I have always wanted to go to a ball.

Doesn't it sound like fun?  You dress up, you drink, you dance.  What else is there in life, right?  Please don't answer that…

Back to the dress up part.  

I found this beautiful cobalt blue Nicole Miller dress at Tootsies in Dallas.*

(*Please try to ignore the necklace and my I have a cold and no makeup face.)

I love how simple it is.  

I think after the ball I'm going to have it hemmed above the knee, so it will be less formal and I can wear it again.

Now with the dress in hand I must work on the accessories.  

First up – shoes!

Pair #1 - YSL 'Tribtoo' slingback pump

Pair #2 - B Brian Atwood 'Liese' silver lurex bootie

Pair #3 – MICHAEL Michael Kors 'Sophia' satin T-Strap pump

I tend to wear a lot of gold, but with this dress I really wanted silver/gunmetal accessories.  I usually don't like anything really sparkly (except diamonds of course) but I'm really leaning towards the Brian Atwood pair.

Speaking of diamonds, what about the jewels?  

 This dress SCREAMS for a necklace.

Necklace #1 – David Yurman Multi Row Chain Necklace

Necklace #2 – Cara Couture Short Crystal Necklace

I'm leaning towards option #2 on both, what do you dolls think?

When in a fashion rut it's important to find inspiration in the little things: a song that moves you, your favorite movie, a… HOLY CRAP IT'S 7:45! 

No time for fantasy, you must get thy self to work, pronto!

When I find myself in the these situations (everyday)  it's nice to have a backup plan.  A statement necklace will make any boring outfit fresh and new.  

Here are a few of my currents favs- 

Necklaces by Vince Camuto

Necklaces by Dannijo

Jewelry by J.Crew

And the piece de resistance…

Yes this beauty is completely out of my price range but a girl can dream…

This is Wonderland after all!

"The go-getter
I'll be the go-getter
Yes I am
I'll be the go-getter
That's my plan
The go-getter"

Wearing in Wonderland - Banana Republic dress, Banana Republic earrings, J. Crew cuff, Dior saddle bag, Ray Ban sunglasses and Stuart Weitzman shoes

Mood – Working girl

Song -  The Go Getter – The Black Keys

Like the shoes? Shop below.

Platforms by Stuart Weitzman
Sandals by Stuart Weitzman