You know those things you have that you wear over and over again? Well this entire outfit is made up of those. From the denim jacket that I wear with everything down to my Towne and Reese jewelry. I am sure you are also sick of seeing that bag but this maxi on the other hand, is something new. I did tell you about this in last weeks Couture Cinco Video, but I hadn’t worn it in an outfit post until now.
I got this dress a few months back at Crossroads Trading Company. It was the colors that got my attention but when I pulled it off the rack and realized it was a maxi dress I sighed with disappointment. I don’t do Maxi’s you see. There are some trends meant only for certain body types and being more of Kim K. curvy than a Jessica Alba stick, I had it in my head that Maxi’s drew too much attention to my hips.
However, on this particular day, I was in one of those moods to try things on I wouldn’t normally try on so I took a risk and grabbed it off the rack. Truth be told in the back of my mind I thought ‘I could always take it to the tailor and shorten it…’
{Maxi dress – Monaco via Crossroads, Denim Jacket – F21, Sandals – Issac Mizrahi for Target, Bag – Francesco Biasia, bracelets – Towne and Reese, Rings – Jewelmint and Modcloth, Earrings – F21}
In the dressing room I put it on and couldn’t decide if I loved it or hated it. It wasn’t as bad as I was expecting..in fact, it wasn’t bad at all! I hemmed and hawed with Mel about do I, don’t I… It’s hard to undo these preconceived notions already burned into your brain…I decided I did. I took it home and it has rapidly become my go to summer uniform. The most comfortable and easy piece of clothing in my wardrobe. So much so I bought another one!
The moral of this story? You might think you don’t, but if you open your mind and take a chance, you might find you actually do…and you just might love it.
This polka dot silk top is one of my new favorites. I scored this little treasure at Crossroads Trading Company for $8.50! Can you believe? I will be wearing this well into the fall but I couldn’t wait to take it for a test drive.
We had a cool start to the day so I paired it with this pair of destroyed jeans which incidentally keep getting more destroyed with every wear. I wonder how big that hole in my knee is gonna get…
{Top – Vintage via Crossroads, Jeans – Les Halles, Shoes – Dolce Vita, Bag – Francesco Biasia, Bracelet – Liquid Metal, Earrings – F21 Rings – Gifts}
Mel and I have been working our butts off getting The Wear to go Girls site ready to launch. I know I’ve been saying that for months but it’s true! You wouldn’t believe the amount of work that goes into such a venture…but I promise it will be worth the wait!
Summer’s in full swing and I feel like once the fourth of July passes it goes by in the blink of an eye. I decided to put together a summer ‘bucket list’ to try to inspire myself to not be all work and no play!
1.) Do another bikini photo shoot for bf like I did here. (Check!)
When asked to be a part of Couture Cinco I was surprised and flattered. How could I say no? Couture Cinco is an initiative started by Dena and Leia to showcase 5 international bloggers who are all passionate about fashion and beauty. Once a month we all post a V-log on the same topic.
Check out the other members and the videos they have posted!
Are you sick of stripes and leopard yet? I’m not! This seer sucker skirt (which comes from a Persian word meaning ‘milk and sugar’- You learn something new everyday! ) was bought for me last summer by my bf who happens to have a thing for ruffle skirts…
It’s on the shorter side (shocking coming from a boy) so I can’t exactly where it everywhere, but on hot days like we’ve been having in LA it comes in handy…the less material the better!
{Organic T – H&M, Skirt – Abercrombie, Wedges – Privilege, Clutch – DIY color, Necklace and bracelet – Towne & Reese, Ring – Jewelmint}
