Showing posts with label eDressMe. Show all posts
Showing posts with label eDressMe. Show all posts

Friday, April 23, 2010

Inspiration: Maggie the Cat

Last night I saw the opening night performance of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof at the Fulton Opera House here in Lancaster. It was a great production- thoroughly enjoyable. I was familiar with the play and wasn't all that surprised by the costume choices they made- everyone looked great and every costume was perfectly appropriate. If you aren't familiar with the show, you may not know that a couple of the characters in the play actually spend the majority of the show in their undergarments. But that is not my focus today. Instead, I want to talk about Maggie the Cat. She's a character with sex appeal, but also with vulnerability. She's complex. Anyway, my goal isn't to ramble on about the costumes or the character! Instead, I want to show you some fabulous dresses I found that each seem to be a modern-day version of an appropriate Maggie the Cat dress. Enjoy!

Orange Sheath Dress, eDressMe, $230


Purple floral dress, Bluefly, $119

Satin Shirt Dress, Ann Taylor, $148

And of course, this post wouldn't be complete without a selection of Maggie-inspired lingerie:

Silk Chemise, Amazon, $90

Sometimes it's fun to select a character as your style icon, as long as you don't take it to the point where you look like you are wearing a costume. Who are some of your favorite characters that inspire you in your personal style?

Saturday, February 13, 2010

In celebration of love...

I've never been a huge fan of Valentine's Day- the cynic in me feels like you shouldn't need a holiday to tell someone you love them. I've often thought, "How silly to put so much pressure on yourself and your loved one for what? A holiday?" You can look at it that way, or you can see it as an opportunity rather than an obligation. And so this year, I'd like to celebrate the holiday that stands for love. Enjoy these Valentine-inspired fashions- I find them all romantic in some way or another:




Long Sleeve Rib-Knit Tee, Newport News, $19


Tagua Bracelet, Fair Indigo, $24


Fuchsia Floral Evening Bag, Sung Boutique, $32

Steve Madden Toppazz Pump, Nordstrom, $99.95

Grand Flower Headband, Forever 21, $5.80




What do you think of these gorgeous pieces? Obviously, I was a little heavy-handed on the red, but it's appropriate, don't you think? Leave a comment and tell me how you're spending Valentine's Day this year. I'll be at church in the morning, followed by a costume parade for a show I've designed and then dinner and girl time with one of my close friends.

Happy Valentine's Day (weekend)!


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