Monday, September 12, 2011

The London Look

Dress: Vintage via Beacon's Closet, $25 // Shoes: Forever 21, $25 // Necklace: Forever 21, $8 // Bag: Vintage, thrifted, $3

Rather than getting too caught up in the excitement of a new season and buying lots of stuff, I'm trying to shop my closet for trendy fall items I already own. After mentioning my obession with mod '60s dresses, I remembered this little number. I got it two years ago while visiting New York City and have somehow never worn it! I think I thought it didn't fit me right, or maybe its imperfections -- slightly yellowed color, snagged threads in some spots -- blinded me to its awesomeness. I must have been crazy, because I'm totally in love with it!

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15 comments:

  1. amberlySeptember 12, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    I love how the shoes make your dress so fall-esque! The dress is so unique and it looks great on you! And that bag is incredible!!

    Smart girl to make just a few new pieces expand your wardrobe options for fall.

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  2. LaurenSeptember 12, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    This dress totally rules! I love finding pieces in my closet that I forgot about and feeling like I got something new all over again.

    Lauren @ See Parrot

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  3. JennaStevieSeptember 12, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    What a beautiful dress, love the pattern of it and the neckline. Those shoes are so very perfect with it as well!
    xJennaD

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  4. KellieSeptember 12, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    The collar on your dress is amazing!

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  5. CSeptember 12, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    I can't believe you had never worn this dress before! It's SO perfect. :)

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  6. Rae September 12, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    So cute! Where is Beacon's Closet located? XO, Rae

    http://aneclecticheap.blogspot.com/

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  7. Kansas CoutureSeptember 12, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    @Rae Veda -

    Thanks! There are a few locations in New York. I got the dress at the Williamsburg (Brooklyn) location.

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  8. The Semi SweetSeptember 12, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    I would've bought that dress in a second too!!! I love the shape and the collar!!

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  9. HadleyEGSeptember 12, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    I've been to that thrift store in NYC! It was the best! One of the only places to buy affordable vintage and used clothes. Awesome dress!

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  10. The Thriftaholic (Leilani)September 12, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    I tend to shop my own closet too, it's fun to rediscover vintage gems that I'd forgotten about-- I also like that you are turning to vintage as a way to interpret the current trends.

    Lovely bag, I have a hard time finding vintage purses that are big enough for my modern needs.

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  11. Sea BirdSeptember 12, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    Love this vintage dress, what an amazing collar! You look smashing.

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  12. SarahSeptember 12, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    Oh dear lord, the collar. *drool*

    Sarah
    ( Fashion Battleship )

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 13, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    i like your shoes! :)

    Love Simple Green

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  14. jenvegasSeptember 14, 2011 at 3:33 AM

    I love this dress so much. It looks perfect on you. I LOVE the 60s London look! :)

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  15. JenniSeptember 28, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    I'm a little late on this, but I've got to say, I just love this whole outfit. Perfect, perfect dress.

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