But none of that matters when I am now 20 minutes late and must grab the simplest thing in the closet. A dress of course. And one with sleeves so I won't have to worry about any other layers for the office. Silver and black accessories to be simple. Perfect.
With the exception of the stupid belt, which was very poorly designed. The buckle is too heavy for the thin leather and it sags. See?
I'm mad at the designer, but I'm mostly mad at myself for buying it and never realizing the fatal flaw. I did try it on, didn't I?? Perhaps I could glue another piece of leather to the back? Perhaps I could take it to a cobbler. They do belts, right?
The Rundown
Dress Avon - Sandals Onex - Bracelet Chicos - Necklace The Cavernous Jewelry Box - Belt Steve Madden
So.....
It's a week into September and I've got my $80 budget to think about. I still can't get through a day without at least a little fantasy shopping, so here are a few of the things currently on my mind.
Tulip Skirt, $34.50 at the Gap
Wishbone Necklace, $24.50 from Etsy seller SoraDesigns
Zig Zag Railway Top, $29.99 at Ruche
Anchors Aweigh Oxford by BC Footwear, $32 from Amazon Wharehouse Deals (list price is $51)
Wilhelmina Waist Belt, $24.50 from Delia's
What is Closet-Worthy this month?
You could just tie the loose end around and then the sag will look intentional!
ReplyDeleteCLOTHED MUCH, a modest fashion blog
Oooh great stuff!!! I love the shoes that are with the skirt XD
ReplyDeleteYour outfit is great too, very weird about the belt though... :/
http://aclosetfashionista.blogspot.com/
I love the wish bone necklace. I totally want it!!
ReplyDeleteAhh, I had this dream once where I confronted Eric, unfortunately nothing explicit happened, hahahaha! I kid, I kid. I'mma good girl. :D In fact, I confessed to the police that Eric was innocent and that it was some other guys. Who did something. That I don't remember. Then I won a plastic crown. :D LOL okay, I'm done rambling.
ReplyDeleteHere's a way to fix your belt: Take a bobby pin and pin the floppy part from the bottom to the belt already around your waist. It's what I do all the time! :)
The shirt you like it very cute, I'd pick that and the shoes. Those tulip skirts aren't always the most flattering so unless you try it on, I warns you. xD Good luck, and have funn! <3 YAY LYDDIE.
No you did NOT get that dress from Avon! I clicked on it, and it's crazy you made it look so good. It looks so different to me on their website. I would never think to buy it, but you killed the look! I thought it was vintage, you got me!
ReplyDeleteAh your hair looks so gorgeous! =D
ReplyDeleteI love that dress and the way it drapes. Good luck with the September budget. It's tough, but I've found I really treasure clothes more the longer I take to think about if I really want them. I've also been spacing my purchases out, which helps as well. It will always be a struggle though...
ReplyDeletelovely outfit i do like that belt too :) too bad it sags but i can't tell !
ReplyDeletehttp://dressedupallligators.blogspot.com/
love that dress! too bad about the belt but it doesn't look bad!
ReplyDeleteI really like that top from Ruche. Get it! You know you want too!
ReplyDeleteI would skip the shoes and get a similar top for $10 at Ross (I just did)!
ReplyDeletestunning look! i'd tie it rather than buckle it if it were thin (saggy) leather
ReplyDeleteGorgeous outfit and photo!!!!
ReplyDeleteI really love the way you have your hair today!!
ReplyDeleteSarah
theantiquepearl.blogspot.com
Oh oh, I love White Collar! That ending made me so mad. (And I watch True Blood, too, if I can broaden the definition of "watch" to include sitting halfway under a blanket with my hands over my eyes?)
ReplyDeleteLove your look. That dress is so pretty. It's a shame about the belt, but I love the color!
I love the print of your dress!
ReplyDeleteI feel like that tulip skirt would suit you to a T, and I love that belt, too. It looks like it would not betray you like that flimsy one is.
I think the belt can be repaired or weighed down so the buckle sits well. Either way the dress is too nice to regret buying it!
ReplyDeleteI think you can save the belt. It's super cool...could you wrap the end around? I actually like that little bit of droop b/c it's kinda 80's. Your dress is great and the shoes are perfect!!
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Carrie
Thank you!! =D Yeah this sweater is one of my Summer's finds, I love it, it's so comfy!
ReplyDeletethere are so many cute styles of oxford's out there that i don't knwo how to decide! :)
ReplyDeleteI love those shoes in your wishlist!
ReplyDeleteAnd your dress looks very pretty today :) Love your hair down also.
Cool dress. I hate that feeling of oversleeping and being in a rush, but you still look great!
ReplyDeleteCool picks on your wishlist...I'm especially digging the shoes.
Beautiful dress! The print is cute! I can't wait to see True Blood this weekend!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
http://achameleonscloset.blogspot.com/
owhhh you musttt get the shoes! gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLoving the pattern in that dress, it looks really great on you!
