Thursday, August 29, 2013

My Final Mission

WHAT I AM WEARING:
White House Black Market Dress c/o Skinny Cow (here) (similar) (similar) // Zara Heels (similar) (similar) //  White House Black Market Bag c/o Skinny Cow (similar) // Forever 21 Bracelets (similar) // Gifted Earrings (similar) // Forever 21 Glasses (here)

Well, this it. My very last Skinny Cow Wocave Mission Recap. In case you have zero clue what I am talking about, you can catch up from the beginning and see the other adventures here and here.

This summer Skinny Cow promoted a new wave of women time, called Wocave (wo-cah-vay). Think women cave; our own special place where we spend time with friends doing what we love and NO BOYS ALLOWED.

My third and final mission was to have brunch, some bubbly (okay maybe the bubbly wasn't in the instructions), kick off our shoes, snuggle on the couch with one of my very best friends and watch the 1961 movie, Breakfast at Tiffany's. I am embarrassed to admit, but this was my first time to watch it. Holly Golightly, yes I love her. Such a classic and in case you didn't know, this movie is where the infamous LBD (little black dress) was named. There is a little trivia for ya!


After the movie, a couple of mimosas and empty plates, we headed to White House | Black Market at the Domain for a little shopping. The second part of my mission was to find my own little black dress and channel my inner Audrey Hepburn. I loved the one I found, pictured in the above pictures. I have always shied away from peplum and anything that accentuates curves, but this one fit like a glove. It's a timeless style and I think Ms. Hepburn would approve. We also played dress up and tried on different pieces in the store.

 

We ended our day with a couple of shopping bags, red sangria and a toast to our friendship. I would say that this was definitely Wocave perfection. Wouldn't you?


If I had to sum up this Skinny Cow Wocave journey in one word it would be GRATEFUL. I know that sounds cheesy, but let me explain. I am busy. My girlfriends are busy. Most of us all have full time jobs, husbands and kids. It is so incredibly hard to get together and do something fun with one another without any interruptions. This program empowered us to carve out time just for us. To be girls and to do girly things together. I encourage every lady out there to take time at create your own Wocave. Go get a pedicure, take a painting class, plan a book club, or better yet escape for a weekend getaway. Whatever you do, just find your sweet sanctuary. You and your girlfriends deserve it.

And don't forget to bring along your Skinny Cow ice cream. These two treats are a limited edition and will be gone soon. They didn't last one week in our fridge. The Chocolate Covered Cherry Cone  is hands down my favorite out of all the ones I have tried. My girls, well they gobbled up the Pretty in Pink Velvet Truffles in no time.



*Thank you, Skinny Cow for sponsoring these posts over the last few months. It was truly a pleasure and honor to be associated with your company. To my readers, the opinions and content expressed in these posts were 100% mine and not indicative of the opinions or positions of Skinny Cow.

Shanna

42 comments:

Unknown said...

Classic black dress and red lip. My favorite look!

-Angelina
The 360 Woman

Rachelle (http://pinksole.com/) said...

So Audrey Hepburn, love this outfit, you look amazing.

xo
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Charming Lucy said...

I have never seen this movie either! I have always wanted to so now I can see it with my daughter. I love an LBD. And your purse is so cute - perfect for fall and Christmas!! As our kids get older, it seems like my friends and I only see each other at our kids' events. For now, that will have to do(: Glad you had fun! Susan

Sheaffer {Pinterest Told Me To} said...

What fun! And that bag is gorgeous!

ricci said...

I normally don't like peplum either but this dress is PERFECTION of you!!!!

Nina Piccini said...

As I scrolled down I was thinking "Oh Hey Audrey Hepburn" This look is gorgeous on you and that's one of my favorite movies.

xo, Nina
afterthe40barfinish

The Style Storm said...

Love those heels!!

The Style Storm
xo, Christina

Wine and Couture said...

Amazing dress! Love how you got it.

Unknown said...

This sounds like the perfect day! This is one of my fav movies - my bestie and I watch it at every sleep over! You look gorgeous love!
xox

Rachel said...

I love the black dress!! It is to die for!

Susan said...

Looking just stunning! And your gf is lovely...looks like a blast.

Unknown said...

Before I read the rest of the post I was TOTALLY going to say you looked like Aubrey Hepburn in the pictures. Beauttttttiful my love!

Becky said...

I had so much fun!! Thanks for including me Banana!!

Lauren {By Lauren M} said...

Brunch, Breakfast at Tiffanys, and shopping?! Sounds like my perfect day! Love the dress you picked it. You look gorgeous in it!

