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3.11.2014

Fusion

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Black Cocktail Dress & Dangling Earrings: Forever 21 Plus
Fuschia Purse: CMG
Fuschia and Black Wedges: Cotton On
Silver and Gold Watch: Mango

I wore this ensemble to my cousin's wedding. It was a very fun event to take part of, hearing them exchange vows on the altar, seeing the bride's beautiful Veejay Floresca gown, watching the pre-nup and on-site wedding videos and slideshows, and just being able to witness a love that was tested and then strengthened by distance and time.

Usually, Chinese superstitious beliefs discourage the wearing of black during celebrations, but given that my new cousin-in-law is Filipino and the couple is quite non-traditional, I decided to go with this velvety A-line dress with a sweetheart outline for a classy and feminine look. I added the fuschia touches in the bag and shoes, because I wanted to be able to justify to nitpicky relatives that I wasn't wearing all-black. Haha!

Hugs,
The Belated Bloomer

25 comments:

  1. NathalieMarch 11, 2014 at 11:44 AM

    Black with red/pink accents is always a winning combination in my books. Lovely outfit! :)

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  2. UnknownMarch 11, 2014 at 10:55 PM

    Your clutch is nice and i like how simple and elegant you look Abi :)

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    1. UnknownMarch 13, 2014 at 10:03 AM

      You can't fit a thing more than a cellphone and a lipstick, but the clutch sure is cute! ;)

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  3. DeborahMarch 12, 2014 at 7:12 PM

    Didn't know that wearing black at a wedding was considered faux-pas in Chinese culture - that's interesting. I know in Korean culture, wearing white at a wedding is perfectly acceptable (which was a bit shocking to me at first). Fascinating the different types of wedding etiquette across the world.

    I really love your dress - The velvet details really stand out and I love the pops of red! Bet you broke a few hearts at the wedding! :]

    xo Deborah
    Coffee, Prose, and Pretty Clothes

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    1. UnknownMarch 13, 2014 at 10:03 AM

      Really? Wearing white won't be seen as stealing the bride's thunder?

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  4. Jen27March 13, 2014 at 1:16 AM

    Beautiful dress, Abi! You look lovely :)

    -Jen

    www.vibrantbeautyblog.com

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  5. UnknownMarch 15, 2014 at 1:45 AM

    You look so pretty! Love the clutch and shoes!

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  6. The Makeup MavenMarch 16, 2014 at 3:59 PM

    Abi! You're so pretty love! Love the clutch!! *drool*

    ♥ Sabs -TheMakeupMaven

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  7. aki!March 17, 2014 at 10:10 AM

    The location for their wedding looks beautiful!

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  8. ChristineMarch 18, 2014 at 4:19 AM

    Perfection! I love it!

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  9. Mommy K's kornerMarch 18, 2014 at 4:28 PM

    Lovely LBD. But you are lovelier. :)

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  10. VanessaApril 1, 2014 at 4:45 AM

    Such a pretty look. ;-)
    Lovely greets Nessa

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  11. Comlete ExclusiveJuly 8, 2014 at 4:50 PM

    It was by sheer serendipity that I was at this place on one of the most beautiful days of the year for a business function. I can't express eloquently enough just how amazing this view is.
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  12. Merrie K.November 30, 2014 at 2:26 PM

    Beautiful combination..Loving it.That clutch is so classy!!
    -Merrie K.
    PetiteCareerGirl.com

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    Very beautiful pictures! ;) love your blog, very good inspiration ♡
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