ReplyDeleteDaisy Dayz Home
Cross-Jones-Photography Home
Daisy Dayz Day Zero Challenge
I love your wishlist. Sora designs makes the best jeweleries ever.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the choice on the bag, I am so confused right now. Tonight I am doing a vote count. :)
P.S: Speaking of Sora Designs, did you enter my giveaway. I am giving away a beautiful Sora Designs Necklace, It ends tomorrow. so please enter asap at the link below -
http://tashrin.blogspot.com/2010/09/thank-you-my-readers.html
thats a bummer about the belt :( but the dress is adorable!
ReplyDeleteand for the clothes in the budget...i love the shoes, the necklace and especially the top!! its so cute!
Ahhh True Blood is my fav!! I have the entire season of White Collar on my DVR to watch and now I'm a little nervous...
ReplyDeleteI like the dress and I think the belt looks good with it!!
ReplyDeleteAnd I love the oxfords you are wishing for! So adorable!
omg I love your blog!! def becoming a follower :)) your style is awesome!
ReplyDeletexx
http://francamaisha.blogspot.com/
I love fantasy shopping, great wish list.
ReplyDeleteCute dress, love the pattern.
ReplyDeletehey thanks for stopping by my guest post over at Oh My Darling. Lets be CT blog friends :)
ReplyDeleteYou wear this wear very well, geniale ca! Tres chic!
ReplyDeleteI think the slouching sort of makes the belt look cooler. I say when in doubt about how to spend, shoes are always the best...you can always thrift clothes more easily, and shoes transform a whole look.
ReplyDeleteReally lovely blog! <3
ReplyDeleteI am your new follower now!
Wanna be mine?
http://christinakey.blogspot.com/
Thank u so much!
XX
Try wrapping the end of the belt inside and down? Very cute look though. Especially considering you were running late! AND YOUR HAIR IS FABBBBB. Love how well the color of the belt coordinates with the pattern on your dress.
ReplyDeleteMelanie@UnravelledThreads
I AD0RE THAT WISHB0NE NECKLACE!!
ReplyDeleteCHECK 0UT MY NEWEST P0ST : )
http://TheUrbanFlamingo.blogspot.com/
<3
Ohh, your dress is beautiful. Looks good with the shiny belt too :)
ReplyDeleteI like the tulip skirt! You should definitely buy it.
Haha, I love scary movies but my dad keeps saying its trash.
Thank you for your comment.
Have a great day,
Berlin
Can I just say that you have gorgeous long hair?:D
ReplyDelete***** Marie *****
allthingsmarie.com
such a gorgeous feminine dress! you look so fabulous!
ReplyDeleteIt seems like even tamest shows are getting more and more violent these days. I was watching this british show the other night, Skins, and a main character is beaten to death with a baseball bat. All for entertainment value. Call me old-fashioned but I just find all the violence creepy.
ReplyDeleteAh gorgeous dress. Anything that accentuates the waist is a thumbs up from me. Yes I had the same issue with a leather belt I bought at the beginning of the year (it seems I somehow underestimated how small my waist actually is, and now the damn thing hangs because I have it belted so tight). Add a button at the end or something? If that's possible, haha?
re: your comment, mmm I agree about the high end/high street collaborations - the quality is that of the high street, and so it simply must be that people are buying for the designer label. I remember when Zac Posen collaborated with Target, the result was shockingly disappointing. Especially the actual clothing quality. Hmm, we'll see...
Wow colossal comment! Sorry, haha!
Romany
xx
I can't watch CSI - or anything along those lines - at night. Otherwise, I'll have horrible dreams and every bump in the night convinces me that someone is trying to break in!
ReplyDeleteI love that dress on you - I can't believe it's from Avon. The other dress you have from them with that jacquard-like print is incredible too.
I need to give myself a shopping budget each month too. I think it'll help me carefully consider my purchases instead of every pretty thing that catches my eye. I really love the belt you featured. I think it'd reinvent a lot of your closet favorites.
Ohhh great stuff! very femine :)
ReplyDeletexx
Oh my gosh, I'm in love with everything on your wishlist! Seriously adorable stuff. Your outfit is too cute, as well - and honestly, I don't think the saggy belt looks bad!
ReplyDeleteyou look great despite not having time casue you were late :) i love the dress
ReplyDeleteSo #1, the first picture in the post is BEAUTIFUL and you look amazing. #2, I'm loving drapey, feminine pieces for fall so I agree with your wishlist :)
ReplyDeleteI love the print on that dress. and I may just have to get those tan oxfords you mentioned-thanks!!!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous wish list lady!
ReplyDeleteWow - your dress is gorgeous! I love your blog!
ReplyDeleteThanks for yoru comment!
www.a--style.blogspot.com
Maybe you could replace the buckle yourself :) You seem pretty handy!
ReplyDeleteInstead of spending all the $$ how about just buying ONE item. ... for example from these I would go for the belt.
WHY? because you have some cool skirts AND YOU can make them.
This skirt is probably not work appropiate and you would not get that much wear out of it, would you ?
Maybe next summer ? Maybe next summer it will no longer be in style....
Am I butting in too much ? :)
Hey Ill let you kknow once I paypal u.
i adore your outfit!!!!!
ReplyDeletethat belt is fabulous