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Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Till You Burst Into Bloom

My sponsor Shop Ruche recently sent me this lovely little dress. The pockets are fantastic, but the dress is also so nice because it is a departure from my usual palette of blues. I think I need more reds and pinks in my wardrobe, but I still tend to buy pieces by instinct that appeal to me rather than to be strategic about building up certain lacking areas. The flowers on my dress definitely go with all the green growth out in front of our home right now. There are even a few trees beginning to flower around the base and I can't wait until more are in full bloom.
Also, I'm kind of in love with this little denim jacket. I think it's going to be my go-to this spring. Tip on shrunken denim jackets: look in the little boys section in thrift stores. My current one isn't a thrift store find, but I've found awesome ones there in the past (and since passed them on to friends/sold them).
Outfit details:
leaf purse, gift from my mother

38 comments:

agata said...

this is soo gorgeous! i'm in love with the dress, its colour, cut and pattern. and the photos are lovely as always! x

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Mae Lu said...

I love red in your palette. It contrasts against your skin so well. The pink, I'm not so sure. At least not that bluish of a pink.

I agree. I need more floral in my life as well. Why does all of it have to be so bluish pinks and reds, though? Makes me sad.

xx{ish.},
Mae Lu @ thereafterish.!

Alex said...

I certainly need more summery pallets in my clothes at the minute....shopping trip? I think so.

Alex
Little Humble Fashion Abode

Yajaira said...

love it
love the floral - the colors
love the pockets - that's a kind of dress i would wear
and the bag is cute

YinGSaran said...

love sweet your dress!

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Laura said...

super cute! i love the dress, it's such a spring dress!!

-laura
http://thesemanyyears.blogspot.com

Rebecca Jane said...

I saaw this dress on their site and thought it was so cute. It looks lovely on you, and perfect with that little denim jacket.

Steffys Pros and Cons said...

i adore that dress and it goes so well with your hair color!!


<3 steffy
Steffys Pros and Cons

Emily said...

Your leaf bag is adorable! LOVE the dress as well - so playful! Cute!
xo Emily
bellishment.blogspot.com

Natalya's Closet said...

I LOVE that purse, so cute! You look so chic! XOXO, www.NatalyasCloset.com

Charmalade said...

Like an updated 90s look. :) Probably because I'm from that generation, but I've always shied away from denim jacket in the past. But you make it look cool again, haha. Props to you for that!

Toast with Charmalade

Victoria / Justice Pirate said...

This outfit looks lovely on you. You own the sweetest little purses.

LikeSpinningPlates said...

Beautiful dress! I love the colors. Especially with your hair! And that bag is ultra cute =)

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Cassidy said...

Love this! I love your jacket, and the print and color of that dress look stunning on you!

Also, thanks for the tip about looking in the little boys section for jackets! Great idea!!

Rosaspina Vintage said...

I'm totally with you about looking in the kids section for outerwear, as very often they tend to be large enough to fit a modern size s. Plus, I find that kids clothes are always the cutest: peter pan collars, ruffles and pretty details, I wish I still had my childhood dresses!
Ale

Kitsune-kun said...

LOVE your leaf purse! so unique and adorable!!

The Fancy Teacup said...

The colors of the floral dress is beautiful on you; I agree, it pairs well with the scenery. And that beaded leaf purse from your mother is such a treasure.

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much love.

The Daily Fashionista said...

What a fantastic print on your dress. The leaf purse is a great pairing with it too. It just gets me so excited for spring weather to finally get here.

AppleTreesRTall said...

That dress is lovely, good job Ruche! And the purse is adorable too!

Skooter said...

I love that dress! Definitely my usual colour palette :D.
Also, that bag is all sorts of amazing!

Meesh said...

Pockets! I'm in love with dresses with pockets right now. The color on this one is great, too. Also, that purse is freakin' adorable.

Chelsealauren said...

I LOVE RUCHE, so so so much.
And this dress is exquisite!

x chelsea

wardrobeexperience said...

looooove those shoes....

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Marie @ Lemondrop Vintage said...

What a great purse! Way to go mom. I love a dress with pockets, so comfy and stylish too.
Marie @ Lemondrop ViNtAge

Madeline Quaint said...

That's a great idea about the shrunken jacket! I've never in my life looked through the little boys section before. :D But I am a thrift addict, so now I've got my next project to find... :)

enie meenie said...

dresses with pockets are always a plus for me :)

MarieBayArea said...

That dress is beautiful. The floral print is to die for. and that red color definitely works for you. i love the leaf purse from you mom too.

Daisy said...

I do just adore that bag, it is most pretty!

Carmen said...

I really love the colour of your denim jacket! Makes me want one!

Carmen Ri.

elliottwithlove said...

Oh golly, what a cute and refreshing outfit! Totally reminds me of spring and blissfully warm weather. :)

Diana said...

tu vestidoo!! y la primavera!!
todo es muy bello!
very pretty :)

Shy, Chesterfield said...

This dress is beautiful! I always feel boxy in a denim jacket but maybe the small cropped variety will work!

Shy

My Heart Blogged said...

This dress is so pretty, and perfect for summer.
My Heart Blogged

Girl about town.... said...

I love that dress, it really suits you too! The bag is pretty too!
Your blog is wonderful, keep up the good work!

Girl about Town XxX

Eli said...

I love how this outfit has a slightly different vibe than you normally post but that it's still very you

Burn Dior said...

Cute

Kelly said...

So cute! And springy!

The Attic People said...

Such a pretty dress, stunning colour palette :)

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