I have been a hot mess lately; grumpy, sweaty, feeling claustrophobic whenever I'm at home. When I feel this way only one thing can save my mood, thrift shopping. It's a problem, and it's not something that I'm proud of, but it's a real thing. I've had a couple of lucky scores both for the shop, and personally, this dress being one of my most recent favorites. It was funny because I brought it up to the counter all hyped up on tan and polka dots when the cashier said, "Oh a Julia Roberts dress. You know like in Pretty Woman?" It hadn't even occurred to me, but she was totally right. Immediately I wanted to find a giant hat and a horse race to attend to complete the illusion. I settled for just the dress.
I have also been on a nail polish kick lately, very odd for me, and just purchased some mint green nail polish. I'm way behind the times on this, but for a girl who used to own like three colors of polish this is a huge deal. I'm patting myself on the back right now for being so "now."
Outfit Details: dress-thrifted vintage // belt- thrifted // shoes- Fossil // necklace- vintage // sunnies- UO
Is it sad that I love this dress so much I'm already plotting how to wear it this Fall? I've actually been thinking about Fall a lot lately, and I blame it on the heat. Too hot to get dressed, too hot to eat, too hot to do anything but think about cooler seasons ahead. I'm pretty sure four months ago I was begging for summer. Never pleased, shame on me. But summer is drawing ever so much closer to it's end, tomorrow is August! big kiss, bekuh
PS- Don't forget today is the last day to enter the Go Fish Giveaway!
PS- Don't forget today is the last day to enter the Go Fish Giveaway!
first of all love this dress. its so perfect. and yes, ahh julia roberts. i just love her.
ReplyDeletei agree with you, i know i was begging for summer, but now i want fall. its too hot for me to sleep because we don't have AC, think i might just die. so fall can't come fast enough (we have a heater haha).
K
haha thrift shopping saves all! and can't believe you found that dress at a thrift store, it's sooo pretty. i love that dusty rose color!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing find!! That dress is gorgeous! I'm loving mint nails right now, too, hah took me a while to jump on board that train but now I'm not getting off!
ReplyDeleteLove your dress! The polka dots are fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteI've always loved julia roberts in this pretty woman dress. It looks great on you!
ReplyDeletethat dress is PERFECT! what a great thrift store find. and i'm loving the chunky, chunky platforms & the minty nail polish too...and i hear ya on that front. i can fit all my bottles of nail polish into one palm...and i have tiny hands!
ReplyDeleteLove that dress. Such a nice line!
ReplyDelete♥ kristen ♥
www.beholdthemetatron.com
I love this. Definitely like the Pretty Women dress so cute!
ReplyDeleteCarlee
http://almostendearing.blogspot.com/
That's one of my favorite outfits from that movie! You wear it well! Making Julia Roberts proud.
ReplyDeletesuch a cute dress. and no shame in pre-planning! fall is right around the corner! the hot, muggy, sun-blindingly-bright corner!
ReplyDeleteMm, polka dots!! Too cute!
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Alynne
i love anything with polka dots these days especially that dress!
ReplyDeletesuch a cute dress!
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the total truth? i've never seen pretty woman! i'm googling it. i see how this dress is like hers! it would be cute with a hat. i like the cut of yours better. i love when i find great pieces and it just makes things better. this would be the perfect fall dress - maybe with boots or booties? so cute.
ReplyDelete<3 katherine
of corgis and cocktails
It's A lovely dress, the color fits with your hair and skin.
ReplyDeleteI am crazy about polka dots, I have some clothes with this print, I think (wish) it never will disappear
xo
aww fabulous dress! such a good find
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Love that dress!! Good find!
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet dress!! Adorable shoes, too!! Have a great day! xo Heather
ReplyDeleteI always think of her when I see a longer polka dot dress! Lovely.
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Lemondrop ViNtAge
I am having a fabulous giveaway right here.
I must say, I'm slightly relieved someone else feels better after thrifting. There have been times when I've been in a huge funk and something about the thrill of the hunt associated with thrifting makes like a little more bearable. Your dress is a great score!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! What a great thrift store find. And I'm totally with ya about the cooler months. Fall can't get here fast enough for me.
ReplyDeleteI love this!!! Wish I could find one!
ReplyDeleteThis dress is beautiful and it looks great on you! Love that you added the belt to update it a little and to create a fitted waist! :)
ReplyDeleteShannon
Fabulously Vintage
http://fabulouslyvintage.blogspot.com/
P.s. Enter for a chance to win a $25 credit to my vintage etsy shop!
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This dress looks so good on you and I love those shoes! I know what you mean about thrift shopping helping with funks. I know it's cheap and fun but sometimes I feel bad about it because it's still retail therapy. I guess it's better than the 10 years ago version of me that would head to the mall :)
ReplyDeleteYou look lovely! And those are amazing too...
ReplyDeleteWhat a great find! I've been crossing my fingers when I go thrifting to find a good polka dot dress but to no avail :(
ReplyDeletexo Amber P.
http://theowlsden.blogspot.com
love your dress.. :)
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