velvet lace dress Lauren Elegance Lace-Up Back Evening XS/S / Navy perfect for evening events and special occasions Yachira Burgundy Velvet Lace Flare

The top has been sanded and restored

Modern Take: Enter Martina Liana 1862+ A combination of sleek Silk and matte Mikado finish the hem and neckline for a touch of old-world charm, while the ruched neckline with off-the-shoulder straps feels casual yet classic

While 2463 has set in sleeves that other people have been lengthening, I hate setting in sleeves more than just about anything else in the world, so I went with (I'd like to think a more true to character) raglan

I used to work at a restaurant that was known for its Caesar salad dressing and I grabbed the recipe from the chef so I could make it at home

Itll taste even better 24 hours after being thrown together, so if you have patience -which I often lack- you will be rewarded