December 24, 2024
Chicago 12, Melborne City, USA
Fashion & Beauty

What Are You Wearing? Dancing in the Dark.

I planned to show you a beautiful photograph of me in my carefully put together outfit for a wedding reception I went to in Twickenham (well, as beautiful as any photographs of me can be)

Sadly, however, my inability to figure out the low light settings on my camera, and the fact that the lights were turned down very low, means all I can give you is some blurry pictures of me prancing around in front of a Christmas tree.

Black Satin Dress - Warehouse * Seamed Tights - Primark * Pink Suede Shoes - Faith *
Earrings, Clip & Handbag - Vintage

The seamed tights from Primark cost Ā£1 and are my new favourite things, they’re perfect for nights when you’re fairly sure you’re going to stick your nails through your tights and don’t want to wear your Ā£20 cuban heeled seamed stockings. My other secret for wearing a backless dress is a self adhesive bra, like this. Mine has clear silicone “wings” to which I add toupee tape to firmly glue it to my body!

I can also show you a close up of my attempt to take on some of the tips I learnt from Flamingo Amy and add a little curl to my fringe. I’m wearing my “intensifying” revlon false eyelashes here as well, my new favourite way to add a touch of glamour to my look. The picture is taken in the non glamorous surroundings of the changing rooms at London Welsh Rugby Club, the venue for the wedding party.

The bride looked truly stunning in a vintage lace dress and seamed stockings. Again, my lack of low light photography skills mean I don’t have a picture that does either the bride or groom justice, but here’s the happy couple.

This will probably be my last post now until the New Year, so I just want to make sure I’ve wished you all a very, very, very Happy New Year!

 

Whatever you’re doing you can tell me all about it, and don’t forget that tomorrow is your last day to get that massive 35% discount at Urban Buzz.

9 Comments

  • The Style PA December 30, 2009

    I bought an awesome pair of sheer tights with purple seams for Ā£8 and managed to ladder them while putting them on. I could have bought 8 Primark pairs, not even I could ruin that many in one evening!
    .-= The Style PA´s last blog ..FASHION – Must-Have Monochrome Damask Dress =-.

    • Retro Chick December 30, 2009

      Style PA – I did EXACTLY the same thing earlier this year, I’m awful with tights!

  • Cassie December 30, 2009

    Hurray!!!! You looked brilliant hon, as ever. Thanks so much for coming xxx

    • Retro Chick December 30, 2009

      Cassie – you looked stunning! Real va va voom!

  • Treacle December 31, 2009

    The back of your dress is absolutely gorgeous. I love low backed items.

    Happy New Year! šŸ™‚
    .-= Treacle´s last blog ..The Addict Awards: Best Lingerie & Stockings 2009 =-.

  • Denise @ Swelle December 31, 2009

    I was having the same problem last night, my parents are visiting from Canada and we got them a night at a local hotel with a deluxe room overlooking the sea, and trying to take photos once the sun went down, that appear exactly as you see the lighting, is so difficult! I finally had success on the Program setting with the flash off. I vow to one day know my camera inside and out and not be beaten by the light!

    You looked fantastic! I love the shoes as well. Happy New Year! ā™„
    .-= Denise @ Swelle´s last blog ..Noughties Retrospective: The Best of Haute Couture, Pt. 1 – Chanel 2001 =-.

  • Fi Phillips December 31, 2009

    You looked great. The hair is very stylish. You’re an inspiration.

    I’m not normally one for new years resolutions but I think 2010 will be the year I start looking at my wardrobe for a serious rethink and Reading Retrochick even more avidly.

  • Angel Cutsforth December 31, 2009

    Happy New Year!

    I love that dress!
    .-= Angel Cutsforth´s last blog ..New Years Resolutions? =-.

  • Gem Fatale January 1, 2010

    Love the dresses!
    I’m a total fake lash addict, yours are fab!

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