No Same Dress Fear
I’m sure it will be no huge surprise to hear that I don’t really “go out” much (popcorn and a film on the sofa over a night out, every time), so those dresses reserved only for special occasions sit patiently in my wardrobe waiting for their debut. That certainly doesn’t stop me buying them though – if I spot a dress that has a unique collar..or perhaps a cat on it..then it must be mine.
I’ve long adored unique pieces, opting to spend that little bit more on a frock from an independent designer, or altering a vintage piece to just the right length. When I do venture out on an evening, I’ll make sure it’s in something that has a bit of a story behind it – “Where’d you get that?” followed by “A friend of mine has this boutique that stocks…and so on” is preferable to “Topshop”, don’t you think? That’s why over at ASOS Marketplace (in case you hadn’t heard, I work there now!) we’re embracing the slogan “No Same Dress Fear” – promoting wearing vintage or independent labels at your Christmas parties this festive season. Who else is with me?!
The gold vintage prom dress that I’m lucky enough to be sporting in this post was found at Adorn Vintage, a new favourite boutique of mine – and one of yours too once you get clicking through! I’ll be honest, I’d not really thought of hunting down quality vintage pieces on Marketplace before I really got to know the site, but there are so many sellers that are really passionate about the items they are selling, and the majority of them are based in the UK too – score!
I pranced around the house in my gold attire for the rest of the day. I’m working up the confidence to wear it out – it’s not often I wear something so *ahem* open-chested..! x
How lovely, Carrie! I’ve been sporting gold pigment on my eyes too lately, it might be a sign that the festive season is really coming closer
Ale
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Want to know a secret? The gold ‘pigment’ I’m using in these pictures is actually edible glitter used for decorating cakes..!! Haha
Haha, genius
xxx
Mmm tastey! haha! Love your dress so much!!
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gorgeous <3
Oh Carrie!
I love this dress so much, you look simply amazing. I’m with you, I tend to prefer a dress with some coverage, but I would definitely wear this; the color and shape are worth it!
Love the blog!
xoxo
Eliza
gorgeous post! you look lovely!
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This is lovely. The colour is perfect for this season, I love it!!
Oh what a lovely dress. You look really great
I’ve started to use golden shades as well especially on my nails heehee
These pictures are just amazing, you look beautiful <3
I love your make-up stuff, the mirroir is so precious!
Your photos are always so beautiful ! And this dress looks lovely
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You should go for it! It looks beautiful and elegant and because it’s such a unique piece, nobody will be bothered by the ‘open chestness
’ and neither should you, it doesn’t look trashy at all!
<3
The dress is beautiful. And would gorgeous when christmas lights bounce off it.
I can’t wait to see your christmas party photos.
Oh, just gorgeous!
Beautiful photos, all this gold is gorgeous!
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awesome makeup! and lovely dress:)
Oh my gosh!! you look so beautiful Carrie!!!
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Beautiful pictures!
With Love,
Joy
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this is so cool!
xoxo from rome
K.
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Love the dress. This is what i love so much about vintage, wearing & selling it – its uniqueness. Beats the High street hands down!
Love love love that dress! The pictures are awesome!! <3 <3 <3 So beautiful, everything in gold <3
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Love your pictures!
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You’re truly beautiful! I love the dress, the make-up, the everything!
beautiful dress!! love the heels!
Gorgeous dress and great sentiment
You always take the most beautiful photos! I love the dress and all golden accessories and details that you have found!
love this dress!
x
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omg, beautiful!
This dress looks absolutely perfect on you!
Lovely dress, the shoes are great too – where did you get them from?
I bought them a long time ago from YesStyle.co.uk : )
You look like an absolute fairy tale! Love the golden theme.
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Beautiful! I love the dress and you look gorgeous! x
You look lovely, Carrie! You have what it takes to hold it up (wish I was less flat-chested) and pull it off!
Love your blog. Nice dress
Almu
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you look stunning!
The dress is beautiful ! And it’s very flattering on the chest, you shouldn’t be afraid of showing a bit more than usual from time to time ;D
You look fantastic! it flatters every curve.
Your vintage (?) mirror is “sublime” !!! I love it ! Where is it from ?? J’adore ce poudrier !!!
I buy a vintage one in silver in a yardsale… Vintage power !
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Thank you! It was my grandmothers – it was given to me when she passed away when I was a child, I think I’ve used it ever since! : )
oh sorry for your grandmother. you’re lucky to have a great souvenir of her. I think i will love to do the same with my daughter… One day i hope
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you look stunning! that dress really looks good on you. Love the shoes.
xx Audrey
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You look adorable!
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Love the dress! And your shoes are just gorgeous!
Stunning!
Amazing dress!
That is such a gorgeous dress! It suits you so much! Plus you look absolutely stunning as usual. xo
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I love me some vintage. And what a great way to promote independent designers. Who wants to look like everyone else, when you can look like a most amazing, unique version of ourselves?
x Elena @ Randomly Happy
golden princessin!
