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08.06.12 | Tara | 12 Comments

vintage dress, Ray Ban black aviators, new Vince Camuto shoes, Kooba purse, necklaces: purple stone made by me, Madewell (this one’s also cool), spike necklace from Nordstrom, Marc by Marc Jacobs gold watch

I bought this dress years ago in the Haight and have always called it my First Lady dress. For some reason I always got a Nancy Reagan vibe from it, but I actually think Michelle O would wear this now too.  I like to pull it out of my closet for days when I want to appear particularly sophisticated and sassy. The navy color and ribbed texture (which you can’t see) take it too a less serious and severe place than a traditional black work sheath. For today’s outfit I decided to go in a more artsy direction and pile on a neck party incorporating both earthy and modern metal elements. I was thinking the other day that it was about time for a good neck party around these parts, yes? My coworker actually said I looked like a cool New York art gallery director. And I told her, whaddaya know, exactly the look I was going for….

TGIF!

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  1. Rebecca says

    June 8, 2012 at 11:43 am

    Great dress! It seems like the perfect base to create a bunch of different looks. LOVE the layered jewelry.

    Rebecca (hearts)…

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  2. Rebecca says

    June 8, 2012 at 11:45 am

    Love this! So classy and timeless but with your unique style.

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  3. Grace Atwood says

    June 8, 2012 at 11:49 am

    You look beautiful – and those necklaces – don’t even get me started… love how you layered ’em! xx

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  4. Chloe Gale says

    June 8, 2012 at 12:10 pm

    Such a nice play on a classic look!
    Chloe

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  5. Erin Glabets says

    June 8, 2012 at 2:22 pm

    You have the best vintage finds! I love the subtle texture in that dress. Also, your neck party is PERFECT.  It’s eclectic and interesting but not overdone! Bravo. 

    -Erin-
    http://onetwosummer.blogspot.com/

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    • Tara McNulty says

      June 12, 2012 at 11:36 pm

      @Erin – thank you, i love how you get me :-)

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  6. Kastles says

    June 8, 2012 at 3:24 pm

    Love this look! The jewelry is perfect with the dress! And I LOVE the lipstick!
    Have a great weekend!
    <3 Kastles

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  7. Carlee says

    June 8, 2012 at 3:58 pm

    Love love love all your jewelry and I also love your bag. So wonderful and cute. You look so chic and fabulous.
    Carlee

    http://allthingsaveragegirl.blogspot.com/

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    • Tara McNulty says

      June 12, 2012 at 11:35 pm

      @Carlee – oh thank you thank you! chic and fabulous is exactly what i strive to be in life! xx

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  8. Pam says

    June 8, 2012 at 5:12 pm

    Love your lips too!
    XO

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  9. Robin says

    June 8, 2012 at 10:09 pm

    Navy is my favorite classic color. The “neck party ” makes it up to date.  Love those new shoes girl!
    Kisses,
    YFG

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  10. Timmy says

    July 30, 2012 at 10:18 am

    Nice bags & shoes. They look good on you.

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