When planning for a special event or occasion I know that finding an eye catching outfit isn't as easy as it sounds.
Weddington Way have a fierce collection of beautiful dresses. Tailored to well, all tastes! Whether your style is subtle, classic or bright and bold, they have a dress for you and your body type. Their website has an excellent search function, allowing you to find any specific style, colour or size. And most importantly, they cater to all price ranges. I was genuinely impressed with how stress-free finding the perfect glamorous outfit on their website was.
Weddington Way kindly collaborated with me and I was inspired to create my own Hollywood Red Carpet Glamour look. (Of course even those of us not gracing the red carpet can take inspiration from award show fashion for our own special events!) I aimed to choose affordable items because I believe you can create a glamorous outfit without having to spend thousands.
For me, it's all about standing out. My taste is a hybrid of feminine girly and full on emo/punk combined.
I wondered, how easy would it be to find something to suit my tastes? But within minutes of browsing I quickly found myself drawn in by the huge selection of unique options.
#1 Dress: Alfred Sung D502 Bridesmaid Dress in the shade twirl. Princess pink in Peau De Soie fabric. There's flattering ruching on the waist and pleated bodice, both of which I thought perfect for emphasising any shape.
#2 Shoes: Pretty Fierce Peep Toe Platform ❤ Pink One of my all time favourite brands is Iron Fist. I am constantly lusting after their eye-catching selection of clothing. These gorgeous heels are unique and sturdy at 5 inches high.
#3 Bag: Dessy Dupioni Clutch With Bow To complement the outfit this elegant Dupioni fabric clutch with a black dress and sash colour is classic and pretty.
#4 Jewellery: A bold necklace really emphasises an outfit. River Island's eye catching Silver Gem Stone Necklace makes a statement but remains pretty and intricate with its gem stone detailing. Combine it with their Silver Tone Embellished Bracelet. For a sparkling, romantic finishing touch, these beautiful sterling silver heart shaped earrings from Weddington Way.
#5 Make Up: I'm a firm lover of vibrant looks. To match the beautiful princess pink dress I went with bright silvers and purples on the make up.
Make Up Products:
Eyes:
Urban Decay Anti Aging Primer Potion: A primer is necessary to firmly hold your make up in place all night!
NARS Dual Intensity Eyeshadow in Callisto: Brightens the lids with its reflective, intense, camera-ready finish
Urban Decay Shadow Box: Tornado into the crease for luxurious hazy purple definition, then add a dab of Blackout to the centre of the outer crease for extra smoky depths. Line the lower lash line with Flash for striking eyes. Use Sin to draw emphasis to the brow bone by sweeping underneath the brows.
Urban Decay Perversion Mascara: Delve into the depths of Perversion for long, layered and dramatic black lashes.
Use ELF Studio Brow Kit for perfected brows.
Face:
Rimmel Stay Matte Foundation in Ivory
Bourjois Pressed Powder in Beige Clair (No longer available, try here for an alternative by Bourjois)
Flushed contoured cheeks are a must. I used MAC's Pink Swoon which is a discontinued hot pink shade but plenty of alternatives can be found on the MAC website. If you need to budget, there are also amazing studio blushes by ELF Cosmetics to check out. (ELF Pink Passion blush is a good dupe for Pink Swoon!)
Lips:
Lime Crime Lipstick in Great Pink Planet
#6 Nails: Finally, to complete a stunning outfit you need stunning nails. OPI's Black Oynx gives dramatic nails and a layer of holographic OPI Pirouette My Whistle adds eye-catching sparkle.
If you're looking for a perfect dress, whether it be for a special event or a wedding, browse Weddington Ways vast selection of new dresses here: Weddington Way
I hope you enjoyed this post! Let me know what your style is for a special event!
Disclaimer: I collaborated with Weddington Way for this post. I was not paid and wrote the entire entry myself. Photos from Weddington Way used with permission. All other items in product demo photo owned by their respective companies. Links to featured products provided. I own the make up photo ;)
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