Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Velvet Goldmine

Dress: Behnaz Sarafpour for Target, thrifted at Buffalo Exchange, $12.50 // Shirt: Vintage, thrifted, $6 // Shoes: Payless, $20

As I do my daily recaps of the Conference, I would also like to resume regularly scheduled programming: daily outfit posts. Today I sported a simple, rather austere ensemble featuring the velvet dress I got at Buffalo Exchange in NYC.

With the jumper-style frock and dramatic bow-tie blouse, I felt like a cross between a schoolgirl and Edgar Allan Poe... That wasn't a bad thing. It seemed appropriate for the dreary day and made me feel sort of authoritative at the office.

After looking up a WikiHow about teasing hair (I really fail at being a girl sometimes), I attempted something different with my up-do. I think it kind of added to the Victorian air of the look... and resembled a bird's nest. I need more practice.

I returned from New York with two velvet dresses, so I can safely say velvet is a favorite for fall. Of course, it's common for cool weather, but there's just something about the rich, sumptuous fabric (especially in vivid hues like goldenrod, purple, cobalt and forest green) that feels so right this season.
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25 comments:

  1. EmilyJaneSeptember 9, 2009 at 8:38 PM

    i love this look

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  2. pigletSeptember 9, 2009 at 9:24 PM

    Wow, love this! The whole outfit, hair and shoes are all perfect together. Definitely one of my favourite looks from you!

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  3. LexieSeptember 9, 2009 at 10:46 PM

    love everything about this, especially the tie neck blouse!

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  4. JulsSeptember 9, 2009 at 10:54 PM

    this is a great look :) Those shoes are so cute

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  5. CSeptember 9, 2009 at 11:21 PM

    LOVE the gothic feel! What a great dress!

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  6. Chie - Vivat VeritasSeptember 9, 2009 at 11:57 PM

    cute dress! i didn't know NY had a buffalo exchange. i thought they only had it in philly.. i got a couple of great deals from them before!

    vivatveritas.blogspot.com

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  7. KristinSeptember 10, 2009 at 12:05 AM

    This dress is amazing and fits you beautifully! I love the shirt with the ascot underneath...it really compliments the dress!

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  8. Dylana SuarezSeptember 10, 2009 at 1:37 AM

    You look amazing! I love the whole vibe of the outfit and environment. Very poetical.

    colormenana.blogspot.com

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  9. Style TeaseSeptember 10, 2009 at 5:13 AM

    I love the dress.
    Laura

    http://styletease.typepad.co.uk/style_tease/

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  10. LindaSeptember 10, 2009 at 7:42 AM

    Nice to have you back. Perfect as usual.

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  11. Secondhand StellaSeptember 10, 2009 at 8:03 AM

    This is so cute! Perfect for work.

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  12. Orchid GreySeptember 10, 2009 at 8:49 AM

    you look awesome and good job with your hair! I love reading about all the fun at the Weardrobe conference!

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2009 at 9:40 AM

    i LOVE this
    simple, chic, classic
    the bow on the shirt is flawless, cute shoes
    beautiful inspiration!

    -cma
    check out my blog @
    cosmicaroline.blogspot.com

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  14. StephSeptember 10, 2009 at 9:46 AM

    This outfitt is very young Marianne Faithful, love it!!! I don't know if you've checked out her style from back in the day, but if not I think you'd find it very inspiring.

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  15. chicfacedSeptember 10, 2009 at 11:24 AM

    gorgeous photo. sounds like you all got some great finds in NYC during the conference...can't wait to see all the goodies!

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  16. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2009 at 12:56 PM

    great look :) I'm loving your recaps of the weardrobe conference xo

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  17. KSeptember 10, 2009 at 1:20 PM

    I love this outfit! and I suck at doing things with my hair too. practice helps. Im going to try out the sponge roller thing soon...

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  18. BeeSeptember 10, 2009 at 3:57 PM

    This is great, very 1970s-secretary chic!

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  19. simonesaysSeptember 10, 2009 at 4:49 PM

    this look is freaking great. seriously, you are one of my favourite style bloggers - all of your clothes are in the sort of budget I have, and you still look amazing.

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  20. Taylor SterlingSeptember 10, 2009 at 9:04 PM

    I love this look so so pretty

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  21. style-magnetSeptember 10, 2009 at 9:25 PM

    Gorgeous, girl!

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  22. Chelsie Te(e)laSeptember 10, 2009 at 9:53 PM

    I love this! Need some shoes like this.

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  23. MadeleineSeptember 11, 2009 at 9:15 AM

    such a cute look.

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  24. e edithSeptember 11, 2009 at 12:03 PM

    Awesome look you did PERFECTLY!!

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  25. calivintageSeptember 11, 2009 at 7:26 PM

    i am copying this outfit (and then of course giving you credit for it)! you look so great! i love it. and i miss the weardrobe conference.

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