Thursday, July 1, 2010

Shopping My Own Closet

dress: vintage free grab bag via Rachel, shoes: thrifted
I'm pretty much going to wear this dress for the rest of the weekend. You think I kid but I am serious. This is the perfect barbecue dress and I am going to two this weekend so I do not have to worry about my clothes. (ok, I'll definitely wear it to one and the other my gingham dress probably to match Bea). The funniest thing happened today. I went to the thrift store and didn't buy anything! I almost did but I am seriously trying to pace myself. I have a trip to New York City next month and various social thrifting trips so I don't want to shoot my wad, so to speak. Also I am just in love with dresses and didn't find any today. Shorts are acceptable but pants are not on my mind lately. Why are my best clothes free? My last three posts have featured gifts. My life is crazy awesome and it keeps getting better. It is not perfect..I thought I lost my ipod yesterday and threw a literal fit. That is embarassing considering how much I have. Even poor people live like kings and queens in our society, but at what cost to other societies and the environment?

28 comments:

  1. MissaJuly 1, 2010 at 11:27 PM

    You are vintage pin-up perfection in this dress, wow! Have a wonderful time this weekend :)

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  2. the Citizen RosebudJuly 1, 2010 at 11:30 PM

    chica, you are so rad. and gorgeous.
    happy 4th by the way. hope you take pics at your bbq's. xo. -Bella Q

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  3. JesaJuly 2, 2010 at 12:08 AM

    Oh! I love this. Your such a beauty :)

    lovely blog!
    Cheers, Jesa

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  4. Courtney ErinJuly 2, 2010 at 12:59 AM

    That's a great dress - I'm sure you'll have a great time in NYC, I can't wait to get back there and spend a day scouring the vintage shops when I get back from England.

    xoxo ~ Courtney
    http://sartorialsidelines.blogspot.com

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  5. CarysJuly 2, 2010 at 1:12 AM

    You look lovely, that dress is beautiful! Also your hair is lovely, you look so nice with your hair down!
    From Carys of La Ville Inconnue

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  6. The Semi SweetJuly 2, 2010 at 3:35 AM

    What a fab dress!! It does seem fitting for a BBQ or even fireworks and what not.

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  7. ArielleJuly 2, 2010 at 6:25 AM

    I feel your pain on trying to hold back on buying clothes! I'm moving back to Seattle in a month and I'm trying to save up all I can, so I can move out with friends once I get there. The temptation is killing me though. Majority of my free time is spent thrifting! Luckily I've been occupying myself with work and packing.

    ..and I can believe that dress is vintage! it's gorgeous

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  8. UnknownJuly 2, 2010 at 1:55 PM

    Wow, you look amazing in this dress! I love the detail on the front! And you have the perfect figure to wear this.

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  9. THELOOKING_GLASSJuly 2, 2010 at 2:14 PM

    Wish I could shop your closet :-)

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  10. Those TricksJuly 2, 2010 at 4:46 PM

    Oh wow, that's a great one!
    Love it lots.
    And looks wonderful on you.

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  11. Avalonne HallJuly 2, 2010 at 7:25 PM

    This dress is perfection! And your hair looks amazing! For some reason, I like dark hair for the summer! This is the third summer I've had jet black/blue black hair!

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  12. Away with the fairy'sJuly 3, 2010 at 8:08 AM

    This dress is absolutely amazing! the print is so gorgeous!

    http://illustratemypillowcase.blogspot.com/

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  13. Kelley AnneJuly 3, 2010 at 10:32 AM

    What a gorgeous dress! It looks like it belongs in the Anthropologie catalog. You look lovely.

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  14. Ce qui m'inspireJuly 3, 2010 at 11:01 AM

    Wow! I absolutely love that dress! The silhouette is fantastic, I love how full the skirt is, and the pattern is great too!I think the best part though, is the piping at the bust! That's such a wonderful detail! I can't believe you got this for free! That's really amazing!

    Ce qui m'inspire

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  15. Mademoiselle RutaJuly 3, 2010 at 9:05 PM

    Wow, that dress is gorgeous. So pretty. If I were you I'd be wearing it all the time.

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  16. RaezJuly 3, 2010 at 9:27 PM

    so pretty! you look amazing in that dress!

    xx raez

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  17. celitaJuly 4, 2010 at 5:03 AM

    what a wonderful dress!! you are beutiful too!!

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  18. The Mad TwinsJuly 4, 2010 at 5:54 AM

    the dress is so pretty Ö

    xxx

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  19. Nina CatJuly 4, 2010 at 7:45 AM

    You're right, that is the perfect barbecue dress :D So summer! You look lovely, btw!

    Have fun in New York!

    classique chérie

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  20. EriJuly 4, 2010 at 4:07 PM

    Hi there,

    Great blog! I really enjoy it.

    Please have a look at my blog too and if you like it, I hope you follow me ;-)

    Ps: I'll be having an amazing giveaway very soon to all my followers.

    See you soon.
    x

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  21. KristinJuly 4, 2010 at 7:17 PM

    This dress is the PERFECT vintage frock! It fits you like a dream! You are so right about realizing what you have...I have been trying to focus on that a lot as of late. :)

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  22. MegJuly 4, 2010 at 11:09 PM

    That dress is really pretty! Have fun at your BBQs!

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  23. AnonymousJuly 5, 2010 at 8:22 AM

    so, I totally love your perspective on things. we truly have so much and I thank whoever everyday.

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  24. AmandaJuly 5, 2010 at 8:42 AM

    I love your dress and your shoes! I would wear it all the time too if I were you :]

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  25. HoneyBunnyJuly 5, 2010 at 12:13 PM

    You look lovely and I adore your shoes:)

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  26. shoeless simoneJuly 6, 2010 at 6:30 PM

    You have the prettiest dresses!

    -Shoeless Simone

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  27. Rachel SJuly 9, 2010 at 7:05 PM

    I had a feeling you'd find a way to reinvigorate my things. Looks great on you!

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  28. Rebecca JeanJuly 11, 2010 at 2:42 PM

    What a lucky duck to score this dress for free. You look great in it!

    ♥ Rebecca Jean
    Midnight Maniac

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