One Dress / Five Ways - TWO


Here's the second styling of my LuLu*s Flapper Keeper dress! This one is probably my favorite of the photographed ones so far. Mike came up with the name the other day while I was wearing it. Said it looked like I was "going out to a punk show" (sorry if that offends any punk fans!) I'm currently a huge fan of "Barbie" pink makeup/lipstick, so matching my nails and letting the interior of my clutch peek out was the perfect mix. I've been feeling kind of bored with my hair lately so I just decided to sweep it over in a really really messy low ponytail for this number. I also opted to double up on gold chain sweater clips and skip both the necklace and belt. I've been putting these sweater clips on everything together. I'm a little bit obsessed with stacking them. Now we get to the shoes... Oh the shoes! I was a bit wary that I'd be able to walk in them, but it's surprisingly easy... you know, until you get onto cobblestone. I probably came *this* close to busting my face in front of most of East Nashville a half dozen times. But level, regular ground is a totally different song and dance. I'm loving the gold dangling chains!


Yesterday I spent the day Christmas shopping with my friend Maya. We headed to Opry Mills for a bit (and managed to shop more for us than anyone else...) and then popped over to Mt. Juliet on a "specific book at the bookstore" run. Happy to report she put a significant dent in her shopping list and I completely finished my list for Mike! I even wrapped them all last night! Trying to put on my big girl britches and wrap like an adult. Normally I'm so so bad at it. Tonight Mike and I are going out to finish Toby's shopping while he's whisked off to enjoy some Toby/Pawpaw time. We knew we wanted to shop together but couldn't pull it off with that inquisitive little guy around. He's pretty darn smart.

I'm getting so excited about Christmas, but it feels so strange for it to only be 11 days away! Like, I'm not ready for it to come and go yet. I feel like I haven't allowed myself to get in the Christmas spirit by making our house smell like cinnamon, watching Christmas movies, or being able to go to any holiday parties. In the blink of an eye Christmas will be gone and New Years will be behind us. Ahh! So much to mentally prepare for in 2013! 
Speaking of mental preparation and 2013, I get so excited about new goals. I'm not really one for "resolutions" (I save most of those for my birthday list) but I like to set a "theme" for the year. 2012's was "Organization" and I'd like to say I was somewhat successful. I've definitely been better about it the last quarter of the year but I know I'll take that with me into 2013. I've yet to decide exactly what 2013's theme will be but I have a few ideas. We'll see!

Today I'll be organizing my office (ha!) and cleaning out my car because it's long overdue. Let's hope it's not super super cold outside. Yowza!

Flapper Keeper dress c/o LuLu*s
Charlotte Russe cardigan
Spike sweater clips c/o Romwe
Skull sweater clips c/o Romwe
Steve Madden clutch (similar)
Edition 01 + Forever 21 bracelets
Triple skull ring via PLNDR
Target tights
Forever 21 spike headband
Privileged heelless shoes c/o LuLu*s

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31 comments:

  1. Love your blog, but this is the first time I've commented and I had to just to say, girl dem shoes is amazing.

    Been wondering about the heel-less shoes for a while--are they are to walk in?

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    1. They're verrrrrry interesting! Not "hard" to walk in by any means, but you're best served walking strictly on level/hard surfaces! I had wobbly knees on these cobblestone steps BIG time haha

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  2. Digging the style, def. a punk rock girl at heart.

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  3. Love this look! I totally just squee'd when you said Mt. Juliet. It's where I lived for 5-6 years as a kid! I hadn't been back since I was about 12 or 13, so seeing all the shops shocked the hell out of me. I miss that little town <3

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    1. Oh neat! I had never been prior to moving to east nashville but now i feel like i'm there weekly!

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  4. I've read your blog for years, but as I don't have a blogger account or anything, I hardly ever comment. Today however I had to, because this outfit is simply fantastic! I'm not normally one for gold, but this here may have converted. The details and accessories are awesome! Well, just thought I'd put in my two cents about this look and tell you to keep up the great work on your blog!

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  5. I love, love the stacked sweater clips. Library chic meets punk rock! I'd kill myself in those shoes, but since you can walk in them, my hat's off to you.

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  6. Gorgeous outfit. Love the headband! It's cute! and I was going to say how was walking in those shoes! I've always so nervous to purchase a pair because of balance.



    Hanny

    justsimplyhanny.blogspot.com

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  7. Holy crap, I love this outfit! I always thought sweater clips were something that was cute on others, but not for me. I am seriously rethinking that now. Yours look fantastic!

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  8. WOOOW THOSE SHOES ARE AMAZING!!!!! Although I'm pretty sure I wouldn't be able to walk in them! The matching nails and clutch work perfectly! Totally love this outfit! :) x

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  9. I think you were good with the punk kids...until you said you match your pink nail polish with the interior of your clutch! hahaha But that's why I love you! Cute as always. =)

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  10. Those shoes are out of this world! I love the GIF, thanks for including that lil' tidbit, made me giggle. Cute outfit!

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  11. Practically perfect in every way, m'dear! lol :) Love the theme of this outfit, that headband is awesome, I think I might need one!

    <3 Megan
    http://kiddotv.blogspot.com

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  12. A cute remix. I like the sweater clips with attitude.

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  13. love the look! Girl got it going ON!

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  15. Those shoooooes!! Oh my goodness!

    Becky
    xx

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  16. You look amazing and those shoes are the most interesting shoes I've seen in awhile. I could imagine how weird it must feel to walk in those! haha. Your hair looks so cute and that headband, want!!!!

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  17. Those shoes are A-MAZING! And you really suit your hair like this, lady :)

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  18. I love your dress! But it would take years of practice for me to be able to walk in those shoes. haha I'm clumsy without heels, so I probably would fall on my face in those.

    I don't like that Christmas zips by quicker every year. I love Christmas, but the school semester kept me from really getting into and now it's almost over! D:

    It's been a while since I've done much in blog world, but I still love your hair as much as I did 2 years ago. ;)

    :o)Sarah
    restlessromantic.blogspot.com

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  19. Okay I think I'll just comment on every outfit in this series! I love how you remix every piece you buy and this is no exception. I think the punk show remark is actually on point - you sweetened it up so nicely with the pink though! :] Love it!
    -Z

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  20. I love that headband! It's like a hardcore tiara
    x

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  21. Love the sweater clips. And your hair looks great that way!

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  22. I am going through all your outfits. These shoes are amazing!

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  24. I love your shoe collection! It's quirky & fun :)

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  25. wow, I just love your style and you're stunning girl!

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