8.09.2011

{ another LBD } + a giveaway!


i've been all about the classics lately ~ in the past week, i've worn two denim + striped top combinations, and today marks my second little-black-dress-based ensemble in the same amount of time.

the fact is, a simple shift is the perfect solution when one needs to stay chic despite the completely blistering heat. just add minimal jewels (it's really too hot for serious accessories, so i just went for earrings here), plus a killer pair of kicks and a cute clutch:

the best thing about this outfit is that i get to share a piece of it with you!! ellington handbags (a new sponsor of this site), is generously giving away this pretty clutch (in either blue, red or black) to one lucky reader. to enter, just 'like' ellington on facebook, then leave them a comment letting them know which color you want. a winner will be selected next week!

{ vintage ysl sunnies from ebay, michael kors dress (similar HERE), black star clutch courtesy of ellington handbags, dolce + gabbana shoes }

113 comments:

Raj said...

I love love LOVE the dress!!

B. in the Know said...

Just went and liked Ellington on Facebook - I would love that clutch - it is gorgeous!!
Much love,
B

Chrissy Girl Pink said...

Those shoes are ridic! LOVE.

& that clutch is beautiful. Fingers crossed :))

Mery Montalbano! said...

Blue :) su face i'm Mery montalbano

Alicia said...

You look gorgeous in that LBD!! & the clutch is fab ❤

Julie Khuu | Haute Khuuture said...

Oh this one's hot Kelly! Love the simple lines with just a bit of twist...your hair looks fabulous curled...classic glamour- Gorgeous!

xo-Julie
Peace. Love. LOL!

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Chelsea said...

I just "liked" Ellington on Facebook. Love, love, love that bag!!! All colors are great, but I would use the black one ALL the time. Thanks!

audrey73 said...

Great dress!!! You are right: when it is so hot, the best thing is to choose small pieces of jewelry. We are in Winter here in Argentina.

xoxo, Mariana

http://vintagesensationsfrombuenosaires.blogspot.com/

lisa said...

Verry nice photos :D

I love the dress :D

xoxo

www.lisa-modecom.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

That's so great bag!

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Jazzmin Style said...

Gorgeous dress and clutch!!! <3

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Plami said...

stunning look!

XoXo
Plami

http://fashion-thrill.blogspot.com/

Rockygirl said...

Very classy !! as usual... :-)
Makes me think about what I have to wear for my friends's wedding next week end !
xxx from France
Rocky Girl

www.rockygirl.fr

Anonymous said...

I looove the dress its gorgeous!
I follow back!
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Delane said...

I love it in simple black

Lydia Hudgens said...

Kind of fully love that clutch in red!

Favorited on Facebook.

lydiahudgens@gmail.com ! Thanks.

Unknown said...

you have got it down! look stunning as usual.

xxx
www.ladyalamode.com

B said...

that lbd is gorgeoous!! simple and chic

The Fancy Teacup said...

You look stunning in that dress, and that clutch is a true beauty! Just wanted to make sure you got my email about my shipping info for the Style Yourself book, thanks girl!

♥, Jamie
www.TheFancyTeacup.com

Miyan said...

love your lbd & choice of heels. i have definetly entered to hopefully win the pretty, eccentric blue star clutch.

Miyan

www.miyan-overseas.blogspot.com

Nancie said...

i love the dress! Its a classic for sure! An all seasons one! Love your shoes too!
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Mary @ stylefyles said...

Your dress is fantastic but I just love-love-LOVE your shoes! Very cute!!!

Anonymous said...

I love everything about this look! So me!

xo,
Cortnie
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SABINNA and DAVID said...

wow, this is so beautiful! and u are also so beautiful!

xx, Sabinna and David

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Annie Chang said...

gorgeous dress & heels!

Bises,
monkeyshines
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Lauren said...

I love this clutch in blue!!

Unknown said...

One of my favorite looks so far!!!!! Love it!

Tomma said...

That LBD looks great on you and I love the shoes!
Could you please send some of that blistering heat over the Atlantic ocean? Thanks!

