It happened again, with all the good intentions of hosting an event and looking great for it, I end up showing up in a dress I only spent one hour looking for. It happened the first Dress Up event, where I showed up in a blue sequin dress that I picked up in a frenzy, the next time, I left it to the last day… and this time with only one day to go before the big show, I end up heading out to a vintage boutique on the Upper West side called Allan & Suzy. Searching frantically through all the dresses, looking for something that’s ‘not black’ boutique owner Allan picks up this dress and on the rack it looks ridiculously ugly. I almost said no, but figured what the heck, might as well give it a try. Made of silk chiffon, and wow, with this wasp-waist silhouette, this dress has got to be the most perfectly fitted dress I’ve ever worn in my life. I haven’t had a chance to see what was on the runways yet, but to tell the truth, I miss the well-fit dress.
Wendy Brandes lent me the Cleopatra necklace for the big day, I’ve never worn such a gorgeous necklace, it, like the rest of her collection is tactile smooth and has this almost edible quality. One of these days I’ll be able to afford it..
I should be coming out with the recap of the Evolving Influence Conference soon, we’re just waiting on a few more things to show you, so I’ll hold off on that until we can get it all right. Until then… I’ll just give you a sneak peak of what I wore.
Photo by the fantastic Dustin Fenstermacher, who’s been our event photographer all three IFB events…he’s so great.
Dress: Allan & Suzy Vintage • Necklace : Wendy Brandes • Shoes : Jessica Simpson
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I noticed the dress and the necklace while I was watching the live stream and wow it looks even better than I could see on the screen. The shoes are fab too. I’m off to LFW shortly and I’m going to wear colour, I’m fed up with fashionista black. well done on a super event which the live stream brought to my living room.
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I saw some photos of you in my Google Readahhh, and I was so, so smitten with your outfit! You look great- it seems like a bit of a detour from your usual wearings, but I think that’s what makes it so spectacular. You look amazing, it fits perfectly… and HOLY SHIT those shoes! It never dawned on me how big they were until they’re on your feet… were they insane to walk in?!
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Great shot! And you looked amazing in person too.
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Pretty colors on you & omg a $6,000 necklace? I love the swing of the photo.
The dress fits you so well! I saw the stream of the conference and I was trying to get a better look at the dress, so thanks for posting. The Shoes are great, they add an extra vavoom factor. Melanie @ flauntstyle.blogspot.com
You are beautiful in it!
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You look stunning, doll! And my gawd, those SHOES!
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You look amazing! And the way you styled it with the tights and the shoes made it so modern!
Well done with the conference, I am reading about it everywhere!
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Love the dress on you though, its beautiful!
you look gorgeous! twirly dresses are the best “wake” up call for spring! Here’s to spring coming early!
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Great photo, you look lovely!
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I just LOVE finding hidden things in vintage shops! Its the best part of shopping!
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that dress is NOTHING SHORT OF STUNNING! that silhouette, my damn, it’s so perfect in every way! You just look amazing, fabulous photo
xx
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Thanks for a great event - I really enjoyed the IFB Conference on Monday! And yes, you looked amazing in this dress! xx
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This was a lovely outfit, everyone was talking about those shoes! What a great buy.
my goodness, this is just stunning!!!
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You look beautiful! The dress is fabulous & the shoes make me want to shout a naughty word b/c I can’t find them in my size.
Have fun!!!
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I LOVE this photo! Nice job, Dustin!
I saw photos of you in that dress around the blogs, it is so fab (and the heels too - oh my adore).
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really just perfect! gorgeous dress
Love it! that dress , that picture, and your disposition.. all combine to make the sun shine.. if you get a chance we did a small write up on the IFB conference at
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Jennine, this is so beautiful. The look is fabulous, and perfect for the event. I wish I had been there!
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Oh I love this! It’s so retro.
I agree, I miss the days of the well-fitted dress. All of the edgy, baggy dresses that are shown these days just look awful on me, I need something that accentuates the waist. Shame…
Romany
xx
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Hi, you look very elegant and stylish, great choice!
Have a lovely weekend.
Colin.
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Great photo and gorgeous dress and of course the lovely Wendy Brandes’s Cleopatra necklace
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Jennine, this is a really lovely outfit!!
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You looked beautiful! The dress was perfect on you. Thank you for the day. I really enjoyed it!
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JUST FABULOUS! I knew you’d make them your own in such a lovely way. I’m right behind you with the brown tights pairing! Well done
Carey @ Corks + Caftans
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you look MARVELOUS DAHLING!
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jennine,
thanks again for the conference. everyone was so happy to be there!
you looked gorgeous as always!
best quote of the day: “tell me if i look chunky”
I’m convinced that the more matronly something looks on the hanger, the better it looks on the body. This is likely a ploy conceived by clothing designers/retailers to ensure that only the most adventurous fashionistas get the best stuff, so kudos for seeing through their ruse!
Ann of Holier Than Now provided great coverage of the conference for StyleSampleMag.com, and after seeing her photos I’m extra jealous that I wasn’t able to attend. Thank you for putting together what was obviously an amazing event!
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Love your hair. Love your dress. Love the shot in the middle of the street.
So jealous you got to attend. I had to be stuck in good o’ Seattle that weekend… but living vicariously through everyone who attended. Good posts
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That dress looked amazing on live stream, lemme tell ya! And I’m not just being biased because 50s dresses are one of my specialties. I really did think it was something. I kept wondering wether it was real vintage, or just a great dress in a 50s style. With the way you styled it, it looked very up to date and not like a costume at all.
So many dresses that look frumpy on the rack end up AMAZING on! But it’s so hard to convince people of that. Kudos to you for taking the chance.
-SJ
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You look like a modern day Mary Tyler Moore! -a stunning vivacious woman with the city at her feet.
You couldn’t look more perfect Jennine
xxx
xxx
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I love how happy this picture is. Everything is just so lovely. Thank you for sharing!
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You look stunning! I love the dress especially the wonderfully swishy skirt!
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Gorgeous! That is the kind of dress that as a little girl, dreaming of being grown up, imagines themselves in. Or at least i did… love how it is floaty and soft against the gritty street backdrop.
I LOVE those shoes! Great photo!
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I love the photo, the dress, the shoes…you look great!
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This is such an in-the-moment photo that is just very lively. I love the print of your dress and the bright and classy color combination. I ordered the Jessica Simpson Danny shoes in black- they’re backordered til June from Victoria’s Secret, but I can’t wait to get them!
You look amazing in that dress and my gawd the shoes! I just want to snatch them
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ah you look so great. so happy! love it.
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You looked just gorgeous at the conference. And that necklace…Wowza!
you look absolutely gorgeous! your dress is stunning. xo
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Really love that dress! Great photo too - beautiful!!
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My favourite! I love this pic Jen
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That look is brillant on you.
You look like a million dollars.
Great photo
Beaut xxx
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