Cat Eyes
Gifted Elizabeth and James Fairfax Sunglasses, Madewell Dress, Vintage Belt, Coach Bag, Hue Tights, Elizabeth and James Break Platforms, Essie “Well Red” Polish
I’ve been admiring the cat-eye sunglasses trend from afar for quite some time. While I love the look on most people, it always seemed too dramatic or costume-y on me, so I just stuck with my oversized frames (here, here and here). That all changed though, when I received these frames from the soon-to-launch eyewear line by Elizabeth and James. They feel retro and bold, but without being too showy and I can only imagine the impact they’d make if paired with a red lip.













219 comments
The sunglasses are great, but the Madewell dress is to die for!
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Also the homemade twix was a great hit with everyone here too
Thank you.
<3 Nicole Lisa
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I love your black lace dress! I just did a post on my black lace dress too! The detail on the sleeves is beautiful!
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these shades look lovely & so does that beautiful dress!
Love
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I love everything about this look. And the glasses! They’re amazing.
They’re so cute but still classic
I have problems with cats eye glasses to – they can make my chubby little face look even chubbier. But these are a better shape, larger but with the same wing shape. I have heard a little bit already about this brand, looking forward to the full launch.
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Those are great! I love this look:)
Kisses
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The glasses are cool but it’s your dress that I admire!!!
xxx
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stunning stunning stunning dress!
Wow, the color and shape are lovely (loving rose colored lenses lately!)
I love your lace dress. With the cat eye glasses, your look is a modern day Holly Golightly.
I love the glasses and the dress looks fantastic! You always have the most fabulous pictures.
nice glasses
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Yep, the dress is the star of this ensemble. How dreamy are those sleeves?
Love everything you’re wearing ! Amazing !
I like them a lot, it was time for a change in sunglasses style, those huge bug eye frames are so over.
These glasses are so beautiful, they have the feel of old school glamour. Love how you’ve kept your ensemble black and simple – so elegant.
xxx
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They’re stunning – I love Elizabeth & James.. x
i really love this outfit! i still havent found my perfect lace dress
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The Madewell dress and the sunglasses are perfect.
Alice.
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Beautiful! Love those sunnies and the rest of the outfit is also great!
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divine blog. oh and those food posts. i’m dying at work. starved. haha. well done. love love!
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Love ur shoes!
This dress looks amazing on you
but the glasses add the “wow” factor
Love the dress! Those sunglasses look great on you!
Milana from http://FashionStyleAdvice.com
The sunglasses are amazing and the dress is so lovely!
Love every detail of this outfit!!!
xoxo from rome
K.
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adorable dress, love lace so much! great sunglasses too!
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Love the dress ! You look very pretty
Those are nice, you are right, not too costumey – they are cute without screaming trend victim.
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Am in love with the dress!
Hmm I’m not sure how I feel about those…I’d love to see them in person to try.
LOVE your dress!
Cute dress!
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I like the dress and your hairstyle is lovely!!
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I’m screeching inside right now — I love them and think they are gorgeous! I’m a BIG sunglass fan and can’t wait to try them on!! They look great on you too
Amazing dress and sunglasses!
I love your sweets
kisses
AzaharaJS
I love the shades!! They’re awesome!!
The black lace dress is stunning!
AWESOME GLASSES!
I am a huge fan of cat eye sunglasses too. Surprisingly they look nice on my face too … The ones you have from Elizabeth and James are gorgeous, another brand that has a very stylish cat eye sunglasses is Tory Burch. And as all the previous comments note – your black lace dress is a killer – it would be perfect for the upcoming holidays too. What a great buy! Maybe a trip to Madewell is due for me this weekend …
Love your blog and I have been usually a silent reader but now that I have my own blog I wanted to stop by and officially say Hi.
Have a great day!
Rali
Love the shoes!
GORGEOUS feminine outfit….I so love all the lace:)
The sunnies are a perfect fit to your face…..they frame your eyes well….great great look on you hunnie:)
ANd the shoes, well of course they are to die for!!
Have a great day!!!
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I have had my eye on that dress at Madewell for a couple of weeks. This makes me want it more!
Great glasses! I love the shape.
I’m not normally a big fan of lace, but you pull it off well. I really like it. The shades rock too.
Cheers!
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Gorgeous
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loove the glasses! and also looooove your blog! you’re really stylish and creative, and I’d love to have you as neighbour because you seem the best cook ever!!
kisses!
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I love the dress and the shoes! Of course the sunglasses are fabulous too. You look great
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you look amazing i love black on blondes!
x
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I love the soft delicacy of a lace dress and how instantly it makes you feel feminine and sexy. The warm tones of the photos compliment the outfit so well
Kisses from Madrid!
