dotty packs for the weekend

[wearing]
sweater: american eagle (similar)
chambray: gap (similar)
gray jeans: forever21
oxfords: old navy (exactly)


[going]
to work on a friday.





i was packing to go home for the weekend the other day and decided that i should turn my limited suitcase space into a remix project. i packed seven items (not included shoesies, coats, or accessories) and resolved to make seven different outfits from the bunch.

the seven:
1. gray jeans
2. new printed wideleg pants 
3. dark gray dress w/ a giant pocket
4. marled tan sweater from high school (crazy!)
5. chambray shirt
6. tan dolman-sleeved tee
7. cream moto jacket


p.s. have you entered my shabby apple giveaway yet?  

dotty wears colors

[wearing]
dress: j.crew (exactly)
coat: old navy (similar)
tights: target (similar)
boots: vintage (similar)
earrings: forever21 (similar)


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as much as i love neutral-ing it out, everybody everywear's colored tights day called for at least one punchy hue.  so, why not make it two?  i bought this coat a few years ago when i lived in vegas as my winter coat.  in the midwest this sucker won't be seen past turkey day (unless i'm wearing five layers of wool underneath), but it's perfect for gloomy fall days.   

p.s. have you entered my shabby apple giveaway yet?  

dotty and a straw hat in the fall

[wearing]
hat: h&m (similar)
moto: forever21 (similar)
top: forever21 (similar)
dress underneath: forever21 (oh geez, apparently i shop there way too often)
boots: old navy


[going]
beach strolling, long visit to the art institute, more strolling on a brilliantly sunny day (hence the hat)









have i mentioned how much i love living a block from the lake?  especially in the fall when it's deserted.  

p.s. have you entered my shabby apple giveaway yet?  

dash of a giveaway

i'm hosting a little giveaway this week for shabby apple for this necklace that is a combination locket and fish eye lens. awesome? yes. you can read their product description over here if you don't believe me.  


mandatory entries:

• follow dashdotdotty through google & make it official and like shabby apple over on facebook

additional entries (leave separate comments):

• follow dashdotdotty on twitter (you didn't miss anything, this is a new thing)
• follow shabby apple on twitter
• mention this giveaway on your blog

rules:
1. up to four entries per person.  
2. u.s. residents only.  sorry, northern neighbors.  
3. winner will be drawn next monday, november fourteenth.


good luck!

dotty, tweed, and confetti

[wearing]
confetti-print blouse: thrifted (similar)
tweed skirt: banana republic mad men collection (similar)
tights: simply vera
boots: loeffler randall (exactly)
bracelets: thrifted+forever21


i went through a phase last winter where i thrifted all sorts of tie-neck polyester blouses (others can be seen here and here).  apparently they are not in very high demand since i easily added four to my closet for around two dollars each.  i was easily swayed by the awesome pattern of this one and ignored the fact that it is intended for someone approximately twice my size.  so, it either has to be tucked or layered at all times.  anyway, i like to think this print was inspired by someone looking at the floor on new year's day and realizing that they shouldn't have bought so much confetti.  

dotty wears boots

it's boots season y'all!
and as a boot enthusiast i thought i'd share some of my favorite ways to wear them:



with punchy tights.
all my boots are neutral colors, so they mingle well with bright tights.  and if you're feeling sheepish about sporting smurf legs, covering up a good percentage with tall boots and a longer dress tones down the saturation.  bonus points for neon tights.  



with a dress.
before the snow starts falling, this a great option to show off your knee caps.  bonus points for added knee socks.



with skinnies.
tighter pants work better for this.  bonus points for finding a motorcycle to pose in front of.  



with neutral tights.
if you match them to the boots they can make your legs look longer.  bonus points for textures and patterns.  

dotty, dots, and bows

[wearing]
polka dots: thrifted
tie-neck blouse: thrifted
jacket: gap (similar)
belt: thrifted
tights: apt 9 (exactly)
boots: old navy (similar)


this is basically a cacophony of thrifted patterned things that have been tucked, belted, and jacketed to make an outfit.  i've paired this jacket with navy polka dots before and i liked how it turned out, so this is round two of many.  

p.s.
i was featured over on the go chic or go home blog last week! exciting!


AND i'm going to a dabble class tonight taught by lisa of archives vintage.  if you're in chicago, you should scoot on over too!