July 13, 2008

more dressing room adventures

i spent most of my day downtown shopping (again). well, to be fair i was more browsing than shopping, i'm trying to save up. i stopped by nordstroms again today and tried on a couple more things. most of the items i wanted to try on weren't available in my size, but i did find a couple items that were and i actually plucked up my courage and took photos! the sounds of my camera was covered up thanks to a hardworking air conditioner. :)


okay, so this is actually a size or two too big (40 in italian sizing would be a 2/4 right?), but it was so adorable i had to try it on anyway. i think we all know what collection this dress is from.


this second dress is nina ricci. it was so gorgeous and so soft, i wish i had taken some photos up close, the black panel is actually silk and a couple other sections are actually a periwinkle-colored mesh. i thought it was perfect that i had worn my head chain today, they complimented each other perfectly. i actually considered getting this dress but the $500 price tag was a bit unrealistic.



the SA that helped me picked out this dress and it was actually in my size. it's a white and baby bue striped chanel shift. very cute. i loved the detail at the bust.

and now what i actually wore today:


american apparel tank, old cut-off jean shorts, steve madden sandals, timex watch, diy head chain

a little note on the skirts: i will be posting two new skirts in my etsy shop tomorrow afternoon. i'm also working on some larger sizes, more colors and more 'poufy' versions. stay tuned. if all goes well i may start shipping international. :)

78 comments:

xoxgoodbye said...

40 is an 8 in France and size 10 in Europe.

That Nina Ricci and Chanel dress is beautiful!

leslie & pam said...

the first dress is so cute and my favorite!

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cottonshrinks said...

The chanel is cute, but I think I like what you actually wore best, lol.

Thu said...

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rachel said...

i love the white dress! It looks fabulous on you.

Fashion Tidbits said...

your outfit is way better

mary said...

You look fabulous in everything, as always. It's funny, because I wouldn't pick those dresses out for you when thinking of your style but it's good to evolve.
I love your hair right now. It's at a perfect length.

copperoranges said...

those dresses are lovely.

mona said...

Gorgeous dresses! I love the Chanel dress especially. The Miu Miu brocade dress was on my wish list, but alas, it was not meant to be.

Your outfit really suits you. It is a great look.

LuluB@bie said...

I am so in love with your hair right now. The Chanel shift is a dream

Dana (pron. like Donna) said...

hehe
40 in Europe is actually like an 8 or a 10 in US sizes! But designer sizes run super super small.
I love the Steve Madden's

Josephine said...

I can't get over how huge that dressing room is! I've never seen one that size here in Aus. It looks divine :)

jasmine said...

love your blog and style!
really hope u can ship international soon ^^

sandra said...

i LOVE the first derss!

melly said...

i'm gonna sound like a dork but damn those dressing rooms are spacious!

of all, the chanel shift looks best on you, in my opinion :}

Eleh said...

the chanel shift looks great on you.

Margaux said...

nice look!

julie said...

nice dresses!
but i love your outfit
the most.
i also have the american apparel
singlet.

Karolina said...

Great dresses, btw i love your style although it wouldn't suit me at all;)
I also love taht you're posting quite often lately, please keep it that way;)

Maeva said...

I prefer the dress Nina Ricci to two others, it goes to you better. The price is a little deceived it is true but for a so beautiful detail, how not to fail ?

Caro said...

Fun to try on, and I think it's fun to wait as long as possible before buying really nice designer stuff...but I dunno if you are making your own money off of skirting and other projects then I say go ahead and blow it all on something gorgeous!

G & W said...

are you planning on making more xs/s skirts? cuz i missed out on the last two! and i rly rly want one-

ANGST said...

I NEED that Nina Ricci dress and the Chanel slip.

Everything you wear is absolutely adorable.

♥ANGST

*~The World is My Catwalk~* said...

I love how the Chanel slip dress looks on you! You have a great bone structure!! Lucky girl!!

Mimi said...

The second dress is GORGEOUS!

-h of candid cool said...

the nina ricci looks le best on u

Anonymous said...

40IT is different from 40EU, unlike the poster above stated. 40IT is indeed a US4.

kathrin said...

you have fantastic legs! love all the outfits you tried on! did you buy anything? yay please start shipping international!
xx
www.fashionistadiary.co.uk

LuVvy said...

ahhhh the dressing room shenanigans part deux! Sounds fun.

I think I am going to head out on a lipstick trying out spree...y'know, a quest for the PERFECT shade and staying power.

any recommendations?

can you link me to your blog when you get the chance?


http://luvvy-luvvy.blogspot.com/

Lydia said...

