Commotion For the Dress?

Written By alessa m. rodriguez
 

The details:

Tournure: @selkie
Dress: @hm
Shoes: @toms
Choker: @amazon
Bag: @stoneyclover lane
Lip: @charlottetilbury

🖤 | The theme was Black Excellence and I like to think I showed up! I knew didn't want a traditional gown but also knew I wanted comfort if I was to survive the night. I put my own spin on the theme by adding Vampire vibes to the outfit.

The tournure was my biggest challenge of the night but I managed to get it back to the hotel in one piece. I got many compliments as well so I was very happy with how it turned out.

What do you think?

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