Friday, September 10, 2010

Fashion vs. Accessories 9.10.10

Happy Friday, everyone! I am switching up Fashion vs. Furnishings today as I have this tiny dilemma on my mind. At the end of the next week, I leave for a week of fabulosity in New York City. You may have heard of a certain magazine launching on Thursday, so the Rue gals are heading to NYC for a non-stop whirlwind of dinner parties, issue two photo shoots, editorial meetings, and, oh - our very own launch party! (Still waiting to wake up from this dream.)

The question that's on everyone's minds is what to wear?! What to wear?!?! Because NYC is so insanely expensive, I can't go all-out and splurge on a new ensemble from head to toe. So the question is: New dress or new shoes? Help!

to pair with some fabulous - albeit basic - black suede Louboutins I already own
$385

to pair with some fabulous - albeit basic - black dress I already own
$298

The Challenge:
You have a supercali-fabulous party to attend.
What do you buy new? Dress or shoes?

29 comments:

Torrie said...

Dress. :)

Mackenzie {Design Darling} said...

The shoes! Purple and sparkly will be perfect with your LBD. I can't wait to meet you at the Rue launch party!!!

Jaime @ La vie...J'aime said...

Hm....I have a fab LDB, so maybe shoes?

Colette's Cottage said...

You have to get the dress- it's so you (or at least the blogging you that I feel I know).
Have a wonderful time at the launch party and WE WANT PICTURES!!!!

The Design Girl said...

I would normally vote for shoes since you will likely get more use out of them, but I feel like you have to go for the dress. Paired with the Louboutins, it will be fabulous.

Apt. #34 said...

mmm, tough call, but I vote dress!

Helena - A Diary of Lovely said...

Both stunninG!! I have the same dilemma! let us know what you decide :)

jonalynn said...

Definitely the dress. It is super pretty. I love, love, love yellow! Have fun in NYC. Can't wait to see the first issue of Rue!

Cara said...

Dress is amazing ... for sure the dress! You'll notice it more in pics!

DMBY said...

the shoes! They are more fall. The dress is very cute, but feels very summer to me. Plus, we've seen you in a fab yellow dress already!

Carolyn said...

Dress.

Christine said...

Both are so pretty, and would actually look great together! I think it depends on what role you want your outfit to play. The Halston dress is more of a show stopper, whereas the black dress with the Kate Spade shoes is more sophisticated and timeless. I would go with the shoes because I think you will get more wears out of them. You probably couldn't get away with wearing the dress more than a handful of times.

Anonymous said...

The dress is fabulous but has a summer look to it
Love the shoes.

Saara @ GEORGE Interior Design said...

Shoes! It will look more "fall" and sophisticated than the bright dress. Plus you will end up using them shoes more in the end.

Teri said...

The dress definitely. Good luck to you and your fellow co-workers on RUE. I've been following your blog since your dad told me about it. I remember you as a little girl and felt you would be going places. Look forward to reading more. You make my day when I have my cup of Joe and enjoy reading, reading.

Chassity said...

Dress :) Have fun!

Anonymous said...

DRESS! i doubt the pictures will show your feet.

naomi lynn said...

Simply the SHOES! Love 'em! Don't you feel "empowered" when you're wearing a cool pair of NEW shoes?! I do!

Lacy said...

The shoes are a functional fashion piece that can be paired with many other outfits for seasons to come. And they sparkle.

Taylor Sterling said...

I say go with that dress and a pair of nude heels! Love it!

Alicia said...

New Heels ;)

David Dailey said...

Ok...so I do like the dress, but since it is fall, and the dress is neon, I am going to say go with the shoes. Rumor has it Neon is on its way out, I know...I am sad about it too, so get the shoes!

Anonymous said...

I thought the same thing about the dress....You have
one similar!!! Get those shoes!!!!!!
What ever you do you will look stunning as
always! Congrats and have a fab time!!!

Anonymous said...

Don't like the shoes. And you can go never wrong with the Louboutines :) so I would go for dress

Connie @ Sogni e Sorrisi said...

Dress!!

Jenn @ Living Luxe for Less said...

I say the dress! It is so beautiful!

fashionable palette said...

my vote---the shoes! They are so fun and you can wear them again and again to give some sparkle to an otherwise plain outfit. Have fun in nyc!!!

Amy said...

That dress is AMAZING...but I think it may be too summery for this time of year. The shoes and a black dress may be more appropriate for the season. You can't go wrong either way, though! HAVE FUN!

Kate {domestikatedlife} said...

Definitely shoes! they can spice up an LBD! I'm a big fan of splurging on the accessories and keeping the clothes simple.

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