1 November 2009 – NaNoWriMo and Opera Sunday

Posted on | November 1, 2009 | 21 Comments

1 November 2009 – Opera Outfit, originally uploaded by academichic.

Sources:
All remixed:

Black dress – Target
Black belt – Banana Republic
Silver clutch – Charlotte Russe, thrifted
Black tights – Grocery store
Gray wedges – Report “Calico”, via Solestruck.com
Ripple shawl – Blue Onion Marketplace
Earrings – side walk sale, my wedding earrings

Endnotes:

So it doesn’t quite have the same ring as Superbowl Sunday or Ice Cream Sundae, but it does describe what I did yesterday and it is as exciting to me as football and ice cream might be to others.

We’re officially off! National Novel Writing Month began yesterday and if you’re participating then you’re likely sharing my nervousness and excitement as you begin your novel. Thank you to the lovely Andrea for putting a little NaNo support group together and encouraging everyone to share their first paragraph on her post. I’d also love to hear from any of you who are partaking in this – I invite you to NaNoWriMo obsess away in the comments section of this post! (And if you want to add me to your writing buddies, my NaNoWriMo name is Academic Abandon.)

Wedding Earrings, originally uploaded by academichic.

As for my outfit yesterday, I did not wear this to write but I did wear this to the Opera after my required word count was met. One of the things I love about being in Germany is being able to get 6 Euro tickets to attend the Opera! No joke, attending the Opera here can be cheaper than going out for two beers and by far more chic!

I told you I’d likely keep wearing this same black dress over and over, and so I did. This time around I went for a more dramatic effect with black tights, a black velvet belt, and a POP of color (that’s how loud it was) with this red-orange ripple scarf from Blue Onion Marketplace. Sorry about the poor image quality, but I snapped this just on my way out and the lighting in my room is horrible. So you can just pretend to be seeing this outfit with this background and then you get the idea. How else would you style this LBD other than with a pashmina scarf and a belt? S.

Ripple Shawl detail, originally uploaded by academichic.

Category: Color Combinations, Dresses for Evening, Night Without Grading, Reaching New Heights, Weekend Wear
Tags: belted dress > LBD > NaNoWriMo > opera outfit > ripple shawl

Comments

21 Responses to “1 November 2009 – NaNoWriMo and Opera Sunday”

babene
November 2nd, 2009 @ 1:58 am

have you ever thought about vintage look with needle-lace (crochet) colar?

something like:
http://www.theuniformproject.com/home/daily/Doiley-bandit.html?month=October

or
may be not needle-lace, but colar from fabric + string of pearls et.c.
babene
November 2nd, 2009 @ 2:01 am

sorry, forgot to add link to second suggestion:
http://www.theuniformproject.com/home/daily/all-perked-up.html?month=October

or
just jewelry, broachs, pins, medallions, beads et.c.
admin
November 2nd, 2009 @ 5:54 am

Bebene – thanks, great ideas! I should be checking in with the Uniform Project more often for inspiration for my own LBD! Thanks for the reminder! S.
Sara
November 2nd, 2009 @ 6:33 am

I love that gorgeous, vibrant shawl with your dress! Such a lovely, elegant look. I’m heading to the opera tonight (my mother is in town and it’s our [always belated] tradition for my birthday) and I’ll be wearing something very similar. There’s something so easy and chic about a black dress!

I love your first paragraph! How has day two been? I found myself charging ahead yesterday but today it was a big more difficult to get into it again. I can’t stand it when that happens!
S@sha
November 2nd, 2009 @ 7:54 am

That’s a great shawl, and I like your up-do a lot too. Simple but totally makes it seem more formal. I like babene’s lace collar idea. Or even just a really colorful big beaded necklace.

I signed up for NaNoWriMo at the last minute, and only managed to get 1055 words written by the time I sat down to it last night. So I’m behind already! Oh well.
Carey
November 2nd, 2009 @ 8:07 am

I really LOVE that dress on you – I think it’s the neckline – very pretty.
Good luck with your writing!
admin
November 2nd, 2009 @ 8:14 am

Thanks, Carey!

Sara and Sasha – let’s hope that Day Three of NaNo (on Tuesday) is a good one and that we can make some progress. While I was off like a track star on Sunday, I also felt a little more sluggish today on Day Two, so I’m hoping for a good come back tomorrow.
S.
Sage
November 2nd, 2009 @ 8:53 am

I just found out about NaNo last night and I love the idea. I am just not sure I can handle it right now while trying to study for the GREs. I have loved your blog since I have been reading it. It is so great for an aspiring academic that wants to remain stylish!
Goannatree
November 2nd, 2009 @ 9:17 am

Love the outfit!
I’m doing NaBloPoMo….the blog version. Sorry, i don’t have time for the novel – need to get my prospectus written! But i am with you in spirit and will gladly cheer you all on!
Kelly
November 2nd, 2009 @ 9:31 am

That scarf is gorgeous!
Kendra
November 2nd, 2009 @ 10:09 am

Youlook lovely going to the opera! You really are making use of the perfect little black dress.

I dressed my 2 dogs up for halloween too! I am going to post pictures of them later tonight, so check it out!
joceline
November 2nd, 2009 @ 12:24 pm

you could wear it as a skirt by putting a blouse over it, or layer another shirt under it! if you want to casualify it down a little. i have a slightly formal black dress like that one that i wore to class as a pencil skirt with a plaid button down, tights, boots, and a scarf.
SE
November 2nd, 2009 @ 1:45 pm

So beautiful! I am in love with that scarf.
Katie
November 2nd, 2009 @ 2:10 pm

I’m jealous you made it to the opera! I was still trying to meet my daily goal last night after a late start. I’m adding you as a buddy on NaNoWriMo (I’m ktwamba). Good luck!
Luinae
November 2nd, 2009 @ 4:05 pm

Oh you look lovely! Add me on nanowrimo? My username is Luinae.
angie*~
November 2nd, 2009 @ 9:03 pm

Its amazing how many ways you can wear a black dress just by playing around with the accessories. You look great! Not so sure about the shoes… they remind me of crocs.. which is kind of casual i think. From the ankle up, u look perfect :)
Nadine
November 3rd, 2009 @ 12:55 am

Gorgeous look, and those 6-Euro opera tickets are an incredibly sweet deal!
Mari
November 3rd, 2009 @ 9:49 am

Dear S., I just got an email with this link.
If you want an extreme shopping experience just go there!
And bring a big big bag with you!
Have fun!

http://www.more-and-more.com/newsletter/outlet/2009/KW45/
Jane
November 3rd, 2009 @ 9:57 am

You look fab in that dress and shawl. I will add you to my writing buddie son Nano.
Good Luck.
admin
November 3rd, 2009 @ 10:13 am

Mari – thanks for the head up!! How wonderful!

Jane – Yay, I will add you as well!

Luinae – I already had you added ;)

S.
Sara
November 4th, 2009 @ 7:53 pm

I always love the outfits that you ladies post – and the added delight of another Nanowrimoer…? (I’m inkpetals there.) Hurrah for writing outfits! :D