Wednesday, November 28, 2012

A Thank You, a Milestone, and Petite Fashion Challenge #21: The Fashionators

First of all, I want to say THANK YOU so much to all my readers for supporting this blog for the last year. It has been a wonderful experience, and it wouldn't have been possible without your readership and support! This is the 100th post on Hello, Framboise!, and I'm looking forward to sharing many more with you.

For this Petite Fashion Challenge, the lovely KTR asked us to "create an outfit for an occasion (of your choice: attending a wedding, in a wedding, a holiday party, Kentucky Derby, etc.) and utilize a headpiece as the focal point to make a “fashionator” statement. This headpiece can be a fascinator, a fancy headband, a delicate flower or a big hat. Feel free to get as creative as you like!"




Headband: Nordstrom (similar here) | Dress: 5-7-9 (So old, I know! Find a cute one that's not 10+ years old here) | Coat: Gap (old, similar here) | Shoes: Jessica Simpson (similar here) | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff (on sale via Bluefly!) | Bracelets: Tiffany, Swarovski, F21

While I didn't have a full-fledged fascinator around the house, I thought this pretty crystal headband jazzed up this holiday party ensemble nicely. I actually rediscovered this dress as I was rummaging through my closet looking for a suitable headpiece, and I realized that the burgundy velvet was as on-trend now as it was when I wore it to a high school homecoming dance. I love when "everything old is new again."

To see the other entries for this Petite Fashion Challenge, visit KTRStyle. Can't get enough PFC? Browse my previous entries here.

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27 comments:

  1. Congrats Tam! I remember the first time I found your blog and how excited I was... your style is so refreshing, sophisticated, and inspirational! I love this outfit. I've noticed that Nordstrom has some pretty awesome headbands quite often! Your dress is so elegant, and fits perfectly into trends today!!

    x
    Rachel

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    1. Thanks so much, Rachel! You've been such a great blogfriend from Day One--I really appreciate your support and kind words.

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  2. I love headbands! My problem is I can't find a pretty one that does not cause pain behind my earbone after wearing it for a little bit. I think you look absolutely gorgeous in this outfit. Anything old can be made new indeed depends how you style it :)

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    1. I've found that the thinner headbands work better for me, but it's important to test them and make sure they're not too tight around the ears. This headband is very comfy, but I've definitely experienced what you're talking about.

      Thank you so much for your support--I appreciate it so much!

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  3. You look absolutely gorgeous! Stunning no less. I personally feel that I look strange in a headband, but I adore it on others! This is the perfect look for a special event :)

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  4. I didn't realize this month's PFC is tonight. You look gorgeous, Tam! What a great look for the holidays! Congrats on one year. I look forward to many more posts.

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  5. I love the ostrich leather detail on your MAC! And congrats on your 100th post :)

    -Sarah
    The Weekend Diary

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  6. So pretty and loving your jeweled headband. Really wanting one for the holidays!

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  7. Congrats on the milestone! I really enjoy your writing and style :)

    Also love that headband!

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  8. Coat seems to ran a bit small, the lining seems to make the sleeves snug but its beautiful and lovely shoes.

    Eve Arden

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  9. Lovely ensemble! The headband together with velvet dress makes this a perfect holiday outfit.

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  10. Congratulations on the 100th post. I love your outfit especially this one. You did a wonderful job with the challenge.

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  11. Congrats Tam on your 100th post! I remember when I found your blog and fell in love with your stylish outfits! Keep up the good work on the blog and here's to 100 more! :)

    Thanks for participating in the challenge. The jewel headband is pretty and always a nice touch, especially during the holiday! xo

    KT

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  12. Congrats on the milestone! I really like your dress...it's such an "it" colour (and like you said, shows that everything old is new again) :)

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  13. love this! so elegant and lovely =) the accessories you chose are divine!

    love from the NANA girls xoxo

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  14. Elegant headband! I love collecting headbands, but every time I put them on my hair at the top immediately loses its volume...any tips?

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  15. I love this look on you. I like how you have teamed sparkles on your dress with your headband.

    www.petitestyleonline.com

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  16. Very chic! I love the colour of your dress!
    And congratulations on 100 posts!

    Kate xo petite-adventures.blogspot.ca

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  17. Such a cute look! Loving your headpiece and burgandy dress!! Congrats on 100 posts!

    xx
    Giovanna
    www.heyloveblog.com

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  18. So pretty and chic. Love it.

    XO
    Sam
    http://fabulouspetite.blogspot.com

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  19. You look beautiful and the hair piece is the finishing touch!

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  20. You look gorgeous! That dress is so pretty!

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  21. That is such a pretty dress and you look lovely!!

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  22. 5-7-9, what a throwback! I remember that store quite well, ha! ;-)

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  23. Congrats on your 100th post! I like your blog. I am a new petite fashion blogger, http://weekdays2weekendsinstyle.blogspot.com. Nice to meet you here! :)

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