“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.”
– Harriet Tubman
A DREAM CAME TRUE this past weekend when I wore this beautiful Monique Lhuillier Dress from Rent The Runway. My husband and I went to the Symphony on Saturday, followed by a visit to the Art Institute of Chicago. It has always been one of my favorite places downtown. Home to the third-largest collection of fine art in the United States, The Art Institute of Chicago aims to inspire me every time I visit.
And before I forget:
Chicagoans, have you marked April 30 on your calendar for Rent The Runway’s GRAND OPENING in Chicago’s luxurious and historic Gold Coast neighborhood?! Also, I will be attending their launch event on the 29th – hopefully I will get to see some of you there! Definitely come and see me! Would love to meet you!
As always, thanks much for visiting & have a wonderful day!
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DRESS: Monique Lhuillier via Rent The Runway c/o (Use code: RTRWWVW at checkout & get $30 OFF your rental purchase!) | BRACELET: What Would V Wear “Tassel Bead” Collection (available June 1st) | HEELS: Wild Diva via Lulu’s | NECKLACE: SLATE via Rocksbox (Use code vanessabff11 and get 1 month FREE!)
This look is so elegant! You look spectacular
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What a gorgeous gown! You look so beautiful. The colors are my absolute faves. 🙂
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You’re such a stunner ♥ So gorgeous 🙂
XOXO Tine
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Wow that dress is just phenomenal and you look so gorgeous!! 🙂 xx
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look very chic!!!!
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Love this, perfect color on you
xx
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Wow you look so glamorous in this dress! The shoes go perfectly with it.
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WOW, super look, this dress is amazing!!
Kisses, F.
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That dress is beautiful! You look so elegant and gorgeous! Hope you had a great time at the Symphony! 🙂
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Wow, this dress is a dream. *__*
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What a stunning dress! it’s perfect for your symphony date! LOVE!
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What an amazing gown. You look so glamorous Vanessa! Lovely pictures. http://fashionablyidu.blogspot.com/
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Looking beautiful in Blue V! Stunning as always.
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Amazing! You look gorgeous! That dress is beyond beautiful and I love the shoes too!
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You look so gorgeous, V!!! That color is stunning on you and you look so elegant!!! Love it!! xo
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What a gorgeous dress, Vanessa! And so perfect for the symphony. Sounds like you had a lovely weekend! Happy Monday and have a wonderful week!
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You are fabulous! And your outfit too! 🙂
xoxo
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You look absolutely STUNNING in that blue dress! Such an amazing look (as always) xx
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OMG, Vanessa! You look so dreamy! This dress was made for you! You’re such an inspiration! Love, love, LOVE this post! xx, Jess
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What a beautiful dress!!!
xx
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HAPPY MONDAY darling!!
You look stunning in your blue dress!!!
Love it!! #inspiration
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Gorgeous V! That dress looks so stunning on you! Glad you had a nice weekend! xx
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The pictures are so gorgeous and you look stunning, that colours is perfect and I love how you’ve done the hair and makeup, so chic and glam x
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Gorgeous!!! You look beautiful
xo Jaime
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This is such a stunning look! I absolutely love this dress on you – beautiful!
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Stunning, stunning, stunning! Sounds like you had a marvelous weekend in a beautiful dress… I love the city!! It really comes alive when you’re glammed up for a night out.
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That dress is great! I had a wonderful time when I visited Chicago and went to the Art Institute so I can see how you guys had a good time there. Hope you had an excellent start to your week!
-M
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You look gorgeous, dear. Love this dress . xx
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You look absolutely stunning honey, this dress is FAB!!
Kisses <3
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Such a beautiful dress on you!! I’m obsessed with Monique Lhuillier, and have been for a while now…she makes the most beautiful dresses! Love this! Hope you guys had fun at the Symphony!! Xo
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Gorgeous doll! I just love your dress and heels x
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Love your dress.
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This is SO stunning girlie! How fun to get to wear such a gorgeous piece. So excited for the Chicago opening.
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Oh my gosh! The dress is a dream! Marvelous photographs, you seem so happy and full of energy and positivity!
