She Wore Red Velvet

Posted on May 11, 2019 by carmen

Red velvet is one of my fondest childhood memories. My mom wore red velvet. This is the dress she wore in a modelling show in the 1950s. She also had beautiful matching red velvet dresses (fit and flare style) made for herself and me when I was eight years old. I loved my little red velvet dress and felt like a princess when I wore it.

Red velvet makes me feel regal: the feel, the look, the colour evokes memories of my dear mother. I was thrilled to find this vintage red velvet blazer in an antique mall. I wore it on my grandson’s 13th birthday dinner party.

I’m wearing it for Mother’s Day with my mom’s Diane Von Furstenberg skirt (which is actually part of a two-piece dress) I added my mom’s black belt.

Blazer: thrifted at an antique store
Top: H & M
Skirt: DVF (from my mom)
Pleather purse: thrifted
Faux suede shoes: Ross Seattle

Belt and cross: belonged to my mom

I miss her dearly every day.

My three children

Happy Mother’s Day to all moms!

 

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27 Responses to She Wore Red Velvet

  1. FashionNotFear says:
    May 18, 2019 at 3:08 am

    Great story to share, Carmen. So sorry she’s passed on but she and those memories will always be with you. 😊

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  2. Jean of all Trades says:
    May 12, 2019 at 11:44 pm

    Happy Mother’s Day!

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  4. thegreydivorceeblog says:
    May 12, 2019 at 10:38 am

    Your mom was lovely! Happy Mother’s Day, Carmen!

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  5. purpleslob says:
    May 11, 2019 at 8:31 pm

    Gorgeous, just like your Mom!! And Jean follows in your footsteps! Handsome sons!

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  6. 365dniwobiektywielg says:
    May 11, 2019 at 4:12 pm

    Super Sexy

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  7. Amna Blake says:
    May 11, 2019 at 2:20 pm

    Carmen your mother is so glamorous – what a role model! Love the dress and the memory you shared, and I love that you’re able to use her belt to accessorize your outfits! Love how you paired the blazer and skirt, and a great colour on you!

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  8. Terrigirl2019 says:
    May 11, 2019 at 9:39 am

    Carmen , your Mom is gorgeous and looks a natural on the catwalk. It is no surprise that she passed her beauty genes on to you. Its a beautiful red velvet dress. That red velvet jacket was a great find! It looks so nice with the DVF skirt and the purse is SO cute with the outfit! You will be a hit on Mothers day. It is a testament to your Mom that you miss her so every day. Lovely photo of you and the 3 kids, who are grown ups now! Take care and have a lovely day tomorrow, Terri xo.

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  9. utesmile says:
    May 11, 2019 at 3:32 am

    This jacket looks perfect with this skirt. The same red. Your mum looked beautiful, as you do Carmen. Have a happy Mothers Day Carmen, with your beautiful children. In UK we had Mothers day in March. For me it will be the first Mother’s Day without my mum, and I have the long bought card still here. I will go to the Cemetery in 2 weeks time to visit my parents! ♥

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    • carmen says:
      May 11, 2019 at 10:24 am

      Awww that is so sweet of you to say dear Ute! This is your first Mother’s Day without your mom, you’ll never stop missing her because no one can replace a mother. We can cherish the memories and thank God for the time we had them. 🙂 How wonderful that you are able to go to Germany so often! I would go every year if I could. *BIG sigh*

      Herzliche Grüße meine liebe Freundin!
      ❤️carmen

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  10. Nancy says:
    May 11, 2019 at 2:39 am

    What a elegant and beautiful woman your mother was! I wish you a happy Mothersday!

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    • carmen says:
      May 11, 2019 at 10:16 am

      Thank you for your kind words! My mother is my biggest influencer and everyday I’m more like her, except I still can’t walk as well in high heels. 🙂

      ❤️carmen

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  11. Maccabros says:
    May 11, 2019 at 2:25 am

    The song says BLUE Velvet… But red is OK… 😊👍

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    • carmen says:
      May 11, 2019 at 10:10 am

      You are very clever! 🙂 That is the reason I chose this title; I changed Bobby Vinton’s song BLUE VELVET and those lovely lyrics play in my mind … “She wore blue Velvet” 💙 And I’m singing, “She wore red velvet … and I still can see red velvet through my tears.” ❤️

      ❤️carmen

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  12. Valerie Cullers says:
    May 11, 2019 at 12:47 am

    Such a lovely post! Your mother was beautiful…and your children are SO happy! It is obvious that your children are loved and they love you! Happy Mothers Day!

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