Outfit Post: New Dress

I picked this dress up at Anthro over the weekend and I really like it! The strapless sweetheart neckline is very flattering, although I had to sew in a few extra snaps to make sure it stays all buttoned up! It did get me a compliment from one of the most stylish girls at work, which made me happy. I think I would like to try it with different belts or a bright cardigan in the future.

Scoop-neck tee, Target

Tights, Gap

Dress and shoes, Anthro

Unicorns!

I posted before about Heather Ross's Far Far Away fabric line (unicorns!). Well, a few weeks back I splurged and bought two yards in blue and three in purple.

Gorgeous!

I'll be posting what I did with the blue soon, but I am holding on to the purple for just the right project. But, for some instant gratification, I am seriously considering a pair of unicorn Keds from Heather's Zazzle shop.

Too cute for words, right? There's both grown-up and kid styles in a few of oh-so-adorable prints.

Outfit Post: Sunday shopping

I loved this outfit, but the shoes lasted maybe twenty minutes before I changed for oh-so-chic Birkenstock silver sandals. They're super cute, and it's not actually the height that gets me, it's the fact that my pinky toes seem to be too short for the shoes and get caught in between the straps! Not comfortable, I promise. I wore this for running around town on Sunday and doing a little shopping.

Grey blazer and striped sequined skirt, Gap

Teal tank and platform sandals, Target

Medallion necklace, Urban Outfitters

Outfit Post: DIY Carousel

This skirt started its life as the Merry-Go-Round Chemise at Anthro:

I picked it up for a mere $20 but didn't really need a too-short, too-sheer chemise for lounging around the house. (While in the picture, the two pieces seem to meet somewhere near the natural waist, on me it right right under the boobs). But I love, love, love the watercolor-esque carousel print:

So, with much painstaking seam-ripping, a cream muslin lining, a blue waistband, and a bit of elastic, it's turned into a cute A-line skirt. It's not the most flattering cut for me, as it's snug across the hips but a bit loose at the waist, but the print is too cute for me to care. I also realize that I look like Busty McGee in that photo, which makes me think that bra might need to be retired for one that will bring the boobs more front and center, ack.

Stay tuned to see what I did with the top of the chemise!

Navy cardigan, Old Navy

Gold tank, Target

Blue print scarf, vintage from Mom

Carousel skirt, DIY via Anthro

Bow peep-toe flats, Gap

Outfit Post: Swan Butt

This tiered ruffle skirt from Target has been making the blog rounds for the past few months; so, thanks to Amy of KelindaKelinda and Anjali of goldenmeans I'll always think of it as the "swan butt" skirt. Mine's pink, though, so it'd be a bit of an odd swan. It was my Easter present from Jennifer and I love it as much as I love the Jolly Rancher jelly beans that were also in my basket!

Blue pinstripe blazer, cream beaded camisole, and navy tights from Gap

Swan butt skirt from Target

Gold oxfords from Anthro/Frye

Liberty (again)

I put my new Liberty lampshades on their bases last week. I really like how the mid-century wooden bases give them a totally different feel from the silver bases sold with them at Target.

Target

Target's amazing Trapunto dress is back! This is at least the third year they've had it. I already own it in four colors but this dove grey is tempting me.

Trapunto - in grey, purple, black, and brown this spring.

Liberty!

Jennifer and I did make the trek to Target this weekend in the pouring rain to check out the opening of the Liberty of London collection. Although we were not in the line at the door at store's opening (!) there was still a fair amount left when we arrived in the afternoon, as well as more being put out. There was plenty I would have bought if we had needed it (dishes, storage, bedding), but I think I came away with a fair haul.

Double-strap dress - Mauverina print

I am wearing this dress today. The dresses are all polyester, but are silky and slinky and seem well made. I really like the flattering semi-dropped-waist on this one, although neither Jennifer or I are entirely convinced by the vertical ruffle. I am in love with the art-deco-esque print, though. It reminds me of Charles Rennie Mackintonsh.

 

Pleated Dress - Jumper Print

I love the exuberant print on this delightfully spring-y dress. I'm not sure how the pleats will hold up, but the trapeze shape lends itself well to layering and belting even if the full pleating washes out.

Silk Tie - Meadow Pink

I got my tie! I wore it on Monday and got a few compliments! The silk is nice for the price and I can't get over the cuteness of the print.

Lamp Shade

Finally, I picked up two of these lamp shades to go with these two wooden mid-century lamp bases we have. I'm still a little on the fence about these shades, if only because they're very bold and doubling them up may be too much. I'll put them together this weekend and see.

Card catalogue

Love these card catalogue-inspired drawer pulls from Anthro. Now on sale for $2.95! I have no idea what I'll do with them, but I bought six!

Outfit Post: The Greatest Belt on Earth

I wore this for a sunny Sunday (with a sweater eventually). I will just let the belt speak for itself:

Amazing, right??? I got it at Anthro for just $10. It's apparently one of the Tall Tales belts, but is no longer on their website. There were quite a few left in the Natick store, though.

Dress, leggings: Target

Peep-toe flats: Gap

Belt: Anthro