The Chanel shift is my favorite. I love trying on pretty and expensive things in Nordstrom.

colette rose said...

love the first dress -
xoxo

Laurel said...

Hi lovely bb! You have ratties, too? That's fun. I'm so excited about my little guy, he's a lover and definately needs a bath - the shelter was a so overwhelmed with babies, it was really sad.

Oh my bella, the NR dress is beautiful on you. I love how it falls! So pretty. I wish I could have gone to frolic around Nordy's with you! Lucky girl.

Hope you're having a great week, love!

Cecilia said...

that white dress is beautiful. i love the detailing

Belle said...

eeek, i'd probably get hives from touching those dresses, they're so expensive--but gorgeous! i love the nina ricci on you the best, but the miu miu is my dream.

Birdy said...

no, really what collection is that first dress from?? I know, I'm hopeless :(

miss a. said...

The Nina Ricci looks AMAZING on you. The Miu Miu is a bit of disappointment.

emily said...

tagged! :D

A la Femme said...

I really love your first dress!!

V said...

I love the chanel dress! It looks so good on you! Btw, I made an illustration of the outfit in your last post, and I hope it's ok that I used one of your photos alongside..

tokyobanhbao said...

love your nina ricci dress... so light and beautiful... and your outfit of the day too...

avputries said...

I ADORE YOU !!!!
*hello from indonesia*

Anonymous said...

how do you make the head chain?

FASHIONJUNK said...

love the first and second dress ! gorgeous. love your outfit to :)

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Sandra L. said...

that chanel shift dress is my favorite! it looks amazing on you too.

ida.ho said...
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ida.ho said...

dressesssss for summer <3

Raiment Urbane said...

Love the first dress.

The Divinitus said...

ohh i can not see most of pictures :(

im trying to be on fashion ban as well but i think i will take the advantage of my new hair color, and get one dress in crazy pink...

Stararah said...

Ahhh, Miu Miu dress. *drools*

kirsty lee said...

i love the chanel dress on you! looks really amazing.

i wish i'd had more time in nordstrom when i was in the US. i was just in - grab the m by mjs - out. you picked out some great stuff.

Ingrid said...

ah well i can tell you dig italian designers, but the miu miu is a bit quaint - I think you would be totes rockin in zac posen though :)

your style is so NY, how'd you get stuck in oregon?

mad props from Washington DC/Arlington
-ingrid

AsianCajuns said...

I love that Nini Ricci dress! It looks amazing on you!

jenay said...

love the chanel

what is your etsy page?

Magdalene said...

i like the first dress. the colors and the cut. it's cute:)

Leila said...

I LOOOVE YOOUUUU

thats all i can say hihi

the second dress is perfect !

Mimi said...

I think the first outfit makes you look a bit old but the last ones are totally nice!

Lauriane said...

The Nina Ricci dress is just weird on you, but the rest is absolutely adorable!

cupcakes and cashmere said...

you're so skilled with a camera! i would have ended up taking pictures of the floor!

Anonymous said...

i love the nina ricci on you!! - victoria

catharticy said...

where would you recommend getting a nice blazer thats not too overpriced

Coco Crush said...

Read your blog for a while now, really like your style :)
The skirts you make are adorable!
I think the first dress looks really good on you!

jessica said...

is the first dress missoni??

Fungus said...

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makes me wonder if you will read my comment
anyway, i wanted to say that i really like you and your blog, your get a looot of inspiration out of your blog
i linked you by the way, i would love it if you once would visit my blog, but only do it if you feel like it :)

gooodbye you cool girl

Lucy Fashion said...

we love the way you dress! will you share some pics with us?

Kind Regards,

Lucy Fashion

Louise said...

Arh, I really like the Chanel dress, it looks very good on you.

Anna Pope said...

I love the little details on the first one, the collar and the wavy pink lines, so gorgeous!

I also love your jean shorts very much.

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lena said...

just wondering, how tall are you?

Nadine said...

What a nice look today :). I adore the first dress! It's a pity that it seems to be too small!

tinetush said...

Oh the Nina Ricci dress is adorable.. you look great in it.

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Honeymoon said...

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Arielle said...

I love the combination of patterns on the first dress. It definitely stood out to me. The 3rd outfit is a close second

greenteafrapp said...

i LOVE the second one!!

fashioncouture said...

love the sandals..
tilly

isabella said...

what gorgous dresses!! i, however, probably lack the long legs to pull them off :( i just started reading your blog and really like it!

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I have that Miu Miu dress
haha

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