Tomato & Turquoise

One of the many advantages to consignment shopping is that the value pricing occasionally motivates you to take some fashion risks. Items that you might not otherwise buy at retail, are now a fun experiment. Items that are a little risky, trendy, or you have no idea where you might wear it are now within reach. 

When I saw this picture, it immediately reminded me of the Hopper painting

This brilliant red dress is a perfect example. It is so bold, one must be in a very confident and good mood to wear it. It certainly will be memorable. 

Nighthawks, Edward Hopper 1942

Cracking up as usual

It's been months since the weather has been cool enough in Charleston to wear long sleeves, and I had just the right dress waiting in the closet. I found her, new with tags, at Reinvented Upscale Resale. No alterations necessary! That almost never happens. The quirky thing about this dress, is that choker is actually attached in the back. All one piece. The frosting on the cake? It's comfortable. Gotta love that Spandex.

My first inclination is to always combine red with black. This time, I wanted the color combination to be a little more playful. The two tone shoes complemented the dress nicely, and the apple green heels match my purse exactly. 

I never tell My Man About Town exactly what I am wearing. Tonight he mentioned he was wearing blue, and my response was, "That will match either of my choices for the evening." Yes, I can have an outfit planned for weeks and change my mind 15 minutes before I walk out the door. How crazy is it that his shirt matches my shoes perfectly. 

Tonight, we were off to The Gaillard to see the amazing Herbie Hancock. 

Dress: French Connection, $5 Reinvented Upscale Resale
Purse: Coach, gift from my Gypsy Sister
Shoes: Ellen Tracy, $1.99, thrift store find
Shawl: Pashmina, $20 from street vendor in New York