Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Wednesday Wardrobe Challenge: I forgot I had this!

Today's Wednesday Wardrobe Challenge was "I forgot I had this!" so for this challenge I thought I'd head straight to the mending pile. I am terrible at fixing things on my mending pile - often I'll pick up something at the op shop that I think is awesome but needs so kind of small alteration, then it will end up sitting on the mending pile for MONTHS before I actually mend it and wear it. This dress is a perfect example of that, I have had it so long I can't even remember where it is from (I know its an op shop but I have no idea which one) the only problem with it was that it was too long. It took me all of 15 minutes to shorten, I'm not sure why I didn't do that months ago. The main reason I bought the dress is because I loved the colours - I think they just work together so well, the pattern is pretty rad as well.
I decided to team the dress with BRIGHT pink tights and of course my favourite shoes, I was going to wear my suede boots today for the first time, but it was raining again as I left home, so they had to stay at home. I am beginning to think I've bought suede boots at the wrong time of year. It does seem to be raining a lot lately, a sign spring is on the way perhaps?
The dress includes a rather lovely pussy bow - I always like these, but I don't actually have many tops or dresses with them.
I was having an exceptionally bad hair day today - bleh! I am in a bit of a hair rut actually. I'm not sure what to do with it next, I do like having it mostly black with a shock of colour, but thinking maybe I could dip dye the ends some crazy colour or bleach one small part and dye it a bright colour. Then I think I'm most likely too lazy to have a wild hair colour that requires maintenance (whereas extensions require nil maintenance). First world problems right?
Tiny doughnut ring - when I first bought this ring, Rich thought it was weird that I bought the doughnut ring rather than the cupcake ring that was also being sold on the same stall. That's because I LOVE cupcakes and I don't generally don't like doughnuts (also, doughnuts aren't really a big thing in NZ). But the answer is simple, if I was wearing a cupcake ring it would make me want to go and buy cupcakes, but I don't like doughnuts, so I can look at the ring and think its cute but have no desire to eat doughnuts. It's much better for my health than the cupcake ring!

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I had a couple of compliments at work about my outfit today - one lady in particular said she looks forward to seeing what I wear each day as my clothes are always so bright and colourful. That made me smile, and almost made me get over my bad hair day (almost).

OUTFIT DEETS:

Dress - Op shopped, I don't remember where!
Shoes - Retro Room
Tights - Equipt
Belt - Glassons
Necklace - Clothes swap
Ring - Newtown Fair
Bracelets - From Chloe

13 comments:

Curtise said...

Compliments are always lovely, makes you realise it really is worth making the effort as people appreciate it! That is a fab frock, great colours, and the shoes and tights are perfect with it.
I am relieved to know it isn't only me who finds it hard to get round to doing what are really small quick tasks - once you bloody well get on with them, ha! xxx

Kc said...

Wow amazing dress!! I love the colours :) pretty pretty!

Kc

a-sparkley-silver-lining.blogspot.com

Vintage Bird Girl said...

That is such a cool frock....I love the colour combination & the pattern. I have bad hair days ALL the time. Either my curly hair won't curl properly, or it goes frizzy when I try to wear it straight. Oh to have a hairdresser on hand every time I leave the house! Xx

Vix said...

That is a fabulous dress, the colours are just gorgeous against your dark hair which always looks great to me!
You've just reminded me of a pile of frocks that need fixing, I must start it! xxx

cb said...

I love this outfit so much!!! Everything about is perfect! The dress looks amazing on you and i think i need to get pink tights!
Xo,cb

Monsterchen said...

oh this striped dress with your pink tights and heart shoes is fabulous darling!
kiss,mary
http://www.maryloucinnamon.com

alicia said...

bear will make it his mission to get you to love donuts when you're here. bring sweat pants.

Julia said...

They are the most adorable shoes ever! I can see why they're your favourite.

What a great theme, discovering old treasures is wonderful xo

two squirrels said...

Oh that's such a cute wee dress, I love the fabulous colours in it. Could those shoes be anymore pretty.
Love v

LongIslandWeddingOfficiant said...

Great colors! Love link tights and those cute shoes! Would be great if you want to follow each other.
hugs from New York,
xx
Ask Erena
http://askerena.blogspot.com/

Stacey said...

I had a terrible bad hair day today too! I love your outfit though. I wish that I worked with you so I got to see your outfits every day!

Wait Until The Sunset said...

lol I love those 'I forgot I had this' dresses!

You should totally dip-dye and brightly colour your hair!!! I reckon you would look awesome with a short pixie cut too! Do it!!! xxx

Helga said...

I have no idea where I have been, but I LOVE this frock!! EEEEEEEEK!
Pussy bows are dear to my heart, as you well know!
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