Mother’s Cape
i mentioned in my interview on worldugly that one of my “fashion icons” is my own mother.
the truth is, we dress nothing alike. i don’t really know how to describe our difference/s, but generally she is just more “out there” with her outfits. i realize this seems strange as i myself dress to get noticed, but… i don’t know, mom’s fashion sense has just always been more noticeable than mine. i suppose it’s her adventurousness that is really what i admire most.
anyway i was looking through her closet and found this lovely blue dress. i tried it on and was speechless. it is just so pretty and wonderfully strange that i couldn’t help but fall in love. plus i have always wanted to wear a cape! but of course that would be ridiculous in our weather. this dress is literally the next best thing.
i paired it with mom’s checkered sash, which she usually uses as a headband. it also works well as a belt but i thought a nice bow around my neck would complete the look.
i wanted a shot of the back of the dress to show these awesome satin patches on the elbows, but right around that time a janitor passed by. haha.
and finally, may i introduce edward, my co-worker who also doubles as my photographer. and that’s me below laughing like a maniac and sweating profusely because, well, that’s how it is for me everyday that i take these pictures!
blue “cape” dress – mom’s
checked sash – mom’s
black chunky ring – yrys
peeptoe heels – ilaya
March 9, 2010 at 2:26 am
oh my oh my, the cape-ish dress is super gorgeous! the shape, the color, the sleeves, everything! i also love how you paired it with open toe oxfords (unique combo!) great outfit, bestie!!!! 😀
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March 9, 2010 at 3:08 am
hahah!! you're so cute!! i love that dress!! your mom is so stylish to have something like that. 😀 great shape, cut, color and style.
March 9, 2010 at 6:12 am
aww bestie you look gorgeous in that shade of blue! that checkered scarf is the perfect touch! your shoes are SOOOO cute!
March 9, 2010 at 6:44 am
I love this cape. The color is amazing on you!!
March 9, 2010 at 7:22 am
I love the blue of this dress, and the shape is gorgeous.
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March 9, 2010 at 7:28 am
I love that your mom is adventurous! Some are too conservative, they go boring. 😐
Looking pretty in the dress and so cute in your laughing photo 😉
March 9, 2010 at 8:27 am
WOW that's such an amazing cape! I love the way you wore it! The color and shape is just stunning! Having your mother has a style icon doesn't necessarily mean you have to dress like her, it's more like taking certain elements from her look and putting your own creative spin on them 🙂
March 9, 2010 at 10:47 am
What a pretty dress! Love the color.. and that last photo with you laughing is so cute. 🙂
March 9, 2010 at 1:49 pm
Oh my goodness I love this outfit so much! You look so great. Your blog is just lovely 🙂
March 11, 2010 at 12:13 am
omg that dress is gorgeous! x
March 11, 2010 at 11:54 am
Wow the dress is unbelievable. Moms have the best things hidden in their closets!
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March 16, 2010 at 12:50 am
Im in LOVE with your dress, and such a pretty color.
thanks for the sweet words! im blogrolling you too!
♥Sarah