7/15/10

Donna Reed By Way of DVF


DVF Coat-dress and Steve Madden Shoes


Dear Donna Reed,

I hope this letter finds you well, though the fact that you died 3 decades ago raises some doubt to that end.

As a modern woman I wanted to thank you for your vast influences and assure you that the style ideologies you embodied have sustained well beyond your days. I am sure I speak for a great many of my fellow 21st century ladies when say that your lessons can be seen in every facet of our fashion existences.

For example;

· Whether your soufflĂ© rises or fails to do so has little to do with whether or not you wear pearls; so wear them.

· Regardless of the activity, heels are always appropriate. Whether scouring the oven, shopping for groceries or darning socks a great heel makes the occasion just bit more glamorous. There are even some kitten heels that are suitable for exercise.

· Me without makeup is simply a rumor. Nobody has any concrete proof and very few people have actually seen it.

· While it is never seemly for a lady to HAVE a beard, it is perfectly fine for her to BE a beard.

· Hard hair looks better in photos than soft hair.

I am dedicating today’s blog to you, Ms. Reed and in your honor I am wearing my eggplant Diane Von Furstenberg coat dress ($2.50 at the Locust Valley Boy and Girls Club Rummage Sale)and almost matching heels (Steve Madden -4.99 at a Mandees that was going out of business)and even though it is a beautiful day I am using my kitchen as my backdrop since, you will be proud to note, I spend 90% of my waking hours there anyway.
Your Loyal Follower,
Beth @refashionrecyclereuse.blogspot.com

12 comments:

  1. You look stunning in this outfit. I have some shoes like that...I think I'm going to have to copy you. :)

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  2. Dear- I love your blog, too :-)
    You are soooooooooooooooo pretty!
    Enjoy your day, Mrs Prada ;-)
    Hugs, Ines

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  3. I would like to shop where you shop. Please take me.
    Thanks for the lovely comment. I have visited your blog before but I didn't put "Beth" together with it until know. We have many mutual friends. Go Us!
    Adding you to my favs.
    Love the letter and the dress. and shoes.

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  4. Love the dress but love the shoes even more!

    Thanks for stopping by my blog. I added yours to my blog list. Hope that's ok!

    Lini

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  5. You crack me up and look fabulous doing it, as always!

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  6. Looking glam and fabulous!! Hope you have a wonderful wknd!! xoxo

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  7. Five dollars for those shoes? I am completely jealous! You look fabulous in purple, and heels really do make even the most boring activity glamorous and fun.

    Chic on the Cheap

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  8. LOVE that dress!!! :D :D
    And this reminds me of the Donna Reed episode of Gilmore Girls :D
    http://aclosetfashionista.blogspot.com/

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  9. Love the dress. I would kill for deals like that. I guess that the plus of living in a city.
    Well, I'm off to find my pearls :)

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