Monday 23 February 2015

Balenciaga Clutches. Statement Jeans and Lace LBD for Evening

After some comfy and slouchy outfits while the household was getting back to normal after battling a bug, I took the chance to dress up a little more than usual for some evenings out, and use my Balenciaga clutches.


Here's what I wore to go out with my sister in law:
Sass and Bide 'The Archetype' feather print zippora skinnies black lace tank night out outfit

Balenciaga envelope clutch in 2012 mangue with giant 12 RGGH
Tank: Just Jeans black lace trim singlet
JeansSass and Bide 'The Archetype' feather print zippora skinnies
ShoesMarc by Marc Jacobs metallic mouse flats
BagBalenciaga envelope clutch in 2012 mangue with giant 12 RGGH


As everyone was feeling better I decided to go to a Coach event I'd RSVP'd for before we all got sick. It was a good excuse to get some time out of the house, have dinner and look at some pretty bags while spending time with my sister in law. I did want to wear heels with this, but when I tried them on earlier in the day I realised after 5 minutes they wouldn't be the best for an evening of standing and chatting. So wore my comfy flats instead, and was happy I'd made that choice by the end of the night.

I've worn this tank 4 times since I've been blogging (1, 2, 3 and now). There's nothing wrong with it, it's really a very pretty tank. The lace detail at the neckline makes it feel a little more dressed up than a plain black tank. But I so rarely wear it! I have a similar black tank (gathered waist, detailed neckline) that I love more than this one. When I last wore that tank, I commented that I'd hardly worn it and it was a shame as it was a top I loved. This top, I just like. And as it's so similar to my other black top...I'm going to get rid of it. I don't need things I just like in my wardrobe when I have the perfect alternatives that I love! Trying to be much stricter with what stays in my wardrobe this year!

Leaving my wardrobe: black lace detail tank

one black lace tank styled four ways 4 outfits ways to wear 1 singlet
Outfit details: one, two, three and four.


Last worn: black tank, printed skinny jeans, gold mouse flats, Balenciaga envelope clutch.



Here's what I wore to go to dinner with friends:
Black lace dress red balenciaga clutch wedges valentine's dinner outfit

Balenciaga flat clutch GSH in 2010 Sang Valentine's Day nails red silver mani
DressJeanswest 'Gisele' contrast lace dress
ShoesNineWest "Quicken" wedges in natural
BagBalenciaga flat clutch GSH in 2010 Sang


This is what I wore for a Valentine's dinner with friends. First, let me comment on my hair! It is very curly. My sister found this amazing trick on Pinterest (she loves Pinterest!) where you get curls overnight without using any heat. We have similar hair, so I decided to try and replicate her curly hair style. I couldn't find the exact tutorial, but after texting back and forth before bed I think I got it right. I woke up, and instead of letting my hair down, I spent the morning tidying and looking after baby T. So I had my hair up for a little longer than you were supposed too...I actually took it out after lunch. To find that my hair was super curly. I tried running my fingers through it, I even tried brushing it - twice! - and well, it looked like it does above. I made the decision just to go with it and wear it that way anyway, hoping the curls would relax a little more through the afternoon and evening. They didn't of course! It's funny, I've tried the same trick again, leaving my hair in just overnight and I can never get the curls to stay....so I really did something wrong this time around!

My nail art was a DIY I tried that I liked a lot better - turned out not too bad, for a first attempt! I followed this tutorial from Marie, so easy to fit in during baby T's nap time! I'm also trying a new blush, one I won from Kim's giveaway on A Very Sweet Blog. That was another new thing that went well, I really like this blush. So it wasn't all bad :)

I liked the outfit (despite the hair). It was nice to dress up a little and wear some heels. And with baby T being baby sat again, I could wear another of my cute but mostly neglected clutches.


Last worn: black lace dress, wedges, red Balenciaga clutch.

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53 comments:

  1. The print trousers with the yellow in are fab! :-D

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  2. Wow your hair is absolutely stunning and perfect like that. You totally have to do it like that every single day!! Love the lace dress and those amazing Marc Jacobs flats. I adore the impressive bag collection of course.