Rosa creativa said...

amazing look I love everything about it

xx
Rosa

My Stylish Little Secret
http://mystylishlittlesecret.blogspot.com

unclichedtrio@gmail.com said...

classic and sexy!! :)

gabrielle said...

i would love it in blue. it's my new statement color!

xxoo
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paperplanesandmaryjanes@gmail.com

The Pink Monocle said...

Super cute dress! Michael Kors makes some of the most amazing LBDs! they're always fairly simple, but have a hint of something else that makes them absolutely spectacular and sexy. I have a slinky silk number that I wear shamelessly often..

violaine said...

love love love your sunnies!! so jealous of your collection!!

Lauren {Stylized Existence} said...

Those shoes are absurd. I love tht they fasten on the front of the ankle... awesome.

Emily said...

that LBD is gorgeous and to die for!

Lio said...

so CHIC !
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CurlyFashion said...

with every post I'm falling in love with your hair again.

Tamra {ever swoon} said...

Your entire ensemble is so chic!! love love love. Love the clutch in red! Great giveaway!

cwaycarter said...

Love the look of a classic LBD! Gorgeous! -C.C.
ReFashion Statement

Caralee said...

love the lbd! (and adore the clutch!)

I would love to have it in blue!

Anonymous said...

Wow, I like the classic black one!

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Unknown said...

I am in love with your dress! Those are some sophisticated heels ;)

Anoushka said...

AMAZING CLUTCH !!! I'm looking for a clutch like that !!! ♥

xoxo A.

Anoushka.n.mak@hotmail.fr

SAMANTHA said...

i love this tailored beautiful look. the front of the shoes and the asymmetrical clutch! beautyyy.


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Audrey B said...

You can never go wrong w/basics! I love this!!!! I'm all about the classics too. And those shoes....LOVE! www.casualglamorous.com

Donna M. said...

You remind me of a 21st century Audrey Hepburn in these photos. A timeless look, no doubt.

Anonymous said...

Why do all of your giveaways involve Facebook? It's unfair to people who don't belong to, or desire to belong to it.

Emily said...

The blue clutch would be an absolutely stunning pop of color for any outfit!! I would love to have one!

Katt said...

black it's so classic! Thanks!
lovewantvintage(at)gmail(dot)com

Mihaela said...

so i joined :D

3QC said...

LOVE those shoes!

Anonymous said...

So lovely.. you always are. I love all your styles. Greetings from Germany.. Dana :)

MARCIA said...

Love the dress!!! Congratulations for your blog, absolutely fabulous!!!
Love, from Brazil

Unknown said...

This whole outfit is perfect for a wedding I have to go to this weekend. I am going to try and emulate as best I can. You look chic and great as usual!

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Urban Jungle Fashion said...

those Dolce and Gabana shoes are so amazing! I LOVE them!!!

Elizabeth said...

this dress is so chic and classic! you look beautiful.

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ClosetConfections said...

Love this outfit to pieces! It's so chic, and I'd wear it work in a heartbeat.

Kendra
Closet Confections - A Sweet Little Fashion Blog

Unknown said...

black of course!

KeepItFvncy,
M.E.

fvncy@yahoo.com

CaliforniaCandy said...

All the colors are gorgeous, but I'm gonna go with Black!

Linda said...

Killer outfit for sure! Love your hair. The star clutch is soooo beautiful. Ah. :)

Monique said...

Wow, your whole everything is super classy. I look that look

FashionFlirt said...

Love your outfit! The shoes are amazing :)

xoxo, Jasmin

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The Fashion Duet said...

Such a stunning outfit! I seriously love every piece!

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Miki said...

i love the black one!

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Lou said...

Love the outfit, you really can't beat a simple black dress. The bag also looks amazing.

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Alina Albert said...

Shoes and purse are the beauty of the whole photo.I have the purse which i have bought with Amazon Coupon and that is like this ourse.

Run With Fashion said...

WOOOOOOW...LOOOOVE YOUR DRESS! SOO CLASSSY INDEED! ♥
LOVE THE CLUTCH TOO! ♥
You look soo great, your so beautiful, loove the shades with the LBD ♥

-Eliza

Rocket Fashionista said...