Lizette
I love this outfit….the sunglasses add the final touch. Your hair looks fab lovin the loose plait x
LOVE your shoes!!
Please, you look gorgeous! Love the sunnies too.
those are amazing, and I love the last picture.
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that madewell dress is amazing!! must hvae
xoxo,
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Adore the glasses and love the dress! Been looking for a lace dress too!
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Very cute. I love how they are a mix of cat-eye and oversized. Can’t wait to see it with the red lip.
Xox.
Megan
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those sunglasses are so perfect! just the right mix of size and shape.
ps. my 7 yr old self is dying to know — do you ever interact with the e & j head designers
? if you do, that same 7 yr old self is so jealous!
Love this outfit. The glasses are great but I’m drawn to the dress. I must check it out!
Cara
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Love this outfit. The glasses are great but I’m drawn to the dress. I must check it out!
Cara
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Oh those really are beautiful!! I love them
Elizabeth and James is one of my favourite brands, they make amazing shoes!
I have a giveaway on my blog at the moment that I would love to share with everyone, it’s a gorgeous crystal bracelet
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They’re gorgeous, love the lace dress too. Going to attempt your twix recipe tonight!
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Hi Emily!
I’m here again!
Beatiful glasses! Elizabeth and James always have pretty things!
Beijo
Awesome sunglasses. I love your dress and platforms!
forget the sunnies..i love your dress..you just look fab in it…!!!!
The Elizabeth and James Break platforms are incredible! I love the structured look of the shoes with the feminine contrast of the lace dress. Great combo!
xo,
Molly Jane
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I’m really digging the all black + accents look too! I’m a sucker for all black… it’s just so easy!
Love those frames! They look so glamorous with the unique wire part of the sunglasses.
lovely! the coach bag is awesome!
xoxo
Catita
Love this outfit, the black lace is so pretty & classic!
XoXo-Kelli K
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That dress is fabulous and so on trend with the lace! You look great in these photos!
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i love that subtle braid in your hair. just lovely!
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Gasp! I’ve been craving that dress since I saw it on Madewell a few weeks ago. I want to wear it to a December wedding. I’m crossing my fingers that it goes on sale by then, because I’ll be too cash-poor from holiday shopping to buy it at full price!
The dress is so flattering on you that I want it even more now. Agh!
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I agree, not too dramatic! And that lace you have on is amazing.
These shades are perfect!
gah, I want those sunnies… they look fantastic on u. and i adore that madewell dress!
xx
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love the black lace with the glasses!
brittin
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aww… luv the lace !
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Really lovely dress.
i love the lace dress with the casual dress! so pretty
xoxo – jcd
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Love the glasses, love the dress, love the belt on the dress!
Love the sunnies! I think they look really good on you!
xDanielle
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I Heart all your fashion
Love those shades! Big sunglasses really are a girl’s bf.
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Love the Coach bag…is that a style that is still available? I have been searching for a classic brass/brown bag and that one fits the bill. Does anyone know??
Thanks!
what a cute outfit!!! love those sunglasses….
jen
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they are absolutely gorgeous!
and loving your dress!
Love those sunnies! I’d love a pair
xx
A
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LOVE the glasses, those are purrrfection…get it cat eyes, wow I’m lame…
LOVE EVERYTHING!!!!
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Love the combination of sunglasses and the lace dress
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Lovely sunnies! I have to look for something like this…~
best outfit yet!!!
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Great combination. Loving that dress!
I like your dress!
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Cool sunglasses & very cool Madewell black dress.
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You look awesome on that lace dress!
The black lace dress is gorgeous!
Lovely sunglasses!
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Those glasses are fabulous!!! Loving the lace dress and the booties!!! All black is so chic.
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It’s always great to step out of the box and try something new…. especially when it’s free.
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very beautiful…
i loved
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That dress is stunning!!
xo jac
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Those glasses are fabulous, I’m obsessed with sunglasses and those seem perfect!
The whole outfit is lovely, I’ve been mixing brown accessories with black a lot too! Love it!
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LOVE those glasses! i usually have the same problem as you!
jillian xoxo
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Oh, those are gorgeous. The perfect hint of a cat eye. You look great!
xx
November Grey
Stunning! Love your whole look!
Mary xo
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You seriously must have the crowd of fashion victims at your feet. You can’t dress for shit.
Did you get the memo? You’re ugly. Kind of man drag queen in oh so many ways.
To top things off: your posing looks incredibly contrived.
I read your blog every day and I am such a dedicated reader!
