Look of the Week: Café and Lavender

My dream of sitting at a café in France can only be partially be fulfilled. And when I mean partially, I mean I can at least dress the part! I found this breezy shirt-dress on my girl's shopping trip to the states a couple weeks ago. I often find it hard to have that efforlessly chic look that Parisian women seem to emmulate. This dress is my attempt at accomplishing something comparable. Oh and of course, I haven't suddenly abandoned my colour binge: here I snuck in a bit of bright pink in my lipstick and my heels, just to keep me from looking washed out by the beige. This is the first asymmetrical hemline I've owned; I think I'm a fan of the style now, what do you think? Would this be a trend you would try?

You might be wondering what that thing is sitting on the table with me. Yes, that is my lovely ipad! Oh and there's a bushel of lavender- because I'm currently obsessed with it. But isn't that ipad case like nothing you've seen before? This is why I love the store Winners! It can even prop up your ipad so it's easier to use!

Happy Styling! xo

~Britta


















Sunglasses-Steve Madden, Shirt dress-Passport (Ross Dress for Less), Shoes-Zara (thrifted), Purse-MK (Winners)

Thrifty Thursday

What a find! These are virtually brand new. The jewels on the toes make these a good pair to have for a dressy occasion when heels aren't appropriate. I think I'll keep them as my backup pair if my feet get tired of heels part way through the night.



Store: Salvation Army
Section: Shoes
Brand: Tommy Hilfiger
Price I Paid: $5.99
What its Worth: ~ $60 new


Aren't these cool? Again, virtually unworn; apparently this Salvation Army gets a lot of stuff from Zara that they couldn't sell. In this case, the reasoning is because the shoes are mismatched sizes. It actually worked out fine for me though, since one foot is slightly bigger than the other anyway! You could always just use one insole as well. For this price for an unworn pair of Zara pumps, you can't pass it up!



Store: Salvation Army
Section: Shoes
Brand: Zara
Price I Paid: $9.99
What its Worth: ~ $70 new


This skirt is very 50's, and makes me want to go to a picnic! It could be paired with a crisp white blouse or a loose sleeveless top.



Store: Salvation Army
Section: Skirts
Brand: Unknown
Price I Paid: $3.99
What its Worth: ?


One of my besties joined me on a thrifting trip a little while ago, and she picked up this gorgeous dress! She wore it to a 5-star restaurant for a conference dinner and happily received manny compliments on it. Needless to say, we've been planning on making another trip since. You can see the other pieces she style with the outfit below as well. Check out her awesome hair too! She did a reverse ponytail/apple turnover in case you want to take a crack at it yourself.






Store: Salvation Army
Section: New Arrivals
Brand: Unknown
Price I Paid: $12.99
What its Worth: ?



Store: Salvation Army
Section: Jewelry
Brand: Unknown
Price I Paid: $3.99
What its Worth: ?



Store: Walmart
Section: Shoes
Brand: Unknown
Price I Paid: $18.99
What its Worth: ?

Happy Styling! xo