Oxfords

So I just placed an order for these. I really don't know if I can pull them off with my short little legs - but I guess we'll find out in a couple days. I'm a fan of the whole masculine vs feminine thing that it brings but again, you need mile-long legs to pull them off! 

Being me, I went online and looked up a couple ways for short-legged people to pull off oxfords before I even thought about buying them. Most websites gave me the same advice, so I'm going to assume it's true! They all said to go with tights, socks or pants that are a similar shade to the shoe - when the shoe and your leg are a similar shade it apparently helps elongate! Also, to show some ankle helps - I guess pants that are cutting too close to the feet will cut your legs off at an awkward place and create the illusion of shorter legs! And lastly - high-waisted always creates the illusion of longer legs; pants, skirts, shorts - pull them up to accentuate your waist at a higher part of your body so your legs look nice and long. I'll post photos when they arrive!

White by Vera Wang

This post is definitely heavily influenced by work - this is a White by Vera Wang bridesmaids' dress that just arrived in my store. It's an organza overlay dress with the one-shoulder bow detailing and the flange skirt. I super duper love this dress. I saw it in the catalogue and strength training before the dress actually arrived in the store, and I was like 'Eh, it's cute - but obviously only because the model is like a size negative 2'. But then the dress came in a couple days ago and I've kind of been eye-ing it on our racks and in our back room - so I decided to try it on.

It's very flattering - if you don't have the curves and hips, it kind of creates an illusion that you do, especially with the flange organza skirt, and even if you already have the curves, it accentuates them; so overall, flattering.

The only issue I have with it, is the random bow on the shoulder. It's cute, but it's not tacked down, so it touches the face and will probably ruin make-up unless it gets sewn down. At $218.00 it's pretty affordable for a Vera Wang dress! I want it. Next paycheque ...