July 10, 2012

for going out.

As a woman, I love getting dressed up to go out.

As a mother, the opportunity presents itself rarely.

Which is precisely why, when Mr. and I steal away for the weekend I bring one of my more formal numbers.

Since my usual accomplices are all tucked away in the non-maternity section of the closet, I opted for this newbie from Edelweiss by Sarah, which I thought I could dress up nicely with the right set of gold accessories.



I love the Grecian silhouette on this dress, the warm color-blocking, and it’s silky drape.

I suspect I’ll love it even more once I’m not accommodating a rounder belly.



In any case, it was lovely for wearing out to dinner and a sunset stroll along the water beforehand.  Sarah draws her design inspiration from the 30’s and 40’s, which is by far my favorite era, sartorially speaking.  And really otherwise as well.  It was also rather serendipitous since the elderly man playing old tunes on the clarinet and the old fashion charm of the waterfront made me feel like I was in a different time altogether.

I kept thinking a Juliet of the Guernsey variety might pop in suddenly and say hello.  She didn’t, but I’m fairly certain I spotted her…

Dress: Edelweiss by Sarah.  Shoes: Vintage.  Necklace: Forever 21. Earrings: Gift. Bracelet: Banana Republic. Clutch: Ross. Belt: Liz Claiborne.

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  1. C.LEE wrote:

    Beautiful! You are flawless!

    Posted 7.10.12 Reply
  2. Lindsay wrote:

    LOVE that dress! I love the ’30s and ’40s as well.

    Posted 7.10.12 Reply
  3. newpetite wrote:

    Beautiful!

    Posted 7.10.12 Reply
  4. House of Tong wrote:

    Ahhhh, I LOVE YOUR DRESS!!!!!!!!!! Very classy!! Bravo! Bravo!

    Posted 7.11.12 Reply
  5. Daisy wrote:

    Cori you look gorgeous!! That dress is so beautiful and I love how you styled your hair.
    I tried to wear mine up yesterday but completely failed at making it look presentable.
    Would love it if you could one day do a little tutorial on this classy hairstyle.
    Sounds like you had a great date, it’s nice to get away from it all sometimes!

    Posted 7.11.12 Reply
  6. pretty little things wrote:

    you look absolutely beautiful momma! xo

    http://allthingsprettyandlittle.blogspot.com/

    Posted 7.11.12 Reply
  7. Anjelica wrote:

    Cori, you look amazing in this dress! It is truly a gorgeous dress, I’m like stunned by it! And it compliments your baby belly amazingly! Your hair and makeup go with it sooo well!

    Posted 7.11.12 Reply
  8. The Pretty Life Anonymous wrote:

    You look BEYOND beautiful Cori! Congratulations on the new baby!

    Posted 7.11.12 Reply
  9. The Pretty Life Anonymous wrote:

    PS- We are so happy you have started a shop to sell your amazing skirts! Time to save up to get some of our own. So fabulous!

    Posted 7.11.12 Reply
  10. Gina wrote:

    Love that dress!

    Posted 7.11.12 Reply
  11. Monique wrote:

    Beautiful! It looks like you two had a lovely time away! BTW, we need to have another girls night…soon!!!

    Posted 7.11.12 Reply
  12. Emily wrote:

    You look absolutely stunning.
    Creamy

    Posted 7.11.12 Reply
  13. Lindsey @ The Savvy Speechie wrote:

    Gosh, you look so beautiful. Like you belong in the pages of the Great Gatsby- retro and classic. I literally had to gasp when I pulled up the blog. Awkward to tell you that, yes. Girl crush, yes. Hope you two had a fabulous nite!

    Posted 7.11.12 Reply
  14. Olivia Moone wrote:

    you are so cute… has anyone ever told you that you look like the girl singer from Lady Antebellum? I think you look just like her! She is super pretty!

    oliviamoone.blogspot.com

    Posted 7.11.12 Reply
  15. Casey wrote:

    soooo pretty!!!!!

    Posted 7.11.12 Reply
  16. MG7799 wrote:

    Did you know your Awning Skirt (navy striped) is featured in the Romantic Country Magazine?

    Posted 7.11.12 Reply
  17. Candice wrote:

    You look stunning, as always :)
    When I first saw the pictures I actually thought, “Gosh! How twenties/thirties of her!”

    Posted 7.12.12 Reply
  18. Learning wrote:

    What a lovely dress! You look great ;).

    Posted 7.12.12 Reply
  19. Carrie wrote:

    Glamorous look! The dress is beautiful and the accessories are perfect. Loving the clutch, vintage shoes, and bracelet, too … :)

    Posted 7.13.12 Reply
  20. Bridget wrote:

    this dress is great, the shoes great, the whole look, just great.

    Posted 7.14.12 Reply
  21. Jillian wrote:

    Love the whole look! I have always admired your style, but now that you are pregnant, I have a whole new appreciation. I plan on referencing these posts again when we decide we’re ready for #2. Thank you for the inspiration!

    Posted 7.16.12 Reply
  22. Melissa wrote:

    Such great prego style! the whole outfit is beautiful :)

    Posted 7.19.12 Reply
  23. Dani Spitzer wrote:

    Is this in Victoria? I live there.. so pretty

    Posted 8.3.12 Reply