5.17.2010

Sequins and Velvet

My New Years Eve Alice and Olivia sequined top made an appearance this past weekend. No special occasion or place to go, simply just for fun! I had also been dying to debut my velvet blazer which has been hanging in my closet for a couple years completely neglected and unworn. I recently fixed it up a bit, cut all the beading off and what once seemed pretty old ladyish is now surprisingly very wearable. The sequin / velvet contrast was exactly the look I was going for, shoulder pads and all.

Velvet Jacket: Vintage, Jeans: F21, Sequin Top: Alice and Olivia, Heels: Tory Burch  
It's funny how spontaneous an outfit can make you feel, especially when you blast Lady Gaga tunes on your way out the door. 
You never know where the night will take you!


28 comments:

la petite fashionista said...

great minds totally think alike! I really loved "an education" too! & i LOVE this outfit! i'm all about sequins for daytime. A fun outfit can lead to a fun night :)

Asian Invasion said...

Now that's really blingin'!

Josie said...

I am absolutely LOVING this look! Anything Alice+Olivia is absolutely genius. And you look positively gorgeous. Loving your blog, doll!
xxoo Josie
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Friend in Fashion said...

That is so true! Love gaga, and your sequins!

Luv, Friend in Fashion
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x

Bren said...

Adorable Alicia! I'm loving sequins right now too! I'm looking for something in silver. :) Btw, I watched An Education today, and loved it!

Bren @ Chasing Beauty

Gabby / Gypsy*Diaries said...

You look absolutely amazing! Velvet will be the big thing this fall! :)
XXX

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Erica said...

great look girl!! soo stylish and fun!

Kate said...

I love that you're wearing sequins in the spring time! You've totally managed to pull off what otherwise is a holiday-look to a perfect spring-time ensemble! Just gorgeous! (and lady gaga can make any day all that much better!)

Caroline said...

Love the whole outfit!!! So cute!! xo

Elham said...

I heart you!

Nicole Marie said...

want a sequin top so bad!

Cafe Fashionista said...

Basically anyone who wears sequins for no special reason - just for the fun of it - is a superstar in my book! Love love love that top - and you're right...it looks phenomenal with the velvet blazer!! :)

Alicia said...

@Cafe Fashionista, aww you're so sweet!!! you should totally rock sequins asap!

Sadie's Momma said...

LOVE the splash of sequins on the weekend!!!

Tagged you today! Stop by. :)

<3 KP
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Valerie said...

I love your gold sequins top! It's so true how throwing on an unexpected item can really put a spring in our step.

xo
Valerie

Tasha said...

Wow this top is eye catching! I love the gold! You look stunning!

I'm following!

bananas. said...

you look great!!!

that top and jacket combo is perfection.

Helen [In Elegance] said...

Lady Gaga tunes inspire me too.

Miss Nicole said...

All I know is that your "sequins and velvet" and my little ensemble that night made us immediate partners in crime. Our night was bound to be full of adventure...it was truly inevitable! ;-)

Mara said...

absolutely looove it! So pretty. And you're just the cutest.

Kimbirdy said...

i've wondered this for a while now, so i'm finally going to ask - what is your hair routine? do you have any fancy products you love? my hair is wavy, but i still haven't found a way to tame it down into nice curls. your hair always looks amazing, so if you have any tips i would love to hear them. :)

Kacey said...

OMG Alicia. I have a gold sequin tank top from years ago!! I am going to break it out. Is it scary for you to know that we could be twins!!!

Jessica said...

love it! oh that cardinal rule...never get rid of ANYTHING in your closet. I'm so bad about that! Your outfit is fabulous and I'm sure made for a memorable night. xx

Anna said...

dashing!
xo

Alicia said...

@Kacey, omg, we could be twins!!!! :)

this free bird said...

um, excuse me but you look AMAZING in that outfit!! sequins are your thing!! i think you could rock this look year round - night on the town anyone?? xx

Taylor Sterling said...

what a darling top!! I love the sequins in the city shots!

Lindsay With An "A" said...

Very stylish and classy! Well done :)

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