Last Friday, we put on our party dresses & dancing shoes and went off to celebrate our coming university graduation. It's so surreal and definitely bittersweet; while I can't wait to get started on my career and inch closer to doing things like starting a family, these past five years have been the best of my life thus far and I am sad to leave that behind!
I had a dilemma on what to wear (and a few lovely ladies gave their input on Twitter), but I finally chose an ASOS Black dress (petite version, since sold out) that I picked up several months ago. I probably wouldn't have paired it with the clutch that I did had I been afforded more options, but I got it last minute at a mall in a small town for a steal because I didn't have anything that went well with it on me. Either way, it didn't really matter because we had an amazing time and the last thing on my mind was whether or not I matched!
P.S. I can foresee many you girls liking it, so my friend Tiffany's dress is from H&M!
Wearing: ASOS Black dress, Aldo clutch, Zara pumps, borrowed earrings
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Congratulations! You both look so beautiful!
by Stephanie on April 11, 2011 at 12:37 AM. #
congrats!!
this look so fun! like prom!
cheers,
yvonne
modern.girl
by moderngirl on April 11, 2011 at 12:43 AM. #
Congarts and you both look really adorable. I love that dress and the shoes are stunning. Enjoy your Monday
Kisses
Ps: I’m hosting a super cute Ruche GIVEAWAY later today! Hope you’ll join in :)
by Diana Mieczan on April 11, 2011 at 4:14 AM. #
I loveeeee the dress! and also the clutch :)
Happy graduation!
xx,
Alviana
by AlvianaKalin on April 11, 2011 at 4:54 AM. #
Congratulations on graduation. I can't wait till I'm done =.=
I wish you the best of luck in the future and endeavors in the working world.
by Gloria on April 11, 2011 at 5:19 AM. #
awwww looks like fun! you look so pretty:)
by Michelle on April 11, 2011 at 5:37 AM. #
Beautiful, both of you! So fun to have something to dress up for :) Congrats, it must feel so amazing!
by Elaine A (TOBeautyReviews) on April 11, 2011 at 6:36 AM. #
how gorgeous is that dress! i love the detail and color, very chic I must say! and congrats on graduating uni!
by FASHION ICE on April 11, 2011 at 7:06 AM. #
You look beautiful!! And that dress, wow. Congratulations on graduating :)
by Yena on April 11, 2011 at 8:13 AM. #
awwww you both look breathtaking :D And I can so much love in your pic with the boy ;) Your dress is absolutely amazing. It's elegant yet modern, which is truly your signature style. Congrats on finishing your undergrad and best of luck in the future! :D
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by Kristy on April 11, 2011 at 8:28 AM. #
Congratulations on your graduation...although I think one is in order for scoring such a gorgeous dress, too! You look stunning!
by Santina on April 11, 2011 at 9:22 AM. #
HAPPY, HAPPY impending grad, Jen!!!
You're so young, but you have everything ahead of you, and so much more well-equipped and ready for success than I was when I graduated (at age 26!)!
Congrats, darling. I see only greater things from you.
Xx{ish.},
Mae Lu @ thereafterish.
by thereafterish on April 11, 2011 at 9:32 AM. #
congratulation on your upcoming graduation, I miss Uni and understand your sentiments. Love the ASOS dress, I'm addicted to that site and their amazing options.
by Huda on April 11, 2011 at 9:57 AM. #
OOOH both dress are Beautiful!
Congrats on graduating. Its a big deal : )
by A Fine Balance on April 11, 2011 at 11:04 AM. #
That is one great dress on you! Love the details and love the color! Gorgeouuus. I can't believe you are graduating! I am so terrified of that moment in my life.
by Anaivilo on April 11, 2011 at 11:47 AM. #
You both look very lovely! Cute dresses! =)
by Sweet Susy on April 11, 2011 at 12:53 PM. #
congrats on graduating!! your dress is gorgeous and i love the pretty blue color!
cute & little
by kileen on April 11, 2011 at 1:17 PM. #
Oh my gosh, you look stunning. What a fun and unique dress!
by thegoodgirlgoneblog.com on April 11, 2011 at 1:19 PM. #
Congratulations on graduating! Is it too soon to ask how the job search is going?
by lisa on April 11, 2011 at 1:21 PM. #
Happy grad Jen! You look so fabulous, the dress is perfect!
(I have the same dress your friend is wearing! :) )
by Elle on April 11, 2011 at 1:27 PM. #
Congratulations! I love your dress choice!!
by The Little Dust Princess on April 11, 2011 at 1:36 PM. #
That dress is absolutely stunning! You look gorgeous. I can definitely sympathize with your feelings about gradding...leaving UVic finally was one of the happiest but also one of the most disconcerting moments of my life. I really miss uni and wish all the time that I could go back, but you have to leave it at some point or another. Congrats on your gradding love!
Alexandra xo
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by Alexandra on April 11, 2011 at 1:36 PM. #
Loveeeee love this dress it's amazing!! You look gorgeous!
by Lisa on April 11, 2011 at 1:51 PM. #
Oooh you look so cute, Jen! I love that shade of that dress, pretty much my favorite color. And your earrings are gorgeous! I love how I scrolled through your post thinking, "I have to find out where she got those shoes" and it's Zara of all places. I have to come to Canada and do some serious shopping. Zara seems to have the cutest things!
by Casee Marie on April 11, 2011 at 3:24 PM. #
Congrats!! Yes, both dresses are beautiful! I wish I had somewhere to go all dressed up!
