Thursday, August 4

Weekly Wears: Cranberry and Lace

Oh, this dress... I've had this dress since the beginning of summer.  It was supposed to be my breezy summer staple.  It was not.  I have not worn this dress even once before today.  I styled it so many different ways, but no matter what I came up with it always looked... well, kinda like a wedding dress.  Maybe it didn't look as much like a wedding dress as it did in my head, but it's like they say-- confidence is your best accessory.  Walking around as an everyday bride did not showcase my confidence.  I refused to be defeated by this dress, and eventually I conquered it.  Yay for me.

Lace Dress: Vintage;  Orange Dress: Marshall's;  Shirt: Hanging in my closet forever;  Necklace: Gift from my MIL;  Hat: Marshall's;  Scarf: Vintage ;  Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell borrowed from Elsie

I'm glad I didn't give up and resell it.  I was thiiiiis close...  ;) 
Have you ever had a stubborn piece that you couldn't style?  I'd love to hear about it!
xoxo Katie

28 comments:

  1. the whole outfit is beautiful!

    http://honeybeelane.blogspot.com/

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  2. Guuuuurrrrl you look good in a hat!

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  3. This outfit is so lovely! I have on of those lace dresses too, and everytime I wear it people say it looks like I'm a braidaid or even the bride! I only wear it tucked into skirts nowadays, haha ^^ x

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  4. I love Marshall's for basic pieces, don't you?

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  5. oooh! the shoes!

    breatheandhush.blogspot.com/

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  6. You've done a grand job, this is a wicked outfit! Sometimes you just have to wiat for inspiration to hit, right?

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  7. I think the hat helps it seem more of a sundress and casual.

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  8. such a cute outfit. i especially love the owl necklace!

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  9. Love the entire outfit.. but the SHOES! They are so so sweet :)

    ~Tammy
    www.bayparkdream.blogspot.com

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  10. SOOOO cute! I recently did an outfit post with a maxi-length black lace dress - LOVE it! :)

    www.maydae.com

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  11. wow those shoes are pretty amazing! You look beautiful lady!

    besitos,
    rebecca

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  12. yes, you braved it, you look superb!
    and i know exactly what you mean: there are so many pretty lace dresses, tops etc in the shops but on me they look just..meh.
    hopefully i find something that looks as great as your dress!

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  13. So glad you didn't give it up; it looks wonderful! I've had many pieces I can't seem to wrap my styling mind around, so I donate them...only to figure out the PERFECT outfit a week later. Drat.

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  14. Way to conquer that dress! It looks fabulous.

    ♥ sécia
    www.petiteinsanities.blogspot.com

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  15. Hi Katie, I love love love your clothes-posts!!! You are a huge inspiration ;-) I on the quiet side, when it comes to commenting but I do stop by your blog nearly every day so I think you definitely deserve an award for the cuteness and inspiration of it. You can pick your award up here: http://siegridcainphotography.blogspot.com/2011/08/dankeschon.html
    bye bye, Siegrid

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  16. So gorgeous, katie!
    I bet you can style it for Autumn too....

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  17. Your outfit posts are my faaavorite.

    I even included you in my feature of inspiring bloggers.

    You definitely win the Best Dressed award!

    http://chandelierjenny.blogspot.com/2011/07/200th-post-inspirational-ladies.html

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  18. Those shoes are to die for! I adore the entire outfit, so cute.

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  19. i love your style, katie! i think you put this outfit together perfectly!

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  20. You look gorgeous! YAY for defeating the beautiful, hard to wear dress. ;) Right now, I am having one heck of a time dressing up my little white and black vest. It's tiny and is made to go over a t-shirt or long sleeve shirt, or possibly even a tank top, but I have NOTHING that it looks good with. >.< Such. a. pain!

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  21. This is really awesome. I love how you layered it all and the colors are so great.

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  22. I have many pairs of little nylon socks that I sooooo long to wear with shoes. You know? The cute little ankle socks models with skinny ankles wear with dress shoes. Well my ankles arent the problem I just cant work up the nerve. Or the right outfit. YET.

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  23. i hate it when that happens! such a waste of a lovely piece of clothing. this dress looks great on you though--love the layering:)

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  24. Yes, I have this adorable dress that is crochet at the top and a lovely tulle material as the skirt. I have the same problem that it looks a little too much like a wedding dress or something! I love how you styled this dress. I really get a boho feel and it does not look like a wedding dress at all! You look fabulous! :)

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  25. Katie! You are gorgeous! I love this outfit, so much.

    :]

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