Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Miu Miu and Me

A short while ago on Chictopia, I won a gift card to Forever 21. This immediately led to trolling the F21 website and exhaustive mental debate over what to order. As soon as I saw this dress, one item was decided. The dainty, whimsical print of unicorns, bunnies, cats, and some strange creature wearing a hat was not only too sweet to pass up, but distinctly reminiscent of the most recent Miu Miu runway. Knock-off, "inspired by," or whatever, I really felt a need for this dress in my closet...
Miu Miu Paris Spring 2010 via Style.com


Outfit details: cardigan- H&M, dress- Forever 21, tights- Fred Flare, shoes- secondhand, necklace- Yellowstone National Park gift shop

138 comments:

VanillaSweets said...

I like your photos really much!! ;D

Eli said...

Your hair looks absolutely beautiful. I'm trying to grow my hair out, can't wait til it gets that long. That dress is whimsical. I don't think F21 is all that great but they do have some really cute things at times.

Diane said...

this outfit is so adorable! love every piece of it.
and those pictures are so pretty. such beautiful scenery

Dylana said...

The dress is so gorgeous! Such a playful print! Such a great pick!

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elena-lu said...

was meant to be yours! you look fab :)

Dylana said...

The dress is so gorgeous! Such a playful print! Such a great pick!

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maeghan said...

Wow, wherever you are in these pictures is GORGEOUS. I've been dying to steal away to somewhere a bit more remote, preferably with a lake and lots of trees, and that looks like just the place. I'm stuck doing homework in a busy college town and totally envious right now.

Megan said...

i knew it was this dress once I read the title. I had seen it on the internet and fell in love with it and I thought of Miu Miu immediately! it looks so cute on you! I'm now convinced that I need this dress!

Angela said...

haha very cute! can't believe forever21 was able to do a miu miu copy already!

Winnie said...

Wow, what a tranquil background. Love the F21 buy, the print is so sweet!

Corinna said...

the lake is such a beautiful background! and i really like the dress, it suits your perfectly

Roxanne Rosensteel said...

Oh I saw that dress at F21 and thought it was so adorable!!! The print is so joyful. You look very cute in it too.

kristi said...

because of you today i bought some turquoise tights. now, if i am only brave enough to wear them... :)

beba, said...

Wow, that outfit is perfect! I love the colour of your tights, and pics are wonderful!

Peace and love!

paperdollvintage said...

pea green with envy! you look so lovely..love the bubble/pleat on the skirt!..slightly addicted to you on weardrobe..:)

Bella said...

that dress is perfect! really suits you :) xx

Mel said...

Wow I really love that dress on you! It looks so cool, and the print is awesome! I still can't get over how gorgeous the scenery and background is over where you are! I love how the lake reflects the sky and the trees in the back! You take such fantastic pictures :)

Kimberellie said...

You take such AMAZING photos; these are truly beautiful. PLUS I love the outfit! The dress and tights: great colour combo! I am so inspired! I would love to do some really great fashion posts. I am thinking I might designate Fridays "fashion Fridays" (you totally being my inspiration). Only, I may have to have a baby in all my photos (what else to do with him?;-)

jack bespoke said...

miu miu collection was great, as always, cant wait to draw them!! and your take on it is very spot on.

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Elise said...

i saw that dress too and immediately fell in love. it didn't fit right, though, and i was heartbroken. i'm glad its cuteness worked for someone!

Lloyd & The Tubsters said...

I love the dress, but more importantly I love the photography of this post. That picture of you sitting by the lake is beyond words. Incredibly artistry.

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Clare said...

What an adorable dress! So perfectly you.

fashion westie said...

Echoing other comments on your shots: beautiful and arty. Funster print dress and I'm especially envious of your shoes-great 2nd hand find!

Lexie said...

i like that you dont shy away from "cute" prints just because you're petite ... i know you've written about "looking your age" before ... i just love that you have fun with fashion.

roselxx said...

OMG!!! Can you believe it? I am wearing the same dress while reading this post in my school's library!!!!! This is amazing! I think of Cassie from Skins when I first saw this dress, so I had to take this baby home with me! This post is so inspiring!

Allie said...

Hhhmm...I'm in a similar situation. I won a certificate, and that dress weirdly attracted me. It's cute, sweet, whimsical, and totally not me! But I'm weirdly attracted to it. The dress looks great on you!

