Accessory ideas for Maroon Grecian Dress
Hi,
I 'found' my Grecian dress in my wardrobe which i never wore before and i thought if i accessorize, it would work well for xmas (ive never worn it! and bought in sales last year)
Its got thick straps - one has a gold bar, and cowl necked and up to my calves.
Issues :
I am conscious about my arms but dont want to look frumpy with a cardi - more glam grecian goddess
What jewellery : i was thinking cuffs and really long rope chains but is this OTT
What shoes : i have bronze tie up sandals but again, should i buy maroon to match the dress?
Hair - if i put it up, it sortof accentuates the size of the rest of my body so was going to do ringlets/curls?
Bag?
Am dark skinned, hourglassy pearshaped busty!
I may be invited to my new job work party and im conscious everyone will be blonde media types with great bodies and ill look a bit frumpy
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What about a shrug like this from Warehouse although I'm not really sure about the bow
Do you have a pic of the dress you can post?
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Cover-up - I'm having a bit of trouble picturing the dress, but a sparkly bronzy shrug (TK Maxx have some) or pashmina could work.
Accessories: I like the idea of cuffs, but I think I might be tempted to go with gorgeous earrings rather than a necklace.
Bronze sandals sound perfect.
Hair - I think dresses like this do look better with your hair up, but if you feel too self-conscious like that, how about having it waved and slightly drawn back (sort of like a half pony tail) or held away from your face with some gorgeous jewelled combs?
Bag - Something quite delicate; how about either a little jewelled beaded bag (Accessorize, TK Maxx) or a simple plain satin clutch?
g_k
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Pashmina maybe in the same maroon colour - you might be lucky or in a bronzy colour.
I'm with geek_kitten on the jewellery front. A necklace might be too much for a cowl neckline. Go for jewelery with a bronze accent.
Bronze sandles sound lovely
I would go with an upstyle for the hair to show the dress off to its full potential but you could so a half upstyle by pulling back some ringlets in a knot.
I would go with a nice bronze either sparkly or maybe a chainmail one to tie everything in together
Silver Over the Shoulder Bag
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Silver Over the Shoulder Bag
Hey,
Has anyone seen one of these around?
I am looking for something i can wear slung over me (Like a messenger bag) In Silver?
Anyone seen one? If poss online?
Thanks!
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Warehouse have one.....
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Thank You! That's perfect!
:flower:
Now to find a silver wallet :clap:
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Topshop have silver wallets, instore though, not online.
Anyone got an Ollie and Nic star bag?
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Anyone got an Ollie and Nic star bag?
if so whats it like ie how big etc.
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I haven't got one, but I saw a few in Urban Outfitters. They looked medium-sized, i.e. A4 maybe slightly bigger. It was lovely, but I wouldn't spend £50 on a bag.
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what kind of handles were they?
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The design I saw had two handles. One on each side. It was more like a carry bag but I suppose you could put it over your shoulder. Bag was made of canvas as were the handles.
Ollie Nic have a website Here
O/T Xmas presents...
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O/T Xmas presents...
Yes i know talking about Christmas already:eek: :rolleyes:
Just wondered what you buy for your friends and family? To get some ideas and maybe help other baggers that are stuck!
So far things i have got or ideas of what i'm getting go...
FIANCE
Phillips portable dvd player - My mum just picked it up from HoF, was £199.99 reduced to £129.99 and then 10% off:yay:
Khaki parka - Already had
Some jumpers and tops
Couple of belts
Lots of DVD's to go with his dvd player
Little britain talking mug :D
Some smellies
Tigi hair stuff and their cookies showel gel as he loves it and pinches mine!
A sponsored dog - he loves dogs but we can't get our own at the moment
Girlie friend
Furry bag
Hair stuff probably tigi as she loves it but doesn't fork out for it herself
Some cute knickers
Some hair accessories or/and jewellery
Lush stuff!
For mum and dad i've put money towards their holiday but will prob get a pedicure for my mum and some coffee related stuff for my dad as he likes that kinda of thing.
Only thing i'm stuck on is my nan:rolleyes: and something dinosaur related for a near 3 year old:uzzle:
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I've got a few so far - I'm dead proud of myself because I normally leave it to the last minute :D
Mum - Espresso maker with milk foamer thing on the other side £29.99 on Amazon, half price, then a discount code I had for a fiver off :D, 2 really cute espresso cups with saucers, and my friend's going to nick me a bag of expensive coffee beans from his work (he works in a 5* hotel). When I was growing up, it was always just me and mum, so I get her quite a few things, because they were the only presents she had to open on Christmas morning until the rellies had been round.
Mum's boyfriend - a USB kit full of useless gadgets that I know he'll love, like a USB light, a USB hoover, a USB heated coaster and a USB fan. Came to about £15 because they were all reduced on alt-gifts
My wee sister - a Cinderella dress out the Disney Shop. It was expensive but she's obsessed with Cinderella and will love it (plus it was so gorgeous I had to buy it :o)
Dad's girlfriend - Olive tasting set with speciality olives, a ceramic olive jar and special olive ladel with a hole in it - £8.99 from Tesco :yay: and Jamie's Italy cook book.
That's it, but even then it's a head start that I don't normally get. I've no clue whatsoever for what to get my dad though.
My friends will get stuff like a hot chocolate lover's kit (again out of Tesco, a fiver :D), clutch bags, bag charms, make-up, or goodies off 3 for 2 on the Boots website.
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Gosh, you are soooooooo supa-organised, CiC!
Luckily I don't celebrate so I don't usually end up too poor at Xmas and can splurge in the Jan sales. I only buy a supply of champers for the various parties I go to (a bottle for each do, leftovers for me!) and Mr PC gets a pressie (probably a digital camera as he's been wanting one). My best friend renews my subscription to InStyle every Xmas, and I do his for some car mag or other...
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cic I have pm'd u
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as i'm a virgin vie consultant (yes, prob mentioned it before, sorry to bore you!!) i've got quite a few pieces for people already from there.
Mum - a bath an body set
- a necklace, earrings and bracelet set
Boyf's mum - a colour collection set
Friend - earrings
Friend - shower gel and lotion
Friend - skin shimmer
Going to get mum and dad tickets to somethng at the West End but not sure what yet, any suggestions?
Might bet boyf a PSP, but we said we mgiht not do pressies for eachother and go away instead. Feel awful not giving him anything on the day though!
:xsanta: :xtree: :xsmile: :xsanta:
YAY!!!! DP's open late
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YAY!!!! DP's open late
My boss just old me that our local DP's are having a late night thing tonight, where its 20% off everything (and you don't have to be card holder) 5-9pm YAYYYYY!!!! :yay: :yay:
I always seem to miss these - there's one in TS for students usually every year and I always miss it!
Ooooh what should I get?!? :D
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Can anyone go and just, y'know, turn up?
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Can anyone go and just, y'know, turn up?
I went to the Topshop thing not that long ago, and you had to have special flyers that they were giving out a while back to get in. And student ID, as it was students only. I've never seen so many Topshop junkies in the one place at the one time :lol: I didn't really like it as it was SO busy, but got a few bargains, and free booze so can't complain.
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I went to this last week in my area! it was great! you just turn up and they have free drinks and a DJ, and they sell bags for breast cancer for a pound and they have loads of goodies in them!! :) I got some jeans and some bras and presents for friends for xmas! Denitely worth going :)
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Are these the girls night in event? Where certain stores on certain days have 20% off.