A Rose for September

I would much rather see someone make an interesting mistake than spend an entire lifetime being tastefully correct.-Iris Apfel, fashion guru.

A rose for September as we bid her farewell.  But, wait, florals and plaid?  Mmhmm, I know it's too much for some, but I think it totally works and I am absolutely in love with this thrifted Bernie Dexter.  I can't believe I didn't notice this dress sooner.  On the topic of fearless fashion, I had the misfortune of being sat with the mean girls the other day.  And in between critiques of everything from people's taste in spouses and cars, I heard a severe critique of a lovely woman who had made a fashion faux pas.  

I didn't see it myself, but from the description, it sounded like it a rather bold and creative decision which probably wasn't that bad at all.  Never the less, I agree with Iris Apfel, I'd rather see someone make a bold choice or an interesting mistake than to blandly blend in with all the jeans and t-shirts.  Plus, now I know exactly who I'm sitting with at the next event: The lady who's not afraid to be creative and stand out. 

Outfit Info:  Bernie Dexter dress is thrifted, bag is vintage, shoes from B.A.I.T.

Chillinen Vintage Dreams

Hello, vintage darlings.  I see you're admiring my dress.  Why, no, it's not authentic vintage, but it certainly does look like it.  I love that Chillinen honors women: their shapes, their sizes, their phases in life with styles inspired by an era that knew how to make us look good and flatter every body.  I'm 45 now and my body has changed.  I've always been a bit shy about a fitted skirt because I have some dangerous curves, but since entering this time in my life I have avoided them at all costs.  Not so with this dress.  It accentuates those curves in just the right way.  Plus, these dresses wash well and wear well.  My readers save $12 off their first purchase with my code BLEU.  For a more detailed review, check out my YouTube Video below.

Outfit Info: Midi Linen Half Sleeve Dress from Chillinen Use promo code BLEU for $12 off your purchase

Lead the Way with Chillinen

Today's post features another lovely stand-out piece from Chillinen.  I absolutely adore their dresses and they've given my readers a promo code for $12 off your purchase with code BLEU.  Speaking of stand-out pieces, have you ever looked at your style and realized it's not really your style at all?  Everyone at work or in your social group is dressing the same way and you don't like it, because it doesn't feel like you.  So, you decide to be bold and wear something that's more like you and less like the crowd.  The first thing you should prepare yourself for is opposition.  Yeah, crowd-people don't like it when you do your own thing.  Get ready for some side glances and "what are you so dressed up for?"  Don't let this phase you, it will pass!  The next thing you're going to notice is like-minded individuals, who are also quietly unhappy with how they dress when they follow the crowd but aren't going to stick their necks out...until you do.  That's right, if you lead the way, others will follow.  They might copy you to some degree, hey, you like dresses?  I like dresses!  Or they might go in a completely different direction, but it's all thanks to your courage, because you were willing to go against the grain and lead the way.

Outfit Info:  Maxi Cotton Dress Half Sleeve V Neck in French Blue Stripe from Chillinen Use promo code BLEU for $12 off your purchase

Warm Autumn with Chillinen

I don't know what it's like where you live, but for me, there are two sides to autumn every year.  September and the first half of October are always hot to very warm.  Then, sometime around Halloween, it suddenly turns cold.  Like overnight.  The autumn portion of my wardrobe is by far the largest and in order to get the most wear out of my favorite season of clothes, I've had to divide them into warm-autumn which is all the light linens and cottons and cool-autumn, which is more wool and layering based.  I know it's a little outside the traditional autumn palette of red, orange, yellow, and brown, but I love to mix in a few olive and forest greens because I think they really standout against the autumn trees.  This lovely Midi Linen dress in vintage green from Chillinen checks all the boxes for warm-autumn wear.  t's a single layer, very light and cool, and just the perfect silhouette. Of course, one the weather does cool off, I'll layer it up with tights and sweaters, and it will look perfect in the spring and summer too, but for now, it's everything I need and the best part is that my readers save $12 off their purchase with code BLEU and my full review for this dress is in the YouTube video below.

Outfit Info:  Midi Linen V Neck Half Sleeve Dress in Vintage Green from Chillinen Use promo code BLEU for $12 off your purchase

GownTown Blue

Another gorgeous 1950s vintage GownTown style in this Betty Blue.  Full skirt, fitted bodice, pockets, and love, love, love this bow at the collar.  So sweet!  

Outfit Info:  GownTown 1950s Retro Vintage Party Dress