Sorry for the delay in posting.  I have been having a busy couple of weeks with weekend trips to Miami (gorgeous) and Orange County, VA (so fun) to celebrate the birthdays of one of my best friends and myself!  I love birthdays and I will continue to celebrate mine for the entire month of May, even though the actual date is May 3rd.  I just wanted to say thank you to my wonderful friends for making this past weekend so incredibly fun and fabulous!!  Now onto the fashion...

This post is meant for the bride, but this look would be appropriate for anyone. The rehearsal dinner is an important pre-wedding event where lots of pictures will be taken, so you want to create the perfect silhouette.  To me, this means accentuating your waist and creating a long leg line. This skirt is perfect because it has a tie waist with interesting draping that can make the outfit look less uptight and more casual and flirty.  
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Bow Pencil Skirt - Pauw $475
I decided to feature a skirt/top combo as opposed to a dress because, as the bride, you will be wearing a dress the next day, so it would be nice to change it up a bit.  Tuck this flowy top into the skirt and blouse it just a pinch for an effortless, chic look.  Navy is an almost universally flattering color.  
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Bow Un-Tied Blouse - Anthropologie $198
To create a longer leg line, I always go with a nude shoe.  These nude sandals are perfect and can be paired with most outfits.
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Sita Pump - Diane Von Furstenberg $260
These earrings and bracelet accentuate the green and navy from the skirt.  I LOVE these earrings!
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Multi Bead Earrings - Nicole Miller $75
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Idiom Medium Enamel Bangle - Kate Spade $78
Adding a clutch in an entirely new color adds a fashionable edge to the ensemble. 
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Logo Flap Clutch - Ted Baker $195
Creating chic looks for events leading up to your big day are such an important part of the planning process, so don't forget to make time to plan them out!  Keep your eye out for deals on necessary pieces - many of these items can be found at discount prices if you look hard enough.