Outerwear first, of course!
Outfit details
Little black dress - Banana Republic
Purple scarf - Jacob, "Borrowed" from Sister
Grey blazer - Banana Republic
Gold earrings and necklace - Foxy, Won in Silent Auction - Gift from E
Gold cuff - Club Monaco
Pearl bracelets - Rings, Gift from LJ
Jewelled clutch - Banana Republic, Gift from Cham
Nude vernis - Chanel, Gift from Rebecca
What and Where
Guess who's back?
Me, Me, Me!!!
I know J will probably kill me for posting these photos as they have not been submitted for J approval but I thought the outfit really came together with my new super bright fuchsia lips, yes?
I have to tell you however that the special event that I went to with this outfit on is, sadly, a funeral for a family friend. My Mom's friend, Tita Nida, passed away from cancer and hundreds gathered together, along with her dear husband, Tito Lito, to say their final goodbye and to celebrate her wonderful life. May she now rest in peace...
I initially hesitated on posting these, not just for aesthetic reasons as these aren't the normal J-approved high quality photos (these were actually taken - 'willingly' - by my sister's husband, Ray) but also because it speaks of death. Perhaps the first time ever discussed here at 20 York Street.
But such is life, isn't it? There is that cycle of life that we all have to face - when there is a beginning, there is always an end. If I only posted about the Pollyanna happy times, that wouldn't be an honest reflection of my life now, wouldn't it?
I am back! If you haven't seen my (I'll say it again... stop me!) pretty li'l head in your blogs, please be cross at me and tell me - "Hey ML, where have you been? I've baked some cookies and chilled some milk for you! What time are you coming?"
p.s. I heard cookies can be mailed!
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Sorry to hear about your Tita. No fun watching a generation pass away. Although, she was pretty young? I hope your mom is doing well. And you too, Pollyanna.
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sorry for ur family's lost, her life must have been amazing with u guys around..
Awww, Im sorry for the lost of Tita Nida :(
BUT: Hey ML, where have you been? I've baked some cookies, ugh, some muffins and chilled some milk for you (and some wine, too)! What time are you coming? :D
Btw, as you asked: Our flight to NYC is May 21st. We´ll stay there for one week before we fly to CA.
xx
M.
My thoughts are with you and your mother. Loss is always hard to deal with, but you're right, it's the circle of life and it inevitably makes us stronger.
I love the classicness of this outfit, and I love the lips... what color/make is it?
HI ML. SOrry to hear about your mom's friend - very sad. Stay strong ML.
Anyway, welcome back and you look great.
LOVING the Fucsia lip colour! not many people can pull it off...you do it beautifully!
You look stunning! Your style never ceases to amaze me...I pretty much want to copy every look you post.
I'm so sorry for your loss. I always wish I had the perfect thing to say to make someone feel better when something like this happens, but I never do. Maybe there just isn't anything perfect to say...
But the question, my dear, is can YOU be mailed? As much as I'd love to send you cookies, I'd love more to have some with you in person!
You look beautiful. You always look beautiful. It stinks that it was for a sad occassion but you're right, such is life and not everything is happy all the time.
I'm sure the service honored her memory, as did your presence there.
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Sorry about you friend lost.
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Sorry for your loss ML :( Yes life is full of ups and downs, as long as we are grateful for what we have. And it sounds like yout tita was honoured nicely.
In outfit news fuschia defintely works on you. Keep wearing it!
The lipstick is AMAEEEEEEEEEEEEE-ZING. I think you really rock that color. Of course you would. If it looks nice on me, it looks BRILL on you.
I love how you take that dress and sex it up, but then throw on the blazer, and 100% different look!!
You're so versatile. Can I please find that dress with those gold accessories soon, please, fashion gods?
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Sorry to hear about your loss. Love the fuchsia lips though!
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sorry for your loss, but you do look fabulous in that dress!
Also I am so sorry about your Tita!
Your so cute !!!
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your outfit looks great. so sorry for your loss
Sorry for your loss, but I think it's great you made an effort to look great to honour her. Life is a bizarre and cruel cycle, and it's simply better not to try to rationalise it too much, and better to just go with it.
Very pretty and classy ensemble xx
Sorry to hear about your mother's friend. That's very sad :(
The purple scarf is great, it really adds character to your outfit. love the gold jewelry too!
Courtney xoxo
I'm sorry to hear about your family friend- even though dying is inevitable it still comes as a shock.
Wardrobe wise I am loving the jewelry and that lippy is stunning!
I'm sorry for your loss. You look fabulous. I like these pictures. Even if they aren't J approved.
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Sorry to hear of your loss!
You look great, love the lop color. You didn't mention the gold belt? I love that little touch of gold with your other accessories!
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you look gorgeous in this outfit! following you now =)
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You look amazing dear! <3
I'm really sorry to hear about your loss.
I love this dress on you though, and thanks for the bang comment :)
Sorry for your loss.
The lipstick is terrific on you. And don't give the scarf back to your sister -- it looks too good on you!
i'm sorry to hear about your mom's friend. may she rest in peace.
anyway, welcome back ML! you look so sexy in your outfit! =D
i love your jewelries!
yeah, condolence to her....
I luv the lipstick thanks for giving me one.Btw you are loving the boots ha....You are the best, I just to take this opportunity to thank you for giving me the food at my work when I was sick and to let your followers know that you are an amazing friend..
That dress is so cute!
Never shopped at Banana Republic, might have to start doing that now!
Thanks for the Inspiration.
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that black dress with the gold belt is so perfect. I'm sorry it was for a funeral though!
looking so high fashion in your coat! lovely blog :)
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So sorry about your mom's friend, and for your family's loss. xx veronika
PS you look lovely in your ensemble! Love that belt.
Sorry about the loss. You look fantastic in that black dress and I love how you incorporate gold accessories. The whole look is so sophisticated, and those fushia lips suit you.
Your oufit is lovely. Sorry to hear about your mom's friends passing. I think your look is very put together, classy, and appropriate for the situation. Thank you for posting. I appreciate that you are sharing your "Pollyanna" and not-so--Pollyanna moments with us. <3
so cute!!! love the necklace. thanks for sharing!
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sorry to hear about your lost my deepest sympathy goes out to you and your loves ones ...
I'm so late sending my condolences, but nonetheless, I'm so sorry!
(I like your gold accessories very much, by the way!)
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