7.18.2012

Arm Party Envy




Dress (JCPenney); Bracelets (Mix of JCPenney, Nordstrom & Target);
Shoes (Kohls); Earrings (Nordstrom); Rings (Love Ring - Etsy, others were gifts)
Photography (David R. Martinson)

I've seen some impressive arm parties... bracelet after fabulous bracelet after multiple bangle that take up half a forearm.  When I try to layer that many bracelets I end up feeling awkward and looking like a shackled prisoner.  And when I stack bracelets only on one arm, I feel lopsided...  shortly after my anal retentiveness kicks in and I feel the strong need to create symmetry.  It's very possible/highly likely that I'm over thinking my accessorizing.  So here is my mini party - more like a small gathering... Who knew an arm party could be so exclusive?  :)

67 comments:

Diana - City and Burbs said...

I think you did a great job at your arm party. It looks great! I'm especially in love with that "love" ring.

xx,
Di
http://cityandburbsblog.com

InĂªs de Castro said...

I love your arm party. I sometimes feel the same, but other times I could stack an endless pile of bracelets :p I really like that dress too!

Tasia |Ruffles and Sequins| said...

haha definitely loving your small arm gathering! I wish I could wear more, but I would always need to take them off at work. So I just stick with my watch :)

Tasia

Unknown said...

Looks like a great party to me! Especially those rings! Is that a belt buckle I'm seeing? Adorable!

still being [molly] said...

i LOVE the simple arm party... but i have to say... i love that maxi more. i am kind of dying over here over that maxi dress. seriously. it is GORGEOUS, heather. gah!! i love it!!

RedTagChicLosAngeles said...

I understand & completely cant blame you for feeling that way with arm candies cuz I feel that way too....Your maxi is soooo FAB!!

Rebecca
www.redtagchiclosangeles.com

TaraMixandMatch said...

Love that dress! I have a similar shorter one that will on my blog tomorrow!

Sabrina said...

Looks pretty good ;) I love to wear many bangels,bracelets etc. ;) xx

Carla said...

It's true! Sometimes its a party and other times is just a small get together of a couple chosen ones. Haha. Love that 'Love' ring. - Carla

TheTinyHeart said...

Your maxi is gorgeous and I love the arm party! I can never fit bracelets that fit my tiny wrists so I'm always jealous of arm parties!

-Sharon
The Tiny Heart

Sarah Hartley said...

Well I'm totally envious of your maxi. What a great dress!!

Daniella said...

Your dress is amazing, love this look!! I also really like your hair pulled back like that :)

Take care, Daniella xox

KT said...

I love the dress and the arm parties! Whenever I try to stack ten thousands bracelets on one hand I feel like such a fake! My bracelets rarely make it through the morning with all their jangling!

Unknown said...

Cute post... your comments are so clever! I agree your hair pulled back looks great!

Always Maylee said...

I love this dress on you! You look amazing and the arm party is just so pretty.

xo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee

the creation of beauty is art. said...

This dress is just gorgeous!
the-creationofbeauty.blogspot.com

Beth (Coffee Until Cocktails) said...

It's a good start to an arm party! I'm not real good at it either, I just stack on bracelets that I think compliment each other.

Such a pretty dress!!

Bri Marie said...

Gorgeous dress! I've seen so many great things coming out of JC Penney lately - I may need to give them another try!
Bri @ Work Clothes, I Suppose

Unknown said...

Heather! This dress is gorgeous :) You look STUNNING! And the lighting in these pics is amazing! Love your arm party :) So pretty! :)

xoxo,
Rachel

Amy said...

Love this arm party, but I also think your awesome dress needs a shout out!

http://coffeebeansandbobbypins.blogspot.com//

Kultur und Stil said...

I feel exactly the same! I always think seeing these "huge" armpartys that it looks great, but when I try it on my wrist, I feel so strange, and I make so much noise with all these things on my arms! In german we have a nice expression for to much jewellery: "klim-bim" , I love to use it, it makes a nice sound when pronouncing it ;-)
Between, I love your dress and I think you found a good "middle" way for the arm party! Small to middle parties can also be a great party ;-)

xxx Anita

Shea Lennon said...

Haha, I know what you mean! I like how your "arm small-gatherings" turned out though. I hardly ever buy bracelets so my arms are more likely to be more "arm date-nights" or "arm single and alone at the bar". Maybe I need to buy some bracelets!

becks said...

Seriously, Heather, you look so pretty here! love the dress!

x
becks
www.beckspick.com

Hannah @ Tattoos and Pearls said...

So I know we are talking about wrist get togethers but I need to let you know how much I love both of your rings! Totally checking out the "love" ring link!

Hannah Tattoos and Pearls

Unknown said...

haha I love the look of stacked bracelets but I always had when they clang around and make noise everytime I move lol You look beautiful tho the bracelets are a.great touch and the dress is.lovely!

sweetsweetnightingale.blogspot.com

Delusions of Grandeur said...

That dress is amazing, and I love your stacked bracelets ... enough to be striking without weighing you down. :)

Teresa @ Delightfully Darling said...

This dress is gorgeous! You look beautiful!

xo Teresa
www.delightfullydarling.com

EMA said...

That dress looks absolutely amazing on you! I love the print!

http://www.themirroronthewall.com/

Julye said...

you look stunning in that dress !!

Anonymous said...

LOVE that buckle ring, subtle but so chic!

<3 Cambria
jupefashion.blogspot.com

Because Shanna Said So said...

