Elegant Looks for Evening Weddings

Wedding season is here and this time we are addressing dressing for evening weddings. In the last post we covered daytime appropriate wedding attire. I personally love evening weddings. There’s something about the candlelight and evening setting that just screams romance.  Besides, who doesn’t love to get dressed up?

A black dress is very appropriate for an evening wedding and one that comes to mind instantly, but I love this Acne Lou Lou wrap-front satin dress {$300}. This beautiful wrap dress is an elegant way to wear a bright color instead of your classic black dress. The black belt gives this dress a chic evening look. With such a bold colored dress keep the accessories simple. Check out Christian Louboutin’s Anna Strass Sandals {$895} to add a bit of sparkle to the outfit. Erickson Beamon’s Crystal Snowflake earrings {$255} compliment the shoes and add a bit of fun to the overall look. For a simple yet elegant clutch check out this one from  Sondra Roberts black {$88}.

Long dresses are always appropriate for evening weddings. Printed dresses are especaily beautiful such as this  Zac Posen’s Rosson printed silk gown {$868}. Since the print is so bold pair with simple gold sandals like these  Jimmy Choo’s Suave mirrored-leather sandals {$595} for a chic touch. Complete the look with this beautiful  Soft Bow Wristlet clutch from BCBG Max Azria {$98}.

Evening weddings are fun to dress for, as you can channel you inner movie-star. Have fun creating your own evening wedding look. For more ideas check out my video series where we talk about current runway accessory trends and how to apply them to your wedding day attire. For more styling tips and fashion news come visit me at Red Sole Diary .

Handbag Lust

I’m suffering from a major case of handbag lust today.  If you’re not sure what in the world I’m talking about, handbag lust is that feeling that comes over me quite suddenly when I see a bag that I just MUST have or else.  I try talking myself out of it, telling myself that buying the bag wouldn’t be healthy for me, that I don’t know enough about this bag (for all I know, it could have really shoddy craftsmanship underneath that purty exterior), that really, truly, how do I know if this is the bag I want to commit to in the long run? At the very least, shouldn’t I go home first and take some space to think and reflect — perhaps even google this bag to glean a bit more information about it?

But at that moment, it doesn’t matter.  None of it does.  All I know is that I NEED that bag.  So far today, I’ve had several of those lustful moments. The upside to the whole thing is that I won’t have to pay designer prices to get them if I go through Avelle (formerly Bag Borrow Or Steal).  As a matter of fact, Avelle is the perfect thing to soothe my handbag lust, because if I decide I’m tired of this new bag after a month, or even a week, I can just send it back with no regrets.  Of course, I’ll have to pay for the time I used, but I knew that upfront.  If I decide in the end that this actually IS the bag for me, well then my rental fees have allowed me to invest some equity in the bag, which allows me to buy it at an even better rate.

So, you wanna see the bags I’m currently in lust with?  I’ve been looking for a new handbag for spring that is bold and bright.  I’m also looking for an elegant evening bag/clutch that can fit in nicely with almost any outfit and place, depending on my mood.  So what does that mean?  Versatile is key.

THE “EVERYDAY” BAG

It’s Spring, and color is in, so I immediately found myself drawn to this purple “Natasha” Tote by Kooba.  It has side straps that allow you to adjust the shape of the bag, and I love how whimsical it feels.

I am in love with the Gucci “Hysteria” Embroidered Leather Handbag because they are different, fun, and yet still rather classic.  No doubt you will be the only woman in the room carrying this.

I’m noticing that I have a “thing” for bows this season, so I’m loving the look of this Gustto Oreillo “Cokera” Handbag.  Yes, I know it’s black, I’m drawn to black bags, but I’m trying to branch out.  I’m so predictable, right?

THE CLUTCH/EVENING BAG

I love this Leather Bow Clutch from BCBGMAXAZRIA and I think I would go for the basic black, mainly because it’s an evening bag, and most of my evening wear will include some black.  This clutch is girly, classic, and SO me.

I’m also loving the BCBGMAXAZRIA “Cassidy” Evening Handbag in Bronze, and am so tempted to buy a new outfit just to carry this bag.  However, the practical side of me will probably just take over, and borrow the Cassidy bag in black instead.

I swooned over this unique “Baroque a Go Go” bag by Isabella Fiore.  Elegant and sophisticated, I think it would be a great fit for my personality because of how expressive it is.

Lastly, on the Recessionista end of things, there is the “Megan” Metallic Clutch by Franchi which is understated and classy.  It retails for $90, but you can borrow it as a member for $9/week, non-members for $21/week.

Be sure to let me know what bags you’re lusting over in the comments! I’d love to hear from you!