Love that dress, and the clutch just makes it more classy.

xx

Malena said...

Great dress and amazing heels!

byEmma said...

Great outfit.
Liked Ellingtin on Facebook (FBname : emmahimpe)
And I would love to win it, though I can't chose a color.

Michelle Lee said...

love the classic look :)

TANK GIVEAWAY @
pinklemonincrystal.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

FB: Ioana Andriescu
I like black :D

Gorgeous Clara said...

loving that dress. And the sunnies are so cool.

Sandra said...

The shoes are so unique and I really like the clutch! :)

www.sandra-thepuzzleofmylife.blogspot.com

Kristel Louisa said...

You look so classy and stunning! I'll be really glad to win the black one!

Xx
en la moda

kristellouisa.blogspot.com

Sanne said...

Favorite, no doubt!

Secondhand Stella said...

I became a FB fan.

I love the blue one!

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Lace Affair said...

I love how you revved up the classics with fabulous detailing - the side panels of the dress, the neutral-colored shoes in a whimsical design... so beautiful!

Anonymous said...

that is an ULTIMATE LBD!!
really gorgeous!

x

http://theglitterpost.wordpress.com/

emilyk said...

Love the blue clutch!

(and your pretty dress!!)

la reina cotilla said...

I love the blue one.
facebook nick: ana gonzalez sanchez
mail: caprichosdeana@yahoo.es

thanks for the giveaway.

Unknown said...

Love the simplicity yet pulled-together look of the whole outfit :)

Lydia
www.theyoungertwingirl.blogspot.com

Jess said...

SO gorgeous! I would love it in red :) Thanks for the giveaway!! XOXO Jess

jessica.woodard@comcast.net

C'est La Viii said...

Love this look on you!

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Sinful Imperfection said...

great look
S.
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Shasie said...

Amazing shoes. Thank you so much for the giveaway.
Shasie of Live Life in Style

Kat said...

I'll take the blue!

KimChicSisters said...

love your dress!

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Jen Hatesu said...

coool Thank you for the opportunity to win this!

:D
PhoenixAnd5th.blogspot.com

Randy Jackson said...

Classic!

Marivic said...

So fabulous! Love, love, looooove!!!

Leonie said...

I LOOOVE that dress! So beautiful! And the clutch too... love them in all three colors, but like the BLACK one the most!

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CINCHED AT THE WAIST said...

just liked them on FB, such a darling clutch!!

LeeLee said...

Great dress, adore the shoes!!

Lisa M said...

Love the clutch!!! Black is gorgeous!

Unknown said...

I love your shoes!

Shannon said...

I wish I had your clothes! LOVE it all!

Courtney said...

Gorgeous dress... but my favorite part about the outfit is your shoes. God they are great.
Courtney
I Can Be Many Things

Unknown said...

Thanks for the giveaway and your whole look is a stunning classic interpretation! http://bresbaubles.blogspot.com

Mary Ann said...

I'm really loving this dress!!

Lindsay said...

gorgeous dress... I love the black clutch! "liked" them on facebook :)

ronit said...

Hopefully I will be the winner of the generous giveaway... Would so love to add some red statement pieces to my wardrobe..

Alinne's Style said...

so classy and chic! Kisses Alinne

www.alinnestyle.com


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Jessica said...

definitely black! just liked 'em on fb, too. xoxojess

jessica@americangypsyliving.com
www.americangypsyliving.com

The BB said...

Your hair is fabulous! Do you curl it or are you lucky enough for it to fall that way?
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Angeles Almuna said...

Stunning!Perfect!
Kisses

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www.shopangelesalmuna.com

Unknown said...

I love LBDs they literally go with anything and everything! :)

PatrĂ­cia said...

Black!
Gorgeous!!!

melissa said...

oooh! Is it too late? I just discovered your site and plan to spend much time here. Cheers!

Sarah @ Designs Good said...

amazing shoes! love this look.

Unknown said...

I like Ellington on facebook... I would totally go with the blue!

Unknown said...

Love this dress!


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meisha moo said...

the dress and shoes are awesome!!! Great combo!!