Monday, April 30, 2012

Nice 80's Outfit...

Dress:Target / Belt:Another Skirt / Sandals:Payless / Earrings:Forever 21 / Bracelets:Francesca's & Forever 21

I wore this outfit to our crawfish boil on Saturday and this was the comment I received from one of the gents, "Nice, 80's outfit. I didn't know it was a costume party". Funny guy, right?

I am pretty positive that most men don't get the neon trend or have a clue about color blocking or the mint craze or accent nail polish, but do "we" honestly dress for "them" anyway?  I say not. We all know that for the most part, women dress to impress other women.  I mean we are the ones that compliment each another.  I don't hear my dude friends walking up to me saying, "Love those wedges. Where are they from?" or "Your statement necklace is so pretty? Can I borrow it?"  

Do you agree?   

Eighties style or not, I really do hope the neon colors stick around awhile. If they don't, oh well, at least I will have plenty of options for future costume parties.

In case you were wondering, the crawfish boil was a huge success.  We were so blessed to have had so many good friends and family attend.  The food was amazing, the weather was perfect, lots of laughs were had and plenty of memories were made. 


Cheers to making it a great week!


Today I am linking up with these fine ladies!

43 comments:

Head to Toe Chic said...

I love your dress with the neon yellow accents! Gorgeous! Sounds like you had a fun weekend :)

Xo,
Angela
Headtotoechic.blogspot.com

Penniless Socialite said...

I love that dress. I am so impressed that you found so many matching neon accents from different retailers.

Tara
Penniless Socialite

EverythingPrettyGirls said...

the crawfish boil sounds so fun!!

And, totally agree - we don't dress for men. I honestly will wear anything that I love.. whether it's a woman or man. But, i do hope the neon trend sticks around for awhile, I am loving neon hues and so excited to rock them out for Summer!! Love your bracelet and belt!

xo everything-pretty.com

Stesha said...

rock that neon girl!! love it! sounds like a great weekend!!

xx

Always Maylee said...

I love your dress and the neon accents! And I'm pretty sure most men don't even know what wedges are... they probably think it's some type of salad! :)

xo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee

Simply Sarah said...

love all of this - just perfect! Neon is so hot right now, I need to get me more!

Sarah
sarahsavvystyle.blogspot.com

Katie said...

whoever said that has no idea what they are talking about! this outfit is adorable!

Katie said...

I personally love the pops of neon - your outfit is so fun! I think that it can be easy to go overboard on the trend (you don't want to look like a highlighter!)...but keeping it to some accessories or touches of neon is totally fantastic!

TheTinyHeart said...

I love your cute chevron/stripe dress and all your fun neon accessories! I agree, guys don't really know much about fashion trends! Clearly that guy doesn't know neon is back in style!

-Sharon
The Tiny Heart

Unknown said...

You are GORGEOUS!! Loved this ensemble on you!! xoxo

Anonymous said...

Totally jealous you got to have crawfish this weekend, looks like yall had a blast! I also am totally digging your neon jewels :)

Meghan @ More from Meg said...

Love your 80's outfit!! You look so pretty in the second picture - you always look pretty, but that picture is beautiful! :)

Sugarr2518 said...

Loving the neon accents, especially that braclet:) The crawfish boil looks like tons of fun! I never been to one before, in fact I've never even tried a crawfish.

Rachel said...

Love the bright colors!!! So spring! That bracelet is awesommee

xo Rachel

www.glamhampton.com

tres chic chica said...

80's outfit?! lol Men! You look super cute, comfy and stylish. Love the way you styled the dress with the neon belt! Love it. Have a great day!

http://nyorkeratheart.blogspot.com

Fitness By Alicia said...

I love that dress! You definitely look 80's to me at all. That crawfish boil looks absolutely delicious.

Unknown said...

The crawfish boil looks like it was so fun! And you're so right about men not understanding fashion. In my opinion, if a man thinks something you have on is crazy, it's a good indication that you're actually dressed well.

Lindsay said...

Love the whole outfit! And you're right, we don't dress for men.

tara said...

I think you look so cute!!

Chioma said...

Love the striped dress and neon accents! And i agree we really do dress for each other, not men lol! :)

Chioma
Chocolattesbox.blogspot.com

Annie said...

Looks like an AWESOME time! And I LOVE that Target dress...the neon is so much fun. You are so right...it's impossible to dress for men, they just don't get some of the BEST trends...ahh well :)

Annie
The Other Side of Gray

Amy Shaughnessy said...

Boys.... What do they know? :) Looks like y'all had fun. I'm craving some crawfish! I might have told you that my husband hates it so I am waiting to go with my dance girls in a few weeks.

Amy

fashionandbeautyfinds.blogspot.com

birdie to be said...

Such a cute dress! Fun pics :)

Laura Burtis said...

Oh I absolutely adore that dress!!!
You look so freaking cute!! I'm totally loving the neon trend, I need to add some to my wardrobe! You are adorable, as always!

Erin @ Currently Coveting said...

I totally feel like I look pretty 80's some days but hey the 80's are back! You look great!! I love neon!

XO,
Erin
http://erinscurrentlycoveting.blogspot.com

TaraMixandMatch said...

This dress is adorable...love it with your bright belt!!

Emma said...

The picture of you and the hubs is ADORABLE!!! You rock that neon ;) Love how you perfectly put perfect outfits together :) OH, and I hope that comb came out of the little one's hair alright :/ Eh!

Girls Love Fried Pickles said...

This outfit is adorable and I don't usually eat crawfish, but I love a good crawfish boil. They are so much fun.

Erica said...

a crawfish boil!? omg i've never been but it looks awesome! and i tried on that exact dress at target but didn't buy it. and now i'm regretting my decision to save some pennies :( it looks great on you!

Just Another Shopaholic said...

That dress is so cute and I love that pop of neon you added.

Unknown said...

loving the neon accents! so cute : )

xo SideSmile,
Ashley

sidesmilestyle.blogspot.com

Alexa said...

Yep. Love your outfit. And totally agree about the men comment. My husband hates my colored skinny jeans and anything that I wear that is colorful. Sigh. They just won't understand.

Heather said...

This is so much fun! Those accessories are fabulous.. and even though it's 80s inspired, you look so modern! LOVE!

XO
www.pearlsandpaws.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

Loving that belt...I think you will be wearing that well into fall with black/browns...it will be an amazing pop of color.
As always you look adorable!
C

Megan, TfDiaries.com said...

love the neon shanna!

Megan, TfDiaries.com said...

love the neon shanna!

Megan, TfDiaries.com said...

love the neon shanna!

Object of Maya*ffection said...

LOVE the bracelet! And the fab "neon trend"!! And yes, it's a proven fact that women dress for other women

BonBon Rose Girls Kristin said...

Diggin' the neon! You look adorable!

Erica said...

What a cute outfit! I am really loving neon!

http://theprettyfactor.blogspot.com

perch shop said...

i have this same dress but didn't think about belting it! looks perfect! great color choice too.
love your blog & all the fun outfits
xoxo
ali
http://www.etsy.com/shop/perchshop
www.derrickandali.blogspot.com

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