Friday, January 29, 2010

forward thinking

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Yellow dress: Forever 21. Off the shoulder dress: Victoria Secret. Belt (vintage)
It feels like -15 degrees outside but my mind is ONLY on Spring. Took these cell pics of two cheap finds (sorry for the quality).
Saw this yellow Forever21 dress and was drawn to the print, colour and cut. It has deep front pockets and a tulip skirt shape. Perfect with ankle boots.
Thanks to Refinery29's post here recently on long maxi dresses (my winter uniform), I loved the off the shoulder one they showed from Victoria's Secret. It's now on sale here so I got one. (Can't believe it was over $100). I sized up and got the medium. The baggier - the better.
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Posted by Karen at 9:46 PM
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61 comments:

  1. Perfect dresses. If only I wasn't on a shopping ban I would head out to Forever and try to find some too.

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  2. I love the first dress. It looks really good on you! xo

    www.FashionSnag.com

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  3. And I have to add, you are inspiring me to layer my maxi dresses in the winter time. Thanks so much!

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  4. I saw that dress and was wondering what it looks like on someone... you wear it so well...

    have a great weekend!

    xo

    faris

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  5. here in sydney i can only think of the lovely winter to come. We should swap locations for a day(or more) =)

    -em
    spindizzyfall.blogspot.com
    visit me =)

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  6. The first dress is so cute on you

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  7. Wow, both of those are fantastic! Definitely great choices.

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  9. I just tried on that yellow dress today! I love it!

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  10. i love your personal style and your blog is simply perfect:)

    www.mamaparanoia.blogspot.com

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  11. thats from f21?? holy s@#t that's so pretty!

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  12. Lovely dress, methinks a F21 spree is in order...

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  13. Is that Erin Wasson and if so, what happened to her lips??

    Anyway, love the dresses, of course. Esp the first one...ughh cant wait til spring!

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  14. love both dresses. you look gorgeous!
    X

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  15. love the first one, it's gorgeous <3

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  16. Wow! These dresses are really perfect! I like them both!


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  17. love the maxi dress!! great find!

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  18. Love tha maxi dress,perfect!!!
    Have a fab weekend!


    Nuheila

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  19. yes to both! get them get them!

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  20. i love both dresses but the first one i love on you !!!

    XX
    Vi from Cali

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  21. the second dress is my fave! I love the belt you added with it, very pretty!
    xx.
    http://herpoison.blogspot.com

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  22. they carry vs clothing in stores?! jealous. anywho, again i dont have a twitter but saw ur post ab thick wood platforms. you might like these? http://www1.bloomingdales.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=450769&CategoryID=17411&PageID=17411*17*24*-1*-1*393&cm_mmc=ShopStyle-_-LINKSHARE-_-Crawl-_-Crawl&PartnerID=LINKSHARE&LinkshareID=J84DHJLQkR4-G4uac8Ed2t87bvqLCqNsDw

    i also have a 25% off bloomies promo code that exp 2/4 if u need it!

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  23. oh and i just realized that ur trying on the vs dress prob at home, not in stores. DUH.

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  25. Wow, that dress is cute!

    S
    http://notjustmedical.wordpress.com

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  26. K.,

    love love the Victoria Secret dress!

    N.

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  27. Oh I looove that yellow floral dress! The floral is like a vintage Nanna couch, in the best possible way! It reminds me of my Nan's - hers is just like it but in a turquoisey colour :-) I so wish we had Forever 21, I always see their stuff on blogs and I like it all!

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  28. I love both dresses, can't wait for spring too. I am constantly dreaming about flowers. Please, check out the vernal collage I posted, I think you are going to like it. Kiss.

    http://lhabitue.blogspot.com/

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  29. The second dress is great! So boho, so stylish!

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  30. cool dresses !! I specially like the first, the print is very cool and the shape really fits your body ;D


    kiss kiss,
    www.dimogonda.blogspot.com

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  31. I WANT SUMMER! Love Forever 21! To bad there aren´t any in Sweden :(

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  32. I love the yellow dress!! It's too cute, I love Forever 21!

    <3
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  33. Ahhhh TWO hot dresses in one post!! GORGEOUS!! They both look sooooo good on you. The first one is without a doubt an epitome of Spring, but I must say I am soooo in favor of the second one! It's so fabulous, no matter for what season! :)

    Farrah
    WWW.DISTRIKMODE.COM

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  34. First dress= So summery and amazing,
    Second dress= dreamy :)
    Camilla

    RAINBOWPAVINGSTONES.BLOGSPOT.COM

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  35. I bought some floral print silk trousers the other day. I so want to wear them but it's too bloody cold. Never mind.
    And I'm super glad that African prints are coming back (thanks Givenchy et al) means I can wear two maxidresses I acquired via Asos and vintage over the summer.

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  36. wow, the VS dress! I think I just fell in love!

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  37. love the floral :)
    so chic darling.

    thesilentswagger.blogspot.com

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  38. OMG I wanna order the VS one but am shying away due to the sheer of it all. Is it very sheer?



    xx

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  39. Hi there,

    Your blog is amazing , I totally love it.
    Please come and have a look at mine, is called Pretty Portobello because of the market, so if you are missing London, check it out.

    Hope to see you soon.

    Eri

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  40. the mini dress is so great!
    love it <3!

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  41. you're working those dresses girl! you look great

    XO Kimmy
    www.Strawberry-Stiletto.com

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  42. I cant wait for some warm weather, i'm so ready for no more layering up.

    www.dressedupdown.blogspot.com

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  43. I love the Victoria's Secret dress! All I think about is summer clothes lately too! Case in point: http://inclassenvogue.blogspot.com/2010/01/where-are-you-summer.html

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  44. love the floral yellow dress!the cut is perfect

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  45. I wish for spring as well! The F21 dress is so cute - only 4 more months until it's in season!

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  46. i cant believe thats from F21, gorgeous!
    GREAT finds!!

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  47. the yellow dress looks so good on you

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  48. the f21 is amazing on you, did you buy it? i hope so! i'd love to see it in action x

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  49. I love the f21 dress aswell, so cute! I think yellow is gonna be a big hit this spring :)

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  50. both dresses are equally beautiful.
    I really wish I had a forever 21 here in the UK.

    Theory of a fashion victim
    xoxo

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  51. The second dress! I vote yes yes yes!!.x

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  52. The yellow floral dress has a great shape
    xxx_Sari

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  53. Glad you lot like the dresses!! Any of you get one of them?

    Toni - nice! layering always works ; ) maxis are too nice to not wear year round.

    CHloe - yes i bought it.

    Lee - yes but you have PRIMARK!!!!!!!!!!

    Fashion Chalet - yes but it comes with an under slip : )

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  54. The first one -yellow with flowers is perfect!

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  55. Both of these dresses are amazing!! And they look great on you! :)

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  56. Great finds! I've been noticing exposed zippers lately. Makes me think of exposing the zipper of this skirt I'm sewing....

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  57. i love both of these dresses! f21 is really stepping up their game. i was debating the vs dress, but you completely sold me on it! :)

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  58. love the dresses but lets talk belts


    that belt on the VS dress is fantastic!
    what kind of belt is it?
    Is it a western/cowgirl style belt?
    Does it snap to close?

    Details please

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  59. haha yes! i got that dress as a gift--its so us

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  61. Love that vintage belt, I asked you about it through email but no answer ...

    I'd like to know where did you get it or maybe if you're selling??

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