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Wednesday, May 18, 2011

billowy blue.

dress: vintage, shoes: christian louboutin, belt: banana republic, tights: ann taylor, ring: gifted, nail color: opi's i'm suzi and i'm a chocoholic

out of all of the vintage clothing i have, this dress is one of my absolute favorite pieces - i love the silky fabric, defined shoulders, billowy sleeves, and beautiful color. since we've been experiencing a bit of a cold front here in nashville i decided to take the opportunity to wear it with some black tights and my beloved louboutins!

i also wanted to share this beautiful piece of art lacee swan made of me, she's so amazing:

hope you're all smiling & enjoying the week!

Labels: dress, fashion, outfit, vintage

113 Comments:

annaa. said...: AMAZING as ALWAYS. <3

very nice make-up and so stylish dress.
and to the and i must say - i love youuu! :)

BIG KISS. :*; May 18, 2011 at 12:08 AM
Marissa said...: so gorgeous! i really like how this could easily have made an appearance on dynasty, but you make it look so modern.; May 18, 2011 at 12:49 AM
Jessica said...: That dress is gorgeous! The color is truly stunning, and the details are fab!

Looking good girl!; May 18, 2011 at 1:09 AM
Absolutely Mrs. K said...: that is what i call a very very stylish look. the dress is impeccable, love the movement and the fabric. the shape is gorgeous and i love the sleeves. perfect with the simple black belt. i even love the tights and i am not very easy to convince with tights. and that is what louboutins are made for, they are like the perfect shoes for this outfit. you have not could picked out a better pair.; May 18, 2011 at 1:22 AM
cryskay said...: WOWWWW that dress is gorgeous. the pleats, the color, everything! & your louboutins? so jealous. xx; May 18, 2011 at 1:39 AM
Anupriya DG said...: Aaahh! Simple, classy & gorgeous! This dress is so so perfect in every way! Am in love!!! :); May 18, 2011 at 1:44 AM
Eli said...: such a beautiful and flattering dress!; May 18, 2011 at 1:47 AM
kot-itsa said...: oh that dress is amazing..but how on earth you iron it?
:)); May 18, 2011 at 2:03 AM
Raspberry Jam said...: nice dress and love your heels!

http://sweetraspberryjam.blogspot.com/

xoxo; May 18, 2011 at 2:06 AM
HUMANITYISBEAUTIFUL said...: so pretty! i have a similar vintage dress in black, but i like your blue one better :))); May 18, 2011 at 2:31 AM
FashionPhD said...: Amazing as alwayyysss!!; May 18, 2011 at 2:40 AM
Longuette said...: first, the illustration is fab!!! I had a quick look yesterday at laceen swan web site which is so cute!
second, that dress is to die for!!!
even if many women like to show off pieces of skin to look more sexy, I think to be more sexy tyou have to cover up! with the right dress, like yours, you gently show your curves and enhance your figure.
Love it, beautiful and the colour is perfect on your skin tone.

♥ Ylenia
from longuette; May 18, 2011 at 3:07 AM
Thrift_Queen said...: I smile when I visit your blog:)
this dress is fab!
xoxo

www.thriftqueen.blogspot.com; May 18, 2011 at 3:14 AM
Stacey Kay said...: This is a great dress. I had a black one with a similar texture and some seriously pronounced sleeves. I like your blue find a lot!

xoxo
Stacey Kay
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My Vintage Handbag Line; May 18, 2011 at 3:18 AM
Al said...: You look great Zarna!!
I love your dress, it's very elegant with black pantyhoses and those louboutin!

a kiss

Al

-The Red Dot-; May 18, 2011 at 3:25 AM
pancakestacker said...: LOVE that dress on you! The color and material is just so unique. And the subtle print on the tights are so cute!

