Dress Like a Celeb

I'm always excited when I see a dress or pair of shoes from my own closet appear on a celebrity. I was even more excited when I saw that Ashley Benson, who plays Hanna on Pretty Little Liars, wore a dress I own to promote the show last month on Good Morning, America.

Here's a clip:


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Dress: RVN Ribbed Turtleneck Slit Dress in Blue (no longer available)

Chapin is not a fan of turtlenecks, so I tend not to buy them, but I loved the body-con silhouette of this striped dress. I feel powerful, commanding and attractive whenever I wear it. The stripes are going up and down, which mean they slim the body and help elongate it. There's also a small yet sexy slit on the right side.

Shoes: L.A.M.B.

Since the dress is so long, and I'm so short, I opted for a pair of spiky black heels from the Gwen Stefani brand. I've had these shoes for years, so they are no longer available online.

Pretty Little Liars cast on GMA: 1/12/16. Photo courtesy of Hollywood Life.

Since today is February 15th, I will mention that yesterday was Valentine's Day! Chapin and I had a very quiet holiday. He cooked me a wonderful meal (snapper stuffed with crab, plus polenta with mushrooms), and we exchanged a few small gifts and cards. When you've been married 12 years, sometimes a relaxed day together is all you need to celebrate.

Kiss and Tell

Dress: Nanette Lepore Kissing Booth Lace Panel Dress

The dress is still available on some sites, but sizes are limited. For example, 6pm has the dress in black and ivory (the black lace really pops against the ivory, so I recommend this option), but only in a few sizes.

Celebrity Sighting!
Actress Ashley Benson wore the dress in a lighter pink color on a recent episode of Pretty Little Liars. If you ever wonder what your favorite characters are wearing on TV, check out WornonTV.net. I love this site!

Shoes: Kate Spade New York Licorice Pumps in Purple Patent

Try Amazon for a variety of colors on sale! I couldn't find the purple patent option online, but 6pm has the pumps in a beautiful amethyst suede, which is very similar.

Retailers like Piperlime carry the Kate Spade New York Licorice Pumps in many different colors and even some floral prints,  but since the style is so popular, many are still at full price. If you like Piperlime's options, sign up for the site's email for 40% off one item!

Lipstick: NARS Lipstick in Shrinagar ("metallic raspberry")