Love Week: Little Black Dress

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Dress: Perri Cutten twill

Heels: Tony Bianco plastic, suede

Bag: Vintage, Oroton beaded with brass hardware

Brooch: Gift, handmade resin

Cuff: Disney Couture "Winnie the Pooh" brass, silver

Ring: Disney Couture "Winnie the Pooh" silver

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ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE... well, so say The Beatles & I must admit that I have to agree with them. Regardless of what is happening in life - the good & the bad, the ups & the downs - it is important to be mindful of continuing to be love, show love, graciously receive love & give love... even if there is no chance of receiving it from certain parties in return (we all know those kind of individuals, am I right?). Not just romantic love, mind you but love towards your family members, dear friends, good neighbours, strangers you pass who may need a friendly smile to get them through the day, people who may read your blog or Facebook or Instagram page to pass the time or find inspiration from afar, animals including beloved domestic pets, the earth & environment & finally, if you're religious like I am, your Lord & Saviour to whom you offer blessings & praises. 

The week of Valentines Day, I committed to wearing a little something each day that pertained to the "Love Week" theme, starting with this Little Black Dress look, complete with this funky & amazing red resin heart brooch that a dear friend made especially for me! The dress in question was this utterly divine black twill number from Aussie label Perri Cutten with its 1960s vintage-inspired silhouette including a slightly off-shoulder, fitted bodice & asymetrically-ruffled, knee-length hemline & is so classic that it can be worn for years & years to many different events with a myriad of accessories. This time, I styled it up with a pair of rather sensual clear plastic stiletto-heeled mules with black suede pointy-toes from Tony Bianco, a true vintage black beaded handbag with brass hardware that once belonged to my great-aunt & finally, matching Disney Couture jewellery pieces - a brass cuff with silver Winnie the Pooh embellishment & matching ring.