* Dress – Ann Taylor Loft * Belt – Thrifted * Pumps – Call it Spring * Bracelets – Forever21 *
So
today’s dress has a back story, I think all my clothes have a back story.
This dress was purchased last year from Ann Taylor Loft during one of their
clearance sales. I think I ended up paying less than $20. The dress
arrived and I loved it but it shrank a little when I washed it, making the
attached slip hang down too far.
today’s dress has a back story, I think all my clothes have a back story.
This dress was purchased last year from Ann Taylor Loft during one of their
clearance sales. I think I ended up paying less than $20. The dress
arrived and I loved it but it shrank a little when I washed it, making the
attached slip hang down too far.
*Side note* Always wash your new clothes
before wearing them, not only for sanitary reasons but they are lace with
chemicals to keep them looking pretty. As I become more knowledgeable
about clean living I will share little tidbits of info I learn with you
guys. I am currently reading “Clean, The Revolutionary Program to Restore the Body’s
Natural Ability to Heal Itself” so far it has been eye
opening.
before wearing them, not only for sanitary reasons but they are lace with
chemicals to keep them looking pretty. As I become more knowledgeable
about clean living I will share little tidbits of info I learn with you
guys. I am currently reading “Clean, The Revolutionary Program to Restore the Body’s
Natural Ability to Heal Itself” so far it has been eye
opening.
Okay,
back to the story, so I decided “hey I will just cut the slip myself
because it’s a stretch knit and it won’t fray”. Well, I thought I
turned the dress inside out, but I didn’t. I ended up cutting the outside
skirt! I was livid with myself. So back to the closet the dress
went. Finally after at least 4 months I took it to my tailor to get
fixed, they did a great job.
back to the story, so I decided “hey I will just cut the slip myself
because it’s a stretch knit and it won’t fray”. Well, I thought I
turned the dress inside out, but I didn’t. I ended up cutting the outside
skirt! I was livid with myself. So back to the closet the dress
went. Finally after at least 4 months I took it to my tailor to get
fixed, they did a great job.
I
am super excited about wearing the dress and I was already thinking of ways to
style it. But it was almost ruined, long story short. Thanks to
someone, who will remain anonymous, I slipped and fell when I walked through an
oily spot in my parking garage. At the time I was carrying
my clothes and Starbucks, both went flying! Lol. I recovered and
gave my clothes the once over and didn’t see any stains. I got upstairs
and as I am about to hang up my dress, I see a huge oil stain, grrrrrrr.
I swear I sprinted to the washer to try to prevent the stain from setting, I
think I got lucky because it came out no problem.
am super excited about wearing the dress and I was already thinking of ways to
style it. But it was almost ruined, long story short. Thanks to
someone, who will remain anonymous, I slipped and fell when I walked through an
oily spot in my parking garage. At the time I was carrying
my clothes and Starbucks, both went flying! Lol. I recovered and
gave my clothes the once over and didn’t see any stains. I got upstairs
and as I am about to hang up my dress, I see a huge oil stain, grrrrrrr.
I swear I sprinted to the washer to try to prevent the stain from setting, I
think I got lucky because it came out no problem.
You
best believe the guilty party put down lots of salt the next day to make sure I
didn’t fall again! Lol. I can laugh now but at the time I was on
fire! I guess that’s what I get for trying to hold my purse, my clothes,
the Starbucks all while talking on the phone, not paying attention to what I
was doing. I have ruined clothes before but I think I would have been extra salty if this was ruined because I hadn’t even worn it yet.
best believe the guilty party put down lots of salt the next day to make sure I
didn’t fall again! Lol. I can laugh now but at the time I was on
fire! I guess that’s what I get for trying to hold my purse, my clothes,
the Starbucks all while talking on the phone, not paying attention to what I
was doing. I have ruined clothes before but I think I would have been extra salty if this was ruined because I hadn’t even worn it yet.
Also, the ProDiva from The Martini Chronicles selected me for her Diva Spotlight Series. I generally don’t get too personal on my blog but I split the beans for her. Be sure to check it out!
19 Comments
OMGosh what a story with this dress indeed! I am so glad that it got fixed and cleaned because it is GORGEOUS on you!
Great post and thanks for the tips!! I may need to read that book also. I'm glad you got a chance to wear your dress love. Very Cute 🙂
XoXo,
Ashley
ASassyWoman.Com
you look amazing love this look !!!
Haha, that dress has been through a lot! It's very cute and love the belt! Thanks for stopping by my blog – love yours, now following 🙂
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Thank God for Tailors, huh?! I love the dress on you, especially with the asymmetrical hem. Are those the shoes you and Ticka tweeted about a few weeks ago? Their so cute, and surprisingly they look comfy.
You look gorgeous! You got such a great deal on the dress also.
Btw…I always wash any new clothing purchases. I'm afraid of bugs…not just the chemicals. lol
Pretty dress and I am such of fan of that hue of grey.
Love the new hair.
PS. Also wash to remove chemicals to keep bugs away. Because a huge amount of our clothes are made abroad, the boxes/clothes/crates are sprayed to keep bugs and rodents down during shipping.
…you look dashing n classy in this dress. I got your body type so trust me to get me a copy too. keep 'em coming….
Yes!! Those are the shoes!! Love those bad boys!
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Cute! Love that you brought that dress back to life! That makes wearing it all the more special. It looks great on you! Love the shoes!! 😉
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Thank you, now I need to get the front closed up a little because it has too much peek-a-boo, lol.
The things we have to do for our love of fashion! lol.
Thanks Ash =)
Thanks Jeimy =)
Thank you. I love a-line dresses, they look great on everyone, go for it!
After all that this sucka is stuff with me forever!!! lol.
Thank Corie, and that's another good reason too!
Thank you! Yep they are same exact shoes! They were comfy.
Thank you! Yep and another good reason like Corie said. Our exposure to stuff amazes me sometimes.