The vest I’m wearing was sort of musty when I picked it up at a thrift store, but I really wanted it for myself. I could’ve gone to the dry cleaners to have it cleaned, but because I didn’t feel like waiting to have to do that, I just used rubbing alcohol to clean it! I’m a sucker for quick solutions. Probably in some cases pouring alcohol all over the fabric would’ve ruined it, but this vest looked and smelled very clean…and in a jiffy.
For mother’s day, I had my mother-in-law pick out any shoe she wanted (within some limits), and she ended up choosing these yellow wedged flip flops by Femini Shoes that I’m wearing in these photos. They’re sturdy and very affordable ($17.99)! I personally haven’t worn flip flops in forever, but I wanted to show how I would style these if worn in an outfit. I liked the contrast of casual flip flops paired with a collared shirt and a vest. 
Looking at these photos, I realize I look somewhat p.o.! It was bright out, and I was squinty. I could’ve at least smiled once!
My 26th birthday is coming up next week, and what better way to celebrate it than to give away more things? :) My mom loved her new flops from Femini Shoes, and likewise you will get a chance to pick ANY shoe you want from their store! Just follow the prompts in the widget below to earn entry points. The more points you earn (and the earlier you do it), the greater the chances of winning. This is open to both US and international readers. Contest ends on Sunday June 9, 11:59 pm EST.
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Shabby Apple is a nice place to get vintage-style, elegant, modest cut dresses that fit and flatter any body type. Although the clothes are mostly colorful and sweet, they can be worn by any age group. One classy woman will receive a $50 gift card from them as a result of landing on this page (and entering, of course)!
This giveaway is based on random drawing. Remember, the more entries you have, the more chances of winning. Good luck! Open to all (US and international) and will end on Sunday, May 5 at 12 am EST.
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Winner is… JOANNE HALE!
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Dress: “Frenchie Dress” by Lauren Gabrielson
Bag: Vintage, “Miss America” by Smartaire
Shoes: Oasap
What it would’ve been. The top I am wearing is actually a dress made by Lauren Gabrielson, a couturier from New York. I decided that I was going to dress it down a little and wear it daringly casual. About a year ago, my then very feminine self would’ve probably paired this dress with some yellow tights, black oxfords, and a beret. As I was thinking about how to style it, I thought well that’s how everyone else would wear this dress. It would’ve been straightforward, expected, and proper.
What I did with it. Without going over the edge, I tucked in the front part of the dress to show off the buttons of my high-waist jeans, while covering the unflattering parts “mom jeans” tend to exaggerate (namely, hips and butt). I’ve seen a girl wear a big white tee this way, and it looked pretty cool. Wearing the dress this way also made me somewhat look like I had slender legs! To match the dainty “blouse,” I chose an equally feminine and truly vintage purse whose design looked like oxfords. So the irony of this outfit put together like this gave birth to the French maid slacker!
What you’re getting. Lauren Gabrielson not only sent me this gift but also chose to give away another Frenchie Dress in black and white to you all! Take a look at what it looks like as is in the photo below or on their website. Yes, another giveaway back to back, but hey it’s a lot of fun :)
The results of this giveaway are based on random drawing. Remember, the more entries you have, the more chances of winning. Good luck! Open to all (US and international) and will end on Sunday, April 21st at 12 am EST.
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The winner is…. HEIDI ERICKSON!
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Jacket: Vintage
Leotard shell: Ann Taylor
Dress: Ross?
Bag: Hermes
Boots: Capelta Couture
My hubby and I finally saw Cirque du Soleil (“Totem”) for the first time live in NYC where we had our fourth anniversary. See my Instagram photo with a purple-haired female Cirque performer here and Pippo Crotti’s comment. It was a lot of fun spending almost a week in the city but also a lot of spending money! Ouch. Everything we did was well worth it though. Rob and I had been eating mostly organic since he got sick, and thankfully the city had oodles of exquisite places to eat. Our favorite however was Siggy’s Good Food, and we stopped by almost everyday of the week during our stay. The owner Siggy and the employees were super nice, and I almost cried when I had the almond protein smoothie.
