Pastels and a Giveaway

I received this dress from Meaghan at left hand endeavor about a month ago but, I felt it was just too chilly out to wear it yet.  But somehow despite the chilly cloudy weather yesterday I just felt it was time to wear it for the first time to work.  I thought for sure that I would get some weird looks for wearing a very bright floral pastel 80's day dress but, instead I received quite a lot of compliments one of which was from my boss.  I dressed it up for the work day with some tall brown heels I own but, I am actually really excited to wear it with my brand new Toms for a more casual look.

Dress: Vintage from Meaghan at left hand endeavor

Heels: Jessica Simpson

Belt: Target

I am really excited to have another Giveaway.  I honestly find it fun to pick a winner and pack up the item all pretty to send out.  Plus, I know I love to receive packages especially if they are because I won something or organized a care package swap.  So, while searching for a good giveaway, I ran across this skirt in my closet.  I picked it up at a thrift store in Chicago when I lived there and was poor.  Its actually a Merona skirt from Target but I was lucky enough to score it when Target donated it.  I actually used to work for Target and if you didn't know, Target doesn't throw out or merchandise return its clothing.  If it never sells as clearance, it is donated to local thirft stores and clothing drives to help the community.  

 

The skirt is a size 4 US.  Its pretty true to that size.  I never wore it and when I bought it, it still had tags.  It has pretty tan/brown buttons and I feel it is actually pretty well made for being from a Big Box store.  

To enter the contest, just comment by Friday!  But, don't forget to leave me an email or blog URL so I can contact back. 

Giveaway Winner!

And the winner of the Mystery Necklace is.....  BriannaLee!  Congrats!  You will be getting an email shortly.

And if you didn't win, have no fear.  I have many upcoming giveaways.  A lot of jewelry too.  :)

So, it has been pretty warm here in Chicagoland and I FINALLY got to wear the lavender dress I bought from Home Run Ballerina's Etsy Shop a few months ago.  I love it but it is pretty sheer so you can really only wear it in the summer.  I got so many compliments on it at work too.  I love when I have a thrifted or vintage piece and everyone compliments it.  I think it is even more satisfying to know you paid next to nothing for it and no one else has it.  

My current obsessions for spring fall under two categories: 

1. Awesome shoes:

Seychelles and ModCloth (SO mad these are sold out!!)

Both Seychelles

2. Fragrance

Sara Jessica Parker NYC via ULTA

Gucci Flora via ULTA

Chloe via Sephora

Giveaway Winner

And the winner was.... Kir from Oh etra dans l'amour!  Congrats!!

New Hair and a Giveaway

So, I have been super busy and I completely apologize for not posting regularly.  My job sent me on a brief trip to NYC this week and I have been struggling to catch up ever since. 

However, today I got a haircut.  It is pretty edgy for me.  I haven't had an edgy haircut since I was probably in highschool.  I have a tendancy to be pretty extreme with my haircuts (that is when I do get my hair cut).  When I was 17, I went from having long hair that ended somewhere in the middle of back to a pixie cut with long front bangs.  When I was 20, I dyed my hair pitch black and parted it down the middle ala Jap-anime character-style.  Most recently, I chopped off my hair into fringe...myself.  So I suppose cutting my hair into the below style isn't that out of character. 

Cardigan: F21

Necklace: ModCloth

Dress: from Mel's online store!

Leggings: DKNY

Boots: Target

 

(Ignore the creppy no-makeup look)

Ok, ok!  Giveaway!  So I know I mentioned it.  This dress is my giveaway!  I bought it at an antique store called The General Store on Union in Orland Park, IL.  I actually love it but it is a bit too snug.  I would say it is a true size 4... so it is a bit small and I had to fix the zipper which was coming unsewn from the fabric.  So if you want it.... comment!