Aurora's Reviews
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Darker gray than I imagined, but gorgeous
Great for cross-body wear, but the strap's long enough that I'd have it shortened if I owned it. Other than that this bag is gorgeous! It's modern and luxe but understated, and more of a medium gray than the light color it shows as on my monitor. The stitching detail is so nice!
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London Bucket Bag
Botkier
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 32C
That tassle tho
This is a hot, hot little clutch. Big enough for my wallet, phablet, keys, and lipstick. Eye catching, superb quality. OMG that tassle. A million complements. What a beautiful bag.
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Diamond Georgiana Clutch
Anya Hindmarch
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 32C
Cute, sassy, not very warm
This crop jacket in pink, perforated leather isn't very warm (surpise) but it's perfect for warm summer nights when your sundress isn't *quite* warm enough. It's so cute too! Super sassy over everything from cocktail dresses to jeans and tanks. AND it's got pockets that are larger than you would expect. My huge phone, keys, and little wallet fit in the pockets just fine so I didn't have to always have a purse with me. Quality was excellent.
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Blush Wes Moto Jacket
Rebecca Minkoff
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 32C
Super versatile, slightly edgy yet work appropriate cotton dress
Made of a crisp, light, unlined cotton, this dress is perfect for late spring weather. The white you see at the hem is only a band a few inches thick, and the rest of the dress is unlined. There's a little structure because of the fabric, and flouncy hem has a ton of movement. I wore this dress to work a few times, and found that with a change of shoe (or not) I felt dressy enough to go out for drinks after work. It's modest (my mother loved me in it at brunch) and feels high-fashion (hello LA Bazaar!) and comfy enough to fly in. I found it to run a little large but I think that a large sizing works with the shape.
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Olive Branch Dress
Marni
Size Worn: 40
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 32C
Bootylicious and sexier than expected
Gorgeously constructed but I don't love it. I rented it originally for work but it ended up being way sexier than I thought, the slit goes all the way up and when you sit it's like BAM, legs, and .. you better be wearing undies with this is all I'm saying. Also the model is built way differently than I am and this dress was allllll about my butt. In the front, it laid flat on my chest (don't know how they got it to be all cool looking on the model) and then bunched around my waist. Other than that it fit true to size and the color is a super saturated salmon which is SO PRETTY. I wore it with silver and black jewelry.
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Red French Twist Sheath
Narciso Rodriguez
Size Worn: 40R
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 32C
Runs small
Lovely fabric, heavier than I imagined it would be (somehow I thought billowy, but its softer and stiffer than that) but it runs small around the ribcage - my normal size gapped 2 inches. I've sent it right back to try the larger size. Pretty!
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White Flag Dress
Christian Siriano
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 32C
Adorable and special!
In real life this looks cute and fresh. The shape is so easy for me to wear, it's flattering and sweet. However, while I know this is a special piece from a high end designer, the overall effect is a lovely daytime look. I would wear this to work even, with a cardi. I've tried it on and worn it around the house, and I'm going to pack it for an upcoming trip to London (on Unlimited), where I'll wear it to museums and nice lunches and possibly a leww formal dinner. I wear a 2 and I ordered the 40, and it's just right. I'm small chested (B cup) and I think this wouldn't be very flattering for a larger bust, it might squish you as there isn't stretch.
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Falling Flowers Dress
Giambattista Valli
Size Worn: 40
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 32C
Super cute and sparkly!
I LOVED these. The clasps were nice and tight, and they were in great condition. Stayed on and stayed put. If you need some statement earrings and don't like the feel of heavy things going in your piercings, these are a great choice.
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Navette Ear Cuff
Oscar de la Renta
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 32C
Almost seemed upside down
The shape of this is not perfectly round - its more ear-shaped, but the one I received seemed like the hook and the post were on the wrong ends, it seemed like it was upside down. Other than that it was awesome - as advertised. Chic and cool! Lots of compliments on this one, and not too flashy. Iw ould have kept it for ages except that the upside-downness of it bothered me too much.
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Prima Ear Cuff
Gillian Steinhardt
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 32C
Cute but too big for my face
Kept slipping down my nose, so while these are adorable, they weren't very wearable for me.
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Fairfax Sunglasses
Elizabeth and James Accessories
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 32C
Pretty but I can't wear white
I don't know how people wear white. This blouse was lovely but I immediately dirtied the cuffs, and sent it back before I did it any damage. The blouse itself is lovely. I wore it tucked into a high waisted skirt and it was super cute and frilly, and wore it untucked, which was less good because the frills make it hang a little strangely. Overall it's lovely, and I was happy to wear it however briefly. Love that it's a bit stretchy! I found the sizing a bit generous, as expected in a blouse like this.