Stop by again soon! xoxo!
http://pancakeSTACKER.blogspot.com; May 18, 2011 at 3:26 AM
Aie Corpuz said...: love the shoes! and that art work is amazing! =); May 18, 2011 at 3:29 AM
Anonymous said...: The dress is beautiful! You look like a diva!; May 18, 2011 at 3:31 AM
Apple said...: Beautiful dress!
And you in this dress the beautiful!
I very much like your style! I in delight!; May 18, 2011 at 3:32 AM
Shadders said...: stunning, i love the shoes and the dress; May 18, 2011 at 3:34 AM
Anula said...: You look amazing!! I love your dress and shoes!!
Kisses!!;); May 18, 2011 at 3:47 AM
the nyanzi report said...: It's 9am here in London as I write this and I gotta say, you have brightened up my day with this spectacular outfit!; May 18, 2011 at 3:53 AM
Amélie said...: Love this outfit, the dress is so cute and the shoes are AWESOME <3

missy-daisy.com; May 18, 2011 at 4:04 AM
simplychic said...: the pleats are so perfect for this season and i don't think i've ever seen that shade of blue in a dress or anything else. it's gorgeous.; May 18, 2011 at 4:16 AM
Siru said...: What an amazing outfit!

Juliet xxx; May 18, 2011 at 4:29 AM
Imsu said...: YOUR DRESS IS GORGEOUS! :P
Sorry for the caps but I LOVE it too much not to yell. :D; May 18, 2011 at 4:40 AM
Tanvi said...: The shoes!!!! *Sighh* And the illustration is amazing. A piece of art :)

♡ from © tanvii.com; May 18, 2011 at 5:18 AM
Pranita Kocharekar said...: you look beautiful ! :); May 18, 2011 at 6:19 AM
Style Drive said...: i wont lie, had i seen this dress just anywhere i wouldnt know what to do with it! But youve worn it so gorgeously! love it!; May 18, 2011 at 6:22 AM
Cherie said...: that is one amazing and gorgeous dress on you! the texture is just lovely :); May 18, 2011 at 7:05 AM
Catherine said...: the colour, the fabric of the dress, wow! You look perfect. <3; May 18, 2011 at 7:10 AM
Miss Bias said...: Yes, gorgeous dress. Love everything about it. I can see why it's one of your favourites. Your friend is a fabulous artist.

Miss Bias
www.missbias.blogspot.com; May 18, 2011 at 7:35 AM
Closet Fashionista said...: Love that dress!! And that waterrcolor is gorgeous!!! :D
http://www.closet-fashionista.com/; May 18, 2011 at 8:11 AM
Unknown said...: This dress is amazing for its color and shape, the overall aesthethic is so so so chic!! With the Loubi is a gorgeus look!

http://fashiondoesntexist.blogspot.com/; May 18, 2011 at 8:15 AM
Tuesday in Amsterdam said...: Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous! That's all i need to say. That dress is gorgeous! WOW! You look great; May 18, 2011 at 8:16 AM
Anonymous said...: Outfit is amazing but shoes... NO WORDS! AMAZING...yesss... Loboutin :)
kisses, B&B; May 18, 2011 at 9:30 AM
Nekiah Torres said...: My mouth is still hung open in AWE!! Girl that dress is KILLER! You look like you just stepped off the runway! Aren't vintage dresses soooooooooo FUN!! I love how you paired black tights and heels with it. Very sophisticated! LOVES IT DARLING!!! Kiah; May 18, 2011 at 10:23 AM
Sandy said...: LOVE the color of the dress. Love how you styled it with your CL boots. Vintage meets modern. No one does it better than you. This is such a beautiful outfit!

<3
Sandy

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My Fair Lady Boutique; May 18, 2011 at 10:47 AM
Vivi N. said...: That IS a beautiful dress. Absolutely lovely. I need to go vintage shopping really, really soon.; May 18, 2011 at 11:06 AM
Céline Mademoiselle said...: Your dress is WOW, AMAZING !!!

