OOTD: Dress Up Fancy Friday Slinky Black and Sparkles

Strange how things come full circle – like with last week’s dress being worn 16 years after I bought it. Today’s outfit is one I wore in March/April 2004 to see Phantom of the Opera, so almost 10 years ago. Serendipity eh. How time flies, except when you’re going through it.

There were slight differences; it was actually a diamante belt with bigger stones, the pants were wide leg but different and the eyeshadow was Blue back then. The shoes were probably more comfortable, my hair was darker, I was less jaded. But it’s practically the same in design/style.

A decade ago

The muscle… yeah not so photogenic and what’s with that facial expression? Lol none of those pictures came out right.

Unfortunately I didn’t have any photos of me by myself in the outfit hence the extra hands.

After

You know, I’ve said this a few times but there has to be some kind of link between the bloggers I get to know/post with and our outfits. I wore my outfit, thought of my post title and roughly what I was going to say, then went to look at the other blogs and voila! Synchronicity! Most of us have gone for the Black/dark look (checkout the post title of Marta from MimosasandFashion) in a fitted way with noticable ornamentation/accessories. Something in the ethernet and internet waves 😉

Other bloggers celebrating fancy friday

I just want to paraphrase Vanessa at Nessbow for a moment, she has many wise words but these latest apply to Dress Up Fancy Fridays. She says that getting out your glad rags on a Friday is a real pickmeup to the end of the week both as an instant mood enhancer because you’re wearing an outfit you like and makes you feel good but also as a boost after a long week. I find those words really heartwarming.

Vanessa at Nessbow

Wow I can’t tell you how delighted I was to see this outfit – so funky and sassy. All that attitude and awesome print – totally love it!

Marta at MimosasandFashion

Another struttin’ it lady, whatever her mood she just has the ‘vibe’ – one cool, unflappable cat.

Maricel at MyClosetCatalogue

Ta-da! Look at that powerful pose and another lady who knows how to rock her outfit and look fabulous.

Nicole at HighLatitudeStyle

Wearing her favourite sheath dress; a classic shape, colour scheme & print that as she says ‘ can go from sophisticated to girlie to street style.’

Sarah at PlusSizeProud

She calls this outfit ‘Venus in Blue Jeans’ – don’t you just love that? She’s shown that jeans can be dressed up especially if you’re someone that rarely wears them (myself included). Love the scarf bow!

Camila at TheGeekChick

Smart yet comfy? Very in classic monochrome colour blocs yet with feminine details. Girl and cat match 😀

I love all the details on their clothes and how they smoothly fit into the style and flow of the outfits – and most importantly how they are worn, with flair!

Feeling a little more upbeat now – here’s an episode of the awesome Detentionaire, a revealing yet concealed cartoon – dark side of the moon anyone? 😉