PinkBow said...

oh what a great choice, i LOVE this & would totally wear it too!

amyyyyy. said...

I think you've picked the perfect dress! It suits you down to a tee. I love the location of your photos, it looks like a gorgeous place to visit. :)

xxxx

redhedgingerbread said...

The perfect choice!! ...that landscape is surreal; gorgeous!

Primrose said...

Those photographs are beautiful; the location, the clothes, you, the weather...
Lovely (:

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Cypriotchick said...

the dress suits u and ur personal style so wonderfully! congratulations for winning the voucher by the way :D

Cypriotchick
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Laurel said...

Your photos are so absolutely stunning! You are very talented!

Love this outfit. You are gorgeous!

xx L

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VestedBeeVintage said...

What a beautiful dress! I want it! and your photo are always soo beautiful! love your long legs!

Sylvie said...

Oh. My. God. The second to last and fifth to last are absolutely amazing. I love how you can't tell if it's the sky or the lake at first glance that you're dipping your feet into. Wow, really stunning. And that first photo of you reminds me of Thoreau's Walden Pond. The way each part of the landscape just goes into one another so seemlessly...I love it.

Isabel said...

That dress is just adorable! And it is quite reminiscent of Miu Miu. What a great find!

Eyeliah said...

Oh it is similar, very sweet look.

selinaoolala said...

it's so you! i doubt f21 has the lead times to produce a knockoff so quickly so you can say you are well ahead of the trends! and wow the reflections of the clouds on the lake are breaktaking!

I'm Philippa O said...

so cute! i really love that mui mui line both in structure and the kitties. your new dress is adorable. love the tights colour as well!

jayne said...

this is the perfect pattern for you!

BrillantSoleil said...

Lovely, I think this will fit in really well with the Holiday season, because it's just so cute.
I love the color of the dress too.
Great find!

Violette von Rosenweiß said...

My Dear.

I really felt in love with this dress!

Please..what do you think could it be possible to get one?

I don´t know how perhaps you got a link to a webshop. But I´m from Germany..aaa help me please:)

Desperate and beloved Greetings!

dearilou said...

How completely adorable! A critter covered dress to die for.

Brigadeiro said...

What a cute dress, great purchase!!! :)
xx

kimi said...

the reflections in the lake look so amazing. That dress is really cute!

Diane said...

Gar, I was so tempted to buy this dress a while ago on the F21 website and now you're just making me completely regret it! I don't think it's available in my size anymore, g-darn it.

You, though, look so lovely in it! And that beautiful setting is just well...gorgeous. The reflection in the lake takes my breath away.

roselxx said...

oh, btw, I wonder how to win a gift card to f21, can u tell me, please?

sparkle motion said...

i really like the colors and yes it the dress looks very "inspired" haha

Kyla said...

That second to last photo is f'n INCREDIBLE!!! You are *almost* out-done by the scenery, but ... not quite :)

layia said...

beautiful photos!

Emily said...

how sweet! if i had stumbled upon this fun & playful printed dress i don't think i could have resisted either.

my oh my, what a gorgeous day you recently enjoyed! the 6th photo down is stunning.

Faridah said...

That dress is so adorable sweet. These photos are beautiful. x

Rosie Unknown said...

I think I like yours more! I love how you styled it!

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Sushi said...

Wow your photos are so gorgeous, and the scenery is breath-taking! It's making me want to get away on a really long holiday. Lovely, lovely outfit x Sushi

reckless daughter said...

:) I have that dress too! It looks SO cute on you! I like the dress even more after seeing these pictures!

PS: I agree with the 50-50 on Ellen von Unwerth I noticed it wasn't that easy to find pictures from this book that were a little uncomfortable but the good ones are SO good. quelle dilemma!

reckless daughter said...

oops! I meant that "weren't" a little uncomfortable but you probably got the point :)

Sher said...

That's a very pretty lake! I love the print of your dress, it's adorable:)

daisymay said...

That dress is so so cute, especially on you!!

TheShoeGirl said...

I'm SO glad I got this... it may be my favorite new thing :)
Looks so cute on you with tights!!

xox

Miss Head Over Heels said...

you look so adorable here.

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Noble Beeyotch said...

