Showing posts with label Spring Style. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Spring Style. Show all posts

Lookin' For Love in All the Wrong Places

Don't let the title mislead you, because I'm going to let you in on a little secret.  Online shopping is a boon for those of us who love to window shop and/or are looking for variety.  Most of us are searching for those unique pieces that speak to us and that we know someone else didn't grab off the same rack.

With sites like Forever21, ModCloth, and even E-Bay, there's no shortage of great fashion sites or finds.  But here's one you might not have heard of:  the Pyramid Collection.  Well known in "goth" circles for their amazing period throwbacks and spiritual accesories, they also offer a treasure trove of amazing dresses, purses, shoes, jewelry, and so much more.  Don't worry if you aren't into black lipstick or pentagrams, because the clothing here is anything but doom-and-gloom.

Thanks to the good folks at Polyvore, I've been able to create some outfit sets complete with prices and descriptions.  The first one I'd like to showcase is one of my personal favorites-the Kimono dress. I'm not sure which decade to place this in; but it's the stuff dreams are made of.  Can't you just imagine this beautifully detailed slip peeking out from underneath your dress? (and yes, that's a perfume necklace so you can smell incredible and they'll never quite be able to put their finger on why.)




The next piece I'm showcasing is the Zelda dress.  Don't worry if you weren't born a princess, because you can still dress and feel like one (at least you won't have to wait for a 12 year old in a keebler elf costume to come rescue you).  This dress is one of their most beautiful pieces, and perfect for spring breezes and lazy strolls.



Looking to unleash your inner goddess?  Then slip into one of these silky scarf dresses and pour yourself a glass of wine.  My favorite is the blue one, but I love their silky texture and ability to sashay with the breeze or with the toss of a hip.  Now all I need is an island vacation!


Perhaps I'm saving the best for last; I can't quite make up my mind.  The Anastasia dress is soft, delicate, and flowing and speaks to times of yore.  I would balance the feminie attitude of this dress with accessories that give the opposite effect.  The Telltale Heart' in celebration of the author's anniversary.  But am I finished yet? Qoute the raven, "nevermore".  Sorry, couldn't resist.  The glass purse is something Cinderella would have adored.  The necklace is actually a clever take on Edger Allen Poe's 'Add a blazer or the fitted denim jacket below and while you're at it, you might want to invest in a jeweled corset (you know, just in case anyone mistakes you for the real Anastasia).



I know, I said the last showcase was the last, and it was.  The last single piece showcase anyways.  Here are just a few more pieces to strike your fancy and offer proof that the best things really do come in the most unusual places.
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BrolliesGalore Means Loving the Rain!

I have an affinity for accessories like hats, clutches, and umbrellas. Unique pieces that can not only change my outfit, but my outlook. Being the somewhat absent-minded person that I am, I usually forget to bring an umbrella and so they were strictly functional.

That doesn't mean I wasn't head-over-heels for the thought of being able to carry around a parasol or a bright umbrella. I really wish parasols would come back in style. For centuries, before chemical SPF, women protected themselves with umbrellas and parasols (not the ugly navy or black pop-up things you can find at Walmart either) and looked stunning doing it.

Enter BrolliesGalore, a UK based website with more umbrellas than Mary Poppins. Whether your looking for something funky or traditional, something for a wedding or a day at the beach, there is an umbrella to match it.

How did I stumble upon this site? It all started with the LuLu Guinness Birdcage Dome Umbrella. After that, I found several I fell in love with. The prices are reasonable, you can find umbrellas from approx $20 US Dollars and up. In case you're worried, they do ship internationally!

With umbrellas like these, I can't wait for the next rainy day!

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Mix No. 6 Debuts at DSW

Today I took a much needed break from cosmetics reviews and finally sat down and did some online shoe "shopping".  It's a beautiful day.  The sun is shining, the rain sprinkled little fields of yellow dandelions across my yard (I know, I like them anyways) and I was able to open all the windows and let the fresh air breathe life back into the house.  Spring is finally here, and seeing the cute new shoes from DSW (and the intro. of an awesome new brand!) in my e-mail today has left me daydreaming even more of fragrant breezes and dewy green grass. 

From top left going clockwise: SE Boutique Goby Leather Sandal $49.95; Coconuts Natalie Jeweled Leather Thong $44.95; MIX NO. 6 Bunch Gladiator $39.95; MIX NO. 6 Flora Beaded Flat Sandal $44.95; Report Aki Studded Gladiator $39.95; MIX NO. 6 Ripple Gladiator $39.95; MIA Jellybean Jelly Flat $19.95; b.o.c. Day Lily Leather Sandal $49.95; Naughty Monkey Tiara Sandal $59.95; picture created @ polyvore.com by myself, shoes added in Paint.

This is a great collection, with a low or mid price range depending on your viewpoint.  I've never heard of Mix No. 6 before, but I'm impressed with their selection.  These pieces look comfortable, and keep a feminine edge to even their gladatior sandels without being extreme or cliche. 

I especially love the lines and curves of the Mia jelly sandal; a multi-purpose flat that gives me the same options as my flip-flops (and more) for $19.95, making it the most affordable piece in the collection.  A once sneakers of sandals (and I mean flip-flops) girl, I've finally grown comfortable into flats and I love their versatility that my sneakers could never give me.  I love jelly sandals, they remind me of sunny childhood days splashing around in water and drenched in the yummy smell of that Coppertone Baby sun block.  Still one of my favorite scents ever.  You could wear these with a swimsuit, dress, jeans, romper, or practically anything else you want and still look downright adorable and a step above the crowd, too.

Most of these sandals come in multiple color choices as well.  This is great especially for anklet-sandels like the Flora beaded flat, which comes in 4 colors.  As a woman with thick calves, I have a hard time finding anklets that fit, and who wants to worry about their jewelry coming off at the beach?  I love effortless pieces that add a lot of style, which make this a top pick in my book.  While one reviewer did complain that "The strap between the toes rubbed against my second toe and really hurt." she had also been wearing them for a un-sandal like amount of walking ("out shopping to test them out", which seems like a good idea but can actually hurt your shoes (and your feet), you wouldn't wear stillettos shopping to break them in).  Other reviewers called them " the comfiest things ever" and "pretty comfy" though another reader also offers up that "They don't have any arch support- but that could be fixed with a gel insert or something. " I like the boho-chic attitude of the majority of these sandals.

Gladiator shoese have been "in" for a while now, and recently I've even dared to wear them.  I love the additional security the strap provides, even though people with thick calves are supposed to stay away from ankle straps, as long as they're low strung I think they look great.  To me, these sandals scream shorts and dresses or skirts.  I found several styles of these that I love, but if I had to choose one it would be the Mix No. 6 Bunch Gladiators.  It comes in just the right shade of gray, and I love the way the soft bunch flowers take it from gladiator to fashionista. 

With a unique twist on basic designs, these shoes are yet another one of the reasons why I love DSW.  Whether you're looking for something tribal, girly, or somewhere in between, chances are you'll find something to love in the Sandal Shop.  I know I can't wait to grab some of these for myself! 

Have you tried any of these?  What are your thoughts or favorites from this collection?

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