Ottensen said:

SCNDLS said:

Now, on to dresses

Here's a raspberry and charcoal DVF dress that I think is perfect and I haven't worn yet. I know it looks really plain here but I like that it's wool, the graphic's cool, and I fill it out well. I may raise the hem tho

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I have this one already that I haven't worn the color is perfect for the theme

Here are other versions in the same color

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If you didn't go for the color blocked DVF, I think the extra 'kick' in the pink color of this one would look INSANE against your skin. I also like the neckline because something about it is giving me , "yeah, that's right, I'm 40, grown, and sexy tonight up in this lounge, Beeeches! :wave2: "

this dress feels more celebratory and 'bring-on-the-night-ish' , while it's very complimentary to the bosom area, it stops at an age appropriate place at the knee so you don't give away too much sexy. More than anything, I'm mainly sold on the color, if it is in fact true to the photo and really that rich. It's also striking a chord with me because I've been fiending hardcore after Viola Davis' wardrobe choices lately. She has been kickin ass 24/7 in all of her press for her new movie, and homegirl is just rocking color like they just create sh** just for her to look good in it! I saw a pic of her in a similar color a few and she was just di.vine. Maybe try this one on, and if it doesn't please you, then send that heffa back to the store.

merlot edit

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Bring it den Auntie Ottie!

Okay, all three of the non-DVF dresses are the same color and are all Lauren. I LOVE Lauren dresses. And yes it's that rich in person and looks great on my skin. I have 5-6 dresses in the same style you selected in different colors and prints so I know it fits great. The first one, which I have already, is basically the same dress but with cap sleeves.

Did you see Viola's Essence this month??? She looked BEAUTIFUL!!! And she's deep! Bensimon did the shoot.

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Ottensen said:

SCNDLS said:

I'ma classy ho! So all that's for the after party.

Depending on the dress I choose, I MAY wear these boots with it

These go best with the color blocked dress (#1), and that softer pink one with the draped neckline (#4?)

Yep! I may do another event on Friday, like a happy hour, and do the DVF with the boots.

I think the wrap one is gorgeous.

Lisa10 said:

I think the wrap one is gorgeous.

Which one?

SCNDLS said:

Lisa10 said:

I think the wrap one is gorgeous.

Which one?

THIS ONE -

Nothinbutjoy said:

Just to clarify, because I think a picture was added and it's throwing me off, this is the dress I prefer.

Woops.

This one.

PurpleJedi said:

SCNDLS said:

Which one?

THIS ONE -

She looks great in that. But blimey, what a worry wearing something like that would be!

NDRU said:

SCNDLS said:

Now, on to dresses

I think I like this one

Wait, I didn't see this dress. Where? I wonder if it's in one of those spaces that show up blank on my computer, I hate that. Anyway, I think I like this the best though it isn't showing any cleavage. Those boot actually say it all, though. Not sure if the work with this but I still like this.

Lisa10 said:

PurpleJedi said:

THIS ONE -

She looks great in that. But blimey, what a worry wearing something like that would be!

yeah ikr lol id never go out wearing something like that

PurpleJedi said:

SCNDLS said:

Which one?

THIS ONE -

Lisa10 said:

Nothinbutjoy said:

Just to clarify, because I think a picture was added and it's throwing me off, this is the dress I prefer.

Woops.

This one.

I love the color and fit of this one.

SCNDLS said:

paintedlady said:

If its at a snooty joint I would go with option 8.

If its a boat party/more casual party go with option 2.

More dinner party atmosphere... 2... but ONLY if its a real ribbon on that sucker.

It's not a real ribbong just kinda 3d

I'm doing it at my house cuz my friend been asking for years when I'ma do something other than a bbq or superbowl party at the crib. Fuckers! Since I'm doing my 40th in Vegas this year seems like a good way to kick it off.

The only thing is that my decor is all earth tones and I don't know how that pink/black gonna work against a bunch of gold and green. Whatchu think?

I'm a roll that rug up and move the couches around so that'll be the dance area opening into the kitchen. And i'm going to move the side chairs out.

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What do you do you a living,if you don't mind me asking. I want your house!

EmeraldSkies said:

SCNDLS said:

It's not a real ribbong just kinda 3d

I'm doing it at my house cuz my friend been asking for years when I'ma do something other than a bbq or superbowl party at the crib. Fuckers! Since I'm doing my 40th in Vegas this year seems like a good way to kick it off.

The only thing is that my decor is all earth tones and I don't know how that pink/black gonna work against a bunch of gold and green. Whatchu think?

I'm a roll that rug up and move the couches around so that'll be the dance area opening into the kitchen. And i'm going to move the side chairs out.

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What do you do you a living,if you don't mind me asking. I want your house!

Thank you. I'm a training consultant/street pharmacist (according to Vainandy and my neighbors)

SCNDLS said:

EmeraldSkies said:

What do you do you a living,if you don't mind me asking. I want your house!

Thank you. I'm a training consultant/street pharmacist (according to Vainandy and my neighbors)

Sorry to hijack your thread,but what sorts of classes did you take?

EmeraldSkies said:

SCNDLS said:

Thank you. I'm a training consultant/street pharmacist (according to Vainandy and my neighbors)

Sorry to hijack your thread,but what sorts of classes did you take?

For street pharmacist?

