I’ve had this dress for over six years. Even though it’s covered in sequins, I never feel overdressed, perhaps because said sequins are matte and on a matte background. Don’t get me wrong, I wouldn’t wear it to work or to do the food shopping, but I’d wear it to lunch as well as to dinner; and for coffee as well as for cocktails. Well, maybe not for coffee, but you know what I mean. Sequins aren’t just for Christmas.
Ordinarily, I choose my outfit and then accessorize accordingly. This though is one of a series of photoshoots I did for TEF Magazine. (The Eyewear Forum), so naturally I started with the eyewear.
It’s the “Unsu” by Kata Eyewear. Kata was introduced in the mid 1990’s. It’s a Japanese collection designed around four fundamental pillars – simplicity, innovation, responsibility and authenticity. This frame is stylish but not overly feminine; it could almost be a unisex design. The lightweight acetate frame in its soft shade of khaki is beautiful and understated. It’d look perfect with a cream chunky knit, jeans and brown biker boots; or with a maxi dress in autumnal tones. But I wanted to dress it up, to take it out on the town, to look for Clarke Kent in that phonebox.
This is among my favourite photoshoots. Thank you Ian for your excellent direction and infinite patience in getting the right shot. This post is in collaboration with TEF and Kata Eyewear.
See me wearing this matte sequin dress previously, for a date with Ian and also to my friend Sally’s wedding.
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Sparkle and shine Liz, that’s you xx
Thank you, thank you, thank you my friend xxx
Liz those glasses will go with everything – I’ve never thought about a taupe/khaki colour for frames before but it makes perfect sense! It’s a beautiful neutral with that KILLER dress… love those matt sequins ♥
Catherine x
Thank you Catherine. They do go with everything. It’s such a flattering colour too. I love the dress and always enjoy wearing it. It feels strange to wear a short length though after wearing so many midis and maxis! xxx
Love those glasses, they are a lovely style. The dress is gorgeous, love the detail on it and the way you’ve styled it . Love some sparkle. Perfect for this time of year. 🎄
Alison xx
Oh thank you Alison. I love the frames too. The colour is so gorgeous. And the dress is one of my favourites. It’s nice to wear it a shorter length again because I’ve been wearing a lot of midi lengths lately xxx
Love the glasses, Lizzy! And what a great idea to find a phone box a la Clark Kent!
Your dress and shoes are utter perfect too, of course!
Suzy xxx
Oh thank you Suzy. It’s nice to find a phone box that is still in working order! Honestly though, the door was so heavy. I could barely hold it open!!! Needed Superman…
Those frames are gorgeous, and so perfect with that dress. You honestly make me want to have every frame you feature!!! xx