Friday, February 24, 2012

Polka dots on a blustery day


A storm was a-coming...


So I went outside to take pictures of my new-to-me polka dot dress before it was too late.


Things became down-right blustery.


Two minutes after the pictures were taken, the bottom fell out and it poured and poured. I love storms! I also love this dress. It is thrifted Ralph Lauren. I was so excited when I saw it and then tried to temper that excitement because the tag alleged it was too small... but I tried it on, and it fit perfectly. I had a very emotional reaction to this and had to sit down on the bench in the dressing room and compose myself. Oh the emotional roller-coaster of second-hand shopping.

58 comments:

  1. very cute dress ...

    http://wardrobexperience.blogspot.com

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  2. The dress is fabulous - and what a great find!

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  3. Seriously! Sizes are so weird in thrift stores! Even when they come from brands I'm familiar with! You just never know what will fit! Great find!
    --TS
    http://thriftedshift.blogspot.com/

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  4. i love the dress, i love polka dot print..i like storm too, the sound, the dark cloud and rain are the best.

    http://www.cactusandcucumber.blogspot.com/

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  5. Ha ha! I love your story of finding this dress - I do the same things when I find something which should be too big/small and it fits. I usually thanks the "gods" of second hand shopping at that point;)

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  6. that polka dot dress is just fabulous

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  7. Number one tip when thrifting: ignore sizes! Haha so glad you found this polka dotted gem. So pretty!

    Http://www.trendyteal.blogspot.com

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  8. I know what you mean about the size surprises! I often trawl the other size sections because I just know there's buried treasure. I like the brown boots with the blue dress.

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  9. it was meant to be! Can't believe you found it!

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  10. Good find - love a bit (and even a lot) of polka dot. And a Label too... and you braved the imminent storm to do your photos; good timing! The skies are fantastic just before, with a great energy in the air, aren't they :) x

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  11. I know that emotional roller-coaster when thrifting all too well) Such a nice find, love the size of those cute polka dots.

    >'.'<

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  12. Pretty polka dots! AND I love storms, too!! As long as they don't get toooo scary. ;) Happy Weekend!

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  13. love that polka dot dress, what a great find! x

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  14. Love that polka dot dress, what an amazing thrift find! I think the photos are really fun you can see the skirt fluttering in the wind :)


    awayfromtheblue.blogspot.com.au

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  15. Fabulous dress! Thanks for stopping by my blog! Following you now.
    xoxo,
    dash

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  16. Gorgeous dress, I just adore polka dots, they look so so cute <3
    http://cupcakesandtreacle.blogspot.com/

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  17. Hello, and thank you so much for your visit.
    I am following and adding you to my blogroll now.I do hope we become good blogger friends
    Have a lovely Sunday.
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  18. Thanks for the lovely comment on my blog. As you might have noticed, I'm quite the fan of polka dots, so I am loving this dress! Ralph Lauren, and polka dots, what a find.

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  19. Gorgeous polka dots, you look pretty! x

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  20. Love the polka dots, Sarah! And always extra wonderful when it's a score-of-a-find secondhand.

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  21. Great pictures!
    I love your dress! <3

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  22. Such a pretty dress! :)

    xx, Susann
    Fashion in Pepperland

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  23. Hi darling, so nice to see you stop by! I flipped through some of your blog, and you are really funny!

    love Iben

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  24. I love storms too <3 gorgeous polka dot dress! xx

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  25. You look so pretty in that dress! I love polka dots, my favourite print:)

    xoxo

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  26. I think it's best to ignore the size label, and try - you never know what will fit till it's on! I love the polka dots. xxx

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  27. Love that dress and thanks for stopping by and commenting!

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  28. I wish I always wore dresses, what a pretty dress.

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  29. Great thrift find! I like the way you styled it! Nice blog and I'm following on GFC. Thanks for your comment on my blog and i hope you follow back!


    www.wayoutsidelookingin.blogspot.com

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  30. You can never go wrong with polka dots - great dress!

    XO
    www.pearlsandpaws.blogspot.com

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  31. That dress is all sorts of fabulous, it looks so cute on you!

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  32. I love your dress. It looks so wonderful on you and I love that you paired it with white and brown. So perfect.

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  33. Ohh, you suit dots so perfectly! <3 and I love love love the navy shade!

    x
    Lost in the Haze: Fashion Blog

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  34. Most definitely a perfect fit for you...polka dots are divine, need I say more:) I love it!

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  35. haha... I like this polka dotty dress, anything polka dot is always cute. Looks great with a white cardi too.

    mongs
    mythriftycloset.blogspot.com

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  36. tagged you in a question answering thingy! x see my blog

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  37. polka dots make any gloomy day feel oh so much better!

    xxx
    www.ladyalamode.com

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  38. glad you got to take photos of your outfit before the storm! That dress is so dotty cute!

    ♥ laura
    the blog of worldly delights

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  39. Love the midi length...and polka dots are always my fav.

    <3 Cambria
    jupefashion.blogspot.com

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  40. Love that thrifted polka-dot dress! So cute.

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  41. Oh darn wind!!! It just broke my trusty camera! Glad you got these shots--the dress is super adorable. Thanks so much for stopping by my blog!

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  42. Such a pretty dress. Nothing like polka dots to add some sunshine to a dreary winter day! Thanks for sharing x

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  43. :) haha, emotional rollercoaster! Love this definition! And I love your dress too, those polka dots are adorable and you look great in it.
    The sky looks so scary!

    Life is a romantic poem

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  44. I love when I think something is going to be too small and it fits. No better shallow gratification than that. There is a part of me that is really into vanity sizing.

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  45. I love your cute dress :) def following you now :) xoxo MUMU
    www.euphoricfashiontrends.blogspot.com

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  46. That dress is fantastic with all it's dotty goodness. Good thing you tried it on!

    Loulou

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  47. That dress is amazing! I, too, have had emotional reactions when an item you really loved fits you perfectly. It seems to happen so rarely for me! :)

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  48. can't really go wrong with a polkadot midi dress. hope you didnt get wet!

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  49. Beautiful blog darling!i adore your style and work here! btw, i'm your newest follower now via gfc .hope u can check out my blog and return the favor if u like.

    Mitch,xx
    http://mitchinheels.blogspot.com/

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