plunging neckline trend

as i assume most women were, i was completely smitten with the wardrobe of amy adams in american hustle.  the 70's attire is SO feminine and i love it! not saying i can pull it off, just that i love it.  

while perusing one of my favorite shops, forever 21, i stumbled across this stunning dress.  the color is amazing and the silhouette speaks for itself...  but would i have the guts to wear it out in public?!  i read the reviews and everyone was raving, so i decided to bite the bullet and give it a try. i decided to order it in two sizes, just to be safe, and told myself this would be a dress that was for vacations only.   

i was so excited when the dress arrived, and i quickly tried it on.  i love it, but think i'm definitely going to use fashion tape to ensure there are no mishaps!  it's funny, but when i put it on, it was an instant confidence booster.  it definitely makes a statement, just keep it classy. i think i'll style it with a chunky necklace to fill up some skin area.  

i'm really excited to wear this on vacation this summer.  if you can't be a little adventurous when you're out of town, when can you be?

what do you think of the trend?  have you tried it yet?      

    

gold polka dot love!

i love polka dots; always have, always will. they seem to be everywhere on everything these days and i'm really drawn to all the gold polka dots out there.  take a look at some of my personal favs.

and how adorable are these leggings from sugarplum lane

or this cute little DIY project from diy center

even west elm has this dot inlay side table

i love my boden heels, so chic!

and of course, my jcrew sweater...

how do you do dots?

i'm pulling the trigger!

i've been blogging for my interior design firm evaru, for a couple years now.  i've really gotten into writing and wanted a place i could write about more than just interior design projects, products and installs.  i finally decided to go for it and start a personal blog; lovingly referred to as 'life at 1824.'  be prepared to see content ranging from diy projects to makeup reviews, and of course pictures of my adorable little family.  thanks for stopping by...