One thing I enjoy the most about blogging is to read all the sweet comments on my blog and emails in the morning. It is more like opening presents in the holiday season, always full of joy and surprise! I’m so grateful! Thank you, guys! I am so sorry if I haven’t replied to every one of your comments/email, but I do read them all and remember those happy moments you have brought to me.
The other day I read an email from Cara, who said she has been huge fan of my blog for some time now and introduced me to a designer/mom/businesswoman named Amber Patton. Reading Patton’s story really impressed me: before she attended prestigious design schools to hone her craft, she learned to sew at home with her mother, from a fitness model to working in retail and beauty, along with travels to many countries of the world as a flight attendant, Patton’s collection recalls the classic and sophisticated style of the world’s most iconic women, with feminine details, masculine simplicity and impeccable quality.
You know, I have many friends say to me that I shouldn’t waste my business/creative mind by not doing any business right now except being a mom and wife. But I do have my dream, though, like creating my own brand, starting to design clothing/shoes/bag. On the other hand I have so many reasons that I can’t do it now, like I don’t have any skill for it and I didn’t take any lessons at all, and I am not talent enough, and the time is always a big issue. So for me, I really admire women who can take care of their family at the same time chasing their own dream and make it come true. Mrs. Patton sure is one of them!
When I saw the Amber Patton’s collection here, I can’t help but want to get my hands on this Sophia old Hollywood dress; it looks timeless, feminine, and seductive which I really need in my closet right now. The moment when I wear it, I found the confident yet beautiful part inside myself. It’s like an elegant attitude, a classic style in life.
A dress is like a book, too. People see you through this book, and you write your own story. I learned my story through this dress, never stop your dream and working hard on it.
Amber Patton Sophia Old Hollywood dress(c/o)
Miu Miu Pumps
Michael Kors Clutch
Karen Walker No.1 Sunglasses
wow you look stunning and elegant!
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wow! not bad!
Beautiful dress!
xoxo
i love this!
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That is a lovely dress! The simplicity with the draped collar suit you very well Hallie!
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這洋裝我一眼就愛上它。
簡約充滿女人味的線條,性感迷人。
穿在親愛的身上好美好美。。。散發成熟女人的自信、美麗和風采。愛妳 ♥
You look perfectly in white!
Love sunglasses
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Love this dress reminiscent of the 40s by favorite error of all. Went to buy the dress from Amber Patton website but cannot afford it right now, still this is beautiful.
Very classy outfit. You look stunning 😀
glamDevils
Absolutely gorgeous!Love this dress!
Such a beautiful dress! Love the details of it! You look amazing : )
This dress is beautiful!
Stunning style!!!! Great, like it! xoxo J.
love the dress!kisses from Italy
Hallie, this look has got to be one of the classiest looks I’ve ever seen! I love it!! I’ve always admired women that take care of their families and achieve their dreams as well.
This dress looks so good on you, it’s so crisp and clean and lovely for a multitude of occasions. The folds in the bodice are especially pretty. Thank you for sharing the link to her collection and I think it’s really great that you found something that inspires that bold/beautiful part in you xx
Magnificent You Are:-)
很有设计感的衣服!
Feminine and classy! I love it!
I love this dress. So classic and stunning. And its flatters you so gorgeously.
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真是简约大方,洁白时尚哦。。
能想象到Hallie在职场上的能干与魅力哦。
我也有梦想哦。。但还是有很多借口给自己,没有付出行动。
我们都好好加油吧。希望总有一天实现梦想。
What an inspiring story and a beautiful collection!
Beautiful dress! My mom had a career and raised a family. It’s not easy but possible to achieve both. 🙂
Aria
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You looked stunningly gorgeous.. The dress really suits u amazingly!
You look breathtaking,I bet hubby couldn’t take his eyes off of his lady;)
xx
B.
Refined and feminine in the most charming way! This dress is impeccable and on you its pure perfection!! Truly amazed!!