Thursday, April 15, 2010

Connect the Dots

Dress: Kieu's, $40 // Cardi: Poof via TJMaxx, $10 // Sash: American Apparel, $14 // Earrings: Target, $5 // Shoes: Lucky Brand courtesy of Lucky Magazine

As I promised myself I would, I conservatized this retro-inspired polka dot party dress for the office by covering up with a springy cardigan. Embracing the flagrant femininity of the frock wholeheartedly, I pulled the look together with a big floppy bow.


Hold onto your hats! I'm sharing with you an unprecedented (I think) three photos of a single outfit. What can I say? My photographer (boyfriend) out-did himself... and these pictures were taken after a couple of beers, so I was a little freer in front of the camera.

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52 comments:

  1. The Sound of LaceApril 16, 2010 at 12:28 AM

    i love the simple colors of this outfit, so cute! and i love the bow!

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  2. ChelseaApril 16, 2010 at 12:35 AM

    Loving those shoes! Great pictures!


    My Life in Style

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  3. Lovers, Saints & SailorsApril 16, 2010 at 1:30 AM

    So 80's prom!
    So cute.

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  4. UnknownApril 16, 2010 at 2:20 AM

    Great outfit.. It has two of my favorite things.. a cardigan and polka dots!!

    www.fashionofmysoul.blogspot.com

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  5. SISTERS AND DRESSESApril 16, 2010 at 3:01 AM

    So pretty dress and combination!!

    B*

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  6. MELISSA Z.April 16, 2010 at 3:53 AM

    OMG! Your dress is soooooo cute! You look like a doll! Great!

    www.abitoffashion.com

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  7. cocojonesApril 16, 2010 at 5:21 AM

    Super cute outfit - I really love the bow-sash belt, it's such a great idea to give a really different look to a dress - think I will have to try it!

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  8. Kathryn from Schoolmarm StyleApril 16, 2010 at 5:32 AM

    I was dying with utter delight over this outfit just as a tiny thumbnail in my reader! The dots, the shape, the bow, the shoes! I am so jealous of this look and may have to go out looking for party dresses to style up!

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  9. UnknownApril 16, 2010 at 5:38 AM

    This is totally adorable. I love transitioning dress pieces into a "day" look.

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  10. AnonymousApril 16, 2010 at 6:29 AM

    This dress---especially with that full skirt and bow---is awesome on you! Love the shoes.

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  11. InezApril 16, 2010 at 6:30 AM

    i love the cardigan

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  12. The Semi SweetApril 16, 2010 at 6:35 AM

    Cute dress!!! I love how you pulled it together with the bow and everything else.

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  13. Brandy ColbertApril 16, 2010 at 6:36 AM

    you look amazing! this is such a lovely combination, from the colors and print to the sash. and truly, everything looks wonderful with your new hair. loving it!

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  14. OooKellyNickyApril 16, 2010 at 6:37 AM

    Too cute, I love the polka dotted dress with that cardigan and those shoes, so 50's vintage right now!!
    Uuber cute!!

    my blog: ♥La Stylin Girraffe♥

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  15. mdunc1021April 16, 2010 at 6:55 AM

    Wow - that dress is amazing! And paired with the bow ... I love love love the outfit! I don't know if it would fly at my office, but I wish I could recreate a look like that!
    Thanks!

    xo,
    Meredith
    http://cubiclechicblog.com

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  16. Nadia KamballaApril 16, 2010 at 7:14 AM

    OMG, you look great.. Love the dress and shoes!!

    http://thenovembergirl.blogspot.com

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  17. FrancineApril 16, 2010 at 7:30 AM

    I love this look so hard! The cardigan is such a pretty blue.

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  18. AnonymousApril 16, 2010 at 7:48 AM

    This is adorable! I really love this combo. Gorgeous!

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  19. Ce qui m'inspireApril 16, 2010 at 8:06 AM

    This is a beautiful outfit! The colours are just right. I'm so glad you convinced yourself to buy the dress. I seriously love the pattern!

    Ce qui m'inspire

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  20. Lea's SuitcaseApril 16, 2010 at 8:24 AM

    this outfit makes me wanna move to Kansas... super cute!

    Have you checked out the jewelry section at TJMAXX? I got some amazing chunky necklaces for under $15 lately :)

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  21. TaylorApril 16, 2010 at 8:30 AM

    I am in LOVE with this whole outfit! You look amazing! That sash just totally pulls it all together. I also think your hair cut was made for an outfit like this!

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  22. LexieApril 16, 2010 at 8:31 AM

    i love this dress! and i agree, the bow really seals the look.

