Darkhorse Thursday

Lot's of people asked me where I was going today because they thought I looked particularly dressed up. I think it must be because I was dressed so dark that it may have looked like there was some kind of special occasion. I'm not usually into wearing this much black but every now and then I'll bust it out. When I do it is usually met with this same kind of confusion.


The top is a light mesh with an awesome ruffle feature on the front of the shoulder. I acquired it from the Aotea Markets a LONG time ago. I was wearing it at the Kings Arms one night (maybe 3 years back) and met the lady who had made it. She was pretty stoked to see her top still being worn so we briefly bonded over it in the ladies toilets...


The skirt is a grey cotton with an asymmetric hemline and a black mesh ruffle. It's an odd shape but I think that's what I like most about it.


I have teamed it with rose patterned fishnets and patent black mary jane's.

I don't mind looking a little more like a grown up from time to time- but I'm not sure I'd wanna live there!

Rodeo

I have been so excited to wear this dress all week! I have already mentioned in a few posts- but a rodeo themed Christmas party was the perfect excuse to buy this amazing vintage rockabilly dress from Peachy Keen.


This dress pretty much speaks for itself. I love it.



Blue flower for my hair. Fake lashes for my eyes. (it took me about 4 go's to get these on straight!)



White patent mary-janes for my feet. I had a pair of silver cowboy boots but they dig into my ankles so went for the more comfortable pair. Kinda funny that these shoes were the more sensible option. Pretty sure I didn't fall off them at any stage in the night- although the end of my evening is a little hazy...



The party itself was pretty cool. Not many people strayed off too far off the 3 costume options for a rodeo themed party though. 99% of the party goers were dressed as
a.) Cowboy/girl with checkered shirt cowboy hat and bandana
b.) Indian with feathers in their hair
c.) Saloon girl

I had a lot of poeple come up to tell me how awesome my dress was. I already know this- but that was kinda cool.....