I never owned a statement necklace (or knew what one was).
I never pattern mixed, nor did it occur for me to do so.
I never realized a blazer could be worn on days that you weren't interviewing for a job.
I never ventured into thrift scores and scored deals like this.
I never realized how versatile my clothes were.
I never got free stuff.
Speaking of free stuff, eShakti contacted me again about reviewing a dress and this is the one I picked. I really like the color blocking and light-weight material. I did a custom size and when it came it was really big through the chest. I ended up seaming up the shoulders myself and am much happier with the dress now. I think I'll be able to get a lot of use out of it. :)
Dress: c/o eShakti
Necklace: Charming Charlies $1
Bag: Coach
Shoes: Fergalicious $30
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what a fun post! i'd have to agree with you on all of those! love the dress you choose!
ReplyDeletethis necklace and dress are darling on u!
ReplyDeleteXO Meghan
Super cute! I love the neutral palette!
ReplyDelete-Jamie
ChatterBlossom
Isn't it funny how things change once we begin blogging?? Love your dress!
ReplyDeleteBlogging has opened my eyes to so many things too! The dress is cute on you!
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Blogging is awesome...thanks for the reminder :) Love that dress on you - so cute!
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What a great dress––it's such a classic. You look lovely!
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely dress <3 <3
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I absolutely love this dress! It is very flattering on you, Ginny! I have learned a lot from blogging as well! It has encouraged me to be more bold and confident in my personal style.
ReplyDeleteThat dress IS adorable! And I agree about all your blogging notes!
ReplyDeletebefore blogging I was the same lol since I just started yesterday
ReplyDeleteI love your dress
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Great post Ginny. I totally agree. I've learned a lot since i started blogging!!! Love this eshatki dress. Very pretty.
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Love the flare of this dress!
ReplyDeleteGreat "before blogging" notes ;-)
ReplyDeleteYou have made the right choice, this is a gorgeous dress and you styled it so well!
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Same here except the free stuff part :)
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Oooh... I really LOVE this dress. I've been looking for a color-blocked dress like that for a while now. I love how you put it together!!
ReplyDeleteI feel the same way about so many things. Super cute outfit!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it amazing at how much you can be inspired by other bloggers? I am having my first Inspired My Style linkup Thursday. I would love to have you stop by and link up what has inspired you the most since you began blogging! You can find more at balancingahecticworld.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteYour can learn much from blogging. I like your outfit especially with your pretty bag!
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Yes, I learned a lot through blogging too and the most obvious is to wear more color! You couldn't have picked a better dress, this one is spot on trend. Love the color blocking! Dropping by from the link, swing by mine when you can :)
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I never did those things before blogging either (well I still don't get free stuff haha). I love the color blocking of this dress, and I CANNOT believe that necklace was $1!
ReplyDeleteGosh, that list totally applies to me too! This dress is gorgeous - I haven't bought anything from eShakti but now I may have to check it out!!!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the neutral color blocking! I recently did an outfit post with a neutral color blocked blazer that looks similar to this dress! Adorable and chic :)
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Elissa
sparklesandprays.com
I love that dress. The colorblocking is unexpected and gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove the dress; really pretty!
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun dress, love the colorblocking!
ReplyDeleteLove the combination of the black and tan!
ReplyDeleteJess - J's Style
I totally agree! I love that I know think much more creatively out my outfits even when I know outfit photos aren't possible!
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Love the shoes!! :)
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That's true! Blogging had opened up my fashion perception so much! You look lovely.
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I loved your post and your writing and your outfit. And what an awesome necklace for a dollar!!
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GORGEOUS FREE DRESS. It looks perfect with that purse & necklace. Love the volume on the bottom. You look so dressy & girly.
ReplyDeleteAll your before blogging statements definitely applied to me too! Blogging has opened my eyes! haha...
ReplyDelete~Jessica
Jeans and a Teacup
I LOVE this dress! It looks perfect on you :)
ReplyDeleteSo glad you are blogging! I love this outfit, the dress is practically made for you! It really suits you
ReplyDeleteLauren
Fashionswirls.blogspot.com
I love eshakti! And your into is so cute! I love that you learned all those things once you started blogging. I feel like starting a blog is like going to a special college, lol! I saw that you are linking up with Lauren's Style Sessions. I'd love for you to check out my blog hop as well, if you haven't already.
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XOXO,
Tori