DC Style Watch Post is Up: Retro Glamour

Hey family!  Go check out my DC Style Watch post on www.dconheels.com and leave me a message there.  I'm really loving my new post and it's perfect for this weekend's delayed celebration of the unveiling of the national mall memorial for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

I'm celebrating retro glamour and a tribute to my namesake, the spectacular trailblazing activist Coretta Scott King, at my 33rd Birthday Party this year.

Think pearls, fit and flared dresses, sheaths, heels, gloves.  It's classic.  It's timeless.  I love it all and my Stella & Dot jewelry compliments this look perfectly!

Isn't she flawless?  Just flawless.  And this woman was supporting the dream, raising a family and trying to keep it together at the center of one of the most turbulent times in American history.

In keeping with this classic look, I'm considering some of these jewelry options from my Stella & Dot eboutique below:

 The Charlotte Statement necklace above is one of my favorites.  But I also love the Soiree Pave Pearl Bracelets below, the Pearl Bouquet bracelet and it's matching earrings.  Then there is my absolute favorite stunner, the Vintage Cluster ring.  I have a bride wearing that one on her wedding day.

Unfortunately, you're missing the serious sparkle that these pave pieces have.  Go to my fanpage if you want to see some "in person" shots.  Serious sparkle people.  It makes a difference. 

I don't know if you've seen this, but I love the new "Mad Men" inspired Collection from Banana Republic below.  It's in stores now!  This is their second year teaming up with the AMC show for inspiration.

Sharp baby!

The new movie "The Help" has some great retro inspiration for me to give my party guests as well.  Classic pieces never really go out of style.

If you'd like, take a peek at my growing inspiration board on pinterest.  

I'm loving this service, it let's you really see where my vision is going.  The location of the party is the Josephine Butler Center overlooking Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park in DC.  It's a historic mansion with shiny wood, chandeliers and great garden views.  It's going to be a good time ya'll.  I'm adding a stepper/hand-dancing instructor too!

While I love the simple gloves and sheaths, I'm thinking about amping up the glamour factor a little as the birthday girl.  Perhaps a wardrobe change even?  

I've got a dress already but I'm seeing too many new possibilities in stores now, lol.  This retro look is very accessible.  However, I may just work my Stella & Dot accessories as a way to change up the whole look, that's what I've been preaching on DC Style Watch after all.  What do you think?

p.s. The post about my fabulous White House visit yesterday is upcoming. . . stay tuned!  But here's a sneak peek of us decked out in Stella & Dot jewelry trying to get the attention of Mrs. Obama's staff. :)