Accessories That (Hopefully) Make the Outfit!
July 9th, 2008 @ 1:08 pm by Mrs. Candy Corn
As you have probably guessed, I’ve decided to wear dress #2 (the vintage dress), since I couldn’t justify spending the money on alterations for my first dress and I’m a lot more comfortable in the shorter, vintage dress. For my accessories, I’ll be wearing a necklace from Anthropologie, a bunny brooch from Sarah Ogren to pin on my bouquet, a light sash around my waist, a hair pin (poorly Photoshopped on my head) by Twigs & Honey, a clutch from Red Ruby Rose and a petticoat slip from Amazon.com. I had been thinking that I would wear a headband, but with this more casual style dress, I wanted a hair piece that would bring out its elegance and dress it up a bit.
The only thing I’m not certain about is the shoes. What do you guys think, do they go with the entire ensemble? I’m pretty sold on them because I think they mesh well with my accessories and my style, plus they’re affordable. But I’d love some thoughts from the hive! I’m definitely going to wear flats because I want to be comfortable and if I wear heels I’ll be stumbling around like an arse monkey.
Do you ever find yourself asking, WWSACD?
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(What would Stacey and Clinton do?)
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44 Responses to “Accessories That (Hopefully) Make the Outfit!”
I agree with Miss Cupcake … a little heel (perhaps with a cute rounded toe - or peep toe) could totally add to your vintage vibe and dress it up a bit.
I’m open to heels, but after browsing the king of prussia mall yesterday and finding nothing that with the vintage flair I’m looking for I was kind of let down. I think heels would dress it up and be more flattering, so if anyone has any recommendations of what might go with my dress I’m totally open! Should I go with an ivory or bronzes and metallics, or something with an extra pop of color? Sigh, these are the days I wish I had a mini Stacey and Clinton in my pocket to assist me in my shopping needs.
I third that sentiment. While those flats are lovely, they just don’t seem dressy enough. And even the tiniest of kitten heels will make your legs look amazing - your calf muscles will be more firm and your butt will lift by 25%. No joke. Plus, kitten heels have such a great vintage, ladylike vibe.
Definitely try a kitten heel - much easier to wander around in and would be so fabulous with the shorter dress. The shoes pictured are fun and would be a great surprise under a more formal dress, but may be a bit too casual in this situation.
love the bunny brooch! so cute!!
I agree with everyone else. While I love the flats- I just don’t think they’re dressy enough
Ugh, KOP wears me out so I know how you feel about continuing the search for new shoes. But, like the PPs, I think a little heel (or a big heel with a peep-toe!) would look really great with the dress.
i would also agree that a small heel would look the best. They would dress it up, but would also add leg-lengthening loveliness that can never hurt with a shorter dress! (unless you’re 6 feet tall and 110 pounds?) What about a mary jane style kitten heel? Mary Janes in and of themselves have a bit of a vintage flair. I think with the whole combo an ivory or subtly metallic pair would look lovely.
I think your look is super gorgeous and seems very “you”!
I can totally rock the kitten heels without stumbling around! You guys are genius. I’m totally going on a kitten heel browsing frenzy right now.
I’m kind of digging these:
http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/41367171/c/177.html
Since my toes are SO not cute I’d rather go with a closed toe, so if anyone has any suggestions for kittentastic heels with a closed toe (or wee peep toe) I’m so there! 
I definitely agree with the vote for a kitten heel! It would go wonderfully with your vintage dress (which is fabulous btw).
I’m definitely feeling the two shoes linked above more than the flats. Like your hair piece, they dress up the look a little more. Those flats are totally adorable, but may be not right for the overall look. (Rehearsal dinner, perhaps?)
Sigh… Clinton is SO CUTE.
