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!
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I know this post was long ago, but I must share! Your own look is so much more colorful and ebullient than theirs.Quite frankly, its a yawn!
their version, that is, . . . a yawn
Those pros are wrong. You look best in your version of the hair and a brighter lip. I hate the current neutral lip trend; everyone looks like zombies . You do you .
I’ve always said that despite living in the Deep South for over 40 years, the only southern thing about me is my accent. I need to amend that to include my preference for big hair ?. I love your big hair ! Anne Richards, former governor of Texas, said that we need our big hair to balance our big butts, lol. Well, with menopause I have flatter hair and a flatter butt to match.
How fun to get pampered like that! You look beautiful both ways, but I do agree with your daughter…your version is so much more “you”. I love your dress, it is the perfect little black dress that could be styled so many ways. Thank you so much for inviting me to work with you on Friday With Friends…I love collaborating with other bloggers!
Debbie
http://www.fashionfairydust.com
All the heart eyes!! So cute. You looked beautiful before and after the crew did their thing. But GURL! I’m from TEXAS! The biiger the hair, the closer to GOD! Ha! And you rock your accent. It’s who you are…who God made you to be. I never shy away from my Texas drawl. It’s as much a part of me as my blue eyes.
You look so much more beautiful in a longer dress and a dress below your knees. .
You look absolutely fabulous in that little black dress, Tania! And I loved seeing Joe smiling behind you! I agree w your daughter, your lipstick and hairdo are very attractive and didn’t need pairing down! Loved meeting Debbie from Fairy Dust too! Thanks!
You look stunning, Tania. Really, really stunning!
Here’s my vote for liking the way YOU do your hair and I like the brighter lipstick too. That dress makes you look so slim! As they say , “you do YOU.” And once again hubby Joe wins! Have a great time and safe journey home.
You look amazing!! I am so happy for you (Movie Star)!!! By the way is that sunburned person behind you
“Honey-Bunny”? Hope you both continue to have a GREAT time!!