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Prier Shirt
Trina Turk
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 32C
Glorious and flowy and both and sexy and I love it
I danced tango in this and besides being a bit weirdly unbreathy in the bodice it was the most perfect, floaty thing. It moves and shimmers, and makes my tiny waist look tiny nd the rest of me look elegant. It's a little goth in person and LOW CUT. I also wore it to a bar and felt sexy and classic and pretty, in an unstuffy way. I LOVE it. Fit wise, I wear a 2 and things sometimes gap at my waist. This was tight at my natural waist but roomier higher up on the bodice. I had space in the cups so I wore a nubra (chicken cutlets), also some space under the arms. I get this, as its not stretchy it needs to accommodate different women. If I owned it I would have darts put in under the arms and shorten the straps. As it is though, it's nearly perfect. I feel SO lovely and fun in it.
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Boucher Pleated Dress
Cedric Charlier
Size Worn: 40
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32B
I love it but its heavy
I got this to wear everywhere, it happens to look perfect with this blue blouse and a teal sweater, just peaking out of the sweater. It looks smashing with a low cut cocktail dress, and i'm going to wear it with a ladylike dress to a fancy dinner. Careful though if you've got easily irritate skin. It's heavy! If I'm not careful I'm getting red marks on the back of my neck from the weight. It's SO BEAUTIFUL in real life.
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Multicolor Tulip Necklace
Oscar de la Renta
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32C
Cute and big!
I like this bag, it's big and funky for a clutch. Not formal enough for a formal affair, but perfect for happy hour or a cocktail party. Holds a big phablet easily. Chunky and funky and fun. I think I prefer something a little more delicate and sweet, but if you're feeling sassy you'll love this one.
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Embossed Nokki Hand Clasp Clutch
Opening Ceremony Accessories
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32C
Durable and flashy
Perfect for a party or an event where you want to look fun and sassy, a little modern and high fashion without wearing anything you're afraid of breaking! Loved them.
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Geometric Bangle Set
AV Max
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 32C
Easy and comfy cocktail dress
The sparkles aren't on the sides, so you don't have worry about putting your arms down and getting abraded. There is stretch. It's not fussy and doesn't have weird fasteners or anything. Love how easy it was to wear. Simple. If I owned this I would get so much wear out of it. Love it for a party!
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Otherworldly Sheath
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 32C
Adorable and big enough for my phablet
My go-to arty clutch isn't big enough for my new Nexus 6P, so I hoped that this clutch would work for NYE and assorted holiday parties. It's perfect! It fits my phablet, my cardcase-wallet-thingy, a lipstick, and a couple keys. Perfect! And as you can see from the photo, it's sparkly and fun. It feels solidly made. I'm stoked on it. HOWEVER, unlike most dress clutches I've used there is no chain hanging out inside this one. If you're the type to leave things laying around it might not be for you, depending on how much champagne you like to drink. :D
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Valorie Sunny Clutch
Anya Hindmarch
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 32C
PERFECT
Wore this to a fancy event in a casino, it was perfect. I loved everything about this bag. Fit cell phone and lipstick and credit cards, not much else. Perfect way to make a more formal cocktail dress "fun".
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Three Suits Levin Minaudiere
Kotur
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 32C
Not quite right
The top fit and I could zip the whole thing, but I got crease marks across the tops of my thighs almost instantly, and there wasn't really enough room for my butt. I admit, I have an ample one... you might want to size up in this dress.
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Platinum Sheath
Theia
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 32C
Lovely and tasteful party dress!
Loved this. Wore it to a fancy dinner at a casino, it felt right for that level of formality with a fun hard-sided clutch and simple nude pumps. It's not too sexy, and I was told it seemed age-appropriate by someone who didn't know my age... I think that means it was fun and sexy and tasteful, no sky-high slit, no crazy cleav, but cut for a defined waste and bum while still being covered up. LOVED IT.
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Pinot Dress
David Meister
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 32C
LOVE IT
This thing is beautiful and I want to rent it again and again. It goes with absolutely everything from a suit jacket to a ball gown. while I had it I pretty much didn't take it off.
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Nightshade Necklace
Lulu Frost
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 32C
LOVE IT - but fragile
I dropped it once on a cement floor while going through airport security and two of the gems fell off. Thank goodness for RTR insurance! Other than that it was great I wore it all through a brief trip when I wanted to look polished while still seeming hip.
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Brass Comet Cuff
Pamela Love x RTR
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 32C
Loud and gaudy and sparkly and fun
I ended up wearing it to a dress up party where no one expected my to be restrained or actually formal. This is more like vegas-sparkly then opera-sparkly, as it is so obviously costume. It looks a little cheap tbh, but it's FUN so who cares?? It's heavy enough that I had no fear or breaking it and I think it would be the perfect things for many party outfits.
