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Tips & Tricks | October 5, 2012

Secret Weapon

I have a new secret style weapon. See the dress above? I found it in People Style Watch. Really? Not, Vogue, Harpers or Elle? YES, and the best part was that it was only $129!

While on vacation, I picked up this Style Watch at the airport. I saw the red tweed Benetton dress, and I loved it. I thought to myself that it would be a perfect dress for holiday cocktail parties and Christmas work parties; its so versatile. However, holiday events felt like a long time away, so I just kept flipping the page. Two weeks later I remembered I had a cocktail event and I immediately thought, “where is that magazine”?!?! After about two hours of searching I found it. I was so impressed by the magazine that I’ve started to buy it every time I see it on the stand. It’s become my secret weapon… so much good stuff at reasonable prices!

Sometimes when an outfit has a certain feel to it I like to take it all the way. This dress felt very St. John-ish, so I went along with that look by adding the black hose and black suede pumps. Then, I felt like the outfit needed a little edge, so I added a fun “edgy” necklace. I also love that the dress is tweed but sleeveless, so unexpected.

The only bummer is that we don’t have a Benetton store in Houston, and they’re not online. I called the Willowbend/Plano store and spoke with the nicest sales associate, Michael, who shipped it straight to me. Thanks Michael!

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  1. Tucker says

    October 5, 2012 at 12:55 PM

    Love this, Carly. You look amazing! I’m visiting Miami this weekend and may have to go check it out as they don’t have a Benetton store in my hometown. BTW, where did you get the necklace you are wearing? It sets off the dress perfectly!

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  2. Sheaffer {Pinterest Told Me To} says

    October 5, 2012 at 1:01 PM

    GREAT dress! You look amazing….and I love that you found it in People! Is that a velvety type ribbon at the waist?
    Sheaffer
    http://www.pinteresttoldmeto@blogspot.com

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  3. Bobbie says

    October 5, 2012 at 11:26 PM

    I would have never picked this magazine up before your recommendation. So Thanks! I did get one at the grocery store today and I really like it!!

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