I like vintage looks. I have a tacky gene that loves to mix prints. I have fun trying new things with my hair. I'm a bargain hunter and hardly ever buy an item full price. I love to sew, and feel pleased as punch when I wear something of my own design.
Friday, August 29, 2014
I Have Giraffes on My Ears
Giraffe Earrings: Claire's
Heart Necklace: Gift from a Friend
Silver Rope Necklace and Silver Ring: Gifts from Hubby
Yellow Necklace and Black Stud Bracelet: Burke's Outlet
Ceramic Watch: TJMaxx
Dress: Gift from Mom
Belt: Local Leather Shop
Zebra Wedges: Dillard's (clearance)
The goal in picking out my dress was to wear something I hadn't worn in a while. I must have succeeded, because someone commented at church on my "new" dress. I had a hard time convincing them it is old.
This dress has a bubble hem (remember a while back when those were just THE THING?), but it's a subtle one, not too poofy. Since the dress has an overall classic look, the bubble hem comes off as a fun feature, rather than a trend defined item. At lease that's what I think. :o)
My favorite part of this outfit has to be my earrings! Aren't they the most fun? :o) I giggled over pairing them with this outfit, as they seem to be more something worn with a t-shirt.
It's also been a while since I wore the big Silver ring Hubby made for me for Christmas a couple years back. He has plans to make me some more rings, maybe I should ask him to make them different sizes so I can wear them all at once? It'd be like wearing brass knuckles! :o)
JJ
PS: I've decided to try "open" comments. If I get weird comments from the Annons, I'll just go back to making y'all sign in or maybe that horrible word verification thingy. :o)
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Your pictures made me laugh!! Very cute smile you have. And look at that, you do have a Giraffe suspended from your ears! They ride along perfectly with the dress. Your hubs made the ring? It's gorgeous, I want one!
ReplyDeleteThanks Joni! He gets requests every time I wear it. :o)
DeleteThe giraffes are hilarious! And you're right, they are even better with that gorgeous dress as opposed to jeans.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
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Coming from the Queen of Dressing up Casual Wear, that is a high compliment. :o)
DeleteVery funny giraffes and beautiful dress :)
ReplyDeleteFunny and beautiful... the perfect combination, right? :o)
DeleteFABBBULOUS yellow neon giraffe earrings! That is sooo cool how they are designed with the tail in the back-- so clever! LOVE your silver rings too!!!Beautiful dress!!!
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Thanks so much for ALL the compliments. :o)
DeleteOh JJ, you are just avant-garde enough to pull of those earrings! Me? Not so much. But I'm bald so, ...there ya go. That is really a fun dress. Thanks for sharing it here at Fashion item Friday so others can get to know you, too! ♥
ReplyDeleteOh I don't know, they would show off even better without hair to detract from them. :o) How about some pink ones for you? :o)
Deletebest. earrings. ever.
ReplyDeleteI agree, of course. :o)
DeleteLove all of your accessories on this one!!! And can I say I just love the sheer pleated collar of that dress! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Andrea, it is pretty sweet. :o)
DeleteThose earrings! Great x
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Thanks Donna
DeleteNow that's how to wear a statement necklace. Really, that's the best look I've seen of layering necklaces to integrate rather than dominate a statement. Not to mention your cute little giraffes just hanging out. This girl knows how to accessorize! Lovely new old dress too.
ReplyDeleteGosh Pao, your compliments are my head swell. Thank you! :o)
DeleteJJ that's definitely my all time favorite! Just perfect from head to toe, your incredible sweet smile included ;) You look absolutely gorgeous JJ.
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Aw thanks Lenya!
DeleteVery special accessories!
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Thanks Debbie
DeleteI love yellow accessories to lift monochrome! I rarely pay full price for anything too! Thank you for joining Renae & I at Fashion Item Friday! Ax
ReplyDeleteKindred spirits. :o) Thank YOU for a great Linkup!
Deletegreat look.....
ReplyDeleteThanks!
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