Saturday, July 30, 2011

Summer stripes

Silhouette Girl fashion style blog Philadelphia Asos Madewell
Dress - Asos, cuff - antique, ring - made by me, shoes - Madewell via eBay

This is probably as close to manic-pixie-dream-girl as my style ever gets. Not that I'm really any sort of "dream girl," but wearing vintage inspired clothing makes me feel like I should be the (most likely) standoffish love interest of an alternative guy in some indie movie. Not that it's a bad thing. I love this dress!

If you read many style blogs, you probably read Annebeth's, so you might know she has this dress. I'd been stalking this dress on Asos for a while, but seeing her wear it made me take the plunge! So this outfit is partially inspired by Annebeth.

Silhouette Girl fashion style blog Philadelphia Asos Madewell
Silhouette Girl fashion style blog Philadelphia Asos Madewell

I really wanted a spinning photo, just because I've never worn anything so swingy. Unfortunately, the photos were not appropriate. Note to self: do not try spinning in this dress out of joy or excitement. Embarrassment will ensue.

Regardless, I like most of the photos from this set. I never thought to set up my tripod on a sidewalk, since it's rather public, but it was hot and I figured not many people would be outside. However, that didn't mean I didn't receive some funny glances and a "hey kiddo!" from a neighbor's friend. Oh, the daunting life of being a suburbanite. Kidding.

Silhouette Girl fashion style blog Philadelphia Asos Madewell
Silhouette Girl fashion style blog Philadelphia Asos Madewell

I really need to get on top of things - prepare for the big trip, leave my house during the day, deep clean my room, fix up the blog layout... but I've sort of become nocturnal. It's bad.

xox Catherine

PS I'm having a bit of a predicament over a pair of beautiful Rachel Comey booties. I normally don't buy any new leather goods, but apparently her wares are free trade/ethically made in South America. They'd last longer than a cheap pair of boots made in a sweatshop from Forever 21 or so, but I'm still conflicted. My whole materialism thing needs to stop...

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12 comments:

  1. The dress looks gorgeous on you, oh I am kicking myself for not buying it now! It was on my 'wish list' for ages :)

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  2. This is such a pretty dress! It looks lovely on you!

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  3. You look wonderful in that striped dress! I really love it. It makes me want to pick up a stripey dress somewhere!

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  4. yeay, so glad you got it! the dress is amazing, I'm happy I inspired you and thanks for linking to my blog! it looks amazing on you and have you cut your hair? it's adorable.

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  5. While such dresses are super fun to twirl in, for some reason our Marylin Monroe moments never seem as glamorous in public, and tend to lean towards red-faced embarrassment.>_< But then again, who can stop twirling in a lovely dress? Anyways, I do love the colors of your dress.

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  6. that dress is incredible. i love the pattern of the fabric, the colors, the way its put together, everything!

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  7. Oh my this dress is wonderful! The stripes and then the cut is such a nice look. I know what you mean about the tri-pod, I am sometimes embarrassed when my family sees me taking pictures with it! But the sidewalk pictures were well worth the embarrassment, they look great!

    Kaylee
    xo

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  8. This dress looks fun and perfect for this unholy weather! Also, loving that comment about being the love interest to some guy in an indie movie. Don't we all want that? Perfect scenario :)

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  9. how are you doing Catherine? Been a while since I've been to your blog, sorry about that. You look gorgeous and I adore this dress like crazy!!!! it looks so fun to wear. I featured you today at http://rubyeyedokapi.tumblr.com and will feature you again this coming weekend at my personal blog http://tiedemanntribe.blogspot.com

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  10. I'm totally in love with your blog..This dress is very beautiful! I love it! Take a look at my blog: http://black-chocolate-girl.blogspot.com

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  11. you look amazing, love this dress so much! Following!

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