Your vintage yellow – gold dress is just unique & amazing… You look great…
xo, Violeta
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you look really stunning!! everything is so perfect in this post! colors, lights atmosphere!!you leave me breathless! kisses!
Love this gilded beauty!
I hear ya!! The number of proms that I have been to and even the most “un-high street shops” will stock dresses that will be seen on more than one girl. I decided to go all out once and spent a fortune on a dress (what I believed nobody else would have) but sadly, there was still one girl with the exact one on. I still remember both of us bumping into each other and the realisition kicking in and then kind of giving each other evils “eugh, she’s wearing MY dress” this is such a great idea and you look beautiful, gold really suits you xx
These pictures are so pretty! I love how the last half is in a sequence like you’re getting ready.
So pretty!
Rachel
the dress looks perfect on you, and i love the shoes( they are very unique)
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beautiful dress! want to wear that to go to dinner
Carrie, it’s such a delight to read your blog. Thanks for your beautiful imagery. BTW, this gold oufit would be perfect for Christmas. Please visit me sometime when you get the chance.
Suzi x
For the Love of Audrey
I just spent an hour gazing at all the pretties in the ASOS Marketplace, which I didn’t even know existed… oh dear!
hurrah! Enjoy ; )
Started to follow you some seconds ago on bloglovn…you have a magical blog, love the photos and your style!!!!
kisses from Greece!
amazing dress, amazing pictures…
you look fantastic in gold!!
I love gold!!! xxx
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What a wonderful dress! And it’s really a pity you don’t wear it outside – I totally understand what you mean with well “open-chested”, but maybe you could wear a cardigan ofter it?
And your “wear something vintage/independent” for christmas days is definitely something very good, I haven’t found any really good vintage store yet in Munich, I guess I should look more at asos marketplace (and yes, I knew you work there now!)
xxx Anita
I adore the golden age here! And those shoes are magical.
All the gold is fabulous – love the mirror too!
xoxo, Femke
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Adorable! I love all these golden shades! You look gorgeous!!
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The pics look amazing, and the dress is beautiful. I really like the way you did your hair, could you explain how you did it?
I simply parted it down the middle, twisted it and gripped it over my head! Easy peasy : )
so gorgeous.
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Very beautiful dress!
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Sweet dress. Would also be lovely with pretty top under I think! And the shoes……. very cute!!! Hope you get to wear them somewhere special!
I love so much your gold vintage dress
kisses
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This is the first time that I have ever been to the ASOS marketplace, and oh my god, a whole new world! I can’t believe I have visited that site religiously without ever discovering this. Thank you so much for telling us about it. And that dress is gorgeous!
Hi Carrie,
Awesome post! Beautiful dress & shoes, you look fab in it!
It has been 3 weeks since I began reading your blog… which in additions to a few other blogs has become one of my favorite reading delights as I relax with a glass of Riesling, mimosa or cup of tea.
Thank you kindly for sharing your creative gifts! I look forward to becoming a loyal reader of yours.
xoxo
Nice pictures and lovely dress!!
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Stunning Photos! The gold suits you perfectly. What do you use for taking photos? the lights are always fascinating!
Stunning! Such beautiful shots!
Cx
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These photographs are amazing!
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oh you look amazing! I’m loving this idea of unique pieces, it’s quite boring when you see everyone wearing the same!
Drawing Dreaming
What a gorgeous blog post! The dress looks wonderful on you, and the length of the dress makes it look sophisticated even though it’s a bit risqué.
I so agree with you! I live in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, and there even isn’t something like TopShop. Like I was missing so much fashion, I opened my own design label and it works here quite well! Woman here love jeans and TShirt. Me too, but sometimes it’s just beautiful to see oneself in a nice dress. So, a lot of women discovered dresses and I love to see their surprised, happy smile, when they put on my dresses.
Besos from Santa Cruz
Patricia
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…like a princess
Beautiful pics…
Beautiful photos, lovely dress and pretty you! <3
You are so stylish and inspiring! I felt like a little girl watching everything sparkle!
Olive xox
You look beautifu! The dress is amazing! xo, Christina
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You look absolutely wonderful! I’m the same: movie in with my honey over night out. I also have quite a few dresses that I rarely get to wear.
This dress is so pretty and I love how you matched your nails, shoes and make-up with it. Gorgeous!
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This dress is such a beauty !!
Like you I prefer vintage dresses, or drafting / sewing the dress myself… It feels so special
Your pictures are also amazing. Love these golden hues.
Beautiful as always!
That’s such a beautiful outfit. And so true, definitely more special to wear something vintage or independent.
The dress! Those shoes! That compact! This is why gold is one of my favorite colors! And why I’m searching through ASOS Marketplace now, even though I have my holiday dress…
Gorgeous dress and shoes! Love the nail polish as well! What brand/color is it?
Oooh, that’s so lovely !
you look beautiful!
Where’s your mirror from, it’s lovely!
It was my grandmothers : )