Sunday, September 16, 2012

OOTD: Charlotte International Fashion Week

The weather in the South can be quite temperamental, and EXTREME. We get anything from tornados to hurricanes, to week-long-poweroutages due to snow, and of course, a heat index of 125 degrees!

So when it comes to planning an outfit for an event, it can be pretty nerve wracking; both in terms of being weather-appropriate and season-appropriate. 
This weekend I headed to the Queen City (Charlotte, NC) for Charlotte International Fashion Week at the Blake Hotel. Going back to my dilemma: it's Fall, yes, but it's still warm out. How to combine Summer trend elements with Fall trends so that I don't look like I'm stuck in a season-warp?

I opted for this flirty and floral dress, which happens to be a nude color, similar to one of PANTONE's colors for Fall 2012; rose smoke. 
I paired it with a studded dark denim shirt, tied at the waist to give it an 80s edge.
As someone who swears by the importance of shoes and purses in terms of ANY outfit, I decided to set the look off with my suede Miu Miu sandals and MARC by Marc Jacobs, Dr. Q. Hillier handbag.








59 comments:

  1. Love your outfit and the shoes are gorgeous.
    p.s. I'm having a giveaway on my blog,come check it out.
    xo
    http://stylemeeh.blogspot.com

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    1. Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving a comment. I'll be sure to check out your giveaway.

      x x

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  2. gorgeous dress and shoes! i love your hair too

    http://lorihearts.blogspot.co.uk/

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  3. That dress and those shoes are absolutely gorgeous. I love your lipstick as well. I just found your blog and I'm really enjoying going through all your great outfits.

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  4. Amazing!!!! :)
    Would you like to follow each other?!! :)

    http://estilohedonico.blogspot.pt/

    xoxo

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    1. Thank you so much! I'd be happy to check out your blog.
      x x

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  5. Thank you so much for your lovely comment!!!
    I follow you now through GFC and Bloglovin!! :)

    http://estilohedonico.blogspot.pt/

    xoxo

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    1. Thank you so much! I look forward to your new posts and comments.
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  6. I love this outfit Tomris. You look very beautiful and stylist.

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    1. Thanks girly! Wish we could've hung out Saturday night.
      x x

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  7. Love your outfit! So sorry that I missed meeting you!

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    1. Thanks Marissa, I appreciate you stopping by to leave a comment! It really is unfortunate, but I'm sure we'll catch up soon. I'll be in Durham and Raleigh in the next few weeks for a couple of events!
      x x

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  8. Great outfit! You look beautiful! <3

    http://made-with-stars.blogspot.com/

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  9. Your outfit is so cute! Very nice!

    http://www.hannahsfashionblog.com/

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  10. Such a cute look. I know your fall dilemma all too well. I'm in a floral chiffon romper today. I'm like where o where is the cool weather. I want to layer!

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    1. Thank you for stopping by Ria. I'm glad i'm not the only one!
      x x

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  11. Really like this look! Nice blog! Would you like to follow eachother? Kisses from Portugal!

    http://gomadandbuyeverything.blogspot.pt/

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    1. Hi, thank you for the comment! I would be happy to check out your blog!
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  12. that dress is amazing! love the way you styled it.

    lindsey louise

    hellomrrabbit.blogspot.com

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  13. You look so fab! I followed! ;) Follow me back?

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  14. I love your shoes!
    Just followd you on GFC. I hope you can follow bac.
    http://who-is-hannako.blogspot.com
    http://lookbook.nu/hannako

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  15. Thank you! I hope you enjoy my past posts too.
    x x

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  16. Thank you beautuiful, i will definitely be visiting you often!

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  17. u look so pretty!
    Check out my blog:http://www.asparklyhanger.blogspot.ro/
    Follow each other?

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  18. Thank you Pathy! I appreciate you stopping by.
    x x

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  19. Love your shoes! You look stunning :)

    Stop by sometime, xo Natalie
    lavagabonddame.com

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  20. Great Post !


    Love your outfit so much it looks so beautiful!!!

    Instant follower here !

    I'm working on a questions tag would you help me and leave a question for me ?:)


    p.s Do you want to win a Snake Wrap Earring?! Enter my giveaway!

    Love,

    Janice
    the-fashion-milkshake.blogspot.com



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    1. Thank you Janice, I appreciate the comment and compliment!
      x x

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  21. I'm in love with your heels!:)

    - Victoria
    www.VICKITAS.com

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    1. Thanks gorgeous! You can borrow them whenever you like :)
      x x

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  22. Love your outfit <3 those heels are so cool!!

    Great blog btw, wanna follow each other?

    http://highheeledconfusion.blogspot.com/

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  23. amazing! i love how you styled the denim & the dress!!!! so cool:)oh and your hair is gorgeous!:) xoxox

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    1. Thank you so much for the lovely compliments! Chuffed!
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  24. 125 degrees!! WOW!!! You look lovely and your hair is gorgeous, love those miu miu heels as well!

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