These might work:
http://www.endless.com/Matisse-Brandy-Low-Heel-Pump/dp/B000UK5I1G/ref=sr_1_80r/?cAsin=B000UTZ2AE&asinTitle=Matisse%20Brandy%20Low%20Heel%20Pump&&colors=White|Grey|Gold|Ivory&size=100&dept=242321011&node=242321011&nodes=242321011&brands=&keywords=&sort=shoesbrowserel2&onsale=0&newarrivals=0&&showDesigner=2&secondaryBrands=&sizes=&widths=&heelheights=Under%201|1%20-%201%203%2F4&page=1&fromPage=search&contextTitle=Search%20Results&qid=1215625003228&sr=1-80&prepickColor=&asins=B000UU0P14,B000UWTUPY,B000YHQUSA,B0013TP8SQ,B000WA2ZMY,B000YHQUKI,B0012M1SQA,B0016ONNGW,B000WQ1O84,B0016G4058,B0016YAAUY,B0012DPAW2,B0015KLIAA,B000XRKB0Y,B0012N82P4,B0013LXVP6,B000W8YT70,B000WHXAJO,B000Z8O0KS,B0010ZGEO0,B000YKC5ZY,B00110U0C6,B000WELI28,B0013M3GJQ,B000T2YXW0,B0016G407Q,B000XAPNSG,B0012DR7R8,B000VYLTLO,B000NVFVJG,B000TY02FU,B001046XTM,B0011ZLR4Q,B000WEHJGM,B000WGB60U,B000VYPJ24,B000XS54I2,B0015TXZ1Q,B00123QCIS,B0016YBG4I,B000W94IDE,B000W40L9O,B000RLQNXK,B000Z8MNK2,B0014XOH6A,B000NVEJYE,B001302NM4,B0010ZGPP8,B000XRXGJW,B000X2KINO,B000YMHLLA,B000W4RZBQ,B0012N6HSI,B000X4WDRQ,B00152SKVS,B000RLP214,B000W4TK1O,B0012M0BDG,B00132VYYU,B0012MZD0M,B0016YBG5W,B000WEK6JY,B000THHBHO,B000WEK69E,B000UTVCTY,B000YMJA1O,B000XS73TA,B0013FBZLY,B00127VDLU,B000UD0FPC,B000TY02NC,B000RGS5RM,B000VY8MDW,B000RYRLWO,B000RGQ70Y,B000VJH08U,B000VYLTZK,B000SKU8IG,B000Y027IY,B000UTZ2AE,B000WH8HQ0,B000U92Q9Y,B00112ASFI,B000PQPH1G,B000VYF8ZM,B000PSUG06,B0011ZLQFQ,B000S5WTA6,B000YJ6LLO,B000VJIY4Y,B001287HXM,B000XHM8KK,B0012C0YQ0,B000MRK1LE,B0012M2R06,B000NJ44R8,B0012OP4Z4,B0012ZYDZA,B0012ON5A0,B00128IJUW
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I think those Zappos ones you found would be perfect!
Some suggestions:
http://tinyurl.com/5vwkmk (if you check out this seller’s store, they have them in different sizes and in camel, beige, pink and blue)
http://tinyurl.com/64t9tl
http://tinyurl.com/5vhj6k
http://tinyurl.com/6k8nw9
http://tinyurl.com/5ujj4l
What about wedges? They’re more comfortable than heels.
How about these I think a kitten heel would totally lift the dress http://cgi.ebay.ph/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180260278555&indexURL=2
Love the MIA Sweetheart pump you linked to above — and not just because I’m such a cheapo and they’re on sale ($28.99, you can’t beat that)!
Ms. Dahlia’s suggestion is adorable too…
Those shoes are adorable but I think you should dress it up a little more for your wedding day. I agree with most of the other commenters- some kitten heels would really kick the look up a notch!
I definitely agree with everyone that you should do a kitten heel at least. You can throw on the flats later on in the evening. I also agree with a mary jane for a fun vintage look. I think you should go for a complimenting color to add a little more as well. (Not too bright, you don’t want to distract) just the right amount of umph.
You guys are like the big sisters I never had. Thanks for putting up with my shoe stupidity.
Here are more shoes I’m hearting:
http://www.myglassslipper.com/products2.cfm?id=3841&siz=30&sortby=ATTR1&dept=SHOES
http://www.myglassslipper.com/products2.cfm/dept/SHOES/ID/2421
I absolutely adore your style. While it so isn’t me… I’m jealous of the ensemble you’ve put together.
