sparkly party dress Olivia Black Metallic Sequin Dress, L Picture Color Sparkly Sequins Black Mini Homecoming

A simple top paired with a coordinating skirt can easily look like a work of art with fun accessories

But like I said in yesterdays post about how I achieved this crazy red hair color, I fell in love with the movie Brave while watching it simply for this costume

A fit-and-flare creates a softer, more romantic outline, while a mermaid gown emphasizes curves with a more dramatic effect

Lounge Suits Although officially considered to be the smartest informal dress code as it is something worn day-to-day and not event-specific, a nice lounge suit still feels like a formal way to dress for the majority of men today

Year after year they invest a small fortune in the staging of their samba show and spend months of meticulous preparation

I beaded the dress with freshwater pearls, crystals and glass beads. Photography by Emily Birkeland