Since I’ve moved to New York, being dazzling has moved up the list of priorities. Not that I didn’t like dressing up before. But dressing up before would often mean being dressed up in a room full of casuals. New York is way more dressed up, much more than I previously thought. It was then I realized I had no night clothes anymore. I’m in my 30’s, I like to snuggle on the sofa and go to bed early. Yeah, I don’t mind being a square! That’s how I’m able to be online and blog all the time! Oh dear.
So rather than signing myself up for What Not To Wear, I had better get me some glittery, only comes out at night clothes. It really hit me when WindowsPhone invited me out to see Katy Perry. I invited Wendy Brandes to be my date, so I had to look nice!. I had no concert clothes. So rather than over thinking it, I stopped by Forever21 on my way home (yeah, yeah, it’s been YEARS) to get something with sequins. I found this black sequin dress that I could wear with a blazer and some other shiny bits that I got recently, like the Club Monaco gold metallic scarf with some Betsy Johnson cashmere socks. (hey, I gotta keep warm).
Lately, it’s been hard to take outfit shots. I live in a neighborhood with a lot of foot traffic and it’s hard to get out there with a tripod and take photos. The lovely Monica Shulman of Ciao Chessa! offered to help out, and it was a lot of fun!
Wearing: Sequin Dress: Forever21 • Blazer: courtesy of Juicy Couture • Scarf: Club Monaco • Socks: Betsy Johnson • Shoes : DSW • Rings; Wendy Brandes (Diana and Asterisk), Erin Watson for RVCA, Heirloom Vintage.
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Monica L. Shulman is a self-taught, award winning fine art and assignment photographer and the author of the art, photography and lifestyle blog, Ciao, Chessa! She is based out of New York City where she lives with her husband and their baby daughter.
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There’s something about these photos that is just so adorable. You look so happy!
Did you really ride your bike to a Katy Perry show??
I LOVE the jacket! ..and how on earth do you ride in that mini?!?! lol … say hi to Monica for me …these photos are fabulous
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oh people stared. but i don’t think i flashed anyone!
no really, it’s a girls bike, it’s pretty skirt friendly.
will say hi to monica, she’s so lovely!
THIGHS! You did it again! YAY!
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haha, i know, after i said i wouldn’t do it!
I really love that you made a Forever 21 dress look like a million bucks pairing it with knee high socks and a vintage looking bag!!
love the last pic of you next to the bike
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Love the sequin dress! Everyone needs a little bit of sparkle
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I have a similar dress I picked up @ Buffalo Exchange - I figured at the very least I could wear it for my co. holiday party. I’m not yet sure how I’ll style the layer over it since it’s short sleeve as well but it was nice seeing your version.
That bike is adorable. Is it yours?
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Maybe you can style under it with a lace long sleeve top?
Yes, that bike has been with me to three cities! Crazy!
Love that sequin dress and how you paired it with the socks.
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the sequined skirt is so pretty and i really like how it looks with those knee-high socks!
beautiful pictures too, as always.
kileen
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I second the thighs comment! So great to see you embracing them. I adore the socks and the dress and the detail on the back of the juicy couture blazer is awesome!
Great look, Jennine!
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You look awesome. Love all the black paired with the red lips. And your opening line made me choke on the tea I was drinking.
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haha, dazzling?
rocking it girlfriend!!!
sequins and schwinn and smiles = winwin situation <33333
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oh yeah! me and the old lady! she’s happy here that she doesn’t have to go up hills, but probably won’t like the chills. we’ll see!
Newyork looks like such a dream, lucky you! I’ll be there one day.
You look amazing, Jennine! Can’t wait for our next shoot! x
ps-hi, maegan!!
me too! it was sooo much fun! and i don’t normally like when people take photos of me. so that speaks volumes how fun you are!
You looked fantastic! Very good Forever 21 buy. I’m going to have to drop by there this week.
