OOTD: Flower Power

 

Holy dandelions batman! You would not believe what the yard looks like. We don't have a lawn, we have a giant dandelion patch. I think it's wonderful since dandelions are my favourite flower after tiger lilies. And yes, I said flower. I think they're pretty, and poorly pegged as a nuisance, and I feel bad for them. Dandelions need love too. Much like a lot of the clothing I found myself sifting through at Value Village last month.

I went out looking for a dress to wear to my best friend's birthday, and boy oh boy were there slim pickings. When I went looking for formal dresses three months earlier there were racks upon racks of clubwear. When I went looking for clubwear there was nothing but formals! C'est la vie.

I didn't end up finding anything to wear for Girly's shindig, but I did come across this little number. I almost didn't snag this baby. Someone must have put it back after I'd been through the aisle. I was feeling defeated, but decided to go back and give the dresses one more rifle-through hoping I might have missed something, and I'm oh so glad I did. I am in love with this dress.

Yes, I do feel like a walking curtain, but I feel like a pretty walking curtain, and that's what counts! Never have I been more glad that someone put a piece of clothing back. It is pretty obvious that it's too small, I've actually got to wear the zipper down a bit. The good news is I have a simple plan to modify it. Since the shape looks okay when it's undone in the back I'm going to sew eye-hooks down the zipper seam on the inside so I can lace a ribbon through them, corset style. That way, if I ever do get rid of it (doubtful!) they can be easily removed without doing damage to the fabric.

Speaking of being in love with things, how cute is this cross-stitch wallet? I find myself being less and less of a purse girl every day. I used to be one of those people with the giant-ass bag that would knock you over as I passed by (Confession: I still use one for work and I hate it with a passion) but lately I've been really into clutches and cute wallets. And I think this one takes the cake. Thank you for having awesome taste Grandma!

Details:

Dress: Thrifted (Handmade)

Shoes: Thrifted (Originally Tommy Hilfiger. My guess is 90's)

Wallet: Vintage (From Grandma)

Glasses: Firmoo (Affiliate Link)

Derpy pose is derpy. What is that posture!?

currently listening to: This Silence Kills by Dillon