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Follies Necklace
Ben-Amun
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 32C
Stretchy and matte
Super comfortable simply because it is so stretchy. That said, it's true to size and I wouldn't recommend sizing down just because its stretchy, as the flair needs to hit at the right place. However, there WILL be room for your booty and thighs. It's a soft sort of elastic feeling, not really a hold-you-in, but just very forgiving. It's matte and loud and SO RED, like a really excellent lipstick. It skews modern/sporty irl, so pair it with some funky jewelry, I think gold might be better with the color.
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Red Whitney Gown
Chiara Boni La Petite Robe
Size Worn: 38R
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 32C
Half shirt, half cape! I rented it twice!
ZOMG I love this. I wore it to an important "casual" lunch and to tour an important property when I was ostensibly "on vacation", and I feel like I pulled off fancy/casual/effortless and looked pulled together and polished. I paired with dark skinnies, and could wear my phone and wallet in my back pockets without them showing. The color is great! On me it kept sliding back, getting longer in back and showing my belly in front, which I kind of liked. Much better for things where you will be walking around and standing than sitting all the time. EDIT: I loved it so much I rented it twice. This shirt man. <3
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Vivid Blue Blouse
DEREK LAM
Size Worn: 36
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32C
Stupid Glamorous
Put this on my friend for a "gala" evening and she dropped jaws and turned heads all night. Glamorous and amazing and traditional and interesting all at once. Can't say enough good things about this dress. Buy a stick on bra to go with it or plan to go bra-free (though I wouldn't suggest it, the seams on this are aching for the shape of a bra even if you've perfectly endowed in the chestal area.) Very 50s. Very screen siren.
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Pomegranate Gown
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 2R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 32C
Super fun and full of detail
I wore this to a tango festival opening milonga, and it was perfect. Full of movement and easy to dance in. It sparkles a little in the light and is fun and unfussy, while still dressed up. Love it!
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Discotheque Dress
Missoni
Size Worn: 40
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 32C
Not formal enough, kind of frumpy
We didn't love this dress for our event, and exchanged it for a shiny red ballgown. It's stretchy and comfy and had a TON of room in the belly and butt area, and seemed to run large. If you want something to hide your figure instead of show it off, this might be a good fit. The matte jersey would be good for a company Christmas party or a fancy dinner, but isn't very exciting. Meh.
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Filicity Gown
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 32C
Made me want to twirl!
Worn to a gala-dress evening at Queen of the Night, a brilliant fit for this formal dress. Figure flattering and easy to wear. The 2 fit me as expected, I'm a c cup and this was perfect there, fit my tiny waist, and gave my booty room to breath. I felt graceful and ethereal and I was comfortable all night. Would rent again in a heartbeat.
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Teal Twirl Gown
HALSTON
Size Worn: 2R
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 32C
Comfy, beautiful, glamorous
My girlfriend wore this and said it was comfy. It was beautiful and glamorous, perfect for our gala-dress event. She didn't seem to be adjusting at all during the night, and it made her look like a slinky pink goddess. AMAZING. She wasn't sure the 6 would fit around her bum, but it had a little stretch and looked amazing.
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Bentley Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 32C
Sturdy, attractive, tasteful, luxurious
Carried this on a recent extravagant European vacation, felt like I looked the part the whole time. Also, this bag feels great to carry, it sits right in the small of my back and high enough that you can still see my waist. Husband says it looks like a mini backpack and a fancy purse had a baby. :D The hardware is solid and the clasp holds. Really what more can you ask for? I may not send this one back!
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Eartha Backpack
ZAC Zac Posen Handbags
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 32B
BEST IDEA EVER
I'm the biggest fan of this service ever. I've used it for every occasion I can think of, from an everyday handbag to special event dresses and everything in between. I have pretty much stopped shopping for handbags and cocktail dresses, and just exchange what's hanging out in my loset when I have a new event coming up or I feel like I must have that new trendy whatever. For me this is both fun and a savings or my regular spending habits, and I don't have to edit my closet! A win all around. I just wish I could have more items at once, like 5 would be perfect.
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Rent the Runway
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 32B
Easy to wear and elegant
I'm wearing this to a formal wedding and I think it's brilliant. It's totally stretchy and light, and the color makes my fair skin/brunette hair just pop. There is a nice amount of decoration but overall it's sweeping and understated and actually seems ladylike in person. Even with the great slit up the front. I've practiced and can sit down without showing the world my bits but it does require a little twist'n'shimmy, so be warned. I'm 5'4" an deven with 5" stilettos I'm still barely grazing the ground with this - so good for you tall ladies. If you're shorter probably you'll want to avoid.
