I know Sunday Smiles are supposed to be non-fashion related… but sometimes, my entire week revolves around one outfit. And this was one of those weeks!
On Friday night I was a guest at the Chernobyl Children’s Project ball. It was in a very posh place, with very posh people and very posh food. So obviously, I needed a very posh dress. But I don’t really ‘do’ posh – I’m a casual dresser (as you well know) and I hate the thought of beautiful dresses hidden away with no occasion to attend. With that in mind, I hit the high street to find a something I could dress up for the night and keep wearing afterwards.
Zara dress, shawl from my SIL’s wardrobe, Dune shoes, Accessorize clutch, Eclectic Eccentricity bracelet, Me and Zena ring
Primark playsuit, Primark cardigan, Primark tights, thrifted bag, Primark pumps, Eclectic Eccentricity necklace, Me & Zena ring, H&M belt
Wow, you look absolutely stunning in your maxi dress 🙂 Bet you were the belle of the ball! Aw man, hope your interview went okay. It just adds another strange dimension when youre being filmed, doesnt it. I tend to blink too much. Good for my eyes but not so good for the people watching haha. Cringeee xx
Good choice for the galaxy comp, you look lovely! You rocked the floral maxi…its a nice summery option for black tie 🙂 It makes me wish the sun was shining though, unfortunately its a grey day in Newcastle. I’m hoping it picks up for the bank holiday tomorrow though, fingers crossed!!xxx
Ahhh you can pull of some of the most amazing looks!
That maxi dress is gorgeous; I love them but being 5″2 I can never find one which doesnt train ridiculously 🙁
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nice outfits ^^
good luck for my giveaway too ^^
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Love the maxi, you definatly pulled off the stylish black tie look!
The maxi dress is gorgeous I can see this being a staple of your summer wardrobe.
Good luck and fingers crossed for the Galaxy FM Style Hunter you derserve to win fab casual outfit too xoxo
That dress looks amazing, a much more sensible purchase than a silly frothy ballgown. You can wear this over & over as you say!
And that is a lovely choice for the style comp!
You look so chic!! The shawl makes the difference hehe
and omg you were filmed? I know I would speak with my worst french accent if I ever was to be filmed 😀 I’m sure you did well, and the outfit you picked is perfect!
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Your outfit for the event looked gorgeous 🙂 You definitely pulled that one off, & I’m looking forward to seeing this dress again in more guises!
Best of luck for the competition thingy – I love the outfit – I want a playsuit like that. I saw one similar in the asos mag, but it was £155! Primark here I come!
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wowowow you look incredible in both these outfits Jen
Maxi Dress + Jen = incredible! 🙂
Oh Jen, you look beautiful! What a great choice, you’ll be wearing that fabulous frock all summer. Bet the in-laws were so proud!
Good luck with the competition (not that you need luck with your looks and style).
Vix
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love the maxi! Zara never fails to impress when it comes to formal occasions, and this outfit def proves the point that you dont need a super expensive outfit to look super stylish and posh! Loving the playsuit too, anna jane xxx 🙂
Your ball outfit looks amazing – perfect for the occasion but still your style. Hope you had a lovely evening!
Good luck with the Galaxy FM Style Hunt! x
Oh me, oh my!
You look stunning! I love it when you find something that can be dressed up or down like this. Maxi dresses are brilliant for that – and I can’t believe it’s from Zara! It looks so high end!
Fabulous choice, I hope you had an excellent time (was the grub tasty?!) xx
Both of these outfits are gorgeous. I love the maxi dress. I’m so tiny that I can’t wear one, I just look swamped!
Love, Amy Marie.
I love how you’ve made evening wear so wearable!! I can’t stand being all dressed up formally but how you’ve styled that dress is perfect! 🙂
that is a lot of dress for £40! definitely good value hehe. you look lovely in both outfits
oooh, pretty maxi Jen! I haven’t been in Zara for ages due to their ridiculous sizing, many a shopping trip has been ruined when even a “Large” has not fitted! I might give them one more chance though on the basis of that dress.
Vicki xx
Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous! xo
That maxi dress is super, super prettie huni and really suits you!
Loving those heart tights too-I have them in Baby pink! 🙂 xxx
Both outfits are great. the florals on the top dress just means you can wear it anywhere and I love those white dotted tights in the second outfit.
So POSH! This is a lovely dress and I’m sure you are going to wear it all summer. Great choice!
Oh, I want a floral maxi dress just like that! It’s so so pretty and I can imagine you wearing it with a skinny belt and glads on your feet already! And your favourite casual outfit is just so you, love it sweetie:)
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I love what you did with the maxi dress, and I’m not normally a maxi fan. You put a young spin on wearing a formal long frock and it looks lovely.
love the pink cardi …
Fab dress, you look great! And so versatile for dressing down in summer too. Good luck with the competition! x
The maxi dress looks beautiful on you!
Love the maxi dress on you! so pretty and a bargain too!
Fingers crossed for the Galaxy thing. How exciting would that be, 🙂
Have a great Sunday & Monday, I’m being lazy today, still in PJ’s, bacon cooking. Bliss
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Ooo I love the bottom look so mcuh!
It similar to what I wear – I’m a totally Primarni addict too! =3
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You look boootiful in the maxi dress – it looks very summery and sophisticated at the same time. x
Love your maxi dress! and your playsuit! Both are beautiful!
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Lovely maxi dress – you look v glam. I really resent buying black tie/wedding outfit things that cost a fortune yet barely ever get worn. Buying something that you can then incorporate into your normal wardrobe is definitely the way to go. x
I saw that dress when you twitpic’d it and fell in love…girl you’re a STUNNER! So beautiful 🙂
LOVE the maxi dress and you chose the perfect outfit for the style hunt 🙂
You look so so gorgeous in that dress for the ball! It’s so pretty! Really love the casual outfit for the Galaxy comp- I have my fingers crossed for you! x
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you look beyond gorgeous in that zara dress, they always do such elegant dresses but i have yet to go to the one in leeds! and i adore the primark playsuit, i’ve been wanting it for ages! xxx
Gorgeous! That maxi dress is perfect on you!
The print on that maxi dress is so lovely.
And I adore all the colours in your favourite casual outfit.