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    1. haha thank you! My hair just felt much too 'big' and unruly in person!

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  3. Really love those clutches, you have such an amazing collection of bags!! That lace dress is so lovely on you & your hair looks great!
    Marta
    www.sweatersstripesandsweets.com

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  4. You look delightful in the black lace dress with the pretty wavy hair. Great accessories, also. =))

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  5. Love those clutches, you just can't go wrong!

    Thanks for sharing these beautiful images!

    Helen xx
    http://CH1K.com

    PS. Its the last week to enter my Daniel Wellington Giveaway and would love if you would enter ;)

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  6. I've been toying with an idea of getting a Bal clutch but not sure if it would be worth it as I hardly use some clutches I have. I really like the flat clutch, I think it fits more? The Mangue is a nice color. I should have gone for it instead of Curry. Curry is just too bright. Love all your ensembles :)

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    1. The envelope clutch has more compartments, but it's harder to button up if you overstuff it. I think the flat clutch does hold a bit more :) Mangue is the perfect Bal yellow IMHO :)

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  7. I love that yellow clutch with the print on your pants. You look so pretty dressed up for your dinner! I like the curl in your hair.

    Amy Ann
    The Real Arnolds

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  8. I'm going gaga over that clutch! I love the color too - such a perfect accessory! xx Kat

    Love and Ace

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  9. WOW! You look great in you "dinner with friends" outfit! That dress is gorgeous, and I love the pop of red with that clutch. Your hair looks really cute curled

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  10. I LOVE the print of those Sass & Bide jeans! And of course the mouse flats, I need to wear mine soon but it's so snowy and gross out I don't want to ruin them!
    And you look so pretty in that Jeanswest dress, love the hair!
    http://www.closet-fashionista.com/

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    1. Definitely better to save your shoes for a non-snowy day! They are cute, but I wouldn't want to wear them in the snow either! :)

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  11. I love the color of that yellow clutch!

    Lauren | Disco Daydream

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  12. Lovely top in all combinations!! My preferred is the one with jeans and yellow clutch, so stylish!!

    Rosa
    Styleyourselfinstyle.blogspot.com
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  13. Lovely looks and I like so much your clutch bags, they are the best for these type of outfits.

    Regards babe,

    www.agirlinafrica.com

    Diana

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  14. YAY Mica ! you won at Kim's blog :)
    Now, let ME comment on your curly hair - I absolutely love it ! you looked like a doll for your Valentine's day dinner.

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    1. Thank you Lorena. I really didn't like how it turned out, but it seems to be a hit on the blog! :)
      And I was so excited to win the blushes, yey! :)

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  15. Pretty outfit! I love the lace detailing on that tank and those printed pants are so fun! I love how you made so many stylish outfits with the tank as well. I love the clutches you have added!

    Denise
    www.fashionloveletters.com

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  16. Super cute! loving the yellow clutch and the bracelets!!

    Tatyana x
    Secret little Stars
    www.secretlittlestars.com

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  17. Wow love that yellow balenciaga bag ! xo

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  18. Your Valentine nails are adorbs!

    Marie @ In Our Happy Place

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  19. I love your statement jeans and that pop of color clutch. Mustard is seriously one of my favorites right now. I've sort of convinced myself it goes with everything. (;

    I love how you did a small segment about leaving your closet. And hey, that top got some serious love over the years and I love how you shared all the ways you styled it.

    I know you mentioned you weren't too found of your hair on your Valentine's Day dinner with friends, however, before I read the posting below, I was like "omg look at those curls!" Your hair is beautiful both straight and curly, but the curls really added a sweetness to your look. Totally Valentine's Day, am I right? (; I haven't much room to talk though, I feel the same when I attempt to straighten my hair.