The colour is incredible NICE ! Your shoes are to die for....

xoxo from a "chasseuse de styles" in Brussels

Céline Mademoiselle; May 18, 2011 at 11:12 AM
lisa signorini said...: beautiful dress, beautiful colour, beautiful you!
kiss

www.thecurlylady.blogspot.com; May 18, 2011 at 11:24 AM
Baby Budget Blog said...: Loving the material and the color is fabulous! Loving the simple embelishments too!

www.plentyforpennies.com; May 18, 2011 at 11:31 AM
AJ TAYLOR said...: that dress is simply stunning. you look really beautiful

http://myafricancloset.wordpress.com/; May 18, 2011 at 12:13 PM
BESOS LYNN said...: Wow, that dress is beautiful. What could possibly go wrong when you are wearing CL on your feet!!!!
besos,lynn; May 18, 2011 at 12:53 PM
Aartifi said...: Louboutins!!!! :) that's all I have to say!! love it!

http://aartifiit.wordpress.com; May 18, 2011 at 1:09 PM
thewildcherry said...: You always look perfect. Thank you for making me smile :)

xx,
Anna; May 18, 2011 at 1:28 PM
Sam said...: Omg! That dress is gorgeous! you look amazing as always!! :)

http://samalamode.blogspot.com/; May 18, 2011 at 2:08 PM
mispapelicos said...: Everytime you post, I know I will find pure joy and inspiration.
I adore you in that blue vintage dress, and the touch of the Louboutin shoes is fabulous.
Much love always, princess.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX; May 18, 2011 at 2:52 PM
The Purse-a-holic said...: Really loving the color and fabric of this dress, love it with the CL heels :-)

A Girl's Next Best Friend; May 18, 2011 at 3:07 PM
LV said...: Very nice details on your dress and I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE
your shoes!

http://foodfashionandflow.blogspot.com/; May 18, 2011 at 3:08 PM
brandi said...: Love the dress, it's perfect, and the drawing is amazing!; May 18, 2011 at 3:23 PM
Anonymous said...: Oh you have the best range of outfits: tomboy style to rocker girl chic and now so so prim and pretty. Love how sweet this dress is on you.; May 18, 2011 at 3:57 PM
dressingup-everyday said...: Absolutely gorgeous dress and amazing your "Lobu".:); May 18, 2011 at 4:51 PM
Anonymous said...: Daaang those Louboutins!!

What a beautiful dress! Love the colour! Classy.; May 18, 2011 at 6:09 PM
Allie Emme said...: that is such a beautiful dress! love the color.
xx Allie; May 18, 2011 at 6:30 PM
ChocolateOrchid said...: Love this dress! Blue is one of my top fav colors and you're working it. The texture is gorgeous and adds interest to it.; May 18, 2011 at 6:35 PM
Laura said...: Blue is so perfect on you!!! I love the elegant relaxed-ness of your outfit and your Louboutins are so fabulous!!!!; May 18, 2011 at 7:32 PM
Unknown said...: gorgeous as usual..LOVE this color and on you..it is perfection.
THE SHOES!!!
oh and at first glance I thought that was an engagement ring..are congratulations in order?
happy week
C; May 18, 2011 at 9:06 PM
High Heels & Good Meals! said...: I love it! Those Louboutins are FAB!; May 18, 2011 at 10:47 PM
beesandbugs said...: The dress is amazing, so beautiful! And it goes perfectly with the Louboutins! :); May 18, 2011 at 11:16 PM
Aya said...: So classy! I want your Louboutin's so badly!; May 18, 2011 at 11:30 PM
Fydez said...: Wow your dress is GORGEOUS. Love the details. XX; May 19, 2011 at 12:50 AM
teresweetstyle said...: wow!!! your dress and shoes are incredible, i really love them!
nice to meet your blog!

xx; May 19, 2011 at 1:20 AM
agnes said...: elle est magnifique cette robe, et elle te vas vraiment très bien.
Superbes les photos; May 19, 2011 at 3:53 AM
FashionJazz said...: This colour looks amazing on you and I love your heels! Happy Thursday hun xx; May 19, 2011 at 5:19 AM
Amparo said...: Love, love, love the shoes.

