Necklace: Ann Taylor (similar here)
Shoes: Corso Como Quilted Pumps – size 4.5 (buy here)
This dress looks much better belted but I was too lazy to put one on. I got this dress just recently at the BR factory for around $25 after a merchandise credit and 50% off. When I originally tried this on in-store, it looked much better. After taking these pictures, not loving it as much as I thought I did. The quality is sub-par but at least it’s fully lined.
I am loving the “sock bun”! See Wendy sporting it here and use this tutorial here. It’s so amazing! You can wear it to work and it’s perfect for a dressy night out on the town. It does take a couple of tries and your arms may be sore but it’s well worth it. I have really fine hair and it even makes me look like I have a thick bun. I don’t have to use bobby pins or anything- stays in place all day. Make sure to use a sock that matches your hair color or close to it.
Here are my Corso Como quilted cap toe pumps that originally got cancelled due to a manufacturer defect and I had to re-order them. Good thing I’m tenacious and didn’t give up- I had to see for myself what the manufacturer defect looked like. I ordered a size 4.5 and 5 and neither had an issues with discoloration in the back of the heel. I ended up keeping the 4.5’s and look- no gap in the back- yay! See Elle’s post here.
I am so excited about my vintage clutch. It’s in almost perfect condition and the the snakeskin leather is so pretty. It’s a dark navy color and I know it will match with everything. It’s hard to tell from the pictures, but I also scored a vintage Timex watch for $3 and it fits my wrist perfectly. Whoever had it last must have had tiny wrists. I have to get a battery put in and there is some discoloration on the band, but there was something about it that I loved.
Is anyone else sporting the sock bun?
Wow – this dress looks stunning on you and the necklace is the perfect pop of color! Really need to try a sock bun because I've seen so many bloggers rocking them lately…yours looks amazing!!
I love every piece you are wearing including those vintage finds….what a deal! The hair bun look amazing! I have to definitely try it!
You look so glamorous! You're totally channelling an Audrey Hepburn, Breakfast at Tiffany's type of look. Meanwhile I'm looking Shaft today on the blog. Hah! Two very different genres. 😉
xoxo
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yay for no heel gaps and vintage finds! i like these photos of you crossing the street. street glam
Beautiful overall look!
oh, this dres is amazing! I can't see what you don't love about it =) And your necklaces adds the perfect dose of spring colour to it =) xo Nikki
Love the sock bun! It has been the hype lately. Your outfit is sooo classy! I love the simplicity of it yet you look so elegant! – xo
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I will now!!! I just love that one photo you posted on Instagram. You look so pretty
Love the necklace on you…makes me want the pink one too!
Very very elegant piece. Once again you revisit navy&pink
Love the neon pink necklace with the white lace dress Thanks for posting! You look beautiful! More postings with your fun jewelry accessories please!
You the dress look amazing on you! I love the sock bun. I've been using it for months to create wavy hair and always end up with amazing results.
I agree I liked your dress more when I saw the one in twitter. But with jacket I think you look better than without. Overall You still look really good.
You look so very chic in this outfit! I love that Ann Taylor necklace! You inspired me to try the sock bun last night…I think I need a bit more practice before I debut it in public 🙂
-Sharon
So happy to hear that your replacement shoes came in perfect condition, they look terrific on you!
And what a dress! It's perfect for the summer.
Great outfit! Love the lace dress, the shrunken blazer, and of course the bright pink! I love sock buns, too–totally worth the effort because they're so versatile and easy once you figure it out!
The shoes!!! Absolute darlings.
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I noticed you didn't link to the Ann Taylor necklace. Is that because it's not on shopstyle? It's available here if anyone is interested: (I want it but can't afford it!)
http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/product/AT-Accessories/AT-View-All/Neon-Lights-Short-Necklace/273797?colorExplode=false&skuId=10818770&catid=cata000021&productPageType=fullPriceProducts&defaultColor=2170
Thanks for the link to the sock bun video. I truly enjoyed watching it last night on my iphone. It's amazing. I wonder if it'll work on my newly cut semi-short hair though.
Looks like you scored some goodies in Vegas. What a lucky girl. 🙂 I love the new pieces you are wearing. The dress looks fine, but not a wow piece. Maybe a belt would make the difference?
beautiful dress and beautiful necklace. and oh…did i mention? BEAUTIFUL LADAY =)
I have one in my hair right now!!!
Such a gorgeous look from head to toe! I love how much volume you're getting from this sock bun – I still need to try it with a thinner, black sock.
Love this look! The dress is so pretty! Great choice with the necklace and keeping it simple!
Lindsey Turner
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Hi Annie,
Thank you for this post. I'm on a hunt for great pumps in black and nude color. My shoe size is 4.5 usually. Sadly, the famous Ann Taylor pumps (size 5) are too big for me. So I was ecstatic when I read on your blog that the Corso Como brand carries size 4.5.
I actually ordered a Corso Como Del Pump (in Beige Patent) recently in size 4.5, but found the toebox to be tight (it hurt a bit). I wonder, does this shoe run small? Did you find size 5 to be too big for you? Or did you simply keep 4.5 in anticipation that it will stretch?
In case it would help, the link to the style I'm referring to is: http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/corso-como-del-pump/3306993?origin=keywordsearch&fashionColor=Beige+Patent&resultback=342
Also, I noticed that you have pics where you've worn Ann Taylor pumps before. Since your shoe size is 4.5 -5, do you put any heel pads to fit in them?
Sorry if I asked too many questions here. It has been a great challenge for me to find shoes that fit, so I am hoping that somehow I can get some help. 🙂
Jess
Hi Jess! The 4.5 Corso Como's fit me really well. The 5's were too big in the heel and slipped. I actually ended up selling my Corso's when I got my Chanel cap toes and my Classique Entier's. And I do add heel pads in my AT pumps BUT the patent perfect pumps run smaller than the regular leather pumps- FYI 🙂 I have my porcini and black patent AT pumps which still slip but fit more snug than my other AT heels. With heel pads- they seem to fit much better. I hope this helps!
Annie, thanks so much for your helpful answers! I appreciate it.
Have a lovely weekend!
~Jess