Hi Ladies,
I'm still not at 100% health-wise, so I'm sorry that I've been slow to respond to your comments and posts. I just don't seem to be able to get a break...every medicine that I take seems to cause another issue! (I seriously wondered how much it would cost to have an out-of-network doctor...I just feel like the the in-network ones don't have enough time...if anyone knows...let me know!)
Anyway, here's a post that I put together right before I got sick. I have to thank my friend April for the awesome photography! She'd never used a DSLR camera before, but I can't tell! She also gets props for following me to downtown Phoenix to take these pictures, because it meant dealing with all the creepers who wanted to "just sit and watch us"....ugh.
I fell in love with this dress at The Limited, because of the stripes. Unfortunately, I never saw it on their site, so I've had to provide you with some alternatives....many come in Petites and one is about $20, so check them out! As soon as I tried on the dress, I immediately thought it would be a great day to night piece...what do you think? BTW...after I put this post together, I immediately thought about downloading some of the Power Puff Girls episodes...I used to love them, but I hope I'm not too old to appreciate them. I'll download one and let you know! :)
(Sorry the font is so small in my "process map" below...LOL...you may have to zoom in :))
More pics of the day look...
More pics of the evening look...
Evening Look: Ring, Clutch, Clutch (similar), Clutch (sim) - both on sale!, Bracelet (sim), Dress (see below)
Dress options: Piped Mixed-Stripe Fit-and-Flare Dress • Banana Republic • $130.00
Mixed-Stripe Fit-and-Flare Dress • Banana Republic • $99.99
Tahari Belted Stripe Fit & Flare Dress (Regular & Petite) • Tahari • $138.00
MICHAEL Michael Kors Zip Front Stripe Fit & Flare Dress (Regular & Petite) • MICHAEL Michael Kors • $130.00
Women's Fit & Flare Jersey Dresses • Old Navy • $29.94
Women's Striped Jersey Fit & Flare Dresses • Old Navy • $15.00
Women's Striped Ponte-Knit Fit & Flare Dresses • Old Navy • $26.94
Petite stripe fit and flare dress • Dorothy Perkins • $21.00
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Very good styling of this beautiful stripy dress!
ReplyDeleteBoth of the ways to wear it have their perfect charm :))
Lu,
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Girl, you just used miniaudiere like nobody's business. With the accent in the right place and everything. I don't even know what that word MEANS but I just had to learn how to HTML that letter last week. Too lazy to do it in your comments section though. LOVE the striped dress and your day to night changes for it!
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Hahahaha...the power of spell check! I had to google how to spell it....now I just need to learn how to say it :)
DeleteP.S. GET WELL SOON!! I'm sorry it's taking you so long to recover. :(
ReplyDeleteGreat post! The striped dress is super chic and ladylike. I hope you get well soon.
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DeleteThat dress is so pretty! Hope you are feeling better soon!
ReplyDeleteI love both ways you styled the dress. I love finding clothes I can wear both day and night. I hope you start feeling better soon. Rachel x
ReplyDeleteMe too..I don't put enough effort into looking for them, but love it when I find them :)
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Deletethat's a really nice striped dress and so versatile indeed! I fell in love with your green cardi for the daytime look (maybe because I like green but don't own many clothes in that color!)
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Great outfits! I just found your blog through the treat yo self Thursday link up with Nicole. I've been looking for some professional wear inspiration and your blog has done it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for popping by...I can't wait to checkout your blog!
DeleteGoodness, that's a very good effort for someone who isn't feeling very well! Love the PowerPuff process!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining Wardrobe Wednesday x
LOL...thanks...I wish I could make cool process maps like this one for work! :)
DeleteThis is such a great dress! I love both ways you styled it! I hope you are feeling better soon!! Susan
ReplyDeleteThat is a fabulous striped dress! One of my favorite prints, and it does transition so easily!
ReplyDeleteChic on the Cheap
I have a really similar striped dress and I love how you styled it with the green cardi...it really pops!
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That is such a great dress! I love the green sweater with it a lot!
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That dress looks so good on you! It fits you perfect!
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~J~
www.BlessHerHeartYall.com
love the dress, and how you showed such simple changes to go from day to night!
ReplyDeleteOh Merrie, I am so bummed to hear that you are still not feeling well. Gosh, I hope those doctors can figure it out for you!! Take your time getting back to the blogging. I am sure that we will all wait for you. I definitely will!
ReplyDeleteThis dress is so amazing on you! Demure with the cardigan and hot without it. Wowza!
xo,cynthia
Thanks for your kind remarks :) I'm feeling much better now...hope it lasts!! :)
DeleteLove how you paired two different stripes for the evening look. You look fab! (even if you're not feeling fab)
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LOL..thanks :)
Deletethe way you styled both almost make it look like two complete different dresses. I guess that is the objective huh? I love this post. You gave me about 10 great ideas!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks...I hope we get to see all your ideas :)
DeleteMerrie your friend did a wonderful job with these pics! Oh the creepers...the nosy onlookers....they make me so uncomfortable. I have such a hard time taking pictures with other people present! I love the day to night transition! The green cardigan looks so pretty with the dress! Get well soon girl. I hear ya on the in network drs...definitely not my favorite....but the out of network ones cost an arm and a leg:/.
ReplyDeleteI know...she did a great job! Ugh...I'm sorry to hear that. I just found an out of network doc who came highly recommended...I hope he's not crazy expensive :(
DeleteLove the way both of those bright colours make that black and white dress POP!
ReplyDeleteI love both! I like how you shared that changing the hairstyle can make a difference, too!
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Pretty looks! I love your updo so much! And that green! The photography looks great. She did a really good job! I love a stripe dress!
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That dress is absolutely gorgeous! hanks for linking up for Look What I Got last week. Hope to see you back tomorrow!
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I love both looks! I adore the touch of pink with the belt in the second look :)
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