you!
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Happy new year.
Great dress, like the pattern.
You look very cute, i love this dress on you and the print is so nice but still fun!
xoxo
Stiletto
And you look super fierce in this dress! I for one am a total believer that curvy girls can wear anything they want (other than those "slim" jeans I can never squeeze my ass into) but they look especially fabulous in animal prints! Grrr! Love 'em! Almost forgot...love the ring!
You look beautiful, I love the pictures and the dress is pure hotness, love the bow ring too! NYE pics are hilarious haha I'm guessing the next morning was hell :P
You look fab in this dress--the print is gorgeous! Love that you paired it with red earrings.
Happy New Year hun! :)
xo Allison of CurvyGirlChic
Oh my gosh, the dress is amazing, you look gorge!
These are such amazing shots, you have a lovely blog hun :)
Stay gorgeous!
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That dress is beautiful! I would have thought it was animal print, if you hadn't described it first as smudge-like! So cute and flattery and adorable and fierce!
Can something be both cute and fierce? Yes, in this dress, it is proven possible!
This dress looks amazing on you and I love your little red bow ring! :)
You look so pretty! Love the dress and that ring!
~Sherine
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