Yesterday we went to a beautiful event on the rooftops of one of London’s most stylish hotels the ME Hotel thanks to Deluxe Store Bahrain. If you are looking for the best view in London in one of the most exclusive and elegant atmosphere’s, then this is the place to go in London. Radio Bar is open in the day time and is a great place for cocktails and food and in the evening it fills up with London’s most chic crowd who sip drinks in a blue hue whilst listening to lounge house. It is very hard to get in on a Friday and Saturday night and guest list is an almost must.
This was going to be a very special occasion and so I decided to draw inspiration for my outfit from some of the most stylish, best dressed women every to grave this Earth, the Hollywood Sirens. These actresses burst onto the scene as drop dead gorgeous women and marked the golden era of American film and Hollywood. Grace Kelly, Joan Crawford, Judy Garland, Elizabeth Talor and Audrey Hepburn, all household names who inspire thought of elegance and beauty. But it was the most famous of all, the tragic Marilyn Monroe who’s looks and dresses really provoked, seduced and shook the nation. A sex symbol, with a coy attitude and dresses so legendary they would become to be immortalized in stone, I decided to use her famous red sequin dress which she wore in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes as inspiration for my look.
I opted for a long floor length gown with long sleeves and shoulder pads which is entirely covered in sequins to truly reflect the glizzy glam pre 1960’s era. As accessories I decided to wear my beautiful ALFEX watch which I have just received from Deluxe Store Bahrain which is super glam. The white of the strap really went well with the dress and the gold dial which I could light up for some added bling really enhanced richness of the look. I find it quite difficult to find a watch which is functional but which elegant enough to wear out and so I was so pleased with this beauty! I finished the look off white gold stiletto heels and a gold arrow necklace. Hope you like it! Which Hollywood Siren is your favorite and why? Maybe you could do a Hollywood Siren/Beau look and share the link at the bottom of this thread, I’d love to see you ladies and gents looking all glammed up! 😉
WEARING
White and Gold Watch – ALFEX from DELUXE STORE BAHRAIN
Long Sleeve Floor Length Sequin Dress with Padded Shoulders – AX PARIS
Metal Twist Stilettos – DUNE LONDON
Arrow Pendant – ACCESSORIZE
So lovely!
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Thank you so much John! glad you like the Hollywood glad look, it was so fun being a siren for the day 🙂 Abi xxx
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I’m sure Marilyn would approve. That dress is certainly no Misfit, old sport. In fact, if you get a large number of likes for this post, it would surely prove that Some Like It Hot.
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Haha this comment just goes to prove that Tom you are the wittiest WordPress blogger of all time 🙂 Some Like It Hot is one of my favorite Marilyn Monroe films 🙂 Glad you think she would approve of the dress ❤ Abi
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Quite a nice compliment, Abi.. Have I mentioned lately that I always enjoy your posts since they are so full of life. That no doubt inspires good humor.
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Well I am so glad that that is the case :))) xxx
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Marilyn was a misunderstood woman..but then I’m sure most beautiful women are. Nice of you to share the elegant pictures – do you have a personal photographer who accompanies you to such events?! 😉
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Yes she was and always played ditsy characters when in fact in real life she was a very intelligent woman. I am so glad you like the pics and thank you for your lovely comment! 🙂 Hehe as per the professional photographer I will say just one thing: “Behind every girl fashion and lifestyle blogger there is most likely a boyfriend who is tiered of taking pictures!” 😉
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Great answer 🙂 Keep up the good work, both of you!
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Love the view!!! How nice was the cocktail menu?
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Great! The view from Radio Bar is wonderful, one of the best rooftop bars in London for sure. Regarding the cocktails, they have a great selection and all taste really nice with my favorite being Flower in the Rain ( Grey Goose, rhubarb, lemon, cranberry and strawberry) and comes with an edible flower floating on the top. Radio’s mixologists dapple in fragrant elixirs such as rose water, lavender, and elder flower to liven-up their cocktails. Other cocktails cocktails which are also nice are Thames River Iced ME (Grey Goose, Bombay Sapphire, Bacardi, El Himador, peach liqueur, lemon and ting) and the AM/FM (Bacardi, Chambord, mint, lemon and passion fruit. ❤ Abi
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Thanks!
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Beautiful images!
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Thank you so much, glad you like the pics ❤ xxx
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I like your approach to life and i love your pictures. they are so engaging.
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Thank you so much! 🙂 I wanted to do something fun, so I am so pleased that you are enjoying the blog and my posts 🙂
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Beauty in white…look like angle
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Thank you :))) ❤
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