I'll be skipping out on this week's FBFF questions again. Partly because I have to re-write yesterday's post, but also because the questions once again don't really interest me or relate to me.
Dress - Purchased from Moonshine Junkyard on Etsy
Shoes - Fairweather
As per my usual habit, this is what I wore yesterday. I hadn't worn this dress in a while and the last time I wore it, I realized only too late - I change once I get to work since I walk - that it was now much too large for me. I was so sad! I love this dress! It was my first ever vintage purchase and kind of started me off on a whole new path in life. And then I got an idea. Broach to the rescue!
I gathered some of the extra material and used a broach to pin it into a more figure flattering shape again. The elastic on this dress lost its elasticity ages ago, otherwise I probably wouldn't have to do this. But I kinda like it better this way anyway. And I get to keep wearing one of my favourite dresses! I got a bunch of compliments on it yesterday actually, which was wonderful.
I was at the mall, browsing dresses (I was lured in by a 50% off sign) when I spotted these platform wedges. I mentioned before how I'd been planning on buying some Jeffrey Campbell shoes. Well, I managed to talk some sense into myself and while I still want a pair, it is not to be. At least not right now. So I settled for these. Originally $60, I paid $30. Awesome! And they're actually super comfy and easy to walk in too, which is what sold me when I tried them on.
The little ruffles kind of remind me of lasagna noodles. Maybe I shouldn't be sharing that my shoes remind me of food, but they do! I also really enjoyed having my cute little spider broach with me all day. I love it, but I always feel awkward pinning broaches to my already attention-getting bosom. This is a far preferable way for me to wear one. I guess this week is just the week for wearing broaches in new and useful ways.
I'm heading to a pub with friends this evening for some beers and to celebrate someone's birthday, and then off to the monthly psytrance event for some much needed dancing. I hope you all have a great weekend! Cheers!
6 comments:
I'm totally digging this beautiful midi dress, you pull this silhouette off so well! and the wedges are perfect, very elegant and funky :) I HATE BLOGGER :D
i love the whole ensemble! the dress is really pretty, and using the brooch was a fabulous idea.
the slip was my first idea, but it's really hard to find a full length slip. i like it to look fluid, and those half slips are an eye sore under the sheer skirt!
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Spiders on Friday the 13th?? Perfect.
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Beautiful pictures!
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As someone who has almost no clothes that fit me perfectly, I am a firm believer that there is nothing a good belt and a little Macgyvering can't fix. The brooch idea is pretty genius. Love the print.
oh yay, i am so glad you found a way to bring back this dress. i remember the first time you posted about it, how delighted i was to see it's lovely new home :) you really make it look stunning.
sorry the elastic went out though, geez, why can't they make that stuff last longer? it's one of my vintage pet peeves but i try to find tricky ways to work it just like you did! so cute by the way.
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