Kate; May 19, 2011 at 5:40 AM
Chicca said...: Lovely dress!!!
http://chiccastyle.blogspot.com/; May 19, 2011 at 6:20 AM
Anna Lea Isabelle said...: I agree:)

Love your shoes. I have the same pair, only with peep toe. Great drawing of you:); May 19, 2011 at 6:36 AM
Anonymous said...: I love everything about this outfit from the dress to the shoes! Everything is fabulous! :) Your blog posts make my morning!!

www.nycserenarai.blogspot.com; May 19, 2011 at 7:22 AM
Luna S said...: what an AMAZING color on you! that dress is beyond gorgeous. lovely blog, and thanks for stopping by :)

love always,
laken
http://chaitealattefashion.blogspot.com; May 19, 2011 at 7:54 AM
Couture Carrie said...: Absolutely exquisite dress!
What a fab vintage find!
And that illustration of you is gorgeous!

xoxox,
CC; May 19, 2011 at 8:05 AM
Lee Oliveira said...: Totally in love with this colour on you. So gorgeous, So chic.

Lee
x; May 19, 2011 at 8:10 AM
Lee Oliveira said...: OMG.. let me say one more time.. OMG..
Did you give yourself a good kiss in the mirror? You should..
I love the dress and almost died about your Louboutin's
Lee x; May 19, 2011 at 9:14 AM
classiq said...: The dress looks so retro-glamourous. Lovely piece of art! Hope you're having a wonderful week, Zarna! :); May 19, 2011 at 9:43 AM
Fashionisaparty.com (Suz) said...: that dress is gorgeous! very classy!; May 19, 2011 at 9:55 AM
Chic Therapy said...: i cant get over how clear your pictures always are.You use a D3100-right? Do you use any special lens or anything?I need to figure out how to make my pictures look like these.

That blue is so gorgy on you!; May 19, 2011 at 11:13 AM
Maryn said...: the tissue of your dress is stunning!
tks for ur comment ;)
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www.intuitioncouture.blogspot.com; May 19, 2011 at 11:21 AM
Selvaggia Capizzi said...: that derss is amazingly stylish!
xx
http://dontcallmefashionblogger.blogspot.com; May 19, 2011 at 11:54 AM
Mileide Almeida said...: Oh God..your shoes..is my dream!! heheheh...love love love...Louboutin!!; May 19, 2011 at 1:04 PM
Monroe Steele said...: WOWZA..this dress is beautiful and let me find out you have whipped out the loubou's..im super jealous. You look incredible and I love the painting of you.

xoxo Monroe

Fashion Steele NYC; May 19, 2011 at 1:50 PM
SabinePsynopsis said...: Such an interesting material... The dress looks amazing on you, Zarna!; May 19, 2011 at 3:31 PM
Fashion Cappuccino said...: Such a beautiful dress Zarna! The color and the texture is amazing! I have to say it looks very romantic! xoxoxoxo; May 19, 2011 at 3:39 PM
jess said...: I'm in love with the fabric of the dress. It has a wonderful color and texture.; May 19, 2011 at 3:42 PM
StylePantry said...: Stunning from head to toe. That blue vintage is a one of a kind piece. Love it.; May 19, 2011 at 3:44 PM
It-Blogirls said...: Amazing dress! you look so great!; May 19, 2011 at 4:17 PM
Ana said...: This dress is a beautiful piece. I love how you paired it simply with black tights and pumps. It really stands out this way. Your hair & make-up look great in these pictures too.; May 19, 2011 at 6:08 PM
Corie said...: This dress is gorgeous Zarna! The color is beautiful on you and I love the texture.; May 19, 2011 at 9:15 PM
Yajaira said...: lovely dress; May 19, 2011 at 9:37 PM
Love at First Blush said...: That dress is stunning!! I simply love the texture and colour on you (thanks for taking a close-up shot).