I love me some arm candy and I am loving yours!!! That dress is gorg! A girl can't wrong with a maxi dress during the summer!
Shanna
Giveaway @ Because Shanna Said So

Anonymous said...

This post should be titled maxi dress envy because that's what I'm having as I look at these pictures. Looking chic and cool as usual!

Laura said...

I really like your arm party! They're all slim and delicate, but they look so nice piled on both wrists together! I agree that sometimes they can get too "shackle" like, so it's a delicate balance. Love the dress too!

Ms. Falcon said...

great dress... it fits you perfectly!

http://wardrobexperience.blogspot.de

Chahrazad said...

What a lovely maxi dress! Totally love it.

x
www.cherryfactor.blogspot.com

Amor said...

Your arm party looks great! :) For some reason I can't pull it off these arm party thingy or maybe I'm doing it wrong 0.o
Anyway, you look beautiful!

Xo,
Amor GLAMOROZA

melissa said...

I love it that you call it arm party, I am going to have to steal this expression. Lovely bracelets party and all xx

Damy said...

Beautiful dress!
xoxo

Jeans and a Teacup said...

haha...the arm party looks great! I really love that "love" ring too!
~Jessica
http://jeansandateacup.blogspot.com/

Take me to Tarah said...

Hey there,
The amped up accessories really made your outfit. It's funny but, accessories can step it up for real. This is a nice get together but, I dare you to throw a Project X party for your arm! ;)
Always,
Tarah and the City

Dana said...

Very true! The elusive arm party is just like any other party: you need an invitation. haha ... I see what you're saying.
I love stacking my bracelets and just having so much fun playing with different combinations!!!
Love the hypnotic print of the dress.

http://danaslookbook.blogspot.com/

Dana

just me said...

very beautiful dress :) look pretty
ExCurlyThoughts
FACEBOOK
BlogLovin

Bravoe Runway said...

I have yet to perfect the arm party and everytime I think I've devised a formula, I find something more awesome and think...this party sucks! I love what you did hear, it looks great with the dress and realistically. I wonder if anyone really wears their arm parties beyond the photos. Try wearing that to the office one day, or going to dinner...Not very convenient, take it from someone who tried it.

Unknown said...

love this maxi dress! your hair looks so pretty pulled back like that!

xo SideSmile,
Ashley

SideSmile Style Blog

Julia said...

Wow that dress is full of fun! Seriously, I feel like it would instantly put me in a cheery mood when I put it on. :)

Julia
Cup of Tea

Anonymous said...

This dress is amazing! You look fab!

Kier Mellour said...

Thanks for the west comment on my blog!! You have such a cute blog! now following!!



With Love From Hollywood, Kier

Fashion Addict
Fashion Addict

Unknown said...

Love the "love" ring, and the stacking is perfect :)
xo Jac
thesunshinedistrict.blogspot.com

MIXT fashion and lifestyle said...

great dress! Love the colors of it, look great on you:) everytime i came across your blog your header makes me happy, your dog is so cute!

Wendy said...

That dress is lovely!! You look gorgeous! I'm a new fan :)
Follow you now on GFC, Bloglovin and FB.

I hope to see you on my blog and page.

XxX
http://fabulousstylews.blogspot.com
https://www.facebook.com/Fabulousstylews

AMY PALMER said...

LOVE your dress. Fits you amazingly. And I am a little jealous of your arm party.

-Amy
http://theblankpagesblog.blogspot.com/

The C. Style said...

Your ring is adorable!

Kisses* have a great weekend!

Krystal Schlegel said...

I love this dress! So pretty!

www.krystalschlegel.com

Megan said...

Beautiful dress. You really know how to rock the maxi dress!

Joanne M said...

This is the ultimate summer maxi! The colors are so pretty. Love how you accessorized too:)

xo, Joanne

Anonymous said...

Well I think your little arm party looks fabulous!

I also love you in this maxi dress. Seriously, it looks so good on you, and that pattern is summery perfection.

xo,
Hannah
www.chillairandperfume.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

Arm party is such a great turn of phrase!!! Lovely post :)

http://monstermagpie.blogspot.com/

Mary Ann said...

This dress is super fun - love the print! ;-)

Katie Aman said...

What a stunning dress! The colors are beautiful on you and you accessorized it perfectly. Love the fun pattern for summer!

Elena Sergeeva said...

Beautiful dress! Looks great on you xoxo ES
www.liveyourpassion.gr

Jacy said...

This dress is absolutely stunning!! The colors and print are striking and the cut is beautiful on you :)
Thank you so much for your sweet comment on my outfit post ~ I'd love to hear your thoughts on my latest one!

~Jacy

http://laviedelenore.blogspot.com

Andrea said...

LOVE this dress and that arm party is fabulous! Hope you are enjoying your weekend!

Cassidy said...

Arm party?! Haha! Awesome and looks good. LOVE your Maxi dress!

Anonymous said...

Cute, Cute, super cute maxi dress. This is just the perfect number of bracelets I would wear. Anything more would be inconveniencing.

Anonymous said...

Cute, Cute, super cute maxi dress. This is just the perfect number of bracelets I would wear. Anything more would be inconveniencing.

Unknown said...

hi honey! love this dress so much!! i want it! i just found your blog today and i love it so!! please check out my baby blog and if you like it we can follow each other!

http://thefrench-fries.blogspot.pt/

see you soon,
xx

Love Cardelia said...

I LOVE this dress it looks so good on you ;)

xx
Julie
http://lovecardelia.blogspot.com/

BLOG DESIGN BY DESIGNER BLOGS