Lauren
Fizz and Frosting

SMD @ lifeaccordingtosteph said...

I love every single thing about this post. Perfect brunch photos, a date with Holly Golightly, shopping, and a drink with a BFF.

Always Maylee said...

You look simply gorgeous in this LBD! And this definitely sounds like a perfect girls day for sure!

xo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee

TheTinyHeart said...

Your Audrey inspired look is gorgeous! I love how you styled the LBD with those gorgeous silver heels!

-Sharon
The Tiny Heart
So Kate Giveaway!

sandy sandhu said...

love the dress and red lips

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Ashley said...

Love this classy black dress with a red lip!!

Xo,
Sincerely Miss Ash

Amy Breckenridge said...

gorgeous dress, you definitely remind me of audrey in this outfit!

Helene said...

you look like Audrey!!!
you are so stunning (even if your engagement pics are cheesy ;)!)
Brunch is so essential, looks like so much fun!

Stesha said...

awww yayy!!! This is so great I am happy you had this date! The dress you picked was ah mazing!!! so perfect!!

xxS

Daily Style Finds said...

Amazing look! LBD is so classic.

Daily Style Finds

Katie Did What said...

Um, okay, what a fun day!!! And fun collaboration you got to do! I'm slightly jealous over here ;) Also, Breakfast at Tiffany's is my favourite movie and Holly GoLightly is my role model, so yes. She is my go-to Halloween costume. My friends are sick of it by now I'm sure haha

xo

Hannah said...

Such a chic look!
Champagne Lifestyle on a Beer Budget

A Silver Snapshot said...

You channelled her perfectly, Shanna. Even before I read the blogpost and just saw the picture, I thought "very Aubrey Hepburn-esque". Love it! Happy Thursday!

Silver from A Silver Snapshot
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Unknown said...

so fun! you looks so chic, very Audrey Hepburn. LOVE IT

love from San Francisco,
Britt+Whit

Leeann @ Join the Gossip said...

Alcohol, fashion & friends? Sounds (and looks) like perfection to me!

Nikki said...

So fun! I love your LBD. I can't believe that was your first time watching it. It is one of my favorite movies ever. I love all Audrey movies. She is such a classic beauty. Hope you loved the movie!

Nikki
thefashionablewife.com

Anonymous said...

How fun! You look absolutely sophisticated and chic in that black LBD, the metallic shoes are to die for!

Cee. ♥
Code Overdressed

Cece @Mahogany Drive said...

I HAVE seen Breakfast at Tiffany's but only because a girlfriend of mine insisted I watch it. I was so not interested but she loaned me the DVD and it was REALLY good! I love doing girly things with friends too.

Katie said...

jealous of your "mission" SO fun!!

Darcy said...

Love your LBD! But, how have you never seen Breakfast At Tiffany's!? Oh my goodness. Thank the Lord for Skinny Cow and this mission for you to watch it ;).


Hope you enjoyed it!

www.amemoryofus.blogspot.com

Jeans and a Teacup said...

You look STUNNING! This mission looked like it was so much fun!!
~Jessica
Jeans and a Teacup

still being [molly] said...

SO crazy because before i even read the text of your post i was looking at the images thinking, "wow, shanna looks like a modern audrey hepburn!" LOVE THIS!!!

Anonymous said...

you have never seen B.A.T? Ohh my gosh that is my all time favorite movie. I watch it at least once a week.

You look amazing in all these pictures and I love your little black dress:)

Ashleigh said...

Your dress is so Breakfast at Tiffany's! I have yet to find the perfect LBD. Looks like I should check out white house/ Black Market!
-aSh
www.thestylizedwannabe.com

Carly said...

I love your outfit, so classic and it looks AMAZING on you!

Carly
www.lipglossandcrayons.com

FitTravelerAJ said...

You look so ladylike in your LBD! Is it bad that I've never seen Breakfast at Tiffany's either? I knew the LBD trivia though!! Sounds like a super fun day with your girlfriend!

-AJ
FitTravelerAJ.com

Rebecca said...

Uber Glam look Shanna....love the lush red lips with the Hepburn-esque LBD!!!

Rebecca
www.redtagchiclosangeles.com

Sarah Tucker said...

This whole teaching thing is really cramping my blog-reading-style :) Love that little black dress. You're one hot momma!!

Sherry said...

Love this! What a fun time, love those rare moments when the girls and I can get out. It's so important to do, even if it's only once a month. The White House Black Market outfit is so cute on you!
Sherry
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