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Tuesday, January 24, 2012

black velvet

 
dress: topshop
kimono: topshop
item: prettybowpeep*
nails: opi sparrow me the drama

Lazy day today, making the most of the bad weather outside and getting stuff done. Which of course includes a couple of outfit posts as I'm back at uni now! Got this black velvet skater dress in the sale a few weeks ago, it's a size 6 and therefore it's also now a 'fat day' dress that will automatically help me to feel better when I don't feel so good! Paired it with my third crochet kimono (I got this one on eBay!) so I wasn't being too goffik in all black as always.

Was sent this cute arty-inspired ring last week. I love it but it seems to make my finger go purple. My fault for having sausage fingers I guess. Seriously why does it look so tight even though it doesn't feel it? Troll finger. Now time to go cry into some pudding with full fat custard. Or something. Zzzzz.

Sarah posted a feature/illustration over on her blog. Thanks so much Sarah, I love it! Take a look!

PS. 100th episode of Gossip Girl next week! The sooner Chair get married and have babies the better. Le sigh.

75 comment(s):

  1. I love that dress, it's so pretty and looks lovely on you :) I really want a ring like that aswell.

    Frances x
    http://francescassandra.blogspot.com
    Twitter: @Francesss__

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  2. This looks awesome, I love your hair xxx

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  3. You look gorgeous! Absolutely Love this look!

    xxx
    www.miabellaluna.blogspot.com

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  4. That dress is amazing, I must get it!

    Jazz xo

    http://jazzreallyloves.blogspot.com/

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  5. Stop trying to be me, GAWD. Having said that, love the velvet with crochet (:

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  6. Your hair looks absolutely beautiful like this - lovely colour! x

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  7. go team chair xx fc

    facelesschic.blogspot.com

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  8. Such a great outfit - love your nail colour as well!
    Xo

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  9. Your lazy day outfit is 10,000x cuter than any of my lazy day outfits! :P

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  10. I love those kimonos! I really wish I had picked one up when they were in store. xo

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  11. Fab dress. I've just ordered a deep purple one very much similar. Good to see it looks fab on :) xx www.mediamarmalade.com

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  12. This dress is gorgeous, but i HATE the feel of velvet! And the rings gorgeous, your finger is purple. You don't have sausage hands and no way are you 'fat' so stop putting yourself down! Your gorgeous!


    http://thefashiondistrictnlc.blogspot.com/

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    1. Hahah I don't know how it can be purple unless my fingers are too big? Thanks though!

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  13. you look so pretty

    standupout.blogspot.com

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  14. Argh I agree with Nicola, I really hae the feel of Velvet but love how it looks *weeeps*! Looks great on you though :) and loving the ring! x

    http://beautyandablogger.blogspot.com/

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  15. I've got the burgundy version of this dress, its so comfy isn't it!? If not a tiny bit short for me, personally! But we've got to work with what we have :')! Great look yet again Emma, woohoo! xoxo

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    1. I really wanted the burgundy one so now I am jealous!

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  16. This is so pretty! I love velvet and think it looks great with the crochet, gorgeous nail colour too

    wishfulsinfulyou.blogspot.com

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  17. Hey, lazy days are good sometimes !*
    Beautiful dress*

    xxx
    http://itsluckynumberseven.blogspot.com

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  18. cute, i love your kimono
    Krissy xoxo

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  19. Really cute dress! Arghh I cant wait to catch up on Gossip girl! I'm so behind!

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  21. Love this dress, I wore this recently on a night out and its very flattering! x

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  22. You look gorgeous!That nail colour is yum!

    Enjoy the remainder of your day off :)

    http://lilylovelock.blogspot.com/

    x

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  23. ugh I agree with the Chair comment, WHEN WILL THEY GET TOGETHER!! ps love the dress
    Carissa xx

    Vanilla Crush Blog

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  24. You look gorgeous and your skin looks so flawless!!

    Gem x
    www.twinklebug.com

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  25. Love this dress, I'm searching for the perfect black velvet dress! I love velvet. Totally agree with the Chair situation, WHY CAN'T THEY JUST BE TOGETHER :(
    xxx

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  26. I love that crochet kimono, it's beaut. And you can never go wrong with a bit of black velvet in my opinion!

