HOW TO STYLE A SIMPLE BLACK DRESS

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50 IS NOT OLD | HOW TO STYLE A SIMPLE BLACK DRESS | FASHION OVER 40Happy Friday!!! I am having a hard time keeping up with the days this week. Part of the reason is that I feel like I lost a day in traveling here on Tuesday. I am still running a day behind and that can be dangerous. Lol! Thank goodness, I remembered at the last minute that it was Friday, not Thursday, so that I could introduce you to Debbie from Fashion Fairy Dust.
50 IS NOT OLD | HOW TO STYLE A SIMPLE BLACK DRESS | FASHION OVER 40Debbie is such a free spirit! I love her boho style and adventurous attitude. I am a pattern novice, but she can mix any pattern together and make it look fantastic. She and I agree on a lot of things, like adding a third piece to an outfit is what takes it to the next level, and also that we both do our own photography. I am afraid that I am going to let her track storms all by herself though, I am a big chicken. Lol!
50 IS NOT OLD | HOW TO STYLE A SIMPLE BLACK DRESS | FASHION OVER 40Soooo, this happened yesterday!!! Rodan and Fields had invited me to take part in a film that they were doing on location. I had never been pampered like this before, and letting someone else do your hair and makeup is strange. I was told to come camera ready and that the makeup and hair ladies would do some touchups.
50 IS NOT OLD | HOW TO STYLE A SIMPLE BLACK DRESS | FASHION OVER 40I think that they might have thought that I was a little too “over the top” because they took off my brighter lipstick and added a neutral one instead, and they also flattened my hair quite a bit. Lol! My daughter said, “I liked your version better.” Wasn’t that sweet of her.
50 IS NOT OLD | HOW TO STYLE A SIMPLE BLACK DRESS | FASHION OVER 40Can you believe that they actually did the whole “take one” thing with the clicker? I was so scared and I shook like a leaf the entire time that I was in this drop-dead gorgeous room. I was surprised that the R+F production crew did say for me to stand still. Lol! They did keep saying something about my southern accent. Do I have an accent???
50 IS NOT OLD | HOW TO STYLE A SIMPLE BLACK DRESS | FASHION OVER 40I was told to come in a solid color and nothing bright. Obviously, they don’t follow my blog! Lol! This black midi tank dress (HERE) was really all that I packed that met those requirements. When they called me last night they said that on a scale of 1 to 10, to try to be at least an 8 on the dressy scale. So, I added the Brindy pearl necklace with the marcasite clasp and the Stormy necklace with the simple gold monogrammed disc. For earrings, I went with the classic and understated, Shaila pearl studs.
50 IS NOT OLD | HOW TO STYLE A SIMPLE BLACK DRESS | FASHION OVER 40I don’t know if “anything” that I said will actually make the film, but this experience was ah-mazing. I stepped sooo far out of my comfort zone and I came out on the other side. It was hard, but I am glad that I said yes and did it scared. You can live life, or you can LIVE life and there is a big difference between the two. Try saying yes occasionally and see where that adventure will take you.
50 IS NOT OLD | HOW TO STYLE A SIMPLE BLACK DRESS | FASHION OVER 40Joe and I want to make sure that you tell Debbie hello. She also believes in stepping out of her comfort zoned, the pink hair gave that away. Lol!

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46 Comments

  1. L H Carter says:

    I like both hair styles.
    Wooo-Woo get a load of that slice of Joe Beef-Cake!!! The best beach or pool accessory ever!!

  2. Lesli Obenschain says:

    watch out for that naked man behind you! make sure he doesn’t pull any Biden moves! LOL

    1. Lol! We took a “Biden” photo right after this one. Haha

  3. Lesli Obenschain says:

    i agree with Ashleigh, i like your version better. love that dress.

  4. michele mangum meece says:

    I like your “before” hair better too!!!

  5. KIMBERLY A STEPHENSON says:

    I love this look! It is classic, looks effortless and is always right – for weddings, for work (courtroom), for dinner (maybe not brunch). Simply beautiful!

    1. Yes, very simple and classic.

  6. I also prefer your “before” hair. I glanced at your pic before reading your comment and thought “well, they flattened that!” LOL. Love the dress, versatile, jewelry is a nice touch too. Classy = you nailed it. Dress makes for a good traveler.

    1. Lol! That is the very same thing that I thought when I looked in the mirror.

      1. BTW, what size dress are you wearing? Either it isn’t noted or I’m not seeing it. We are approx the same size so your size selection is tremendously helpful as a guide.
        Thanks!

        1. Kathy, I am wearing a size large and it fit perfectly.

        2. I’m from the north and I love the way you do your hair and your brighter lipstick! I wear brighter, as well, and who want flat hair!?

  7. You look amazing, but I like your version better too! Enjoy your trip!

    1. Dana Buckingham says:

      I’m so glad you “did it afraid”! What a great opportunity!

  8. Allison Estes says:

    I like this lip color but like how you do your hair better (and I’m a hairstylist!)

    1. Thanks, Allison! I wasn’t really happy with the look either but, what could I do?

    2. I liked your hair and lipstick better too! Yes, you have an accent, it’s sad they don’t. 😉

  9. Gotta agree with your daughter: I prefer your hair the way you do it, too. And just say yes to bright lipstick, especially since there was no color in your outfit. I’m glad you were selected and hope you don’t get left on the cutting room floor!

    1. Bonnie, they just don’t understand us Southern ladies and our love of “big hair!” Lol!

    1. Barbara Caster says:

      I agree with your daughter too, I like the way you do your hair better!! You look great either way, but I prefer the version in your condo pic