Monday, December 12, 2011

a vintage feeling



(dress, coat, & jewelry- vintage via The Fine Art of Design, shoes- Daaperr by Steve Madden, sunglasses-Karen Walker c/o Need Supply)
For my last Steve Brings It post I slipped on my favorite vintage dress and coat for a relaxed dinner party look. 
I love throwing low key dinner parties. They're stress free and always a good time. 

Here are my 5 tips for throwing an irresistible dinner party.
1. Always have a great playlist.
2. A homemade cocktail is the perfect way to start the night. I like Mojitos in the summer and Sangria for fall.
3. Don't forget the dessert.
4. Scatter vintage glass bottles filled with fresh flowers  around the table for a deconstructed center piece.
5. I like to end the nights with coffee on our roof. 
Check out what fellow fashion bloggers are doing for the Steve Brings it Campaign and see all of my looks here.  Use the code LateAfternoon15 to get 15% SteveMadden.com with free shipping, sale excluded.


112 comments:

Chiara Lanero said...

Love the coat and the dress!!


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Raspberry Jam said...

Beautiful shoes!

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Fashion Agony said...

You look gorgeous in that dress!

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Alicia said...

LOVE the coat!!


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Miss Molly said...

you look incredible. love this look!

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Raspberry and Rouge said...

WOW that coat is so prettY! XO Rebecca

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eleni said...

amazing dress, coat, earrings, everything! i love that look! you look like a princess! xx

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Laura said...

wow I love the coat! you are awesome!
xx
Laura

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Sher said...

definitely loving the vintage vibes of this outfit! you look amazing:)

xx

Styleclouds said...

The coat is gorgeous! You look lovely! xo, Christina

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LaraBTO said...

Gorgeous coat :)

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thestyleflux said...

What a lovely dress!

Kaye
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monkeyshines ♥ said...

lovely coat!

Bises,
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NEF 'N NAT said...

you look adorable! x

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Mary said...

ROMANTIC OUTFIT ;)))






MUCH LOVE FROM ITALY
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Daria said...

love the earrings and loafers!!!

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signature mix said...

Those vintage pieces are absolutely amazing. This look is stunning.

The Fancy Teacup said...

Those vintage items are such gems. x

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Ballerina'sBun said...

such a pretty look ! love vintage ! xx nadine www.ballerinasbun.blogspot.com

CHOCAROME said...

you're just perfect!

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Adele said...

The dress & the coat are a match made in heaven xoxo
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ftashion said...

OMG totally love your vintage dress and bangles!

Ash :o)
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Chloe said...

This is gorgeous, the dress is beautiful.

C x

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Leslie Quiros said...

The coat and dress are stunning, especially that flower detail on the side. Plus, with the shoes, it works wonderfully!
Btw, love what you did with your header.. really cute :)

xoxo,
Leslie
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GiuliaC_Sparkly Fashion said...

You look like a doll :) adorable outift, I especially love the jacket!
xoxo

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Julia said...

beautiful coat!

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L'art said...

Stunning dress and coat! You look very classy and feminine :)

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Sugar Magnolia said...

Beautiful Coat!! It is a timeless piece!
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The Afternoon Tea said...

Hi, lovely fuchsia flower

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Neris / Fashion Fractions said...

love this look; the flower makes all the difference! :)

xoxo,

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Cáti said...

you look adorable*


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madzia said...

beautiful dress and jewelery :)

madzia said...

beautiful dress and jewelery :)

phoandchips.com said...

gorgeous! love your coat and jewelry! :)

B xx

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Song Anh said...

This dress is so elegant. I love the addition of the flower broach and it's quite refreshing to see you pair this dress with flats instead of heels.

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Lindsey Doolittle said...

Absolutely gorgeous! You look wonderful and this is the perfect dinner party ensemble! xo

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Dany said...

Nice coat!

indie by heart said...

Beautiful dress. Looking as great as always. ^^



xx indie by heart

Gail and Rhoda said...

Love the coat and dress! Great tips as well. Also love your holiday header. ~ Rhoda

Leeloo's said...

love your outfit, especially the dress and the accessoires!

Jocee said...

the dress is so beautiful. and so are the shoes. :))
-jocee <3

GIULIA said...

love your hair,
cool jewelry and coat!
xoxo
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Messy Little Monsters said...

Oh wow wow wow! You had me mesmerized after the first shot. The whole outfit is dainty, feminine and absolutely gorgeous.

xxx
-S

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Cymone said...

Beautiful look babe! btw love your header so festive, I LOVE IT :d

Zahara said...

you always manage to look effortlessly glamorous!!

xx
ZR

Melissa said...

gorgeous photos!