    Gillian x
    elevatormusik

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  27. I love velvet. And I so want one of those rings! can't decide what colour though x

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  32. Love the kimono! You look lovely. So annoyed that everyone got this dress in the sale, I got mine at full price! :(

    Chloe x
    chloehford.blogspot.com

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  33. I love the kimono! Love your hair today too xo

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  34. i love the velvet dress i think i am getting to like velvet more!
    x

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  35. I have a black velvet dress and this is such a good way to style it, thanks!

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  36. I haven't seen one post where you don't look perfect. Love this outfit :) xxx

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  37. Your hair is amazing !! xx

    clayandbeauty.blogspot.com

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  38. Gorgeous outfit. I love those rings but always wondered if they'd be uncomfortable, they look as though they may rub on the knuckle x

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  39. When rings come up quite high towards the knuckle my finger turns purple too. haha glad I'm not the only el freako. Lovely outfit.
    xo

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  40. Kimono porn! I love kimonos so much - and that's a double whammy with the crochet because crochet is also fabulous! Love the mix of textures with the crochet and the velvet x x

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  41. You look bloody amazing, getting prettier & prettier - no lie :) xo.

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  42. Love this combination :)

    http://annnekirsten.blogspot.com/

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  43. the kimono's super cute! and i agree about chuck and blair, breaks my wee heart that they're not together x

    befriendingskeletons.blogspot.com

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  45. ( i hate the word babe, but you know way i mean!)

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  46. You look perfect and a bit russian wearing this kimono!
    I also adore GG and can't wait for C and B's wedding.

    xx,
    Anna

    http://thewildcherry.blogspot.com/

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  47. you look soo pretty

    www.fantailflo.com

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  50. Ahh I missed that Kimono ! I think I prefer this more than the black ! It'll be perfect for near the beach as I basically live on an Island, with beaches all round ! Need it in my life ! If I can find it via ebay again and hopefully the price doesn't go too much up ! Bargain-ista FTW !

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  51. completely agree about chair!! just do it you two, they make me melt!!
    love the dress emma xo

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  52. you are the absolute cutest! And that nail polish needs to be a lip color and then I need to have it in my purse ASAP.

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  53. I love this dress, adorable... I've been so bad at keeping up with gossip girl which makes me so sad! But with working I just never have the time :( x

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  55. I love the dress hun!Great style!
    ♥
    Style LimeLight

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  56. Really cute dress. Your poor finger, I have that ring also!

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  58. Absoloutly love your ring darling and the velvet dress is gorgeous

    www.candyflosscurlscupcakesandcouture.blogspot.com

    Eda ♥

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  59. I'm spending my lazy day in a massive jumper and leggings with copious amounts of tea and cookie crumble galaxy chocolate to keep me slugging on through my uni work (by uni work I mean spending all day on pinterest....). Your lazy day outfit is pretty nice, especially the YSL-esque ring. Might have to go internet shopping for that now. xxx

    http://hautedamnhelena.blogspot.com/

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  60. the kimono is so pretty,it will be great for spring time too. love this outfit so much :)

    ceara
    www.floral-flowers.blogspot.com

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  61. Such a beautiful outfit, you look amazing, I love the crochet cardi with the dress!

    Pip x

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  62. Gorgeous!

    www.constance-victoria.blogspot.com

    x

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  63. Hehe your purple finger made me giggle. Sweet outfit though x

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  64. You look amazing!
    I NEED a dress like this!
    x

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  65. Hey, new subscriber here, have to say your hair looks amazing!
    And I totes agree with the whole Chair thing.. The writers promised they wouldn't break them up again after last time.. Le sigh.

    C x

    retrogrades.blogspot.com

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  66. You're really pretty and I love the ring, I thought it was real at first glance. ♥

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  67. Eepa I have that but in red :)

    Isn't the tunic amazing?! Aaaahh I regret not getting the black and blue but they were sold out when I finally could afford them!!

    Dang!

    xx

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  68. Emma what do you use to clip the side of your hair up?

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    1. Just a couple (or eight) bobby pins!

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  69. I love that dress on you! xx

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  70. Ahh fat day dress love it, I have a top that is a size 6 too which makes me feel like a model...I'm not.

    vivthediv.blogspot.com

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  71. this is such a gorgeous outfit emma! it's so simple and 'romantic'. i really want to re-create something like this and i think it all looks great on you! X

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