Puffy Love
Selma Blair is one of those fashionable ladies whose style I adore, but recognize that I can’t come close to recreating most the looks she puts together (like this and this). Her latest appearance on MTV’s TRL was a perfect example, when she wore an Unhee black romper and Roger Vivier heels that just oozed 20’s appeal. Since I certainly can’t pull off the entire ensemble with the same ease and grace, I picked my favorite part of the outfit, her balloon sleeves, and made it my own.
At a recent Built by Wendy sample sale, I swiped up this three-tiered poufy-sleeved dress. Though I was initially apprehensive about adding any extra width to my build, I quickly learned to love how the wider shoulders create the illusion of a smaller waist. Since I was conscious of looking too dainty in this confection-like dress, I paired it with some rugged boots to toughen it up a bit.
Dress – Built by Wendy
Necklace – Helen Ficalora
Boots – Vintage
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great idea pairing it with the boots which by the way are amazing!
I knew this was BBW as soon as I saw those sleeves! So gorgeous.
Good call w/ the boots. Definitely balanced the look.
You hit the nail on the head!<3
I adore brown leather with summer whites, excellent pairing of the boots with the floaty dress.
Thanks for your comment, I thought it would be fun to combine black and pink. Have you seen my video post yet? It’s my first attempt at it.
Why is Selma always so darn fashionable?? You did a fabulous job recreating her look, and I adore those boots! The look great with the femininity of the dress.
love puffs and boots. right on
that look is great on you! nice interpretation. Selma’s romper is about as good as rompers get.
white dresses are perfect for summer i love this one so light and flowy!
you look absolutely gorgeous in that white dress and those boots are perfect!!
Hi, I love you. I hadn’t ever heard of Built by Wendy – I am finding so many amazing pieces on her site. AMAZING! You look so stunning, I would love to see more of your incredible style posts!
I hope you’re well, bb!
xo
great outfit. the tiered sleeves is a great oomph factor to the dress and the rugged boots compliment it very well!
i LOVE selma so much too! doesnt she just always look amazing!? anyway i love what you’ve done here and love the puff sleeves – boots look fabulous too. curious as to why you would be worried about adding to your build? you look pretty little to me!
Perfection-what a gorgeous white dress and it fits like a glove! I love the boots with it too-a very stylish look indeed!
I adore Selma too. She is one of my favourites.
you look adorable dear. ^__^
I missed your more “personal” posts. This ensemble is beautiful, and may I state the obvious, much fresher and cooler than Selma’s. I am sorry, Selma, but you could not beat that summer dress brown boots combo!
Love your outfit, the boots are super
you look just great! actually, i just love built by wendy and was thinking about ordering one or two dresses from her online sale. i’m just a little afraid of the taxes i have to pay when i get the package. lucky you!
ooh i love selmas look. your dress is gorgous.love the sleevesxxx
You look really pretty! I love that dress… With white, I either like it in chiffon or structured fabrics! You look superb with that boots – a sweet yet quirky look! I like Selma Blair’s style! She is one of a few actresses who is not heavily influenced by other Hollywood trends… that’s so great xxxxxxxxx
I love puffed sleeves, that dress is divine and you are 100% stunning doll x
hello lovely!! of course we’d love to trade links! i’ve already added you to our list!
those sleeves are amazing. where is your necklace from? i’ve been looking for something similar…thanks
beautifully put-together! those boots are great paired with such a feminine, flowy, white dress. flutter-puff sleeves do create a more defined figure =) great job!
WOW! You look really stunning ))) I would have never thought to pair clothes in this way! GREAT! Thanks for sharing the idea!
Love this look. ADORING your blog and adding you to my blog roll.
kiss,
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The sleeves on your dress are confectionary delight!
I love Selma Blair. She does dress so well. I wish she was in better movies though…
I was actually at the Built by Wendy sample sale in San Francisco! My sister is in love with her. Did you find out about it through DailyCandy?
This looks like the perfect outfit to coordinate with someone at work! Dressing like twins is fun!
I sure would fancy a link exchange! Consider yourself linked.
I really like this dress on you….so cute…something I definitely love to wear…sure lets trade link.. thanks
I am such a fan of puffy sleeves {although my husband teases me about it} Your white dress is adorable.
You did a really nice job de-preciousing that dress. The look is sweet, narrow, and clean.
awesome!! Im adding you now too =)
You are too cute, I love the juxtaposition of the boots with the sweetness of the dress — perfect combo!
you never really post pictures of yourself lady. you are gorgeous! :]
i love this! adorable!
xoxo
the sleeves! I want! love that you paired it with the boots too.
sorry I am commenting all over your blog, am just loving it. adding you to my reader and blog list
great look. love love love the sleeves.
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