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Beaded Colony Gown
Blumarine
Size Worn: 38R
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 32B
Just a shiny leather envelope
A larger-sized clutch. It's pretty, but since I didn't request it I sent it right back. If you're looking for a POP of color against a different colored dress for a night on the town, like black, navy, or even white, I think this would be perfect.
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Rose Foldover Clutch
Clare V.
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 32B
Sizing issue - had to exchange for larger size BUT OMG SO WORTH IT
EDIT - received the larger size and it's absolute perfection. Fits everywhere and the foofy fabric 'round the bum looks artfully draped. I am so thrilled to wear this thing. Included is a picture under incandescent bulbs and one with a flash to give you an idea of how this will look in photos. Very shiny! I rented this as part of my unlimited membership for a future wedding, so I have time to exchange it for a larger size. If you are renting this for a normal rental I would def size up as your backup size. I can normally wear a 2 if its fitted to the waist, or a 4 to fit around my muscular thighs and bum. In this dress I ordered the 38, equivalent of a size 4. It slinked around my bum just perfectly and I was sold until I tried to zip is up around my small-to-average ribcage. SO TIGHT. It's not apparent from the photo but there is a full corset/bustier sewn into the lining of this remarkable dress. You will NOT need a bra with it. The bustier is a zip-up affair, and stretchy. I was able to zip that part up with help from hubs but the outer fabric was impossible. It doesn't have stretch, and I was afraid I would damage the dress if I tried hard to zip it up! It wasn't worth photographing since I couldn't even get it on! I'll post a photo when I get the larger size and can (hopefully) actually put it on. In the meantime here's a close up of the beeeeautiful fabric. :)
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Julia Dress
Vivienne Westwood Anglomania
Size Worn: 40
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 32B
Gorgeous, but too bridal to wear to a wedding.
I rented this hoping it would be more yellow in person - alas it is not. It's such a lovely creamy yellow that I know I could have worn it with aplomb (even though I'm a winter), but as soon as I took it out of the package I knew I couldn't wear it to the formal wedding I am going to. For the bridal party it would be PERFECT, or for a white- or black-tie gala, a prom, or something like that. But to someone else's wedding... it's too close to wearing white, to lovely and floaty to show up in, would hate to outshine the bride, you know? ;) I'd attach a photo but I didn't even try it on. I wish it came in a different color!
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Shining Sun Gown
HALSTON
Size Worn: 2R
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 32B
Gorgeous and practical!
I love this purse. From the color to the hardware to the strap and its adorable and sturdy adjustable buttons, to the ewll thought out pockets and padded interior tech slip (just the right size for a kindle), this thing is just great. Love love love. It holds: kindle in case, phone in case, couple pieces of makeup, wallet, headphones, backup battery, squishable grocery bag, and a granola bar. I wore this every day I had it and I never got tired of it. LOVE.
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Blue Medium Rider Bag
Loeffler Randall
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 32B
Big, pretty, very solid
This is big and bright and solidly made. In person it's pretty but doesn't look precious, in fact it look kind of brassy and hope it doesn't turn my neck green. I'm going to wear it everywhere I can think of. So far it's come to the office with me a couple times and will go out to a nightclub with something sweet and short, and I think it would do really well for a dressed-up even where you didn't want to sparkle. Really like it - AND I'm definitely not going to break it.
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Painted Flower Necklace
Oscar de la Renta
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 32B
Glamorous like a sexy disco ball!
Few friends and I wore this dress and went to The Box and it was awesome. We stood out in that fancy crowd like sexy little disco balls. This dress was PERFECT for that. Be aware you will catch all eyes in this dress. The sizing was generous but not ridiculous. I thought the slight looseness was actually pretty flattering and made moving around in the dresses easy and comfy. These dresses stretch and they are COMFORTABLE. You'll scratch your arms if you're not careful or not used to wearing sequins, but that's unavoidable. Overall love love love it, and can't beat the value of the rental for the quality of the garment.
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Dancing Til Daylight Dress
Mark & James by Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 32B
Big, heavy, gorgeous clip ons
Such beautiful and striking earrings. I loved them! I'm glad they were clip ons because if they were post earrings as I had been expecting they would have hurt by the end of the night. As it was, my ears went numb about ten minutes in and I didn't think about them for the rest of the evening. The old tric of putting eyelash glue on both sides of the clasp and then waiting ten seconds becoe putting them on helps ensure they stay put. I danced my face off in them and they didn't budge.
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Onyx Skyscraper Drops
Alexis Bittar
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 32B