Monday, September 10, 2012

Helmut Lang Dress + DIY Clutch

















Dress: Helmut Lang (I got this one on super sale at Loehmann's in Midtown Miami) (Love THIS)
Shoes: Steve Madden
Clutch: DIY
Earrings: Lake Shore Drive
Bracelets: Lydell NYC


I wore this Helmut Lang dress to grab a bite with the Hubster over the weekend. There's something about the draping and cut of a Helmut Lang dress that always manages to give off that care-free elegant vibe. Plus, Helmut Lang dresses are usually full of cool details that stand out enough to get you noticed, but coexist peacefully with other statement pieces. I always feel too cool for school in these dresses.

I chose to add a bit of spice to this dress with dramatic tassel earrings, chunky bracelets, and my DIY clutch. This clutch is actually the Sean Jean faux fur vest from THIS super vintage post. I just cut out the back of the jacket, wrapped it around one of my old clutches, sewed up the edges - and VOILA. Not only does it add some great texture to the outfit, it's also really fun to carry around. 

Honestly ladies, if you're ever in doubt about what to wear on a date night, grab a draped Helmut Lang Dress and some nude pumps and your good - to - go.

Happy Monday!!!!!!
Jillian


Note: These dresses are pretty pricey if you buy them at full price. My advice is to visit stores like Loehmann's and Nordstrom Rack. I have had great luck finding them at DEEPLY discounted prices there.

33 comments:

  1. gorgeous dress love the accessories and that last picture with the sun setting absolutely gorgeous!

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    1. Thanks Miss! I'm officially addicted to taking my pictures at sunset. The sun makes brown skin look amazing!

      xoxo

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  2. Lovely dress...& ur earrings are pretty!

    xoxo
    www.blazyfashion.com

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  3. Wow.....at that diy clutch! Loves it! You look lovely darling, as always!!

    Roni

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    1. Thanks so much Roni! I'm in love with this clutch!

      xoxo

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  4. Your pieces and style are amazingly incredible but I am not impressed with the shoes. It could have been any other color not nude with that dress.

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    1. I absolutely adore the muted palette that results from mixing nudes and greys. But, this dress is SO amazing that I can see it looking great with a variety of different colored shoes :). It's just a matter of listening to what speaks to you.

      xoxo

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  5. You have such grown up taste. Refreshing...

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    1. Why, thank you Miss! That makes me blush!

      xoxo

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  6. Lovely! You look gorgeous and that clutch is pretty amazing dear!

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    1. Hey Lady! You have no idea how much I'm loving this clutch! Good to know someone else is liking it too!

      My husband said it looks like I've got a Sesame Street character in a headlock and, strangely enough, that makes me love it even more :).

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  7. Simply beautiful! Looking effortlessly chic as always. I love the clutch and the fact that it's DIY makes me love it even more...amazing what you can do with old pieces in your closet.

    Xx

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  8. Your dress is gorgeous! I love your style!

    --http://www.flowersofyangita.com/

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  9. Amazing pics loving the entire look

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  10. Love the way it skims your figure and accentuates your curves! Lovely

    http://www.bexluvs2dress.blogspot.com

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  11. OMGGGGGGGGGGGG this dress is gorge!!! U have the perfect figure too!

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  12. Love the dress, sexy yet classy!

    www.tisforterry.com

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  13. You look amazing!! The dress is just gorgeous!! Great fit on you!! Love, love, love

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  14. I heart this!!

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  15. so beautiful, elegant and chic

    xoxo
    Paula
    blush-paula.blogspot.com

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  16. Jillian, you look gorgeous! Beautiful dress, and you accessorized it to perfection! I love Helmut Lang as well, and like you mentioned, I've gotten really great prices at Loehmann's.

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  17. You look lovely. I love the quality of your pictures. What kind of camera do you use? I'm I desperate need of a good one

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  18. You look stunning, amazing as always. I love the tassel earrings.

    www.fashionforjojo.com

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  19. just stunning!! you are rocking this look and i LOVE that bag.

    ~nic
    www.nics-picks.com

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  20. Stunning. That dress looks perfect on you and I love the nude pumps with it.

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  21. You look bangin' in that dress, Jilly! And your bag looks fun, too :)

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  22. Another FABULOUS look. The dress has the perfect mix of sophistication and sexy. The clutch is a nice contrast.

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  23. You've got amazing skin

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  24. Love this! Love how the earrings give that pop of color! Gorgeous!

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  25. I have very similar earrings and have been trying to figure out what to pair them with. Cute! Perfect pop of color against the dress.


    -Karen
    www.yourstylistkaren.com

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