I adore the sunglasses!
What a beautiful dress and a kick ass outfit! Love it!
Love the glasses!
I’m loving the sunglasses and your hair
Elizabeth and James designs are oh-so fabu. I could easily fill my closet with their clothes, shoes and accessories. Oh, I crave.
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Those are cute actually. Normally the cat eye is a little more dramatic I think as is the case with Tom Ford, but those one’s are toned down and I think perfect for someone wanting to try the look.
I too have been eying the cat-eye trend for awhile now. I actually saw some really cute ones from Tom Ford that I need to have.
Anyway, you look lovely as always.
xoxo,
MelRod
Those are great sunnies…they definitely have a vintage feel to them. Ray Ban also makes some larger “Cat-Eye” frames.
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love the cat-eyed look and that dress rocks!
I am inspired to get a pair…
your glasses are so perfect!
I need those glasses in my possesion!
Sunglasses are my favorite accessory of all time! I love these!
I need them! xx
Everytime Kelly from The Glamourai does an outfit post with cat eye sunglasses on, I want them…. and now you have them! Btw, you look so great in these!
Black lace is just so pretty, gorgeous dress Emily!
Yes! Loving that dress and loving the shades… I’m wondering whether I’d look like Dame Edna if I rocked these? haha
xox tash
The sunglasses are really cute, but the dress takes the cake! Love it!
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I have been on the hunt for the perfect pair of cat eye sunnies for months now. They seem to be the only shape that is flattering on my face. Yours are fantastic!
Those frames are amazing! They fit your face so well!
-Rachel
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Emily i love this look! you always look amazing in everything you wear…. Keep these blogs coming, i’m loving them!
I love these frames, I’m excited that elizabeth and james is going to start making eyewear!
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Cute glasses! Love the shoes too!
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Love the look!
The dress is gorgeous! And you’re totally pulling off the sunglasses!
XX
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great sunglasses! you can definitely pull them off
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LOVE this
The sunnies are lovely, but I’m just dying over your lace frock! Gorgeous.
I really like them!
looking good emily, love the lace dress!
I love your lace dress so, so much! You look beautiful as always.
Lace is my downfall! It is just so feminine.
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You look like a natural!! =) LOVE the dress!!
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the glasses look fabulous on you!
Pretty! Love the dress and glasses combo!
I love the texture of the black dress, your sunglasses are so cute!
The glasses are GORGEOUS! They look fantastic on you.
I absolutely love the glasses and they look great on you!
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I love love your shoes! and the glasses are awesome, i need a pair.
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They actually look really nice on you. I like the gold frame.
Suzy @ http://hellomypretties.blogspot.com
you can definitely pull of those shades! you look great!
your blog is so inspiring in so many ways!
i’m always trying to do one of your recipes or ogle your latest Elizabeth and James piece!
you do a great job!
xoxoxo
alicia
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it looks great on you! love the dress is so pretty! xoxo
Girl, I have to say you are so pretty! LOVE this outfit and love the sunnies on you!
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I love the glasses, and everything about this look!!
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gutsy lady mixing black and brown but you totally pull it off of course! and I spy a pop of blue in there too! gorgeous all the way around. oh, and while I’m not much of a wearer of sunglasses, the shades are mighty glam. beautiful colored lenses.
Rocking the turquoise bra. Awesome.
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Once again, perfect pictures! Love the sunglasses.
-Jacquelyn
They don’t look too much like cat eye glasses, which I think makes them more versatile. They’re subtle, yet unique.
I love that your cat eye sunglasses have a bit of the wayfarer shape to them. They’ll definitely outlast the cat eye trend! Your shoes are so gorgeous!
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ooooo! I want this dress.
& your braid looks SUPER cute
Lovely. Those glasses are fab.
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Love cat eye glasses… I too have been on the hunt for a good pair… these look perfect.
love the lace and tights look!
The gold stems are perfect chic touch to the plastic frame! Love them on you!
for those interested, Forever 21 has a dress exactly like this one in white. If it is not there and you want it, I have a size medium that I ordered when I didn’t know size…
Love the lace dress!
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Great sunglasses and total look! love love love how chic you are! xo
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I love those!! You look amazing
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sunglasses are just amazing !! in love w/ them
& u’re still always perfect, that’s cute
xoxo
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The glasses are great, but that dress is even lovelier! ♥
Love that dress!
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You’re able to pull off a lot of different sunglass shapes, which is great. I don’t know if I have that quality or not because I tend to flock to the same shape over and over again! These are super cute. I’m excited to see their collection.