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Tina G. said...

I really love your dress! *-*
xx

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YinGSaran said...

amazing dress

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Fashion Me Wild - Style Team said...

So fresh and chic. You look great!



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MikalaFashion by Kalina said...

you look gorgeous! beautiful coat!

Valerie said...

Great outfit! Love it!

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ManhaKins said...

you look amazing :)!

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Y. Garza said...

The dress is stunning!

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Oreleona said...

that dress is fabulous!

I Art Fashion said...

Great post
You look so lovely chic

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Shannon said...

Fabulous from head to toe.

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Zuzankita✝K. said...

I love it so much!

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modern Suburbanites said...

gorgeous!!

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Camilla said...

oh that coat is so sweet

xo Camilla

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Mallory | The Storm in a Teacup said...

Love that coat! And the hem of that dress - wow! And your dinner party sounds amazing :)

NET A LA MODE said...

Love that dress! You look very chic ;)

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Casey said...

Favorite. outfit. ever!!!!!! Very cute, Liz! :)

Jony said...

Beautiful coat and dress!


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Vasilieva said...

such a gorgeous pastel outfit

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x

Vasilieva said...

such a gorgeous pastel outfit

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x

Ahu said...

Love everything.Your dress, Coat, loafers so chic.

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LaiLa said...

I like the coat, it's really awesome!

Hugs!

Audrey said...

so lady like and gorgeous! Perfection! www.casualglamorous.com

FashionFreak/Mihaela said...

you're so beautiful!

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Red to Yellow said...

you look so feminine and chic!

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Chic in Vancity said...

Love this look! So classic... Jackie O era!
I want that dress :)
Bella xo
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Bad Joan said...

Gorgeous outfit! Love the loafers with the dress, so unexpected!

GTBB,
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Drew said...

Love your shoes! great outfit!
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Sara said...

omg this is so pretty! you have an amazing sense of style!

Stye Footprints said...

I'm in love with that coat! It's just gorgeous and timeless.

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Kim said...

Vintage indeed!

-kim
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angela.matina said...

such a pretty outfit!! love it. xx

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Avocado Sundays said...

Love the shoes in this post :) Cute tips for dinner parties too!

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Caitie said...

You look stunning!

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Kaitlin Mattingly said...

this look is so dainty. i love how feminine it is.
fabulous

xoxo katlin
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THE WIND OF INSPIRATION said...

beautiful outfit! kind of unexpected style of shoes for me, but still love the look!

Victoria,
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Ria :) said...

i loveee ur dress :) xxxx

federica R. said...

really beautiful dear!

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Fashion is for idiots [like us] said...

0mg, that Coat!!
adorable.

Cute new header :)
xx

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Michelle Lee said...

lovely look :)

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Vicki said...

beautiful outfit the silver tones look great with your hair :) x

Annie said...

So...that dress is gorgeous on you....and I love the bright pink flower...so cute! I definitely look forward to seeing what you are wearing every day :)

Annie
The Other Side of Gray

luvvleighb said...

I love the huge pink flower and the elegance of the beautiful pleated dress!

Luvv, Leigh B

UNA CENICIENTA MODERNA said...

<beautiful and classy look!!! xxx

Yoshino said...

I love the pastel colors

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Allyson [Mimosas in the Morning] said...

Gorgeous outfit!

Jay said...

I love this!!!

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Opposite lipstick said...

love!
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Jacqueline said...

adorable look on you as always!
And I love your dinner party tips--they are so cute!
invite me next time ;)
XO
Jackie
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Parisienne said...

Loving the dress!

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emily said...

Adorable look as always!
I love the pastel colors!

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Brenda Lui said...

Just Perfect! I wouldn't change a thing!

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jenn~the stylish housewife said...

i can NOT get enough pleats. LOVE this dress.

xoxo, jenn
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Prairie Princess said...

i love all your vintage clothes! that jacket is beautiful!

... lovEva ... said...

I´d like to know what type of camera and lens do you use? :) cause your pictures are stunning

laxmi said...

Your dress!!!!!! Gosh its so beautiful and elegant and you look so wonderful in it....xx

Alyssa said...

Your vintage dress is so pretty! Love your style.

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::little projects in style:: said...

oh that coat is so adorable!! :)

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Nuha said...

love this! so very emerson made :-)

Cortney said...

Great brooch! Interesting look, mixing the casual slippers with the fancy dress. Seems to work in this case.

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Eccentric Connoisseur said...

what a coat..love the color

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Toshiko Shek said...

im really loving the soft palette!
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Brandy Shaloo said...

a really beautiful coat!

Kristin said...

i love the turquoise bracelet you are wearing <3

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