BEAUTY MUST-HAVES

My Favorite Dress

This is my all-time favorite dress. It is the simplest piece I own but it has quickly become my go-to outfit when I’m pinched for time or ideas.

WHAT I WORE:

WHY I WORE IT:

On this night we were going to see Eddie Izzard at the Chicago Theater. I had never been there, and I’d never seen Eddie, so I wanted to arrive as my best self! 

  • I chose the dress because the color is neutral yet intriguing – it’s not quite gray and not quite brown. It  can also be dressed up or dressed down – I’ve worn it to weddings and concerts – and it doesn’t draw too much attention. At the same time, the gorgeous back detailing is both sexy and whimsical. 
  • Though the high-front, low-back trend is waning, there is something about this particular design that is timeless to me, so I’ll never feel that it is out of style. 
  • I chose the booties because the front panel matched the dress perfectly, while the black back panel matched the black of my leather jacket.
  • I chose this necklace to emphasize the punky, casual look I was going for.  
  • For makeup, I wanted a very wide-eyed and fresh-faced look because I didn’t want to look over-dressed for a casual comedy show. Did you know a white/cream eyeliner on your lower water-line will make your eyes appear larger!?

HOW TO WEAR IT YOURSELF: