16.12.09

Oh the weather outside is delightful, actually it's a little frightful..

I'm so excited for this post! Ahhh, there's something so magical about snow and winter and the holidays... maybe it's my good mood that makes me so excited for these wintery photos. Originally, my sister and I had planned to run in front of our house, speed-take a dozen photos, and then rush inside. But then, a few cars came whizzing by and in order to keep discretion, we tiptoed like Spy Kids into our backyard. It was actually nice out, so we had fun taking pictures. I've concluded that my body is made of steel, as we were out there for about half an hour! (I told this to my sister and she was all "steel is still cold blah blah blah" but whatever. The point is, I'm a beast. I don't get cold.)

Getting dress, I was pretending I was some sophisticated lady getting ready for a sophisticated birthday party. Obviously, this was not the case, but half the fun of life is living in pretend fabulousness! So, shhhh, please pretend that I went over to friends' house and sipped illegal bubbly champagne by a lit fire and exchanged stories. Okay?

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I discovered this dress at Value Village this summer, but had yet to wear it. Whenever I slipped it on, the oversized shoulder pads made "80s go wrong!" a very feasible option. Like, everytime. But I finally found a way to wear it without screaming at the 80s (I hope). No offense, 80s.
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My sibling, though clad in a winter jacket/ hat/ boots, was stuck outside for a good 30 minutes, so I promised to post a picture of her. Because she loves pictures. Of herself. A lot..
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Not to sound overly arrogantly pleased with these photos and what not, but I have to say that it was so hard to choose my favourites. Therefore - my main moral of this story - I've concluded that I'd be a complete fail at working at a fashion photoshoot, as I'd pretty much cram as many photos as I could on a fashion spread.
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Need to get more socks and still desperately seeking black oxfords!
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(Dress - Value Village $15, Vest - Value Village $3, Grey Skirt - Pacific Mall $7, Tights - Unknown, Socks - AEO, Shoes - Mum's, Jewelry - Assortment)

I hope that you are all having a wonderful holiday. Oh wow, I sounded so cliche there, but whatever. Holidays make me cheesy, so yeah. Something about the music, fake trees, and bow ties everywhere. Hmm.

I hope you all enjoyed these photos! Thank you to everyone who gave me camera suggestions - will definitely look further in them. And thank you so much for stopping by! Hope you are great and cheesy and happy and spirity!

PS. Does anyone have lookbook? I have this new infatuation with continuously checking out that site, and I'm kind of desperate to join it. Only to find out that you need to be invited. I don't know the logistics, but if you could email me an invitation code or what not, I would love you so much and make you a super star with all my nonexistent powers :) But really, could anyone invite me? (I feel like a loser who's begging to get into a party. Which is kind of the situation here..)

50 comments:

Leah said...

Hi Lexy! Your blue dress created quite a fabulous contrast with the snowy background. You look awesome.

I love the first indoor window shot...it's just perfect.

PS...I have a blog give-away. Hope you can join.

Friend in Fashion said...

Love the shoulders on your dress and your pretty petticoat skirt :)

xx

www.friendinfashion.blogspot.com

Sonum said...

I love the shoulders! And the shoes with socks and tights are really cool.

-theurbanfashiongal.com

Unknown said...

how i love your blue top! you look so pretty. and your mom's shoes is gorgeous!

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Wendy said...

Ah you look fabulous! And your sister did a really good job with the photos. Coloration and setting really contrasts yet compliments the edginess of your dress.

mikaela said...

you're so lucky you dont get cold!

if i were you i'd be dying the minute i stepped outside the house.

that dress is amazing, it's so hard to find something like that in the value village's here :(

anyways, you're rocking that outfit girl! loove your blog as always <33

Danielle @ Story of Style said...

The shoulders on that dress are incredible! Love the shoes and those socks you paired them with are just awesome!!!

Anonymous said...

love it darling
thanks for sharing
im such a fan of your blog, its beautiful, keep it up
and thanks for the sweet comments, ive linked you!

-cma
COSMICaroline.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

love it darling
thanks for sharing
im such a fan of your blog, its beautiful, keep it up
and thanks for the sweet comments, ive linked you!

-cma
COSMICaroline.blogspot.com

BonBon Rose Girls Kristin said...

Aren't you brave to go out in that weather. But it made for some fabulous photos!

Rica said...
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Rica said...

the skirt and the vest make the dress looks so elegant yet edgy at the same time. everything just blend so well and you always look good in every outfit you wear.

keep posting and i just love reading your blog! (hey im your secret stalker btw, i've read your very first blog and i just fell in love with it. lol)

xoxo
sassy rica

Nina said...

Great styling!

Nina

Fashionisaparty.com (Suz) said...

oh that dress is awesome :)

erika sorocco said...

Lexy! It is so obvious that you are superhuman! I mean, you don't get cold?! That is so an indication that you're a superhero of some sort!! The window shots are my absolute favorite - I think they're worthy of a fashion editorial in a magazine!! :)

Phyllis said...

love the shoes - and if anyone can pull off the 80s shoulders its you! you look great

Style, She Wrote said...

Love the vest!!

Anonymous said...

I want that blue top!! The sleeves make me smile! Is that snow?! Jealous it is gorgeous!

Penny said...

Amazing grey skirt. And the shots of you at the window are so gorgeous! Thanks so much for continuing to visit my blog! :)

gabriela kane said...

Wow! Those are HUGE shoulder pads but you make it work!

Hope you also have a wonderful holiday!

Thanks for your comments!
-Gabby

Lexie said...

i understand why you posted so many pictures - you *really* pull that dress off! your sister is super cute, too!

PS yayyy lexie/ys unite!

michelle_ said...

hey lexy !
i'll invite you for a LookBook account ! what's your email ???

and cute puffy sleeve dress ! the color is sooo juicy ! i cant resist it . and congrats for battling the cold 'steel woman' :D

i wish i have snow here .
i loved this post dear . keep posting' up good stuffx .

thx for droppin' by and commenting .
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Becky Tjandera said...

Wow you're not freezing ? That's cool ! Haha . And I love your outfit , the shoulder dress is great ! And the grey tights :D Happy holidays to you ! Hope you'll get the Lookbook invitation !

English Rose ♥ said...

that blue dress looks so so stunning on you and I love those shoes with those socks - fab

thanks so much for the lovely comment

Have an immense weekend

Stay safe and chic darling
English Rose x
http://iamanenglishrose.blogspot.com

michelle_ said...

hey lexy just drop /tweet me ur email :D for the lookbook invite dear
am already following u on twitter

thanks for sharing this with us !

visit my blog + comment + follow !
GLISTERS AND BLISTERS. blogspot . com

Diane said...

Hy there! Thank you for visiting my blog and for the sweet comment :D

your outfits are really lovely, love this last one so much!

You look great!

kiss!

Andie said...

love love this outfit, i think its one of my faves. the colours just go so well together, the grey and the black kinda mute the shocking blue dress that is so awesome(but i can sense its quite hard to wear). yeah sometimes the 80s can be too 80s, sucks that it has to be that way sometimes.
and i got an invite to lookbook awhile back, but i dont really get lookbook. enlighten me on the subject, will you?

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Anonymous said...

Lexy, thank you for stopping by my blog and leaving a nice comment. Your adorable I hope you don't mind I follow you!

DIANA said...

oh yes i know i want that password as well but yea i need to be invited bummer!!! ahhhhhh it's just not cool! i love your blog the content amazing and your outfit wow! i love the greyish tight i wish i had them on like right now hahahahaha! but i love your blog am sooooooo a folllower! thanks for the lovely comment!!

Melissa~ said...

you look amazing!!
Love that big shoulders and the color too.
Thanks for your comment!

Tori said...

Love the greys with that turquoise dress!! Very cute! =)
Ahh this makes my jealous, I wish it snowed where I live. D:

Analisa said...

I haven't been in the snow in sooo long but you're outfit looks so cute! I love your socks & I've been desperately looking for black oxfords also haha

Joanne Faith said...

I think this has to be my favorite so far! The puff sleeves on that dress are AMAZING.

http://joannefaith.com

Jen Hsieh said...

i love the color of your top (and the puffed sleeves!) and oh my god, the ruffles peeking out from the bottom are lovely. i'm now following. your sister is lovely too :)

p.s. for lookbook, you can also apply to get onto the site instead of just using an invite code, that's what i did. and they'll email you back to let you know if you got accepted.

Valencia Lia said...

This is a gorgeous bright outfit which I LOVE! I always do love your outfits are always full of color:)

Love the puffy shoulders with your dress and also the inner grey skirt with it<3
And the socks you wore,Ahhhhhh ! I need more of these socks too!

Sher said...

Oh my, SNOW!!! I love the blue shade of your dress, it's so pretty!!

And wow, you can really stand the cold! I don't think I would go out in the snow like that unless I'm bundled up in at least 3 coats:P

I really really love your shoes too and how you wore the socks with tights, too adorable!!

xx

Indy said...

I loooooove those poofy sleeves! I love how you paired them , too! You have amazing style - I am so inspired!

Unknown said...

I dressed up like a sophisticated lady today too! So much fun, and your look is perfect and the shade of your dress is adorable!
XOXOX
Libby
http://fashionconfectionairy.weebly.com

Hello Naka said...

I love the shade of blue and ur outfit ^^
I wanted to take photos in the cold but it was too cold :(

Sierra said...

Darling outfit, I love the combo of the blue with the contrast of the snow. Thanks for stopping by my blog, hope you are enjoying your weekend!

Diary of a Young Designer said...

The outfit is adorable! Umm, same thing happened to me I thought lookbook was open to everyone. Hope you find an invitation soon. =)

Btw, tried following you on twitter but your link isn't working right for some reason.

xoxo
Sophie

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