Thursday, July 23, 2009

a little help from my friends [or: three dresses, one pair of shoes.]

hallloooo! lots of things to post today. yesterday i woke up early (for me) to head over to market publique for a photo shoot. now. you have probably noticed that it is a very rare occurrence that i show so much as a profile of my face on this blog - and all these pictures are taken when i'm alone in a room (with the exception of an obvious few.) i am not comfortable with having my picture taken. in truth, i'm a pretty awkward girl, so when pamela suggested that i model some clothes for the site i said i'd be happy to, but warned her that coaxing a decent picture out of me, especially one with my face in it, would not be easy. the shoot was actually a lot of fun, though! pamela and the photographer, karen, were very sweet and cool about everything and it was kind of fun to just get to try on outfit after outfit. i'll post photos once i get them, but i DID get these shorts from the shoot yesterday, as a sort of payment for modeling:



shirt: thrifted from salvation army a few years back
shorts: from pamela at market publique!
shoes: steve madden
belt: thrifted
necklace: ebay

okay. now i have to ask your advice, all of you. i am going to chicago this weekend and sam scored us tickets to an event at the shedd aquarium, complete with djs and open bar and dancing and [i honestly don't understand what else.] regardless, the occasion seems to call for an Outfit, and i can't decide which i should wear. so i present to you three options. please please, let me know what you think is best?



dress: vintage, thrifted in chicago and hemmed up by my friend dee
shoes: nine west



dress: stevej and yonip
necklace: blueberi
shoes: nine west



dress: quail
belt: thrifted
hat: ebay
shoes: nine west

i'm honestly stumped. i don't want to pack too much so i need to figure it out by tomorrow. your opinion is greatly appreciated!

until we meet again, much love -

xo audrey
Posted by audrey at 1:10 PM

35 comments:

  1. Lizzie JeanneJuly 23, 2009 at 1:50 PM

    Oh the third is goregous! But I love them all. I'm sure, no matter what, you'll be the belle of the ball

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  2. UnknownJuly 23, 2009 at 2:03 PM

    I love the last dress, but I'm not a fan of the hat with it. I actually really like the 2nd outfit best. It's cute and funky but a little sexier than the others. Looks comfy and loose for dancing, too :) Sounds fun! And congrats on the modeling thing :)

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  3. UnknownJuly 23, 2009 at 2:04 PM

    my vote's for #2 - you really can't go wrong with sparkles.

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  4. ktJuly 23, 2009 at 2:11 PM

    number three! i love that quail dress, so so much.

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  5. ChelseaJuly 23, 2009 at 2:25 PM

    I vote the third one, and I especially love the hat!

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  6. angela-ela-elaJuly 23, 2009 at 2:50 PM

    I vote for the third as well! You look great in all three though.

    p.s. youre my new favorite blog...

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  7. TooSidedAlyssaJuly 23, 2009 at 3:14 PM

    i like the 2nd!

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  8. EBJuly 23, 2009 at 3:22 PM

    The third one! It's blue- aquarium themed! Man I wanna go to this thing at the aquarium.

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  9. CJuly 23, 2009 at 3:36 PM

    LOVELOVELOVE the shorts!!!!! They are divinely awesome.

    In terms of Shedd Aquarium couture, I would go for that gorgeous yellow dress. I actually ADORE the last one, but from the Shedd events I've been to, it might feel a bit overdressed. Aquarium crowds can be a tad casual. But they're all gorgeousness!

    p.s. Welcome to Chicago!!

    http://betweenlaundrydays.blogspot.com

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  10. UnknownJuly 23, 2009 at 4:10 PM

    QUAIL QT!

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  11. Christine CameronJuly 23, 2009 at 4:20 PM

    oh man, i have no idea because all three of them are so gorgeously styled...but I think the way to pick would be to go with the one that is the most comfortable, that way you will feel good all night long! have fun dollface! xoxo

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  12. ktklemonsJuly 23, 2009 at 4:30 PM

    The third one!

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  13. AmandaJuly 23, 2009 at 4:42 PM

    please please PLEASE: the stevej and yonip! that dress deserves a night out. and the necklace?? the shoes??? AMAZING.

