Last night my husband and I went to a 1920’s themed wedding! We were encouraged to wear 20’s style attire so I tried to put together a modern 20’s look without breaking the bank.
The hardest thing to find was the dress. I really wanted a beaded cocktail dress but those things can get expensive! Not only that but I was looking for one with a 20’s flair. I found the perfect dresses at Nordstrom’s – these Adrianna Papell dresses are modern and have that 20’s art deco beading that I was looking for but I did not like the price! So I turned to eBay! I tried on a few of the dresses in Nordstrom to find my size and then stalked eBay for an Adrianna Papell dress that would hopefully be more affordable. I was lucky that I found this for $75! I was able to buy it right away so I didn’t even have to bid on it. I was running a bit of a risk because it was not returnable and I wasn’t exactly sure of my size. But I think it worked out ok!
For my accessories I added a pearl necklace and bracelet, beaded headband, and silver heels. I would have added some simple earrings but I forgot! The great thing about the 20’s is you can layer on the jewelry and kind of go over the top if you want.
Hair and makeup was the toughest part for me. I’m not very good at doing my eye makeup and in the 20’s they were all about a dramatic eye. I tried my best to create a smokey eye with my Bare Minerals palette. I added false lashes for more drama! This was the first time I’m tried fake lashes. It was actually a lot easier to apply than I thought! I finished off the look with dark red lips and I followed this tutorial for the updo.
And if you haven’t already, I’d really appreciate your vote for my outfit for the Beverly Center Fall Fashion Challenge. Thanks so much!
Dress: Adrianna Papell via eBay (similar)
Necklace: via JCPenney (similar – short strand)
Bracelet: gift
Headband: American Eagle Outfitters (similar)
Heels: Target
Eyelashes: Ulta
Eyeshadow: Bare Minerals
Lips: Mac Viva Glam I
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FUGGING PERFECTION!
You look gorgeous in these pictures, and that dress is so stunning!
Oh my , gorgeous!! Love that dress!! Alex
tobebeautifulingodseyes.blogspot.com
Oh, I love this! You completely nailed the theme, et you look modern and elegant. And your makeup is GORGEOUS!
Oh my gosh, I love that a) you went to a '20s theme wedding and b) that you chose this dress, it's gorgeous on you!! I just found a beaded Adrianna Papeli dress on sale for my bachelorette party and I'm super excited to wear it.
Kristina does the Internets
What a fun wedding party theme! This dress is totally perfect to the era and you did such a great job with the outfit!! I voted for you and good luck!
BTW, I am hosting my first link up this Thursday and hope that you will join me.
Alice
http://www.happinessatmidlife.com
So beautiful! Just love the whole look and you wearing red lipstick!
Marie @ In Our Happy Place
The risk was totally worth it! And this would also be a great Halloween costume you know because I'm just thinking waayy in advance.
xo Adri
http://www.adrilately.blogspot.com
hello gorgeous!! I love this amazing dress on you!
xo,
Angela
I love theme weddings, but only when all the guests are as committed as you! You executed the look perfectly, the dress is a total gem and the beaded scalloped edges steal my heart.
Chic on the Cheap
Stunning! This is such a great color on you, and everything down to the accessories are perfect!
xoxo jenna @ sincerely jenna marie
PS- make sure and stop by on Thursdays to link up!
OMG you surely nailed the glamourous look of the roaring 20s…..love love love everything from the dress, the makeup and the hair!
Rebecca
http://www.redtagchiclosangeles.com
You rocked this! Nailed the 20s theme, and its amazing that you got such a deal on the dress, it looks so expensive!
I am in love with this dress!! 🙂
http://www.ensembledeux.blogspot.com
I am in love with this dress!! 🙂
http://www.ensembledeux.blogspot.com
The risk was totally worth it! And this would also be a great Halloween costume you know because I'm just thinking waayy in advance.
xo Adri
http://www.adrilately.blogspot.com
So beautiful! Just love the whole look and you wearing red lipstick!
Marie @ In Our Happy Place
What a fun wedding party theme! This dress is totally perfect to the era and you did such a great job with the outfit!! I voted for you and good luck!
BTW, I am hosting my first link up this Thursday and hope that you will join me.
Alice
http://www.happinessatmidlife.com
You rocked this! Nailed the 20s theme, and its amazing that you got such a deal on the dress, it looks so expensive!
OMG you surely nailed the glamourous look of the roaring 20s…..love love love everything from the dress, the makeup and the hair!
Rebecca
http://www.redtagchiclosangeles.com
hello gorgeous!! I love this amazing dress on you!
xo,
Angela
Oh my , gorgeous!! Love that dress!! Alex
tobebeautifulingodseyes.blogspot.com
Stunning! This is such a great color on you, and everything down to the accessories are perfect!
xoxo jenna @ sincerely jenna marie
PS- make sure and stop by on Thursdays to link up!
You look gorgeous in these pictures, and that dress is so stunning!
I love theme weddings, but only when all the guests are as committed as you! You executed the look perfectly, the dress is a total gem and the beaded scalloped edges steal my heart.
Chic on the Cheap
Oh my gosh, I love that a) you went to a '20s theme wedding and b) that you chose this dress, it's gorgeous on you!! I just found a beaded Adrianna Papeli dress on sale for my bachelorette party and I'm super excited to wear it.
Kristina does the Internets
Oh, I love this! You completely nailed the theme, et you look modern and elegant. And your makeup is GORGEOUS!
FUGGING PERFECTION!