I posted about my desire for a dress which was vaguely nun like and fell in love with the black and white Charles Anastase dress. It was just beyond beautiful and at over £600 also beyond what I'd pay for it.
Roll on a few months later and high street shop Warehouse bring out a lovely little bubble hemmed Anastase-esque dress complete with white peter pan collar. A much more manageable £40 to boot. I might even add some white buttons.
I was delighted with the dress when it arrived and actually felt it had to remain demure (as opposed to me 'de-prettifying it), so I teamed it with some over knee socks, big glasses and brogues. But for some bizarre reason, the dress is calling out to me to be worn with a feather head piece of some description.
These Nina Ricci ones would do the job perfectly. The downside is they do look slightly like a pigeon had died on your head, so perhaps a feathered fascinator would be a better option.
These fascinators from Ribbons and Pearls are perfect. Obviously intended for weddings but I they would work beautifully out-with their intended confines.
Queen Michelle
I prefer the looser feather arrangements rather than the neat, prim, fascinators... but could you DIY a version?
Mrs F x
Posted by: Mrs Fashion | Wednesday, 08 August 2007 at 10:05
The Nina Ricci ones are very Swan Lake!
Posted by: Lola | Wednesday, 08 August 2007 at 10:10
Mmm, tres chic. Loving Peter pan collars at the mo. The Charles Anastase show is the only one I'm really excied about for September. Fingers crossed I can blag my way in!
Posted by: rollergirl | Wednesday, 08 August 2007 at 11:24
wow i should look in warehouse more often!
Posted by: dangergirl | Wednesday, 08 August 2007 at 12:42
I hope that dress is still around by January sale time, although it's so cute I am tempted now...
Posted by: Eternity | Wednesday, 08 August 2007 at 13:43
i like how the feathers are shaped to the shape of the head
i love the black and white one
x
Posted by: Roze | Wednesday, 08 August 2007 at 14:05
Love the dress, is it in store now? I never bought nothing at Warehouse, but i guess now I have to. It's even more beautiful than the "original" one. Very good taste!
Posted by: una | Wednesday, 08 August 2007 at 14:35
I never go into Warehouse at all, and I only saw this because there was a Warehouse promotional pull-out in Elle or something. Because I've been house bound I bought it online but it may very well be instore now.
Rollergirl, I'll be so envious is get to see the Anastase show in September - I think it'll be amazing. Good luck with the blag my girl!
Posted by: Queen Michelle | Wednesday, 08 August 2007 at 17:08
The dress is a little Wednesday Addams too. In a really excellent way. I love that whole black & white babydoll, rounded collar thing.
Posted by: Nadia | Thursday, 09 August 2007 at 12:24