It's not here yet, spring, and even the chipperest people around these parts are dragging themselves across the pavement, trying desperately to leave coats behind. You can see here that the little piles of snow have melted (which is partly why I went back to this spot for pictures) but every news outlet, tweet, and facebook update is warning that we're going to get more on Friday.
I've been living in this striped dress since I bought it. I remember seeing it in the J. Crew catalog and pining over it (even though I don't really like the zippers on the sides) until finally prancing across the hall in the mall when I saw it hanging on a rack in the front of the store. My grubby little hands were not to be separated from it and it came home with me even though that was weeks and weeks before any appropriate temperatures were going to surface.
And of course, there is my funny trench. I've been looking in every single store I walk by to try and find a classic trench, but have yet to find my trench-mate. The ones I end up liking are always $200 or upwards, which does not fit into my little world's budget!
Meet my little fox friend! He is another Zentall pin that my mother got in a lot with the seahorse gentleman, and I love having him about the world with me. He's very fantastic.
Outfit details:
Dress: J. Crew
Trench: Thrifted
Tights: Who knows!
Shoes: J. Crew
Tote: field guided--eventually I'll show you my other field guided tote, but I just thought this one was best for today!
Lipstick: Nars, 'Heat Wave'
Pictures taken by John M.
love the fox!!!
ReplyDeleteThat pin is adorable.
ReplyDeletei like how your shoes match your skin tone and the flower matches the color of your hair. :)
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ReplyDeleteThe fox pin is incredibly cute :)
ReplyDeleteYou look lovely!
Ale
i still haven't found a trench i like. but i'm going to start looking a lot more at thrift stores.
ReplyDeletei love the dress and the fox!
so fabulous!!!!! i'd live in that dress too. and the trench :)
ReplyDeleteReally lovely Kater! Diggin' the nautical vibes. (:
ReplyDeleteYou look mega amazing! Heat Wave!
ReplyDeletelove that hair color on you, and the red lips!
ReplyDeleteNice!
ReplyDeleteI love the widestripes of the dress
ReplyDeleteLove your whole outfit and makeup. I have the same trouble trying to find a decent mac/trench
ReplyDeleteWe met the other day in Crisan. I love the fox pin! Hope you find that trench...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful outfit and even more beautiful blog! Love your style :)
ReplyDeleteHugs from your fan in Paris xx
Camille @ Paris in Pink
The pin is really beautiful :)
ReplyDeleteThat fox pin is wonderful. As is the dress!
ReplyDeleteI'm wishing we had longer lasting springs where I live. It's just keeps getting hotter and hotter. I think Arizona is through with spring this year, and even by AZ norms it's early. Too hot!
It seems like everyone across the country is aching for spring... at least everyone in the northern half of the country! It's been much sunnier in Chicago lately, but the temps are just not catching up yet. At least with tights like that you can start wearing cute stripey spring dresses a little early :)
ReplyDeleteYour shoes and little fox are quite adorable!
ReplyDeletei love your outfit! you look so lovely!
ReplyDeleteand your fox pin is so cute!
laura
http://thesemanyyears.blogspot.com
i love trench coats in spring! instant chic! and your fox pin is adorable.
ReplyDeletetry Old Navy for a trench
ReplyDeleteThe fox pin is brilliant! I have a little, white rabbit one but I don't wear it that often...I probably should. xxx
ReplyDeleteThat dress suits you so well and I think, although your trench is not a classic one, it has exactly the right lenght and shape to be worn over a dress like that!
ReplyDeleteYour fox pin and rosette shoes are the perfect accessories for this outfit. I always look forward to your posts :)
ReplyDeletelove the fox too!...so vintage!
ReplyDeleteLove your look... lovelys shoes!
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love jcrew, such classic pieces!
ReplyDeleteI just love that pin and your current hair colour looks amazing on your skin tone, i really love it
ReplyDeleteThat pin totally stopped me in my tracks!
ReplyDeleteI love your use of brooches. You make me want to wear more! I should hunt down some lovely vintage ones like yours...
ReplyDeleteread through a couple of your previous posts and was suddenly struck by how much I love your style! Really gorgeous. And that fox pin is so cute! xx
ReplyDeleteYour pin is adorable as well as the dress. And as always I am a fan of your lipstick. I recognized you on my blog for an award. Feel free to pass it on if you desire. Thanks again for being awesome!!
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The J. Crew dress was a true success. Also, I found my classic trench coat at a thrift store-- and it's perfect! Never underestimate the thrift store's powers. I would try there if you can!
ReplyDeleteWow I love this outfit. The dress and the coat are gorgeous.
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That dress is fab!
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Your flats are the best...love thoses little flowers on the toes :) Your dress is lovely...I am constantly pining over everyhing in the JCrew catalog :)
ReplyDeleteHe is so cute on your lapel. I love wearing pins and things, even though it seems like mainly only old ladies wear them. I work in a mall, so I end up walking by J. Crew at least every day. The only things I own from there were thrifted though. Because inevitably, I'm a college student working at the mall... But it's unhealthy for it to be poised right there at the mall entrance!
ReplyDeleteLovely dress. And love the lipstick.
<3 Lea