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| Dress: Lilana; Earrings: Zoe and Syd; Bangles: J C Penney's; Shoes: Nine West |
I recently went to a Motown themed party at the Mattress Factory Urban Garden Party. Motown is such a broad inspiration, ranging from the 50's and on that I wasn't instantly struck with what to wear. I originally was going to wear a black sequined cocktail dress with full length gloves ala 1950's girl groups. But, when I spotted this dress online, I thought that I would go the 1970's route.
I love a themed party and with over the top hair and make-up, I think that I was able to channel the theme.
In this case, the dress was first for me, but sometimes hair and make-up can dictate the dress/shoes. Always have fun with your choices and don't be too afraid to be "over the top." Like how the motto is it is better to be overdressed than under-dressed, I always thinking airing on the side of the theme rather than not is the best.
Your local beauty supply store is the best place for your hair and make-up. I used some over the top eyelashes that I had (confession: I am obsessed with false eyelashes for special occasions).
I bought a piece of fake hair from Sally Beauty Supply and braided the loose strands to the size of my head, tied the ends together with a rubber band and had a great and cheap hairpiece ($1.17!).
Have fun with your theme! Confidence shows and if you don't feel comfortable in your outfit it will show.
Laura x
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