Dress -Evil Twin via Threadsence // Boots – Feet First // Sunnies – F21
Once upon a time I was perusing the internet fashion shops again and a saw a dress. It was fascinating. It wasn’t cute, or sexy, or beautiful, or sweet. It didn’t grab me in any of those ways. It sparked my curiosity and my imagination. It was unique. It had strange cut outs and slits, and strange tie dyed patterns. I didn’t know what to make of it except that I stared at it for a long long time.
I didn’t know if I would ever wear it. But it didn’t matter as it was far too expensive for me. *at $126 it’s more than this artist can afford to spend on one dress*
Several months later it was in the sale section of the site. Again, I looked at it for a long long time. I wasn’t sure it would be something I would ever really wear. Would it just be a waste of money and hang ignored in my closet? Would this be one of those things I would kick myself for later? I didn’t know. But even the sale price wasn’t enough for me to risk it. Even for this fascinating dress.
Then. Then it happened. A huge semi-annual blow out. The second I clicked on the blow out and saw this dress in the listings for $15 and in my size I knew that there could be no more hesitation. It was kismet. This dress had intrigued me for months. I was absorbed in the architectural detail of it. And I knew that even if I never wore it, if I thought it a mistake later, my curiosity was worth the $15.
It was fate. Now the dress and I have met, and we love each other. We know we are two peas in a pod. Two weird, fascinating creatures finally come together.
*linking up with WIWW*
Carolynn Markey
July 29, 2013I love your stories! And you pull off that dress 🙂 I wouldn't buy it, but it fits you. It just does.
Joanna Haughton
July 29, 2013Thanks Carolynn!! Yeah, it's very different, very unique. Thanks for saying it fits me. I think so too. It's such a great architectural piece.
Leeds
July 29, 2013omg the same thing happened to me during that sale! they had these printed casual pants for $15 and i wasn't too sure about them, but for $15 (in comparison to the $80 they had been before) my curiosity got the best of me. but it turned out all right because they're my favorite pants ever now! hahaha. and seriously, this dress looks amazing on you. i lovveeee the back cutouts!
—leeds
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Joanna Haughton
July 30, 2013Woohoo!!!! I love that. Would totally love to see a picture of the pants. Please please!!! Shopping vicariously is just as much fun.
Leeds
July 31, 2013Ya for sure! the pants are over here. i can't wait for TS to have another major sale!!
–Leeds
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Joanna Haughton
July 31, 2013Super cute!
Cody Doll
July 30, 2013I love that dress. It looks sooo good on you! And look at scene!! I love these pictures.
Joanna Haughton
July 30, 2013Thanks! I know. It's my friend's cottage and we got to get up there for a few days. Glorious!
Martha Woods
July 30, 2013I love your stories!! It's wonderful when you find something in such a perfect way like that–you just *know* it was meant to be!!
Joanna Haughton
July 30, 2013Yeah, I love that. IT makes the clothes you have already have a story and a history and emotions associated with it. And that's the best part I think.
Iris Ruiz
July 30, 2013Love the dress, you look stunning!
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Joanna Haughton
July 30, 2013Oh thank you so much!!!
Shannon Hearts
July 30, 2013I love your dress! And what gorgeous pictures too.
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Joanna Haughton
July 30, 2013Thank you so much Shannon!
Jelli B.
August 4, 2013What a steal! So glad you got the opportunity to buy the dress.
Joanna Haughton
August 5, 2013Thanks! Me too. I honestly can't believe it worked out as perfectly as it did 🙂