Yesterday, I spent a good chunk of my day sitting in the sun, enjoying the warm weather and working on a fun DIY project with all the extra fabric that I accrued from the dresses that my Grandmother hemmed for me. Stay tuned and check back next week to see photos of the final product!
Happy Friday everyone! What does this sunny day have in store for you? I am very happy inb this outfit, I must say. It is such an easy breezy dress, perfect for running errands and trying on new clothes! I am hopefully going to hit up Target today with my Mom, which is a huge treat for me since there isn’t one in Manhattan, although the one in Brooklyn in not far. :) To spice up this basic black dress I decided to add a fun retro denim vest and of course, my beloved straw hat. I am already brainstorming on how to remix this dress, so stay tuned for photos to come!
To find out where each item is from and to see more fun photos, click below!
The other night I went and had the most yummy meal at Bastille and then went out for drinks in Ballard. I decided I wanted to dress up for fun so I chose my newly hemmed dress that I found at B.E. Remember how it originally looked? Thanks to my lovely Grandmother, it is now a few inches shorter and much more wearable. I did, however, get a few comments regarding the ribbon on the original hem, asking if I was going to keep it, but I decided that the dress was more versatile with just the two colors— blue and white. (I think I will do something fun with the leftover fabric…maybe I will make a new band for my hat!) What do you think of the yellow belt? I think it helped make the whole dress pop, but may try other options in the future. Also, don’t you love those crisscross straps? And, how great is it when dresses and skirts have pockets? It’s my favorite thing.
All in all, I had a great time out on the town and felt pretty as a princess all night long!
P.S. Check out the original photo here. Side note…the dress is actually a deeper navy, but for some reason in the photo above it looks lighter…blame it on the glorious sunlight I guess! :)
Remember this jumper? Well, last weekend, I wore this outfit to a fun BBQ at my friend’s new house. As much as I love the jumper by itself, I wanted to give it a more casual, understated look, so I slipped it on underneath a pair of my Dad’s old Levis that I stole and made into super comfy cut-offs. Bonus: Because the material of the jumper is so thin, it fits well underneath the jeans and doesn’t bunch up. I was comfy and cool all night!
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It is 88 degrees today, so, this is my go-to outfit. Just a fun, flowery dress for a hot, summery day. Is it warm where you are? If so, what are you wearing to stay cool?
Happy Wednesday!
My Outfit:
Hat: Urban Outfitters
Dress: F21
Shoes: Store in Sag Harbor, NY
Eeeee! Look at my new purple shoes! I am so excited. I was running errands today and went into Buffalo Exchange to try and find those black oxford flats that I mentioned yesterday, and instead walked away with my very own pair of Melissa shoes. I actually blogged about a pair of flats by this brand last September, and always wanted some of my very own. And what do you know, here were these little beautes just sitting pretty, waiting for a good home…so, I grabbed them up. I promise to take very good care of you, my lovelies!
Photo from A Cup of Jo by Megan McIsaac
I get such sweet comments from you guys as well as great questions regarding whatever I might be wearing, or chatting about in my posts. Here are a few that I have come across:
Q: “I Just saw (500) Days of Summer and would like to get Sugar Town (its not on the soundtrack) any idea where I can find it?”
(I recently wrote about Zooey Deschanel and how much I love her and her voice, especially the song Sugar Town that she sings in her latest movie.)
A: I actually found it available for purchase—without having to buy the entire album—as a bonus track through iTunes. Although, I love all the tracks, the whole CD is great!
Q: “I am in love with your jacket. Do you mind sharing where you got it from or what brand it is?” (Regarding the blazer shown here.)
A: I actually can’t remember when I got this jacket, but it is from Banana Republic and I have had it forever. I didn’t wear it in a casual way/style for a long time, and then one day, I feel like I pulled it out of my closet and sort of rediscovered and saw it it with fresh eyes. It is now a key staple in my wardrobe!
Q: “When you tucked your dress in, how did you avoid the bunching under your pants or shorts of the extra fabric? I always have problems with bunching when I try to tuck dresses into my bottoms.” (Regarding the striped dress shown here.)
A: A few people have asked me this, as well as where I bought my striped dress. It is originally from H&M but I bought it at Buffalo Exchange. The trick, if you are going to tuck a dress in as a top, is to use one that is already form fitting and on the tighter side so that it hugs your body. That way, when you slip on shorts or a skirt over the dress, it doesn’t bunch up underneath.
I hope this was helpful, and please, feel free to email me with questions or comments!
Happy Tuesday!
Here is another great find that I picked up from Buffalo Exchange. This was one of their new pieces and it has quickly become a new favorite of mine. It is super soft and comfy and I love the bright colors against the muted gray.
My Outfit:
Hat: Urban Outfitters
Tank: American Apparel
Necklace: Vintage, Grandmother’s watch on chain
Belt: Thrifted, Beacon’s Closet
Jumper: Buffalo Exchange
Jacket: Gap
Shoes: Store in Sag Harbor
