Regal

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Dress: Chi Chi London (vias Asos) lace, tulle, silver thread embroidery

Wrap: Gift, faux fur, satin

Heels: Novo satin, glitter

Clutch: Adorne (via Saba's on Grange) satin, gold

Headpiece: Gift, faux flowers

Bangles: Gift, gold, silver, sparkly beads

Ring: V&A Museum gold & diamantes

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Finally posting pictures of the beautiful outfit I wore to attend a black tie function (as the "plus one" of a very dear friend) with a right-royal guest-of-honour quite a few weeks ago... Such a special & once-in-a-lifetime event called for an outfit that was undeniably "regal" & I believe I was able to use my styling prowess to capture that feeling, beginning with this jewel-tone blue midi-dress by Chi Chi London (via Asos) resplendent with sumptous lace, mesh, shimmering embroidery... & layer-upon-layer of absolutely divine tulle!

Scroll down to see it in all its glory...

When it came to footwear, these darling satin & glitter, pointy-toed court shoes from Novo were the perfect shade of gold & the ideal touch of shimmer for a daytime event... particularly when mixed with this burnished gold satin "hard" rectangular box clutch from Adorne, purchased for a local store called Saba's on Grange that really is a hidden gem of amazing fashion, accessories & jewellery in the heart of suburbia!

If there was ever a "right time" to wear sparkly jewellery, this was it - a trio of gold & silver beaded bracelets from India & an oversized cocktail ring in the shape of the bow that I picked up in the gift shop of the Victoria & Albert (V&A) Museum in London during our 2012 European holiday. Keep scrolling to see the pieces in detail:

The final finishing touches to the opulent ensemble are shown below - a gorgeous faux floral headpiece in Autumnal colours to sit atop my blunt, brunette bob & a blush coloured, faux fur & satin wrap to ward off the chill of the ever-present (well, this is Queensland) air-conditioners; both thoughtfully gifted to me by the mother of the friend who escorted me to the event...

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