HOW TO STYLE A SIMPLE BLACK DRESS
Happy Friday!!! I am having a hard time keeping up with the days this week. Part of the reason is that I feel like I lost a day in traveling here on Tuesday. I am still running a day behind and that can be dangerous. Lol! Thank goodness, I remembered at the last minute that it was Friday, not Thursday, so that I could introduce you to Debbie from Fashion Fairy Dust.
Debbie is such a free spirit! I love her boho style and adventurous attitude. I am a pattern novice, but she can mix any pattern together and make it look fantastic. She and I agree on a lot of things, like adding a third piece to an outfit is what takes it to the next level, and also that we both do our own photography. I am afraid that I am going to let her track storms all by herself though, I am a big chicken. Lol!
Soooo, this happened yesterday!!! Rodan and Fields had invited me to take part in a film that they were doing on location. I had never been pampered like this before, and letting someone else do your hair and makeup is strange. I was told to come camera ready and that the makeup and hair ladies would do some touchups.
I think that they might have thought that I was a little too “over the top” because they took off my brighter lipstick and added a neutral one instead, and they also flattened my hair quite a bit. Lol! My daughter said, “I liked your version better.” Wasn’t that sweet of her.
Can you believe that they actually did the whole “take one” thing with the clicker? I was so scared and I shook like a leaf the entire time that I was in this drop-dead gorgeous room. I was surprised that the R+F production crew did say for me to stand still. Lol! They did keep saying something about my southern accent. Do I have an accent???
I was told to come in a solid color and nothing bright. Obviously, they don’t follow my blog! Lol! This black midi tank dress (HERE) was really all that I packed that met those requirements. When they called me last night they said that on a scale of 1 to 10, to try to be at least an 8 on the dressy scale. So, I added the Brindy pearl necklace with the marcasite clasp and the Stormy necklace with the simple gold monogrammed disc. For earrings, I went with the classic and understated, Shaila pearl studs.
I don’t know if “anything” that I said will actually make the film, but this experience was ah-mazing. I stepped sooo far out of my comfort zone and I came out on the other side. It was hard, but I am glad that I said yes and did it scared. You can live life, or you can LIVE life and there is a big difference between the two. Try saying yes occasionally and see where that adventure will take you.
Joe and I want to make sure that you tell Debbie hello. She also believes in stepping out of her comfort zoned, the pink hair gave that away. Lol!
Also, as I mentioned in yesterday’s blog, I am taking part in a Virtual Event on Facebook with several ladies who are here in Los Cabo with me on this fabulous trip that I earned from Rodan + Fields. HERE is the link to that group where you can join to hear more about the unbelievable opportunity of being an R+F consultant. Please ask to join, and then message me or comment that you joined the group because I will be giving away a gift to someone (or maybe more) who join me in this group. I would love the support from you gurls!
I do encourage you to please sign up for my daily emails so that you can click on the link and it will take you straight to the post. No more having to remember to type in the name, etc.
Remember to sign up for my daily emails. Thanks so much for following me on my blog. Be sure to follow me on Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook.
This post contains affiliate links. When you shop through my links, it helps support my business (at no additional cost to you) so thank you!

You look Ahhhmazing! I think a little hair spray to give height & volume is a good thing. I like your style too. The dress & pearls were perfect!
I also like your version better.
1. Congratulations…I can’t wait to see the video!
2. I like your version better, too! I’m really surprised they didn’t keep you as you were.
3. I’m headed over to check out your friend’s blog but the mention of the pink hair and mixed patterns reminds me of a blogger you may enjoy if you don’t already follow her, Shauna from “Chic Over 50”. I’m not able to emulate her because it just isn’t me but I so enjoy her style!
Shauna is gorgeous! I love her hair and style, but I can’t wear most of it either. I am not the same size as her for one thing. Lol!
I also like your hair the way you style it! What size is that black dress you bought?
I agree with your daughter i love your bright lipstick and fluffy hair. no bright color please. you do look very lovely but not the like the Tania i follow
Chic and Classic–truly one of your best looks.
You look better doing your own thing with bright and cheerful colors. The black dress is simple and classic but it is too funeral-looking for me. A bright jacket, scarf, sandals, jewelry, etc. would look more “you”. Don’t change your look!
Nicki, I brought a bright kimono to wear with this dress. Maybe I will get pictures with that later for the blog.
Looks like everyone agrees….you keep doing your own hair! I like the brighter lips too, lights up your face….
I agree with your daughter regarding your hair. Every time I search Pinterest for hair styles several pics of you come up. I think you could give that girl a lesson on how to style hair ?
You look beautiful. The dress is very flattering and a little sexy. And your hair was better before their “professional” flattened it. Still pretty but a little pouf looks better. Must be a southern thing. And even if you don’t make the cut, I’m sure you did a fantastic job. I bet you make it though. I too get comments about my accent. They usually don’t realize I think they have one too. You make me want to step out of my comfort zone so often. I’m going to have to take a leap of faith one of these days. Enjoy rest of your trip. Looks like Joe already is. Lol!!
Johnna, one of these days you are going to start listening to me. Lol! STEP OUT!!!