Besides touristy activities, we also made our rounds to different shops including thrift stores (of course), and I found this old and beat up Hermes bag just laying in a bin! It’s incredibly filthy and has what looks like bleach stains on it, but I had to pick it up just so that I could say I found a Hermes bag for the first time in my thrifting history!
I decided to write a bit about our New York trip that we took about a year ago, because this outfit kind of looks like a circus ensemble. It’s mainly because of the stripes and the bubble sleeves on my jacket just like Rainbow Brite’s. I think these Clique boots‘ chains that I got from Capelta Couture also add to it. These are the same exact boots worn by a girl from Jersey Shore (not a fan of that show, to be honest). The chains are actually detachable, so you can choose to wear them without the chains for a more neutral look. You can transfer the chains to some other pair of boots as well *wink*.
I know I’ve been hosting a lot of giveaways, and apparently that’s a big no-no according to IFB. Oh honestly, I despite selling out. However, when I get a chance to give something back to you guys, I take it whenever I can. I only really give away things I generally approve of. That makes everyone happy :) Expect more freebies!
With that said, Capelta Couture has donated a pair of Clique boots to the winner of this random drawing!
The results of this giveaway are based on random drawing. Remember, the more entries you have, the more chances of winning. Good luck! Open to all (US and international) and will end on Sunday, April 14th at 12 am EST.
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This little corner on the web called Designed by Mermaids is having me host a quaint giveaway for these precious beaded seashell bracelets. There will be 10 winners, and each of you will get to pick what color you’d like to win of these. The chances will be great, because I have never had that many winners for one giveaway before, so hurry up and enter! A lot of the extra options you can do more than once and daily.
The results of this giveaway are based on random drawing. Remember, the more entries you have, the more chances of winning. Good luck! Open to all (US and international) and will end on Sunday, March 31st at 12 am EST.
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The winners of the Designed by Mermaids contest are:
1. Irina Gnatiuk
2. Despina Vnt
3. Slađana Sušilović
4. MC chau
5. Kisty Mea
6. Rachel Harrison
7. Megan Durrant
8. Antonella Togato
9. marianne p
10. francesca biondina
Congratulations!!! You will be receiving an e-mail from me shortly. :)
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Spring is only a month away, and you’re just in luck to win a brand new pair of Ray Ban sunglasses! SmartBuyGlasses was kind enough to have you pick from three fresh pairs, all by Ray Ban (because I couldn’t pick just one!)—the Clubmaster, the Wayfarer, and the Aviator.The results of this giveaway are based on random drawing. Remember, the more entries you have, the more chances of winning. Good luck! Open to all (US and international) and will end on Sunday, March 17th at 12 am EST.
As you wait, you might want to also check out their Ray Ban glasses sale, persol glasses, and their Miu Miu sunglasses.
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The winner is Valerie Pease Hoffman!
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Finally high quality AND affordable corsetry is available to you from Orchard Corsets. No more paying $200+ for an authentic steel bone corset that’s supposed to last a lifetime, and no more opting for costume corsets that do not do a thing for waist training! I own two plaid corsets style 411 from them, which is perfect for smaller framed women and are great for layering seamlessly with your casual clothing. I chose these two because a lot of what I have look too conspicuously like corsets—shiny and lacy. The plaid was a good choice, yeah? Oh and you know what, corsets are awesome for posture training too. because they force you to sit up straight (and also to eat slow). Talk about becoming a proper lady. They do wonders for my back, which I really need right now! Whaddaya know?
Above: Crepe Suzette 411 Supreme High Strength Navy & Green Plaid Overbust Corset
Below: Crepe Suzette 411 Highland Red Plaid Underbust Corset w/ Black Satin Trim
I am also honored to host a giveaway for Orchard Corsets, so you can own one of their lovely shapewear. I must say, their website is quite classy. The photos are relatively clean (which is a plus for me), and the options aren’t cluttered. It’s easy to find your way around and hopefully find what you like!
This giveaway is based on random drawing. Remember, the more entries you have, the more chances of winning. Good luck! The giveaway is open to all (US and international) ages 18+ and will end on Sunday, February 10th at 12 am EST.
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