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    1. I think a nice pop of yellow does go with everything! :)

      I've been realising I have so many photos of all my old outfits - may as well use them and pull them out again when I can show how I've worn something! :)

      thank you for your kind comments on my hair - it didn't turn out as relaxed as I expected, I thought it was a bit much and a bit unruly in the end!

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  20. Hey Mica I love seeing your curled your locks! it's gorgeous! Love your Bal clutches too!

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  21. You look beautiful in your lace dress and your hair is stunning. You look completely different and of course your Balenciaga clutches are gorgeous.

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  22. Wow!! Love these looks so much and the curly hair!! You look so stunning.

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  23. You look pretty in lace Mica! That top and those printed pants look amazing together. I love the color of your clutch. You have such straight hair, I wouldn't have thought it would curl so! That is amazing! Well you looked pretty!
    http://www.averysweetblog.com/

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    1. Thanks Kim! it is a cute trick, just didn't turn out how I expected, too curly, I was going for wavy, haha!

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  24. Your hair looks fabulous in curls!

    xo, Michelle Paige
    michellespaige.com

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  25. Beautiful clutches that are so easy for mix and match with a variety of outfits, awesome! Love your curly hair too, it's amazing that you manage to achieve it without applying heat!


    Prudence
    www.prudencepetitestyle.wordpress.com

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    1. So easy to do - just let it sit overnight! And good for my hair to not use heat! :)

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  26. stunning clutches in red and yellow!!! wow!!

    have a great week!
    Animated Confessions

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  27. That second look is especially darling! I love your hair curled like that! You looked so pretty for your dinner with friends!

    be the plebeian

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  28. I actually really love your curly hair like this! The whole look is beautiful with the lace dress!

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  29. Those S&B jeans are amazing! You look fabulous in them.

    SSG xxx

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  30. Girl...love the curls! And I so love your Balenciaga clutches, I so want the red one! :)

    - Che

    www.style-che.com

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  31. Those pants and clutch were made for each other! And your hair is just gorgeous with all those pretty curls!

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  32. Love both these looks - your printed pants look amazing on you, and I really like the simple styling.
    http://www.iamchiconthecheap.com

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  33. I love your pants! they are so cute! And that black tank is so nice and versatile! Goes with everything!!
    xx
    www.junewantsitall.com

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  34. Your metallic mouse flats are adorable! They are a great pairing with your outfit. Thank you for linking up with SHOE AND TELL on Style Nudge!!

    Cherie
    http://www.stylenudge.com

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  35. You know I am LOVE your Balenciaga bag collection right!?! You have the best ones, and this clutch is no different. The first outfit is so sweet with the black tank, and the red Valentines look is sassy and pretty. The nails are too cute as well. :) Pinterest tutorials are the best- yayy for curls without heat. I feel like I am damaging mine so much with it. Gorgeous all over. XOXO, Elif

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    1. Yes it's good to take a break from using heated things in your hair, especially in summer, I don't like straightening my hair much as it's too hot to even think about using hot tools on my hair, haha!

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  36. Those patterned pants are fabulous, and I love how you brought out the yellow tones by using the clutch to accessorise.

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  37. Lovely pics! I adore the statement jeans, the lace dress and both those fab clutch bags! :) T. http://tickledpinkwoman.blogspot.com

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  38. I love those pants! they look great on you!
    Melanie @ meandmr.com

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  39. Mica! Your hair looks PHENOMENAL for that Valentines dinner you went to! Love the waves :D
    And good logic with getting rid of the tank top...there's no point in keeping something you just like when you have a good option like it that you love!

    The Dragonfruit Diaries

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    1. thank you! I wish it was more like waves and less like curls...I think I kept it in much too long!
      And yes, I'm trying to get better at buying so I only buy things I really love, and trying to use that same logic to de-clutter my wardrobe too. Why have two things when I only love one of them? :)

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  40. Your hair looks amazeballs - super pretty! And I'm totes jealous of your gorgeous bag collection. #seewhatIdidthere

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    1. haha! yes I saw it, and it gave me a giggle! :)

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  41. Thank you all for your kind comments - and lovely compliments on the different hair style! :)

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