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well everyone has that one piece… it was just a matter of time before i could find it, even if it took years.
love that bag, and the heart and star ring, and the dress with the blazer!
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You were way better dressed than I was that night!
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I really liked your socks. And you have a charming smile:)
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That second to last picture of you is AMAZING! So pretty. xoxo
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I love the dress! I’m so happy the holidays are approaching because all of the sequins come out of hiding.
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wow you look great! i really love the sequins, and the back of that blazer is amazing! you fit right into trendy New York
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That dress is adorable. Might have to head to forever 21…..too darn cute to pass up and looks so much more expensive. Enjoy!
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I love the sequins, Jennine and all the rings are great.
On another note, Natalie and I got together today for lunch and chatted about missing you, but how happy you look in all your recent photos and sound in your posts. can’t wait to play with you in the city! we’re sending you love from san francisco!
oh jennine!!! i love your style. what a great outfit for a fun night out in nyc! i too admire monica’s skills behind the lens. so glad i found the link to your blog on her fb page. you are definitely a fun one to “follow” and imitating your hair color is now a must on my fall to do list.
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you look fabulous! I’m glad to see you gave the OTK socks another go. The look really great. I really need an oversized sequin dress like that. Maybe I’ll luck up and stumble across one at my local F21. We all know that no two F21’s will ever carry the same merchandise.
Oh, and I really adore all your rings…
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oh wow! That blazer is to die for. Die for while biking on that awesome bike that is! Jennine you seize to amaze me. haha
<3 it!
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The blazer and rings (go head Wendy B!) really do it for me. I am glad you decided to “dress” up. But sexy casual is also a more subdued way to look put together.
JD
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Stay dazzling lady. You’ve also convinced me to get the ASOS sequined dress I’ve been eyeing - love the sequins and jacket pairing!
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What a lovely, girly and utterly playful look! Sequins never displease me. They spice up the days in the most glamorous of ways:)
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I really like some of the jewellery pieces!
oh and btw, I forgot to tell you that a few weeks ago I bought a black and white striped sequins top at F21. The sequins are on the black stripe and I wore it out with black skinnies (from my new cheap fave ON!) and suede heals but now you’ve inspired me to wear it during the day like you’ve done here. maybe next week for our next shoot I will bust it out for daylight wearing. x
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I’m a NY transplant and miss the norm of bedazzled dressing as opposed to the casual comforts of Nashville! Though, I still wear sequins whenever I please, it’s usually met with more attention than I anticipate.
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You look lovely in sequins!
Love Grace.
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Wow! I love this outfit! I think that it’s monotone makes it really elegant, but still sassy enough for a night out. I love the vintage tapestry bag too-such an unexpected addition! I can sympathize with not having a lot of “night out” clothes any more… I’ve had a couple of times in the past year when I’ve had to scramble to come up with appropriate outfits! I guess I’m too much of a square too anymore… lol. Seeing this is making me want to pick up a 60s sequin top next time I see one in the thrift shop… just in case!
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Ooh see - you look awesome in socks! Sexay. Little bit of sequins never go astray either.
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You look amazing, as always! Wish I had opportunities to wear little black sequinned dresses like that… I think people in Sydney would think me a little strange if I walked around the streets in the daytime like that. Great knee socks!
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LOVE this look!! And the purse…fabulous!! So envy you’re new adventures in NYC!! I tried a sequin tank around here…you’d think I showed up naked with all the stares…so I understand being overdressed in a room of casual peeps…even though I felt quite casual?! Posted it on my blog if you get a chance…check it out! =)
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Jeninne- you can turn it on when you want to girl! This outfit is dynamite and so are YOU! Xx
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yes…you sure look happy! and it’s always the right time for Sparkle!
Wait, what?! New York? How long has it been since I’ve visited your blog? When on earth did this happen? I need to read up!
Ok, well you look great! Some things never change.
xoxo
Nickie
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