When I spotted this purple dress in the window of a boutique in Paddington a few years ago, you could say that it was love at first sight!
Not only was I attracted to the lush colour; the ruffles and the low round décolleté… This tulip-shaped satin dress has an old time charm which I absolutely adore.
In an era of clean cut; simple lines and masculine designs, this 50’s inspired cocktail dress stands out from the crowd. To celebrate its femininity and the retro style, I paired it with my long strand pearl necklace and a Chinese Sandalwood hand fan (檀香扇) which was given to me by my beloved grandmother.
Self portrait with the collaboration of F.N.
vivalaViv 
I love the dress, the ruffles + that color = perfection!
You look beautiful! 🙂
Thank you for your sweet compliments Mirjana! 🙂 :-*
Your welcome 🙂
GORGEOUS!!! 😍
Thank you Ankita & Karan. :-*
This dress is gorgeous and you wear it with class! Krystel
Awww.., I’m flattered. Thank you Krystel! X
That is your color!
XoXo,
Kat
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I think so too Kat! Cheers~ X X
Gorgeous color on you!!
Thank you! X
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Thank you so much Penney! X
Stunning – you pull off red lips and purple so well!
Your compliments have put a big smile on my face Katie! X
You look so beautiful and adorable!!! Happy holidays my dear!
Kisses Marina
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Thank you for your compliments sweetheart! Happy holidays to you too!! X
Happy Holidays Vivienne. Kry
Thank you, and wish you a joyous holiday too Kry! X
You look gorgeous and the hand fan adds nice touch to the outfit
I’m happy to hear this lovely feedback from you. Thank you! X
Hi Viv, everything is so well put together, and you look lovely, and your grandmother ‘s touch completed the picture ❤
Dearest Margie, my beloved grandmother did complete the picture as I get all my grace from her!! X
Wow. That dress and the pearls look amazing on you. You’re beautiful!
Thank you for your kind words.., I’m flattered! X
That’s my favorite color!
Me too!! 🙂
You look so elegant and gorgeous! ❤
I’m happy to hear this sweet feedback from you Camelia! 💞
Beautiful outfit!
Laura
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Cheers~ Laura. X
We’re loving the outfit! x
Thank you! X
My favourite colour and I love the dress on you…do feminine and cute yet with a touch of elegance. Beautiful!
Thank you for your wonderful compliments.., I’m very flattered to hear that! X
What a Beauty! Nice Sharing.
Thank you Brahmin. X