The outfit is so adorable, but you are more adorable in it!...love the contrasting colors!!


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Bug said...

This is a Forever 21 dress!!!! I LOVE it!! The little unicorns are amazing. You look darling :)

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Leproust Vintage said...

This dress looks incredible on you....I swear that you must live in the most beautiful place on earth! Lovely photos!!

Maria Confer said...

I adored that dress on their site!! Now I wish I had bought it!! Stunning photos of both you and the lake.

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Brittany Noel said...

Not in a creepy way, but I totally love the shot of your legs on the edge of the dock. What a beautiful place to be. Those leggings with that dress is such a spectacular combo!

missDTM said...

love this outfit!! very good choice :)

S.Elisabeth said...

So lovely, Forever 21 has some of the best things sometimes.

emily said...

the reflection of the clouds in the water is lovely. :)

katthroatworld said...

cool photos! i love the reflection of the clouds on the water. i have the same cardigan. =P

Annie said...

You put that gift card to excellent use, girl! That dress is amazing.

Piglet said...

Aww that dress is too sweet.

Wow I can't believe how clear those reflections are in the water. What a lovely spot.

Jenna said...

oh my. Gorgeousgorgeous dress!
The reflection is soooo beautiful.

Electric Lady said...

love the dress and the view is GORGEOUS! i especially like the photo where the clouds reflect on the lake.

Kaila P. said...

love, pure love. note to self: go to forever 21 AND thrift store... i need more money!

Little Bo Peeep said...

loving doving that dress, i wish they have f21 here in melbourne. the colour of your cardigan is gorgeous btw, and so is the location of these photos!!

TheBeautyFile said...

You look absolutely gorgeous! I love the dress and the color of those tights is beyond perfect.

Fee-AMore said...

The last few photos were magical.

katrina said...

i can't believe that dress is from F21. you wear it well.

indigotangerine said...

this is such an amazing dress. There is something so playful about the skirt. And i'm in awe of how serene that lake is.
-indigo

Davina said...

Beautiful photos! Makes me want to move to WA...actually considering it :) Love the dress btw, nice choice!

noel said...

that's the perfect choice! it's the cutest little dress ever. and your photos make me want to get up and leave new york right now! -noel

Taylor Sterling said...

beautiful images of you! Great dress!I love it paired with the tights!

Runway Reviews said...

i guess you have already wear this dress, right? I love it. It's wearable and good print/fabrics.
Love the background scene so peaceful and great for the season.

Diana said...

It's really cute on you!
I know what you mean about the site, it's too much sometimes

etoilee8 said...

Why does everyone else look so cool in f21 and I just look cheap? Ahhh, the eternal question.

Ruta said...

these photos are so gorgeous. breathtakingly beautiful.

daisy lane said...

you look beautiful, and your dress is amazing and your photos are gorgeous.
xx

Annie Spandex said...

It has your name all over it! It's a good thing you searched. And actually it reminds me of a vintage blouse that was my mother's in the 70's. So I wouldn't call it a knock-off, it looks more vintage-inspired to me. :)

CMA said...

LOVE IT darling
such a great look, thanks for sharing!!!!!

-cma
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melly said...

Looks so good on you!! I saw it on the F21 website and it just didn't look as good on the model.

leen said...

your dress s absolutely gorgeous, and pretty MiuMiu like you're right!

leen

muchlove said...

that dress is adorable!
the location of these photos look stunning as well. Is it close to your home?

penny said...

woowww!!Are these pictures for real?? I think they are the best I ve ever seen!Amazing!The colour of the sky the water...

jess said...

The photo where the water reflects the clouds (as seen on lookbook) - so whimsical! I love the pleats on your dress =)

Thanks for the 10% off purchases from Much Love special, I received my Tea Time necklace today in the mail =)

catherine_sr. said...

That dress is wonderful... the little animals in the print are so sweet and I love the drapy top.

Chopstick said...

PONIES!!!! and oh my god that lake is superb. how wonderful! :)

miss milki said...

That's a really pretty dress! I really like the green/turquoise cardigan with it too.

Manja said...

Oh wow, I LOVE the images! To me, it is one of nature's most gorgeous sights when you can see the reflection of mountains or forests so clearly in the water.
That dress is super cute, too. I like the print a lot.

Imelda said...

