Something old, something new
21 Jun
I’ve been carrying some baggage lately. I worked hard to get it because I spent the entire winter eating my weight in nuts and lollipops. As a result, I haven’t been in the mood to go shopping for Kyla Roma’s Six Months/Six Dresses challenge. But, I am still taking part because a) I’m not a quitter and b) I’ve got plenty of dresses already.
May’s Dress [Left]
I bought this dress two summer’s ago on sale from a small boutique in Athens. Since then, I’ve worn it a handful of times, most notably on my first date with my most recent ex. When I took it out to wear again at the end of May, all the memories came rushing back. This dress reminds me of all that potential I felt back then and I felt sad in it all day. (Hence the ridiculously solemn face in the picture) I chose to wear it again in June for a cocktail party and thankfully all the memories attached to it are beginning to fade. Now, when I look at it it is not my First Date Dress but the dress that made a certain gentleman ask a certain bride-to-be about me. Now, it’s my Who is that Girl Dress.
June’s Dress [Right]
I bought this purple, silk dress on sale from Donna Karan three years ago. The first time I wore it was this past Friday to a wedding. So, it technically does count as a ‘new’ dress. (If I bend the rules slightly). While, I have always loved the colour purple I don’t wear it an awful lot because I don’t understand what colours match with it. The internet suggested gold or silver which I vetoed immediately because I thought it was boring and expected. Instead, I chose a blue-green peep toe. The wedding itself was beautiful. The food was exceptional (Mushroom risotto? Yum), the music was fun (We danced all night!) and the mood was merry. But it was the location that reminded me of the reason I love living in the southern suburbs of Athens: the ubiquitous, yet silent presence of that sea.
But back to my earlier, more important point. Do you name your dresses too?
Ohhh LOVE the June dress!! It looks great on you. And my god, that scenery! That’s it, I’m getting married in Greece. You know, if I ever find someone to at least date me ;)
I can’t say I’ve ever named a dress, unless it’s a “Birthday Dress” which I have plenty of those since every birthday I have to buy a dress for.
You should wear purple more! I think it means regal or loyalty. It’s a power color :)
Hawt. both of them.
Well, I do name some dresses. Most important item I ever named was a purse (is, still carries the same name). I got divorced at 30 and the day I told him, I walked into the store. I had coveted this bag for weeks and never before had I bought myself something this expensive. I walked in, bought it, walked out and then drove to a girlfriend’s house.
We named her “I am leaving my husband and I need to buy myself soemthing fabulous” bag. :) Still a fabulous bag!
Love that you named your bag!
I even wrote a poem about it: This is my Fuck You dress. These are not my break-up heels.
I forget the rest but you get the drift (position where smiley face would be inserted if yours truly was emoticon-inclined). Naming all our dresses- new project? Overdoing it?
We might be overdoing it. But I don’t think there is anything wrong with naming as we go…
These are beautiful! I *adore* the second one, it’s so gorgeous on you!! I think that both are “Who’s That Girl?” dresses, without a doubt :)
Aw, thank you!
Those are gorgeous. I have such trouble finding dresses that look good on me..
love the june dress! :)