Tuesday, May 24, 2011

World Turned Upside Down

The world must really be turned upside down because I’m wearing an awful lot of cream, white, and gold colors and that is just not like me at all. I basically built this look entirely around this awesomely cute bow ring that I got from Aldo but I have to admit that I’m enjoying pushing myself outside of my comfort zone a bit and challenging myself sartorially.









dress: thrifted, Worthington / shoes: Target / ring: Aldo / cardigan: thrifted, no tag / stockings: We Love Colors

Tomorrow I am off to NYC to check out the McQueen exhibit at the MET! I’ll be sure to post on that later.

41 comments:

FRANKIE HEARTS FASHION said...

loving that dress but that bow ring is perfection! xo

Anonymous said...

That bow ring is awesome and dont stop wearing cream!! I'm loving it every second!!!
<3
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stylenuggets said...

That sounds like a great read and makes a spiffy title too. Love the cream dress.

Karrisa_T said...

The bow ring is too cute!!! Love that you can take inspiration from something so little. Your dress is equally lovely.

Rebecca said...

I'm jealous that you get to go to the McQueen exhibit. That would be fabulous!

Sara said...

The dress, the shoes!! Love them both so much! I like this new look of yours a lot.

Emma said...

Wow! You look Great! I Seriously LOVE that dress!

Mizdragonfly said...

The bow ring is seriously cute!

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Kallie, Happy Honey and Lark said...

That dress is SO GOOD. I love it. I'm going to try to see the McQueen show this weekend!!!! Post about it so I know if its good :)

LyddieGal said...

I have to agree that the ring is adorable and i really think you look great in lighter shades - it is spring after all, and now that this rain has lifted, it's time to wear lighter clothes and celebrate!

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Kristina Pellien said...

Very chic, as per usual. I love the idea of posing with a book! Have fun at the exhibit! <3

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Kristin said...

That dress is uber pretty on you! And that ring...GORGEOUS!

Claire said...

i think it's great you're stepping out of your fashion comfort zone. i think that's what makes you so stylish! loving the look! you look good in cream!

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Vera said...

Love the long socks and those shoes

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Leia said...

The bow ring is adorable and I love, love, love your dress! I think it's a great idea to challenge yourself sartorially, I need to do that more often :)

Leia

Stéphanie said...

Great pictures !

Twenty.Something said...

You look stunning! Love that color on you and love the ring!

I'm going to be at the MET today too! Maybe I'll see you there ;)

x

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Closet Fashionista said...

Ooh love the outfit!! :D :D
And yay for the McQueen exhibit! I'll have to make it there too :)
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Ellie said...

You're right, I don't think I've seen you in these colors yet! I love it! Have a great time at the MET, it's such an amazing exhibit!
Have a great day :)
-Ellie

laura said...

it's such a gorgeous dress, and cream/white/light colors really suit you well! Plus, you always put the perfect Courtney spin to it :) For instance, that bow ring? perfection!
♥laura
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Michelle said...

I want that ring!!!!!!!!!!!!

Veronika Novotny said...

Love, that bow tie ring... sweetest thing ever! And I'm loving that dress the beaded detail is stunning!! Have a great time in New York, can't wait to see pics. xx veronika

Kat said...

That bow ring is amazing, what a great find! Kat

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two birds said...

i love that you plan a whole outfit around a ring...but i don't blame you, that ring is so cute!

Jennifer Fabulous said...

You are SO lucky! I wanna visit that exhibit badly. :P

I love your dress. It has very pretty detail. I also love your ring. xoxo

Diana Mieczan said...

That bow ring is truly adorable and Im smitten with your dress! It looks fantastic on you, sweetie
Kisses

match.box.muse said...

i love the dress and that bow ring is all sorts of awesome :) have a lovely day, sweetie!

love, M
match.box.muse

Penny Dreadful Vintage said...

Well you look good in cream and white, so why not ;) xx

Emily {Isnt That Charming} said...

Loving the bow ring! And, the cream is a great look.

StyleIDnet said...

You look super cute!
The ring is beautiful ..... I wasn't expecting such a beautiful thing as I was scrolling down but definitely loved it as well as the dress.

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Laura Mullins said...

love those boots!!! and i love that you're trying out new things. so fun! you look awesome. and HAVE SO MUCH FUN AT THE MET. sounds amazing!!

Jessica Weingarten said...

That cream dress looks great on you! I need to start shifting away from my black and grey and into some brighter colours as well. My wardrobe is kinda bumming me out.

Nav said...

Hey love you in a light colors :) So dont stop it :)

Love the bow ring too, so cute it is :)

xo Nav
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Unknown said...

Oh I am adoring this outfit and the ring is so cute (I have been known to work outfits around a piece of jewellery as well!) I can't wait to hear about the McQueen exhibit!

this free bird said...

I love the neckline on your dress...I'm feeling as though there will be something at that McQueen exhibit that may or may not be glittery, sparkly and accidentally falling into your purse. Okay I'm horrible.

noone said...

aldo does have some cool accessories! I always check out their accessories sale :D love the ring you are wearing!

Fashion Limbo said...

SUPER jealous about your McQueen-themed trip!!! I hope you have a fantastic time and will be really looking forward reading your thoughts about it xxx
PS. Love that ring you are wearing

erica said...

Absolutely adoring your dress!!

xo

WannaBmamma said...

Keep dressing outside your comfort zone! I think it's really working for you. I love that dress AND the ring is super cute. Does it go on two fingers or just one?

-RB
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Oh to Be a Muse said...

oh i can see how you built this look from the bow ring. the ring and the dress collar look very good together, and i love those shoes from Target.