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  23. AnonymousApril 16, 2010 at 9:03 AM

    you look amazing! i love the polka dots and the tie belt. i've had a cloth tie belt on my sewing to-do list for so long, but finally just broke down and bought one from AA...haha. anyway, you look fantastic! -noel

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  24. Looks and BooksApril 16, 2010 at 9:18 AM

    I love this so much. Everything about it. I also continue to adore your haircut.

    www.looksandbooks.com

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  25. JenniApril 16, 2010 at 9:46 AM

    This is too adorable. Love the shape, love the colors, love the BOW!

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  26. AnonymousApril 16, 2010 at 9:47 AM

    I give up -- you are the cutest thing on two wheels. Really! This outfit is sooo adorable.

    That you created it from inexpensive pieces is amazing. What talent.

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  27. DesireeApril 16, 2010 at 10:53 AM

    Wow, I love this! The new hair completely balances out the girlishness of it. Very cute!

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  28. bollywoodstylediariesApril 16, 2010 at 12:51 PM

    u look like a doll!! love the blue!!!! i want one tooo!!!!!

    sonali
    http://bollywoodstylediaries.blogspot.com

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  29. Shen DoveApril 16, 2010 at 1:11 PM

    This is a great look! The light blue cardigan looks really nice with the graphic print of your dress.

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  30. Megan ColwellApril 16, 2010 at 2:04 PM

    you are amazingly cute, my dear
    http://meganbarkley.blogspot.com/

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  31. rachel red lipsApril 16, 2010 at 2:09 PM

    ohhh you're so darling...i'm loving the color palette!

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  32. AnonymousApril 16, 2010 at 2:23 PM

    This. Is. adorable. SERIOUSLY.

    I really really like it, and I've been sort of obsessed with dressing down my party clothes and wearing them during the day recently. (out to lunch in a gold sequin tank dress? YES I CAN.)

    www.dressdarling.wordpress.com

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  33. KimberellieApril 16, 2010 at 2:29 PM

    Totally gorgeous. You look beautiful. LOVE it.

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  34. LauraApril 16, 2010 at 3:18 PM

    Amazing spring look!!! It makes me want to pull out my poofy polka dot dress and wear it =) Actually I thought of doing that earlier today.

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  35. LaineyApril 16, 2010 at 3:55 PM

    You look so absolutely adorable. I'm obsessed with polka dots right now. Obsessed!

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  36. EliApril 16, 2010 at 4:01 PM

    This is in my top 3 favorite outfits from you! I've been reading your blog and my friend's blog (iamagreedygirl) for awhile now. Loving this look!

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  37. AnonymousApril 16, 2010 at 4:07 PM

    you look adorable! i love this dress, especially w/ that big bow in the center! it's very cute!!

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  38. shopgracieb.comApril 16, 2010 at 6:04 PM

    GREAT ensemble! the bow is the absolute best!

    Gracie
    theflipsideofoz.blogspot.com

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  39. Destined For NowApril 16, 2010 at 7:39 PM

    Such a sweet outfit. Really really great!

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  40. teriApril 16, 2010 at 8:52 PM

    What can I say? Absolutely adorable. You should put more pictures up! It works well, and we get to see more of your beautiful self!

    teri at tintedseaglass.blogspot.com

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  41. RaquelitaApril 16, 2010 at 9:11 PM

    What a lovely dress, and I really do love your pixie hair cut!

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  42. EricaApril 18, 2010 at 1:22 AM

    love, love, love!

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  43. MandyApril 18, 2010 at 8:03 PM

    This is such an adorable outfit! I like how you made it office appropriate with the cardigan. I work in an office, so I'm always looking for business casual inspiration!

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  44. EApril 18, 2010 at 8:45 PM

    Beautiful! The polka dots are absolutely beautiful! I love the wonderful bow, too!

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  45. diane starkeyApril 20, 2010 at 1:43 PM

    I am IN LOVE with your shoes! What is the style name of them? I've been trying to find them online.

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  46. CApril 20, 2010 at 2:41 PM

    I love how the bow and those amazing shoes add such interesting depth to this outfit. GORGEOUS photos, too!

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  47. Simply Pretty StuffApril 21, 2010 at 10:56 AM

    you know, I am lovin all the shoes. This outfit is you and my favorite out of the few I scrolled.
    Lynne
    www.simplyprettyblogspot.com

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  48. UnknownApril 28, 2010 at 12:09 AM

    Well if this outfit isn't just the most darling thing in the world, I don't know what is!!

    You look awesome :)

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  49. Skyline EyesApril 30, 2010 at 4:04 AM

    Your dress is gorgeous, love it! (:

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  50. AdelMay 23, 2010 at 3:22 AM

    This look is sweet :) I love it!

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  51. xTiNADecember 6, 2010 at 11:31 AM

    SUPER CUTE!

    I linked you to my blog.
    Check it out.

    stylevisionary.blogspot.com

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  52. Dianah BFebruary 5, 2012 at 4:47 PM

    Amazing dress! So cute whit this sohrt hair - very 'Jean Seberg style'.

    I really like your blog, good job!

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