A few more options:
http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/41328866/c/385.html
http://www.lovemyshoes.com/products2.cfm/id/22543/item/CONAN%20LS—by-NINA
http://www.lovemyshoes.com/products2.cfm/id/23334/item/PRESHEA-by-MISS%20ME
http://www.lovemyshoes.com/products2.cfm/id/17520/item/—–DYE-by-J%20LOREN
also, I didn’t comment on your dress post before but I’m SO GLAD you chose to go with this one!! It’s soooo perfect for you!!!
This is what I’m probably wearing….http://www.piperlime.com/browse/product.do?cid=19850&pid=576968&scid=576968012
The ones (in a different color and more $$$$) on Zappos got good reviews. I wanted something under 2″ but not completely flat. Free shipping & returns if you don’t like them.
I LOVE these one you suggested
http://www.myglassslipper.com/products2.cfm?id=3841&siz=30&sortby=ATTR1&dept=SHOES
Perfect and very Bridey!
Here are some flats I love! I think they would be perfect and charming for someone’s wedding. http://shop.camper.com/product.camper?opcion=20740-001
I was going to suggest a low heeled peep toe to go with your vintage look. I LOVE the first shoes you linked to on myglassslipper! I think they would go with your whole look perfectly! I vote for those.
Best of luck!
This ensemble is going to be so cute! I’m loving the cream kitten heels, or even a soft bronze or something that will play off the color of your clutch. You’re going to look great!
C’mon, I can’t think of ANYTHING that would be more adorable with your ensemble than some kitten heeled T-STRAPS!
I’m thinking something along the lines of this:
http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/41300710/c/422.html
or this:
http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/40487175/c/173658.html
I LOVE LOVE LOVE The zappos ones you posted first! soooo cute. (Again, I’m all about the vintagey-ness of mary janes!)
I think the peep toes are really cute, like the ones Miss CC most recently posted…they wouldn’t even necessarily have to show very much of your toes. Here’s another suggestion, in ivory or champagne.
http://www.davidsbridal.com/accessory_detail.jsp?stid=3832&prodgroup=174
miss cc - i’m agreeing with everyone on the heels and i love these:
http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/41339010/c/14.html
you are gonna look great!
peep toe kitten heel or higher for sure. those flats aren’t fancy enough for your dress.
A kitten heel would make the outfit perfect!!
Oh I am so glad you are going to go with a kitten heel now.
See anything here that you like?
You’re going to make the most adorable bride ever? I love how you rock stuff a lot of girls would be straight up afraid to wear (like me).
Check out Capezio dance shoes. Very comfortable, different heel heights, and some of them are very vintagey.
@Mrs. Lovebug: Mrs. Lovebug! I was just thinking of you the other day when I saw this! http://www.lifeisgood.com/product-details.aspx?sku=10001LOVBBLM&description=Love%20Bug%20Crusher%20Tee%20on%20Bloom&from=/category/core-collection/crusher-tees/
Mrowr mrowr!!! I love the Dollhouse ones shaver2b linked. Also… sorry to be an enabler… but have you looked at Fluevogs?
I like the first Colorful Creations you suggested as well! The ruching is really cute - they’re more neutral to really let your dress stand out!
I LOVE the Gabriella Rocha kitten heel mary janes you first posted, Miss Candy Corn! Those are gorgeous, and it looks like a very manageable heel. So glad you’re going to be rocking the vintage dress!
I think it would look really elegant if you wore retro-style white peep-toe pumps and little white gloves too! It would match the style of the dress and the vintage-era charm. Maybe use the flats for the reception?
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I know you posted this a long time ago, but you and I picked the same Anthropologie necklace! I just wanted to let you know that I got married last month, we received our pro-pics, and the necklace photographed beautifully! It’s so pretty and funky, it was just right. You’re going to be stunning!
Miss Candy Corn, Philadelphia
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About Me: I enjoy people watching (especially in New Jersey malls), obsessive collecting, drooling over contemporary art, browsing flea markets for vintage finds and eating an absurd amount of cheese. In my Philadelphia abode, I create mixed media artwork and one-of-a-kind home accessories in the company of my farmer-tanned fiancé, our Westiepoo (Betty White), our three rabbits (Cadbury, Willie Nelson and Applesauce) and our two frisky chinchillas (Ethel Funk and Maude).
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Are you SURE you want to wear flats? Little kitten heels would be so adorable with that dress….. I would just be nervous about those flats making things a little too casual….. but that’s just me