Gala After Party: Redux

 

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Dress: Anthea Crawford mesh, sequins, satin

Heels: Wittner suede, patent leather, laces

Bag: French Connection suede, vinyl, silver hardware

Belt: Review grosgrain ribbon, beads

Charm Bangle: Pandora silver, onyx

Ring: Pandora silver, onyx

Hat: Gift, vintage wool, suede

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Following on from my last post - a trip down memory lane to a gala in 2017 - are more pictures from that time; these delightful snapshots chronicling the outfit that I wore to attend the gala after party on the same night! I'm swanning about in a stunning black mesh & silver floral sequinned fit-to-flare midi dress with black satin lining from Anthea Crawford, cinched in with a black grosgrain ribbon & beaded belt from retro-inspired Australian label Review, a pair of black suede & patent leather pointy-toed lace-up stiletto heels from Wittner (wonderful to look at but an absolute nightmare to walk in, if I'm being honest), a boxy black suede & vinyl handbag with oversized silver handles from French Connection to carry all the essentials, a matching silver & onyx charm bangle & ring from Pandora & finally, a vintage wool hat with suede "tail" that was gifted to me by some dear friends for this very occasion & really was the icing on the cake!

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Resplendent

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Dress: Gift, mesh, beading

Heels: C'est Bon (via Williams the Shoemen) glitter

Clutch: C'est Bon (via Williams the Shoemen) glitter

Headpiece: Lovisa faux pearl, beads, felt, feather

Bracelets: Lovisa faux pearl

Hathpool: Gift, silver (from India)

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After posting pictures of the beautiful outfit I wore to attend a very special black tie function, I am now sharing what I wore to the Roaring Twenties themed "after party," starting with this absolutely divine vintage champagne lined, hand-beaded mesh shift dress with capped sleeves & below-the-knee hemline, gifted to me by the mother of the dear friend who escorted me to the event. Check it out in all its glory below...

Sparkly accessories were again on the agenda, this time a pair of silver glitter pointy-toed court shoes & matching clutch by C'est Bon from Williams the Shoemen to enhance the "shine" of the dress' beading. Jewellery was more muted, however, an armful of faux pearl bracelets from Lovisa & a silver embossed hathpool from a friend who once resided in India; each adding that unexpected bohemian element to an otherwise "dressy " ensemble. Scroll down for a more detailed view:

The Art Deco period was known for its feathered headwear & this funky piece (also from Lovisa) truly made a statement, toning in with the beading & embroidery on the dress, matching the faux pearl "arm party" on my right wrist & really "popping" against my blunt, brunette bob.

Completing the look was this gorgeous blush-coloured satin & faux fur wrap - ideal for warding off the chill of the air-conditioning - that I had also donned in the morning over the jewel-toned embroidered lace midi-dress. Keep scrolling to see how it worked with more muted tones...

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