Ottensen said:

ThruTheEyesOfWonder said:

Fair enough. I think that's class as is. I only wear a silver falling star, and pink pearl earrings.

Stacy London say no mini skirts after 35. In some cases, I agree, but in others..nah. Hell with that!

True dat. But...I always think it's sexier when a lady either serves up either breast-es-es or legs, and not both at the same time. It leaves a little to the imagination and teases with the sexiality a bit more For example, if SCDLS goes with the color blocked DVF shift dress, because it has such a conservative neckline, I'd be trying shorten that mug to get the legs on display, big time

That's my plan. After I bought that dress I saw Amanda the receptionist on Ugly Betty rocking it. They shortened the hemline drastically and gave her a very Mod look. I wouldn't go as short as they did just maybe take off 3-4 inches to bring it right above my knee.

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SCNDLS said:

EmeraldSkies said:

Sorry to hijack your thread,but what sorts of classes did you take?

For street pharmacist?

I for got to put in the lol emoticon. I meant for the training consultant.

EmeraldSkies said:

SCNDLS said:

For street pharmacist?

I for got to put in the lol emoticon. I meant for the training consultant.

I was finna say, study episodes of The Wire

I have a BS in Journalism (which helps with the extensive technical writing I do) and a MS in HR & Training (for adult learning theory and training design and development)

SCNDLS said:

EmeraldSkies said:

I for got to put in the lol emoticon. I meant for the training consultant.

I was finna say, study episodes of The Wire

I have a BS in Journalism (which helps with the extensive technical writing I do) and a MS in HR & Training (for adult learning theory and training design and development)

Thank you answering my questions.

I like this dress btw...

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EmeraldSkies said:

SCNDLS said:

I was finna say, study episodes of The Wire

I have a BS in Journalism (which helps with the extensive technical writing I do) and a MS in HR & Training (for adult learning theory and training design and development)

Thank you answering my questions.

I like this dress btw...

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No worries

Whatever you pick, I'm sure that you will look Fab! Enjoy your day and send me a plate FedEx!

(I would have to trade in my hood card if I didn't ask for a plate. )

debbiedean2 said:

Whatever you pick, I'm sure that you will look Fab! Enjoy your day and send me a plate FedEx!

(I would have to trade in my hood card if I didn't ask for a plate. )

Thank you darlin!

And I'll have your plate ready for you in a greasy Walmart bag

I seriously keep looking at all the dresses and think... they all look right...

I now like the cowl neck AND the wrapped plunge neckline dress... I don't know... heck what shoes are you gonna wear?

would the purple stappy joints work with the wrap dress?

paintedlady said:

I seriously keep looking at all the dresses and think... they all look right...

I now like the cowl neck AND the wrapped plunge neckline dress... I don't know... heck what shoes are you gonna wear?

would the purple stappy joints work with the wrap dress?

I have that cowl neck dress in a pretty shade of purple. I briefly toyed with wearing purple to the party to be in a different, yet complementary color. I'm partial to this one for all the dresses except the DVF dress which I'd definitely wear the boots with.

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SCNDLS said:

paintedlady said:

I seriously keep looking at all the dresses and think... they all look right...

I now like the cowl neck AND the wrapped plunge neckline dress... I don't know... heck what shoes are you gonna wear?

would the purple stappy joints work with the wrap dress?

I have that cowl neck dress in a pretty shade of purple. I briefly toyed with wearing purple to the party to be in a different, yet complementary color. I'm partial to this one for all the dresses except the DVF dress which I'd definitely wear the boots with.

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those shoes are so pretty .. I would fling dem shoes off so fast! My fat toes would be on fire after 20 minutes. But they are really perfect!

I love all the shoes posted here...

paintedlady said:

SCNDLS said:

I have that cowl neck dress in a pretty shade of purple. I briefly toyed with wearing purple to the party to be in a different, yet complementary color. I'm partial to this one for all the dresses except the DVF dress which I'd definitely wear the boots with.

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those shoes are so pretty .. I would fling dem shoes off so fast! My fat toes would be on fire after 20 minutes. But they are really perfect!

I love all the shoes posted here...

They are gorgeous on cuz at night you can only see the Swarovski crystals on my feet. I've only worn em once in the 4 years i've owned them tho.

SCNDLS said:

paintedlady said:

those shoes are so pretty .. I would fling dem shoes off so fast! My fat toes would be on fire after 20 minutes. But they are really perfect!

I love all the shoes posted here...

They are gorgeous on cuz at night you can only see the Swarovski crystals on my feet. I've only worn em once in the 4 years i've owned them tho.

They look it... my sister bought a golden pair that's similar.. her shoes on have that effect also.

Those shoes kick ass... not much jewelry needed at all.

paintedlady said:

SCNDLS said:

They are gorgeous on cuz at night you can only see the Swarovski crystals on my feet. I've only worn em once in the 4 years i've owned them tho.

They look it... my sister bought a golden pair that's similar.. her shoes on have that effect also.

Those shoes kick ass... not much jewelry needed at all.

And I'm not into bedazzled, bejewelled shit but those are beautimus

SCNDLS said:

paintedlady said:

They look it... my sister bought a golden pair that's similar.. her shoes on have that effect also.

Those shoes kick ass... not much jewelry needed at all.

And I'm not into bedazzled, bejewelled shit but those are beautimus

Some more options

I already got this one in orange

This is coral but still cute

Loving this but not crazy about the straplessness