I’m gala ready and glam bot gorgeous in a chic one shoulder blue dress. I mentioned before that I needed to get a dress for the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra gala. (My son plays in the the top orchestra and they performed.) Unfortunately, the dresses in my closet didn’t work because I have gained some weight with my menopause situation. This little number is what I found and adding gold accessories turned this outfit into something special.
Dress (similar here) | Sandals | Belt | Bag | Earrings
Petite One Shoulder A-Line Midi Dress in Berry Blue
Dress (similar here) | Sandals | Belt | Bag | Earrings
I decided right off the bat that I was going to search for dress is a petite size so there would be no worries of getting anything altered. During my search I found a dress on Nordstrom and this dress from Dillard’s. I ordered them both and this one won hands down. The A-line shape is so flattering and I never get tired of a one shoulder neckline. I also love the fact that there is some asymmetrical ruching at the bust and waist which makes my bust look a little bigger and my waist look a little smaller. It’s all about the fit people! Lastly, the color is fabulous. This cobalt/royal blue looks great on all skin tones.
Gala Ready and Golden
So what did I do to make this dress my own? I added all these gold accessories – the rhinestone belt, gold sandals, gold rhinestone earrings, and a unique gold mini bag. There was a fabric belt that came with it but I took that off and opted for this fun chain belt that I wore during the Christmas season. The colored rhinestones and gold chain give the dress the pop it needs. The gold sandals continue the metallic trend that I got going on and the fun bag and earrings are icing on the cake. All four except the earrings were from Amazon.
I want to come clean and say that the bag did not accompany me to the gala. It looks so cool but barely fits anything. I have a large iPhone and it just wouldn’t work. I used a box clutch that I had in my collection instead. But this bag is so fun and I highly recommend it if you only need to carry a lipstick, small phone, and credit card.
Glam Bot Gorgeous
I had to share this cool video that I took while I was at the gala. They had this special camera that was set up similar to what you see on E! for all their red carpet specials. As soon as I saw it, I knew I had to give it go and pretend that I was at the Oscars. Lol!
Thanks for your Support
I want to thank you all for your support during this crazy menopause journey I am having. After all the tests and doctors visits, I found out that I am Estrogen dominant. This means I’m high in the estrogen hormone and extremely low in progesterone which creates so many terrible side effects. See the image below that my naturopath/doctor sent me to reassure me that I’m not crazy. She started me on a regimen of progesterone cream and supplements. I have also changed my diet. I can already feel a slight difference so I’m feeling hopeful. Thank you for all the love and support your sent my way.
Have a great week! XO
You look stunning in blue!!
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Thanks Jennifer! Have a great week!
Berry Beautiful! So cool giving the glam 360! You had to be the most beautiful there! I’m so happy you have answers! Praying it’s all much better each day. I hate you’ve been suffering.
Thanks so much Andrea! Have a wonderful week!
Praying for you lovely. You’re so beautiful in blue.
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Thanks Regine! Have a blessed week!
It’s totally weird what menopause does to us. But I’m happy for you that you got to find out what you have to many of and what to little. That blue is stunning! And what a fun video!
Thanks Sharron Murphy! Have a fabulous week!
I love that dress, and you look stunning! That camera is really cool, too. You are red carpet-ready, my friend! Anyway! I am also very happy that you got some answers from the doctor. I feel terrible that you have been suffering so much, and I pray that you feel better soon. Have a great day! XO
Thanks for you support my friend! Enjoy your week!
You look gorgeous. Love the belt and bag as well. Beautifully styled.
Thanks Hena! Have a lovely week!
You look absolutely stunning in your chic one-shoulder blue dress! The gold heels are so beautiful.
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Thanks Melody! Have a great week!
I’m so excited that you found out the reason for all these menopausal symptoms. I know you’re going to start feeling better once the hormones get balanced. Balance it’s such an important thing in our life isn’t it?
Your dress is absolutely gorgeous and that style is just stunning. It’s funny because that purse looks big enough!
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Jodie
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This blue is absolutely gorgeous on you, Kathrine! I love your accessories here too!
I hope you are having a great week so far!
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Thanks Amber! Have a terrific week!
I’m so glad you’ve gotten some answers and are already feeling some relief. It’s amazing what our hormones do and don’t do for us.
But, this dress, that bag, those shoes…you had to have been the star of the show! You are just simply stunning in this cobalt blue! It just makes your eyes pop as well as brightening your face! Love all the accessories, especially the bag (even though you couldn’t use it). And, I loved the video! You look like the superstar you are, Kathrine!
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Thanks Marsha! Enjoy your week!
The cut of that dress is so flattering and such a gorgeous shade of blue on you! You look amazing! The 360 is so fun! I’m so happy your doctor has narrowed things down and you finally have a regime to get you feeling better again.
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Absolutely gorgeous! I love that belt with it too: va va voom! Of course, it’s one of my favorite color and it looks awesome on you!
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Thanks Mireille! Have a fantastic day!
I absolutely love the way you styled this look! That vibrant blue color is so beautiful and the gold accents are so elegant! I hope you had a great time at the Gala! 🙂
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Thanks Melissa! Enjoy your day!
I am praying for you and hoping the diet change and cream really help you! It’s good to know that people can get testing like this done to see if there are things out there that specifically help for their needs instead of blindly trying everything. You look stunning my friend! That blue is so pretty on you and I absolutely adore the gold accessories! That bag is amazing!
Thanks for your support Laura! Have a lovely day!
I just love this post. And that dress is eye catching. I saw it on the red carpet this colour of blue and it’s probably my fav hue ever! Your dress is stunning and I love the way you accessories with it. I hope you’re having a lovely week so far.
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Thanks Heather! Have a wonderful day!
This is such a gorgeous dress and I love how you accessorized it. I hope you have an amazing time at the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra gala watching your son play!
Thanks Heidi! We did! Have a terrific day!
That dress is beautiful! The color looks fantastic on you too.
Thanks Joanne! Have a great day!
This dress is so pretty on you, I love the color! That camera is so cool, you look like a runway model! I am so glad you found out some answers, hormones can really make us feel good OR bad!!
Carrie
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Thanks Carrie! Have a fantastic day!
You are red carpet ready! The color of this dress suits you very well and you rock the one shoulder neckline. I love the belt you added as well. It takes your outfit up a notch! I have heard many stories regarding menopause and it really isn’t fun. I am glad that your doctor and you have come up with a strategy to help with some issues. Keeping my fingers crossed that it helps and alleviate a lot of the symptoms you are experiencing.
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The dress is beautiful, and so is the color. I hope that you will feel better soon.
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Thanks so much! Have a lovely day!
I think blue is the best shade for you <3
Thanks Kinga! Have a lovely day!
I’m absolutely loving you in the cobalt blue!
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Thanks Ashley! Have a terrific day!
That’s a gorgeous dress! You look amazing! I hope the progesterone cream and supplements help you feel better. Thanks for linking!
Emma xxx
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Thanks Emma! Have a great day!
This is such a fabulous colour you and that belt is simply stunning!
I’m so glad that you have found out the cause of your menopause symptoms – hormonal imbalance really wreaks havoc, but I’m sure that the progesterone cream and supplements will help!
Julia x
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This has to be one of my all-time favorite looks from you, my dear friend! I just love this dress, what a gorgeous color on you!! That is amazing that you found that little spot where it does the camera like on TV!
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Oh proud mumma then. You look perfect t for the occasion and that bright shade suits you so well. X hope to see you in my linkup today xx Jacqui
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