Just Better Together
by Justine on April 11, 2011 at 3:43 PM. #
You and your friend looking absolutely stunning! I die over both of your dresses! They are both so beautiful and so high-fashion! I also think your clutch works perfectly. Bags don't always need to match what you're wearing ;)
by Jenmarie on April 11, 2011 at 4:28 PM. #
Congrats on graduation! Love that ASOS dress... you and your friend are kind of matching with the whole one shoulder thing :)
xo, alison*elle
by alison*elle on April 11, 2011 at 4:43 PM. #
Aw, congratulations! Sad in some ways but so very exciting in others. You're going to be fantastic no matter what you do.
You both look absolutely lovely in your dresses - and I love that clutch!
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by Melissa on April 11, 2011 at 4:51 PM. #
Congratulations on this milestone! You look absolutely radiant. Time really does fly, but there are only bigger and more wonderful things to look forward to in the future (I hope :P)!
by Cee on April 11, 2011 at 5:21 PM. #
Oh dearest darling you're breath taking!!! Excellent job with the clutch.. a fine choice. :]
Congrats to you!!!!
by Chris (tinytines.com) on April 11, 2011 at 6:42 PM. #
Congrats on graduating! You ladies look gorgeous. What a big accomplishment! I love your dress. It's darling.
by PetiteLittleGirl on April 11, 2011 at 7:14 PM. #
cute dress. <3
by carolina dalit on April 11, 2011 at 9:45 PM. #
bahahaha i wanted to click a like button like on facebook. :D
I know we are going to have even more fun after we graduate. I'll be back from Hong Kong to harass you! DON'T WORRY! :) <3
by Tiffany on April 12, 2011 at 12:27 AM. #
that dress is so so beautiful lady!
by Krystal on April 12, 2011 at 4:41 AM. #
Congratulations Jen!!!! You look amazing, that dress was seriously made for you :) So exciting, hope you had a super fun night xo
by aliciafashionista on April 12, 2011 at 12:37 PM. #
Wow! It looks like so much fun and congrats on your upcoming graduation! =)
by Stylepint on April 12, 2011 at 4:25 PM. #
Congrats!! That dress is gorgeous, and you look amazing.
by thebohemienne on April 12, 2011 at 6:48 PM. #
omg! i love your ASOS dress =) i also wore an off-shoulder dress last week to my grad! =) congrats!
by laura on April 13, 2011 at 12:50 AM. #
Pretty dress!
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by t on April 13, 2011 at 11:46 AM. #
SUCH a great dress!! Congrats + you look amazing!! : )
by chris @ court + hudson on April 13, 2011 at 12:30 PM. #
your outfits are so classy and cute!
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by Sara on April 13, 2011 at 4:47 PM. #
That is such an amazing dress. Looks like a fun, memorable night!
christine
http://un-stitched.com
by Un-stitched on April 13, 2011 at 8:12 PM. #
Congrats! You look fantastic- I love that dress on you! I'm so glad Kate introduced me to your blog, it's adorable! Following you now, lovely :)
xx
Vickie
by Adventures in Fashion on April 13, 2011 at 9:12 PM. #
your dress is GORGEOUS & you are stunning. reminds me of sex & the city. xx
by cryskay on April 13, 2011 at 10:29 PM. #
Oh you both look gorgeous! Congrats on graduation :) I am coming up to that point in my life as well - definitely exciting yet nerve-wracking.
XO,
Erika
by Erika of Style Activist on April 13, 2011 at 11:33 PM. #
Congrats! It looked like you all had an awesome time... I'm graduating too! ONE MORE EXAM! hahaha
by Cicy on April 13, 2011 at 11:35 PM. #
wow you girls look absolutely gorgeous! i love your outfits...congrats on the graduation!
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by Liana on April 13, 2011 at 11:40 PM. #
You look like a breath of fresh air..so beautiful! Love it! AND you look like you had an amazing evening:)
Excited for you to start on your career..it is an exciting journey that teaches you so much about yourself.
C
by Carly on April 14, 2011 at 11:18 AM. #
Beautiful dress, you look beautiful and stunning! Congratulation on graduation! :)
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by AiRene on April 14, 2011 at 2:30 PM. #
You look so beautiful my dear. Both dresses are absolutely stunning! I may just have to sneak off to H&M and look for your friends though... Congrats on graduation! You must be so excited!!
Xo Chelle
discoveringelegance.com
by chellemorgan on April 14, 2011 at 4:54 PM. #
Oh my gosh, that dress is absolutely gorgeous! Congrats on the graduation!! That's such an exciting step, and it looks like you celebrated perfectly! xx
by Fifth Sparrow on April 14, 2011 at 8:24 PM. #
Congratulations! And good luck on the future.
You look stunning! The dress is gorgeous!
Love,
Teresa
by Teresa on April 15, 2011 at 1:38 AM. #
I am in love with your dress!!!!
by The Doctor's Closet on April 15, 2011 at 11:03 AM. #
Love your dress! You girls look fabulous!
by Rebecca Jane on April 15, 2011 at 1:52 PM. #
Congrats! It must be such an exciting milestone for you! This is where it all begins. First your career, then marriage, then children? Either way, best of luck to you in all your future ventures! Time passes by so quickly, absorb every little moment of your life.
You look fabulous and classy, as always!
Lianna
www.thesavvyfrugalista.com
by The Savvy Frugalista on April 15, 2011 at 11:31 PM. #
you look gorgeous!! i'm loving your blue dress with the nude heels! your color combos are just genius, girl!
xx,
megan
by MeganRose. on April 16, 2011 at 1:55 AM. #
You look so gorgeous here (as usual), Jen!! I love this dress! Congrats on your upcoming grad too lady!! I am in the same boat as you and I cannot wait to be done! Hope you had fun on this night and all the best being done! :)
xo
by Kara on April 16, 2011 at 8:03 AM. #