A draped convertible dress with a hooded secret. A Marilyn-worthy hair cut (maybe). An eco-friendly perfect red lipstick in a wallet-friendly sticker price. Douchbaguette posing in the land of LOST.
{ Architecture of an Outfit } Hawaiian Street Style: hooded convertible dress
Aloha kakahiaka kakou! ~ Good morning, y’all!
Since I’ve downsized my wardrobe considerably pending our trans-Pacific move, and since we lived out of suitcases for the better part of two months until fully settled in Hawaii, I learned how to utilize the pieces we’d packed into our duffle bags. The convertible Emami Limitless Dress was definitely the hero of my suitcase wardrobe, with its over 40 different ways to wear. I’m sure you’ve seen a fair share of this dress over the months since I bought it in Iceland in 2010–seen here in Aphrodite single shoulder mode, halter tent style, maxi skirt and criss-cross draped halter styles, and draped, belted tent halter style.
[Don't mind all the bruises and scars from all the Hawaii hiking and mosquito bites on my legs...]
Worn as a cowl neck halter mini dress, you add a sense of sensuality and allurement without revealing much skin at all. It’s the lines of the dress that do all the work. They add curvature to the hips, accentuate the bust (if you, like me, have a bigger chest), and all-round sexiness to the back.
And, as an unexpected, edgy detail, you can pull the cowl over your head as a hood. It takes the ensemble from Marilyn lady-like to street smart, sassy diva, with the simple flick of a hood.
Petite Style Notes:
Because this dress mode places strong emphasis on the natural waist line, and the cowl draping further emphasizes the center line, this is a great style that elongates the body, creating a long, lean look. Pair with open sandals or pumps instead of cage heels as I did here to further lengthen your legs.
Make it pop!
Top the look brilliant with the perfect moisturizing red lipstick that’s both eco and budget friendly: Nuance by Salma Hayek Color Vibrance Lipstick in Paprika (10USD at Longs or CVS drugstores USA).
OUTFIT ARCHITECTURE / DETAILS
DRESS: Convertible knit dress, Emami Limitless Dress
TANK: Racerback tank, Forever21 (like 7 years old)
HEELS: suede cage heels, River Island
ACCESSORIES: brass pocket watch necklace, Amazon; bangles, vintage and Alex and Ani; birdcage bangle, JewelMint; feather earring (worn singly), UO.
ALTERNATIVES
DRESS: tea length convertible dress (TwoBirds)
TANK: black racerback tank (Forever21)
HEELS: black cage wedge heels, black platform cage sandal (Steve Madden), black cage straps sandals (L.A.M.B.)
WATCH: silver pocket watch necklace
BANGLES: stackable gold bangles, gold and silver wire bangles (Alex & Ani, exact same)
BRACELET: Gold filigree bangle, gold texture bangle
FEATHER EARING: feather earring, statement feather earring
Our house, in its transition phase, complete with a dog towel on the couch. Very stylish. 
How would you style this convertible dress? Is it too gangster?
Honi, me ke aloha ~ XO, with love,
Mae
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