Gotta love vintage!; May 19, 2011 at 10:06 PM
Jelena Zivanovic said...: this vintage dress is one of the most beautiful ones i have seen recently... i think the color makes u feel like u're on the sky...:) u look divine!:)
kisses
Jelena
http://glamfabchameleon.blogspot.com/; May 20, 2011 at 12:54 AM
Unknown said...: your blog blows me away every single time. I love every look you post, you are so inspiring girl!

xoxo; May 20, 2011 at 1:50 AM
PKelly's Site said...: beautiful!!! love the dress!!
thnx so much 4 the comment :)))

http://imjustmefashionblog.blogspot.com; May 20, 2011 at 6:06 AM
karxlina said...: Beautiful dress :); May 20, 2011 at 8:17 AM
Jihee said...: Love that color on you, girl!! Oh and that drawing of you is SO pretty! so you! ;); May 20, 2011 at 12:25 PM
heatherheartsfashion said...: i reeaally love your dress. it is awesome in every way.

http://heatherheartsfashion.blogspot.com/; May 20, 2011 at 4:39 PM
S. Bella said...: i abosolutely love this dress zarna and it looks great on you; May 20, 2011 at 5:09 PM
Jason Laucht said...: ur header is beyond cool.
2nd the dress and the shoes are wow and 3rd u look fab and glam!

cheers

jasonitos.com; May 20, 2011 at 6:24 PM
Sophie Frances said...: OMG YOUR CHRISTIAN LOUBITINS! They are perfect with the 80's style poof dress. this was meant to be ;) You loook amaaaziing. As per usual; May 20, 2011 at 7:13 PM
K A T H L E E N said...: that is such a stunning dress! great shoes too xxo; May 20, 2011 at 11:17 PM
Kamila said...: surprise on my blog for you :)

kami

http://kamila-peppermind.blogspot.com/; May 21, 2011 at 9:49 AM
almaa. said...: woow, so nice dress and i love your heels :); May 21, 2011 at 1:22 PM
Anonymous said...: Wow beautiful dress!!

Haru x; May 21, 2011 at 11:21 PM
NRC♥ said...: the colour looks fantastic on you!; May 23, 2011 at 3:59 AM
Fashionistable said...: Wow what an amazing dress. Lasee's illustration beautiful. Xxxx; May 23, 2011 at 4:14 PM
Monique said...: Goodness, I have to take a double take. This dress is simply FANTASTICHE!; May 24, 2011 at 2:03 AM
Kris said...: What a lovely piece! Looks just like you, the hair is on point haha! That's awesome.

I gapsed again when I saw your shoes cuz I forgot u got the Loubies lol. Love the dress!

-Kris

http://thekrisbliss.blogspot.com; May 24, 2011 at 2:11 PM
Misnomer said...: Love the Louboutins! And love that dress! Btw your hair is growing out nicely. :)

http://chroniclesofamisnomer.blogspot.com/; May 24, 2011 at 11:53 PM
Toria said...: Very elegant...love it! :)
~Toria

http://bonafidestyle.blogspot.com; May 25, 2011 at 12:24 AM
JanandJill.com said...: Wow, great post, just found your blog and I really like it. This color is amazing on you and I love how you paired the lovely vintage dress with tights and LB heels. You look great!

Following you now.
xoDale
I have a fashion blog here in San Francisco if you have time :)
www.savvyspice.blogspot.com; May 25, 2011 at 12:31 AM
Mrs Vintage said...: Love yr skirt!!

www.mrsvintagehk.blogspot.com; May 25, 2011 at 10:59 AM
Judith Anna said...: OMG this dress is a dream dress... pffff!!!
the color and the way you wear it with the black tights and fantastic heels. This would be my favorite Zarnas Runway post ever!!!!

Bisou Anna; May 29, 2011 at 4:32 PM
Kara Endres said...: That illustration is gorgeous! I like that you took the pleated skirt trend the whole way and did a pleated dress.

xx Kara
Sprinkles in Springs; June 2, 2011 at 9:31 PM
Kerissa said...: This dress is amazing!!! I love the color, the pleats, the tights and CL platforms. I want to wear this to dinner and dance the night away with a handsome someone on my arm :)Your hair is growing out nicely.; June 2, 2011 at 10:37 PM