Jan 19, 2011

Glissade. Literally, to glide.

I always wanted to be a ballerina. Who didn't, right? Maybe I really could have been one though since I'm tall, wii fit says my balance is good, and my feet naturally want do most of these all the time.
I kinda felt like a ballerina today with my bun, dress, and shoes. Having said that, I'm sure a real ballerina would laugh at me. I'm sure even a casual ballet dancer would laugh at me. :)
And yes, I did wikipedia (verb) a glossary of ballet terms and chose Glissade as the most pleasing one. What a lovely word!

I love this dress but I don't really do anything that would require me to wear a super super super mini sequin dress so I tried to play it down with a messy bun, utility jacket, and shorts underneath. It was still a little over the top (OTT) for my daily life. Oh well! :)








(Dress- c/o iwearsin, Army jacket- Thrifted, Coat- Ruffian for anthro, Maryjanes- Asos, Clutch- gift from Mom, Lace shorts- c/o Urban 1972)

Well, I'm off to my last day at Fashion Market. Thank God!
Then I get to spend much needed family time!
Have a great day lovely people.

XO Coury

69 comments:

  1. Iulia RomanaJanuary 19, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    Seeing this photos, all I can think now is how much I need summer ♥ Your dress is so so amazing and you did a great job with those accesories !

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    Love the dress! Who cares if it's a bit OTT? You've dressed it down nicely. Your shoes are lovely as well x

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    Oh my gosh the dress, the dress, THE DRESS. I need it!x

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  4. Doni BrownJanuary 19, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    You look amazing as usual!!!

    http://thefreakoffashion.blogspot.com

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    you look amazingly beautiful (as always)! I love the whole outfit, that dress looks gorgeous! Your nail colour is really pretty! Xx

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  6. Holly SpringettJanuary 19, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    Love the combination of the sequin dress and the utility jacket, just perfect! The colour of the clutch bag is fabulous too....

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  7. Suzie SweetJanuary 19, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    you look so lovely! i dance ballet and im not laughing at you^^

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  8. NancieJanuary 19, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    i love your bag... and you have a lovely hairstye!
    http://www.fashionablenotebook.blogspot.com

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  9. The Style BoxJanuary 19, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Your nails look beautiful. I'm glad you chose to wear something so fabulous and sparkly even though you werent doing anything special. I think we could all take a leaf out of your book and wear something glitzy just because it makes us feel good! Love your hair too xx

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  10. AnnaJanuary 19, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    Pretty dress + I do like how you paired it. I say daily life can always use a little gliding :)

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  11. HelgaburdinaJanuary 19, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    Love your style!!!! Great photos!!!

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  12. Views by LauraJanuary 19, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    lovely dress! the bag is really cute too!
    Lau

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  13. Sarah DeeJanuary 19, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    your so sparkly!!! love it!!

    <3 Sarah
    theantiquepearl.blogspot.com

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  14. Lindsay N. StricklandJanuary 19, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    this is one of my favorite outfits you've put together. love the sequined dress with the utility jacket. so adorable. :)

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  15. lauren, curious constellationJanuary 19, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    Who cares if it's OTT we all need to wear a glittery dress for no particular reason every once in a while.

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  16. PolinaJanuary 19, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    Wow!LOve0love your look!)
    but i didn't want to be ballerina)

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  17. Maria FallonJanuary 19, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    I think if we'd been able to wear dresses like that, I'd have wanted to be a ballerina too!

    Danni
    xxx

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  18. LaineyJanuary 19, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    What a fun party dress! I love how wonderful you look in it. You did such a great job dressing it down!

    P.S. Any word from your mailman about the package?

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  19. melissa roseJanuary 19, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    SO cute! I personally like "pirouette"! haha

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  20. DeboraJanuary 19, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    wow Nice Dress!
    xxx
    Debora
    http://glamorouscircusblog.blogspot.com

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  21. Sara DowntonJanuary 19, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    you look amazing! that dress is gorgeous, and i love how you've dressed it.

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  22. AmberJanuary 19, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    who cares if you are a bit overdressed, life is short. you look very cute in this dress and I like your messy bun. I can never seem to get my hair to look this pretty

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  23. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    This dress is absolutely gorgeous! x

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  24. RuthJanuary 19, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    Your blog makes me want to move to California!
    I miss the spring sunshine! :)

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  25. aninaJanuary 19, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    i love your watch! beauty!!

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  26. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    Wow, amazing, amazing outfit!! Love your shoes, dress, coat and the bag, most definitely! So chic!

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  27. Blush and FlatsJanuary 19, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    awww, this dress is BEAUTIFUL <3

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  28. pancakestackerJanuary 19, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    That is just the cutest outfit! Beautiful dress. I love everything about it!


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  29. GintaJanuary 19, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    Yes, it is festive but you know what - why not to have a holiday just for yourself once in a while?! I really love that fragile and tough combination you achieved my pairing the dress with army shirt.

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  30. Sarina HarbinJanuary 19, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    That dress is SO BEAUTIFUL. I love the pop of sequins, it makes it that more special. You are so gorgeous and such an inspiration :)

    xo sarina

    http://junesvery.blogspot.com

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  31. AnaiviloJanuary 19, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    That is such a beautiful dress! I love the sequins and it's flirty lenghts! Good job :D

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  32. RaquelJanuary 19, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    you look adorable.
    your shoes are amazing, i want a pair!

