What I Wore: Sunday's Best Wrap Dress

A few weeks ago I styled my new DVF leopard print wrap dress under a vintage Lillie Rubin dress, pulled together with a striped fabric belt from the gals at Found.  This past Sunday I reached for the wrap, wearing it as is, for an easy peasy one stop church outfit. Paired with tights and booties for warmth and topped off with my Great Grandmother's needlepoint purse, I was out the door in a jiffy!  I will say I get tons of compliments every time I carry the purse.  Y'all know my affinity for quality vintage.  Wearing vintage allows you to create a high end look that is all your own without spending the mint!  I found some great needlepoint purses on Etsy.  Grab yourself one; you will love carrying such a work of art!  

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Needlepoint Mania

It's been over a week since I've posted.  Are you still with me?  If so, thanks for hanging around with me while I make it through day after day of love, struggle, joy with my lively gift from God boys that I love, challenge, desire, passion, projects, contemplation, opportunities, assignments, prayer and so so much more.  Does anyone else feel this way?  Most days, at the end, when all is quiet in the house, I am grateful for the gift of respite.  I am working very hard on a more respectable bedtime, among so many things.  What are you working on improving?

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Last week while I was pulling clothes for a very exciting styling project for the upcoming Color Issue of Carolina Bride, and I was in Capitol, I spotted a lovely small Saint Laurent needlepoint purse (below left)  that reminded me so much of one I have in my personal collection of vintage and inherited pieces.  Mine (below right), I believe, was needle pointed by my Great Aunt.  Mom, if you're reading, I'll be looking for an email or text from you with confirmation!  Anywho, fashion being so cyclical the way it is, it is always fun seeing something that reminds me of an inherited or hand me down coveted piece.  What do you think about needlepoint used in fashion?  Holla if you hear me... I think needlepoint 100% is not just for Grandma!  Check out more gorgeous needlepoint fashions and accessories for the interiors below the image or HERE...