Tuesday, September 18, 2012

{outfit} Zanzibar

I wore this outfit last week to go hang out at home.  I had to pick up some mail and figured I could get a free meal out of it. I didn't miss my family or anything ;) (I see them every week so that's basically true, though I do miss seeing them every day.) I also decided to be a weirdo and take some pictures with a plastic ball, what can I say, I'm strange.

The problem with this dress is that it's so shapeless I can look like a short frump.  So I decided to belt it up top to try to elongate myself. I still prefer the first time I wore this, so I'll probably wear that again before it is no longer appropriate to wear this dress.

Song of the Day: Zanzibar by Billy Joel

Dress: thrifted $6, Sweater: Forever 21 $11, Heels: Guess (Marshalls) $40, Sunglasses: old, Watch: Michael Kors, Bracelets c/o 31 Bits, Piperlime & Vix

23 comments:

  1. Sandy a la ModeSeptember 18, 2012 at 7:39 AM

    great maxi dress! i LOVE the print!!

    xo,
    Sandy
    Sandy a la Mode

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  2. Courtney ErinSeptember 18, 2012 at 7:52 AM

    I'm a big fan of that dress - the print is really pretty and I like both ways that you wore it!

    Courtney ~ http://sartorialsidelines.com

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  3. UnknownSeptember 18, 2012 at 8:11 AM

    Such a beautiful dress! Great for fall:)

    xo
    Alison

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  4. My Fashion breakSeptember 18, 2012 at 8:34 AM

    Sexy heels!

    http://myfashionbreak.blogspot.com.es/

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  5. Faith @ The Cheap Girl's Guide to ChicSeptember 18, 2012 at 8:36 AM

    You did a great job making it look figure-flattering - not frumpy in the slightest! The layers give it just enough structure!

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  6. Marie a la ModeSeptember 18, 2012 at 9:36 AM

    Love the dress! I can't believe you thrifted it for $6!!

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  7. LauraSeptember 18, 2012 at 9:49 AM

    I like it and it is very flattering! I love belting a cardi over a maxi to extend summer dresses into fall!

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  8. MySeptember 18, 2012 at 10:21 AM

    Beautiful dress! it also great with the cardigan.
    http://myfashionfoodstyle.blogspot.co.il/

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  9. LindsSeptember 18, 2012 at 11:34 AM

    totally channeling your sachin + babi post from yesterday :-) love the african inspiration! you did the perfect job accentuating the print without getting lost in it.

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  10. AnonymousSeptember 18, 2012 at 11:39 AM

    I'm jealous you're getting to layer already! Maybe in a couple of months here :)

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  11. AnonymousSeptember 18, 2012 at 1:10 PM

    Love those heels!! I'm excited to start layering:) Check out my blog to enter a giveaway if you get a sec.:)
    xo, amy
    www.dreamingincashmere.com

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  12. ElanaSeptember 18, 2012 at 1:20 PM

    The print on this dress is awesome! Love how you styled it with the belted sweater.

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  13. LyddieGalSeptember 18, 2012 at 3:08 PM

    Yes, layers and belts are always good when it comes to shapless dresses. and i love those sandals.

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  14. Just Another ShopaholicSeptember 18, 2012 at 4:00 PM

    Your layering looks terrific girlie!!

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  15. Stylelista ConfessionsSeptember 18, 2012 at 4:06 PM

    Love the print on the dress! so perfect for fall!
    xoxo stylelista
    www.stylelistaconfessions.com

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  16. Emily, Ruby Slipper JourneysSeptember 18, 2012 at 6:17 PM

    Haha, families are always good for free meals! I like the dress and don't think you look frump, but belts are always good for adding some shape anyway. The pattern is too cute not to wear it. :)

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  17. Natasha GregsonSeptember 18, 2012 at 6:39 PM

    Love it!! That skirt is gorgeous :)

    ngofficial.blogspot.co.uk

    <3

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  18. UnknownSeptember 18, 2012 at 6:41 PM

    You're so boho chic! Love it

    xo, Courtney
    girlavantgarde.com

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  19. christineSeptember 19, 2012 at 1:02 AM

    the accessories add to the total outfit, which goes really nice with the dress. I like the pictures with the ball - it's unexpected!

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  20. jamie-leeSeptember 19, 2012 at 3:09 AM

    I swear you are king at making yourself look SUPER tall!! Love that you decided to belt the cardy over it, looks great :)

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  21. Haley TitusSeptember 19, 2012 at 7:51 PM

    Great look!
    I love how you combine all of the different brown tones.

    best,
    http://colourmeclassic.com/

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  22. Angie | Pandaphilia.comSeptember 19, 2012 at 7:54 PM

    the "tribal" print is pretty cool! i like elephants. found you from whitwatwear

    It would make me happy if you visited too!
    pandaphilia style

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  23. AmberSeptember 23, 2012 at 3:41 PM

    I think the way you belted this dress looks great and the plastic ball is the perfect asscerory. :)

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