Gingham and chambray have been two of the fabric trends to have caught my eye this season, so I was delighted to find them both together in one dress :)
Actually, when Amber of Violet Folklore contacted me awhile back about any gingham outfit photos I might have to contribute to the post she was putting together, was when it first occurred to me that my wardrobe was sadly gingham-free. I've been on a mission to change that ever since and this dress is my first step toward remedying the situation.
I picked it up for $5 at the Salvation Army on my trip to Santa Cruz (have I still not posted pics? sorry, another situation to remedy asap). I added a couple of this week's finds from my local Hospice Thrift, the first being this pair of woven leather oxfords I snagged for $2. They are totally the old lady comfort shoe version of these and about 10 times more cushiony and comfy to wear :)
The other find was this multi-colored leather belt for $1.50. With all its different colors it can be worn with just about anything and has become my current go-to belt.
Based on my wardrobe_remix comments, it seems this lil' dress has the ability to conjure images of both picnics in daisy-filled meadows AND 70's gingerbread houses... both of which sound pretty good to me :)
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A happy-making outfit all around!
You got those shoes for $2?! I'm very jealous! I've wanted some like this for a long time now but there aren't many around over here in the UK, so it seems..
That's so cute! Awesome to find a combination dress like that.
Seriously, you need to come over to my house and we'll bake ginger bread in a startling variety of shapes ;)
I was just thinking about chambray! What a sweet dress.
i love pockets
this is so gorgeous! gingerbread houses yes!! i see it!
i love the addition of the belt
I love that dress! You always get the best deals and all your clothes are so gorgeous. I really admimre that :)
That's such a kind offer, thank you! How about an exchange? I could see if I could find another silk postcard in exchange for the shoes? I think my American size would be about a 7.5. And yes, it is deer antler, it was a lucky find at a car boot but it came with a horrible string attached so when I got some chain the other day I replaced it :)
cool dress, nice thrifting. love the combo esp the way the chambray tones down the super girly ruffles.
hi! i love your style, it's so unique and so thoughtful. i hope you don't mind if i borrow some pics of those amazing shoes for a post i'm brainstorming on laura ingalls wilder. they're absolutely darling.
love you blog!
xoxo
Wonderful, I'll do the same ^_^
wonderful dress! Awesome finds overall.
Makes me want to go out thrift shopping this instant (if only the weather wasn't so gloomy and I wasn't so sick!)
xo
wow , you hav an amazing style , very original , see you .
Totally, an adorable outfit. It goes together so well.
It's great! The shoes are so wonderful!
This dress is so you, Missa!
Hi Missa
I just popped in to visit from Tammie's blog because I saw you have a daughter, Clover, and I have loved that name ever since I read "What Katy Did". I ended up with an Emma Clowance instead though.
I love your dress by the way.
Best wishes from Australia.
Perfect for a picnic! so cute.
oh and I don't know why I haven't done it yet, but, I'm adding you to my link list on the blog!
jess s//
too cute!!
Hey, i love your blog.
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IM FOLLOWING YOU - i mean by the blog thing...not actually.
I tried to leave a comment before but it didn't work! So hopefully this doesn't show up twice!
Was just gonna say, I love your boots.. and isn't it funny the way you search and search for something and never find it, then all of a sudden you end up with 2? I think it's like that for you and flat brown lace up leather boots :)
Cute dress too!
Absolutely and utterly adorable dress and outfit!!! You pull off this vintage look so well.
what a darling find :)
What an adorable outfit for an inexpensive price! This dress totally does remind me of picnics.
Cute! So summery =)
So sweet! & I love that neckline.
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