Waiting for your table, Mom and Dad are arguing about whatever suburban issue they’ve nitpicked for years, in between asking you about when you’ll start dating the elusive Mr. Right.

Though your boy’s on your arm.

Totally charming.

Well, at least your James Perse v-neck dress is. 

And with deep v-neck, balanced by a business-like collar and a lady-length skirt, it’s also very -

“Flattering,” says Kxgen.

Ooh la love, sure is, doll.  Unlike your pops turning his nose up at your boy’s 9 to 5, right now.

No matter.  Click your heels together, let your velvet bow platform heels kiss and clack and maybe you’ll distract ‘em all, because your shoes are so -

 “Absolutely adorable! So 40’s, so retro, so chic…. So, a must have!” says John_and_Rose.

“So retro! So adorable, with the little velvet bow!” agrees Trilby. “A way to ease you into platforms, because these have just a bit of a lift.” 

And you could use the support.

Even literally - it’ll have you standing straighter as your mom plays twenty questions with you, finally asking, “Could your bag be any shinier?”

Doubt it. All glammy, golden gloss, your Alessandro Dell’Acqua metallic mirror leather tote is practically “liquid leather,” as describes Haute_Girl. The metallic bag is a perfect play against the soft gray of your dress, a flawless foil to the chocolate suede of your heels, a perfect complement -

Like a glass of white wine with your seared scallops and a side of your mom’s home-baked bantering.

Let’s keep thinking white, but less wine, and less like the white of your wedding dress your mom’s hinting should be in your near future.

I’m thinking more like the iridescent white of the pearl in this Konstantino Treasures  pearl ring from Neiman Marcus, which would rock right with your outfit. “From the Konstantino Treasures collection, this beautiful pearl ring is gorgeous,” says John_and_Rose. “The Victorian look and the pearl in the center make this ring go straight to my Christmas wish list.” This David Yurman pave diamond & pearl ring from Neiman Marcus, a bolder bauble, would also vibe right with your look. “Who said I had expensive tastes?” asks John_and_Rose.

Not I, doll.

“But I do loooooooove this gorgeous ring from the Cerise Collection - 18-karat yellow gold and sterling silver ring with 14mm white pearl and pavé diamonds. This is me absolutely!” says John_and_Rose.

Sure is. It’s also perfect for your chocolate/gray/gold ensemble, pointedly slipped on your left ring finger.  

And it’s also a perfect match to your recipe for your face, the pearly pallette of  LORAC Snake Charmer ‘s  “Enchanted Ivory, Mystical Gold, Charming Copper, and Royal Brown and… a blush in Hypnotically Peach,” says 99 Products. “Lorac describes the palette colors as exotic, warm, shimmery leather tones. I was very excited about the Mystical Gold and Royal Brown in the palette, but I couldn’t get past its faux snakeskin jeweled exterior. Totally unexpected and for the right lady a super stylish find.”

Just like your Treo, which is beeping at you, reminding you you’ve got to skate out on mom and pops, to your next appointment.