Tomorrow, I’m attending a cocktail party at LACMA for the West Coast premiere of Valentino: the Last Emperor. I don’t have time to change after work so I need something that is office and party appropriate.

Ideally, I’d want to wear a LBD and one of Valentino’s romantic floral spring handbags. But I don’t exactly have $1,500 laying around so I have to make due with what I already own.

I found these rose sandals from a few seasons ago to fill my flower fix. While I don’t usually wear red, I’m thinking in honor of Valentino I’ll go all out (it’s the couturier’s favorite color in case you didn’t know).

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Moon Katz Isabella dress, Moschino Cheap & Chic sandals, lia sophia necklace, vintage rings, vintage Chanel handbag

*Update: This morning I logged on to Red Carpet Fashion Awards and saw Michelle Obama on her way to London wearing a tweed Thakoon coat with a sparkly brooch. She inspired me to swap my statement necklace for a large gold brooch my grandmother gave me, which I pinned on my red dress. I added a few gold bangles and am much happier with the look. Thanks Mrs. O!