PS: Thanks for weighing in on the tin question. I have renewed faith in this home reno project now;)
Oh, Emily, I’m absolutely ADORING this look! The sunglasses are so chic and I love that they’re cat-eye but have a larger lens. And they’re so perfect with that lace dress, which I must possess immediately. Beautiful.
xo Josie
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OK, those are amazing and so wearable!
Not generally a big fan of Coach but REALLY like your bag. What style is it?
I have been following your blog for a few months, and I absolutely love your personal style.
You inspired me to start my own blog just last month!
This post especially caught my eye since I just posted last week about my love for cat-eye sunglasses. Here’s the link: http://get-dressed.blogspot.com/2010/10/here-comes-sun.html
I hope you like it, I think you’re amazing!
They suit you! They’re v sweet on you. Lovely! xxx
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Now THOSE are a pair of cat-eye shades that I’d actually wear–not just try on in the store for a laugh …
LOVE your hair like that. And the glasses look great on you!
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I love these sunnies! I’ve had my eye on the ‘cat eye’ for some time now too, I think you’ve just convinced me to go for it! This whole look is stunning on you too.
XXXO
great combination!
Those sunglasses are to die for! I’ve also been admiring the trend from afar, but I’ve been thinking about getting my cateye on.
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Love your style! I’m obsessed w/ all things black lace. I’m definitely following your blog!
Gabriela xx
You are rocking those sunglasses E! And I love the lace detailing on your dress. Tres chic!
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I just bought a pair of RayBan cat-eye glasses, and I’m so in love with them. They are so chic and timeless.
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That dress is beautiful! You look fabulous!
I love Elizabeth and James!
Those shades are fantastic! Any news as to when the eye wear line will be launching? Or should we just wait with anticipation? I love everything from the ladies at Elizabeth and James, I’ve always admired their entrepreneurial spirit and business-savvy minds!
nice photos i love the sunglasses !
Loving it all. Esp. the sunnies.
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Love your outfit! Black lace + brown leather = fabulous! Thanks for a great blog!
Love, love, love this look especially the dress. So demure yet edgy at the same time. Totally inspired for my holiday party look now – thank you!
Chic look… very pretty. I love the simple vintage-inspired looks… who doesn’t love some pretty lace and tights?!
xo
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god… what do you do for a living? I love your style and clothing… but at 28, I have a 6 year old son and NO parents… so basically I live through thrift stores….. your outfits give me inspiration, however I cant help but feel a tinge of jealousy because at my age I know I will never have what you do…. ho hum…
love the sunglasses…!
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love the braid!
that dress is fantastic! and the sunglasses make it even sexier! very classy but very sexy, too. great look!
xxx Charlie
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You look stunning
Your style is always an inspiration to me..
Fashionista
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they look great, thats a great outfit, i love the black lace with the black tights
I totally love this look, make-up and hair. So lovely, thank you fo sharing. oh! love your site ;D
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I agree with the first post, I love that Madewell dress! The sunnies are cute too. :]
xo,
Alyssa
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Your dress is lovely, I’ve been craving a royal blue lace dress but have not seen any yet will have to make it myself (and by myself I mean the lovely seamstress I comision my designs to)
Loving the sunnies as they are not so in your face cat eye.
xx
MarielsCastle
Madewell has some of the cutest dresses! I’m diggin the cat eyes, but I’m still partial to the aviators. Those are probably my favorite style of sunnies, hands down.
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Hey!
What a cute blog!
Your black lace dress is adorable.
♥
Pearl
I’ve been looking for glasses like these – almost Grace Kelly style – for AGES! Thank you! I love these to death.
cutest dress ever!
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great dress, nice brown/black combo. nice pics too!
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Love that dress – it reminds me of that white F21 top you have that caused an Internet sensation
. And those shoes! I love them paired w/ that dress! And those sunglasses! And the bag!! Love it all!!!
been searching for new shades and i’m really liking the shape of those!
Stunning! Gorgeous dress, and I love the sunglasses
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I LOVE the dress! It’s so soft and feminine, but the black hue makes it feel decadent
I’ve also thinking about the cat eye trend.. but I haven’t found a pair that feels quite me. Love your pair though
Wow your clothe is ridiculously pretty!!!
I absolutely LOVED this dress!!
The look is amazing, I bet you rocked this day
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i just bought this dress because i loved it so much! wearing it tonight down town
you are seriously sooo pretty. You always look so nicely-dressed.
your hair is soo pretty too!
This dress is gorgeous !!!!!!
Hair, dress, everything looks good. So romantic!
what attracted my eyes on this picture are the sunglasses and the shoes!!! they look amazing <3
the bag i like
Hair, dress, everything looks good. So romantic!
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