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  14. mroJuly 23, 2009 at 5:02 PM

    the third is gorgeous and reminds me of audrey hepburn...but not audrey hepburn at a chic aquarium nighttime event.....instead she is shopping on fifth.

    for an evening event? dress number one. it's so figure flattering and the diamond detail at the collar is phenomenal. plus, it is perfect with those shoes!

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  15. AnonymousJuly 23, 2009 at 5:31 PM

    oooh, me, me, please pick me!!!!

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  16. AnonymousJuly 23, 2009 at 5:33 PM

    wait that wasn't onedesign, that was sam! pick me!

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  17. audreyJuly 23, 2009 at 6:33 PM

    thank everyone so much for your sweet words and advice! i DO think i will end up going with #3, as it happens, although sam has forbidden me from wearing the hat (we'll just see about that.) the yellow dress, i have since noticed, has a spot on the sleeve and needs a dry cleaning, and i think the blue of the dress fits the blue theme of the event well. if any of you chicagoans end up there, please find me!! i would be delighted to meet you!

    thanks again everyone!! xo audrey

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  18. ElaineJuly 23, 2009 at 7:47 PM

    Love the last two the best!! I love your style PERIOD.



    clothedmuch.blogspot.com

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  19. Laura GerencserJuly 23, 2009 at 9:37 PM

    Love the first one! Definitely club worthy!

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  20. Bork PowerJuly 23, 2009 at 11:43 PM

    The new yellow dress! Absolutely!!!!!

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  21. Rica Chica Event ProductionsJuly 24, 2009 at 12:53 AM

    I heart that Quail dress! You have such a signature pose! I just tried it in the mirror and I looked like a marshmallow!

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  22. CypriotchickJuly 24, 2009 at 4:06 AM

    love the 2nd and 3rd the most but honestly i hope u have an awesome time no matter what u wear! ooo... and congrats about the shoot those shorts are sublime!

    Cypriotchick
    cypriotchick.blogspot.com

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  23. AnonymousJuly 24, 2009 at 4:31 AM

    The yellow dress!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  24. SISTERS AND DRESSESJuly 24, 2009 at 5:57 AM

    I need a pink shoes!!!

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  25. AprilJuly 24, 2009 at 9:36 AM

    okay, i LOVE LOVE LOVE all of them, but I think the last two are my favorite!

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  26. SydneyJuly 24, 2009 at 1:58 PM

    I love love love the last look!

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  27. claireyJuly 24, 2009 at 2:02 PM

    oh dear it's a tossup between two and three... but my vote goes with two. :) though the third dress is gorgeous and i love the hat too.

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  28. market publiqueJuly 24, 2009 at 3:51 PM

    my vote goes for the yellow one, I just love it! I love the blue one too, but I am thinking the hat is going to be a nuisance if you're dancing!

    Thank you SO much for modeling for us! The photos are amazing! I will send you a few soon :)

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  29. kat veronika.July 24, 2009 at 6:22 PM

    I love the third option! they are all wonderful but the third stands out for me.

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  30. UnknownJuly 25, 2009 at 12:31 AM

    what does the BF say? congrats on the assignment. great outfit. you really look good all the time!

    1st one - good for clubwear but i'm not sure about the shoes.

    i love the 2nd and 3rd one. the colours work best for the 2nd getup. the 3rd is just outstanding. wear that to stand out from the crowd.

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  31. SlanelleJuly 26, 2009 at 7:05 AM

    hey ! There's a skull clutch giveaway on my blog, thought you migh tlike it ;)

    www.slanellestyle.blogspot.com

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  32. RuxandraJuly 26, 2009 at 4:31 PM

    all are gorgeus, but you should go with the first.though my commment is pretty late...

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  33. LydiaJuly 27, 2009 at 12:26 AM

    My vote is three! I love the shorts you got, too cute!

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  34. Virginia JanetJuly 27, 2009 at 5:29 AM

    I vote for #3.!! You are so dang cute. All those dresses are gorgeous. I just LOVE those pink Nine West shoes.

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  35. AnonymousAugust 6, 2009 at 4:02 PM

    You are amazing at putting together outfits. I love the confidence you have in everyone. I did like them all but thought the first one was the best for the party.

    Hope you had fun!

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