The heels are beautiful! Love every single outfit post, you’re just so amazing. Kisses xo
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This is such a beautiful dress Vanessa! You look like a princess in it!
Love the high/low length and how it fits you – absolute perfection!
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Very pretty. Sounds like an amazing time.
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Amazing! Look very chic!
Beautiful pictures!!!
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Such a pretty dress for an amazing event! I love the high low hem line! Beautiful pearls too. Gorgeous as always!
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wow, you look so elegant V! Great color on you! 🙂
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Absolutely gorgeous gown!
Woaw! Beautiful gown on a beautiful model!
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Oh my gosh! You look so stunning in this dress! That smile just adds so much more to the beauty.
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You look like a celebrity, love this glamorous dress on you just perfect! xo
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I love this dress! It really showcases your shoes. Great look, looking gorgeous!
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Wow- Vanessa you look breathtaking! What a beautiful Monique Lhuillier dress and it sounds like you had the perfect occassion to wear it! You remind me of Grace Kelly in those photos 🙂
Rachel xx
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Hi doll, this dress is a total stunner on you!! The rich colour is so elegant, perfect for the Symphony. You always look beautiful Vanessa. Hope you are having a great start to your week:)
Marta, xoxo
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OMG! I love that dress- and I love the concept of Rent the Runway :)~!!
That dress is so elegant and stunning on you! I am so in love with your shoes! I will always eye those until I have a pair of my own! 🙂
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What a beautiful dress! I love the high-low hemline and the different shades of blue 🙂
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That dress is stunning! Love the color and style, it looks so elegant…and l love the hi-low hemline.
Wish RtR would open a shop here in Toronto! It would be so awesome!
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you look fabulous!
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Would love to attend that event; if only I lived in Chicago! You look stunning!
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very nice dress! darker blue is your color!
love the valentino shoes so much!
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It is a princess dress, very pretty. These fantastic and beautiful. A hug and happy week.
Omg that dress is to die for. You look totally amazing!
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Fabulous dress! And your smile cheers me up 🙂
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that Dress is amazing. i love it
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Oh my god, you are radiating in this dress! The color, the shape and design fit you like a glove, so beautiful! <3
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So Classy V!!!! Love the color and your beautiful face in the bright sunshine! My husband and I adore the Art Institute. We try to get to the city every other month. You’re so lucky to have it at your fingertips. Hugs!
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Wow! This dress is wonderful!
Kisses dear!
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Gorgeous!! I love that dress on you! You look amazing, as always!
Much love!
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Those shoes, that dress!!! Really amazing outfit!
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Such a gorgeous dress! I love this!
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That dress looks gorgeous on you! I love that you can see your shoes- its very similar to the cut of my wedding dress. It sounds like you and your guy had a lovely time!
You look amazing girl. I just LOVE this dress. I also love Rent the Runway. It’s such a great place.. especially when they have sales ;). I loved this post. I hope to see you at my new blog next week.
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Loving this dress! 🙂
xoxo,
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Wow so sexy and elegant dress! I love the rich color on it! You look fabulous!
xx
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You look amazing in that dress, it’s fab!!! 😉 xo
You look like a princess. What a gorgeous dress. I love the drama it brings. :]
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I love Monique Lhuillier and this dress is simply gorgeous!
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Stunning!
God bless,
XO, Claire
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Oh my goodness, that dress is exquisite! The cut, colour and fit looks perfect on you! I bet you blew everyone away at the symphony. Hope you’re having a fantastic week.
xo, jackie
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Monique Lhuillier is fabulous! Love this pretty dress. Love the simple styling. And great shoes!
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Very nice dress! You look stunning!
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you look like a princess!
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Hi there, what a beautiful look you have!!! I adore its dreamy! I bet your felt like a princes!!
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You look like a princess Vanessa! The dress is absolutely beautiful and fits you so perfect. I lOVE IT! and LOVE the way you look in it. I wish I was closer to Chicago to visit you during the event. Anyways, may your days be filled with lots of love, peace and laughter my sweet friend. XOXO, Jeannette
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This look is STUNNING! I love everything about it, and you look beautiful!
xo,
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You leave me breathless and speechless too with this one. May be it the color, elegance and creativity all packed into one. Love it.
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