I love that dress, it's so pretty!
Nice pictures, I especially love the last one!

Linda said...

I really love your photo locations and the reflection in the water, makes for good photography. Good choice on the dress, love the necklace too. It surprises me sometimes what treasures you can find at a gift shop.

Penelope said...

Gorgeous photos; and you've worn the dress beautifully:D

Fangs and Bangs said...

That dress is very pretty, i love forever21, too bad the shipping cost is very expensive to europe...
Your blog is really inspiring :)

Ashley said...

Lovely dress and such amazing scenery! Love how you take all your photos!

princesspolitico said...

your photos are a dream! the way that the water reflects the clouds is just magical!

xo.
princesspolitico

miriam said...

that F21 dress is so pretty - love the last photo!

Keith said...

Great photos. You look fantastic. That dress is very beautiful.

auxpaysdesmerveilles said...

Such a cute dress!

Carmen said...

I love your photos, how is it you can always take pictures that I fall in love with?

Your dress has such an adorable print, love it.

Carmen.xx.

Parapluie said...

Oh, what a beautiful dress! The pattern is lovely :)

renwore said...

I'm loving the photos and your outfit! The colours in your outfit are so right for each other, and that dress is super whimsical and cute, and the background is just breath-taking <3

hannah said...

great pick! i would never expect that dress to be from f21, it looks like its actually made well!

fhen said...

i love the dress you pick and you mixmatch it beautifully


xoxo

Rachel C. said...

what an adorable dress!

it's always so much harder for me to decide on purchases made with gift cards than if i'm just buying something for myself.

xoxo

Dominika said...

you look great,
and omg, the photos are amazing!

Nadine said...

The dress is just awesome :).

Alba_Shopaholic said...

That beautiful pictures! and you look amazing.

xoxo

farina said...

Amazing, amazing. I think these are one of your best photos!.The reflection on the water is absolutely amazing!!i wonder if it's just a camera trick.

God. it's beautiful!And your turqoise cardigan just made everything looks so bright and fresh!

Fashion Therapist said...

Cute! I saw this dress and loved it! You did a great job with the outfit, as usual.

giselaisback said...

wow.. great pictures
i really like the background on your pictures
ah, so beautiful.. where is it?

Anna M. said...

I saw you on lookbook ;) J'adore

calivintage said...

i love this dress! it looks so good on you, and i have to admit, i had my eye on the same dress.

umama said...

I so was going to get this dress.. so much fun! And your photos are amazing, the way the sky is captured in the lake. Beautiful!

Amelia said...

The reflection on the water is so nice! I love the print.

Valencia Lia said...

I didn't know F21 had such a gorgeous dress:) Those little details on it is so adorable:)

And pairing it with the cardigan,all those colors are beautiful:)

Beautiful taken photos all the time,I wanna have you to help me take photos tooo!

Marla Singer said...

i love all the pictures! everything is so adorable <33

Teresa said...

oh, that dress is adorable!! it reminds me of one of the dresses from an old target go collection. can't remember if it was luella or erin fetherston but the dress had colored bunnies and such. i regret not buying it now.

alison said...

Absolutely beautiful photos!!!

play said...

beautiful view and outfit too.

Wear Necessities said...

I have been looking at this dress lately and I have been really considering buying it and I think your post may have pushed me over the edge! F21, here I come...

Anonymous said...

I looove the dress. Does anyone have a link to it online?

alexandra said...

wow! these pictures are fantastic. i'm awestruck!

and the dress, obvi, is super cute and you look so pretty in it!

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dapper kid said...

That dress is so pretty, and wow, what a stunning location to take photos! I am loving the reflections on the water.

needle+thread said...

great clouds and reflections... the one where you're on the dock, looks like you're about to jump into the sky. so cool...

Lindsay. Out. Loud said...

Adorable dress! I love it. Paired with the cardigan, it's fantastic. You always have the greatest outfits!

-L

Green Freedom said...

your so sweet when wearing them

AlicePleasance said...

Great choice! I really liked the Miu Miu collection.

Barbro Andersen said...

Such a cute dress, great find :) I almost always go for safe items, but I should be more like you it seems - dare to try :)

Satan, sécotine &amp; Gulliver said...

Oh gosh!
It's exactly at the same place where i would live...

Miaou! I love your blog <3
(and sorry for my bad english)

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