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  33. UnknownJanuary 19, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    Purdy nail color! Who makes it?

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  34. Veronika Novotny January 19, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    So happy to have found your blog. Your outfits are absolutely beautiful. I adore this outfit the sequins, clutch, and coat -so fab, fab! I am now following this wonderful blog. xx veronika

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  35. chichichic.wordpress.comJanuary 19, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    so pretty and romantic!!!

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  36. lydia.January 19, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    i'm a big fan of this look.
    and you!

    xo.

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  37. SherJanuary 19, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    oh my, just so freaking gorgeous! I so adore the dress and the word glissade:)

    xx

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  38. EmmaJanuary 19, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    this dress is absolutely amazing, you look so pretty
    Scrapbook de la Emma

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  39. Jasmine PJanuary 19, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    Awe I love that dress! So cute :)

    http://commonsenseandstilettos.blogspot.com/

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  40. bestieJanuary 19, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    Over-the-top is good when you look THIS amazing! That may just be the prettiest dress I've seen in a long time, and you wear it soo well! (:

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  41. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    oooooohhhh!!! i definitely love that dress! it still looks nice being paired with a utility jacket (to tone it down.) I LOVEEE! <3
    xx

    -adele
    yougotsomestyle.blogspot.com

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  42. AmyJanuary 19, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    this looks like the perfect new years dress! this is a good example of sequins done right!

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  43. Candice ClarkJanuary 19, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    This dress is stunning! Love it:-)

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  44. f i o n a (miss.tea)January 20, 2011 at 2:43 AM

    i also like how your choice of the word "glissade" reminds us of "glitter", because you sure are glimmering!

    http://missteaandco.blogspot.com

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  45. CharlotteJanuary 20, 2011 at 4:17 AM

    It's beautiful! I love it how the mesh is all sheer and understated then the sequins are like BAM. I also love the shoes.

    Charlotte from ALL TOMORROW’S PARTIES

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  46. VickiJanuary 20, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    love this dress!! and it looks great teamed with your casual jacket! :) x

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  47. AnnaJanuary 20, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    this dress is awesome! i like this casual styling you did!

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  48. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    Love the dress, is amazing! and you look balerina!
    Xx
    anne gaelle
    http://annegaelledenay.wordpress.com/

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  49. UnknownJanuary 20, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    whoaa the dress is totally gorgeous! love your look here,especially when you wear that dress with that big coat. cute! :)

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  50. JenniJanuary 20, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Killer dress! You look fantastic!

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  51. EllieJanuary 20, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    Amazing dress!!!!!!!

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  52. LeahJanuary 20, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    You look GORGEOUS !! such an amazing dress I'll take a look in this shop

    have a nice day, xx Leah.

    http://hapiness-love-music.blogspot.com

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  53. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    in fact you really look like a ballerina-very adorable!

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  54. Stella*January 20, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    This look is so beautiful! Such a cute dress and I love your bun!!! I especially like the dress paired with that utility jacket! Just stunning!!!

    http://candystorerock-austin.blogspot.com/

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  55. Laura @ The World Looks RedJanuary 20, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    Girl, you look STUNNING.

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  56. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    Gorgeous!

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  57. tiffany.January 20, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    totally LOVE the jacket with it :))

    xo.
    http://dropsofjupiterBLOG.com

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  58. Jamie-Lee BurnsJanuary 21, 2011 at 1:47 AM

    Beautiful dress - it kinda reminds me of Black Swan (although I think this is due to you talking about ballerines). I really adore how you've toned it down x

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  59. OliJanuary 21, 2011 at 3:22 AM

    omg this is such a wonderful outfit soo cute i love your hair also

    www.storyofafunnyface.blogpspot.com

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  60. NYJanuary 21, 2011 at 4:12 AM

    Lovely as always:)

    http://fashion-heartbeats.blogspot.com

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  61. classiqJanuary 21, 2011 at 4:29 AM

    love the dress and the shoes you paired it with

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  62. MillyJanuary 21, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    Loving your blog, I am a follower!!

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    Coury - I hope you sign up for this! http://styleblogger.refinery29.com/

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  64. Anne-HélèneJanuary 22, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    I love the dress...

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  65. KatJanuary 22, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    the best things in life are over the top. that way you can't miss them when they're right in front of you.

    i love the dress and the whole outfit, as usual <3

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  66. melina beeJanuary 23, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    what perfectly simple maryjanes. It seems very difficult these days to find shoes that are basic, not statement shoes. You have very pretty hands and nails.

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  67. Rebecca JaneJanuary 25, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    Over the top or not, I love that dress!

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  68. calivintageJanuary 25, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    i really love the way you've dresses this down! in fact, it's inspiring me to pull out some of my fancier dresses and try a look like this. oh, and i especially love that clutch!

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  69. QandEJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    oh-muh-WERD. I would glue myself into that dress if it were an option.

    warmest regards-
    rachel
    of
    http://www.tripping-with-grace.blogspot.com/

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