Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Wardrobe Wednesday - LEAP YEAR

HAPPY LEAP DAY/YEAR EVERYONE!! It is that very special day that only rolls around every four years (with the exception of centuries 100,200,...). Personally, I wish I had been born on leap day - I would only be 5 and a half years old right now :] Anywho, I also wish I had a more dramatic and whacky outfit to post - but let's be real, I shot this outfit two weeks ago and it is it's turn. So for today's outfit I give you a thrifted treasure.

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I thrifted this little gem about a year back, and haven't worn it yet (whoops). I was instantly drawn to the orange lace and adorable satin bow.

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The lining of the dress is unfortunately some synthetic fiber. I am not sure how to get out all the wrinkles without ruining the dress. Any tips? Also, this dress had to sit out in the sun for 3 days to get out the creepy old house smell - oh the joys of thrifting.

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Other than those minor complaints I love this dress. I need some fun excuse to wear it. I am also thinking about making it a tad bit shorter...Hope you all have a wonderful Wednesday/leap day!! I plan on making the boyfriend something fun for dinner. Do you have any fun plans?

Outfit Details: Dress/Belt - Thrifted | Boots - Mom's hand me downs.

P.S. ShyScout became a ModCloth affiliate today!! Get your shop on ladies.

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Posted by at 11:30 AM

53 comments:

  1. Midwest MuseFebruary 29, 2012 at 12:05 PM

    You look absolutely amazing! That dress is killer and I love the open back and the color looks so good with your red hair.

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    1. ShyScoutMarch 1, 2012 at 11:36 AM

      Thank you so much for you sweet comment. I need to actually wear this dress out of the house, haha.

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  2. underthewillowtreesFebruary 29, 2012 at 12:56 PM

    Gorgeous dress xx

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  3. EricaFebruary 29, 2012 at 1:01 PM

    Yayy!! Congratulations my dear!

    As for the wrinkles, try hanging this in your bathroom the next time you take a steamy shower... if that doesnt work, you may need to invest in a hand held steamer... which isnt that much money actually haha

    Erica

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    1. ShyScoutMarch 1, 2012 at 11:43 AM

      Thank you so much :]

      I should put it in the bathroom, I don't know why I didn't think of that because I do that all the time when I am too lazy to iron. I am a wee bit afraid of steaming it though because I am not sure what the fabric is/ how it will react. Is it good for anything?

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  4. RachaelFebruary 29, 2012 at 1:38 PM

    That is one stunning dress, especially with the lowered back!

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    1. ShyScoutMarch 1, 2012 at 11:45 AM

      Thank you. I love close with dramatic backs :]

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  5. ninnikunekoFebruary 29, 2012 at 1:59 PM

    what a gorgeous dress!! it looks fabulous with you red hair! ☆〜

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  6. LeilaFebruary 29, 2012 at 2:26 PM

    This dress is seriously so beautiful; it looks great on you!

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  7. CourtneyFebruary 29, 2012 at 2:39 PM

    Great dress! It goes lovely with your hair and complexion. I adore the boots with it as well!

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    1. ShyScoutMarch 1, 2012 at 11:50 AM

      Thank you so much :] I wasn't sure what shoes to wear with the dress but the boots just felt right.

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  8. Imaginary Confetti ClubFebruary 29, 2012 at 2:40 PM

    Cute dress! I have been thinking about becoming a Modcloth affiliate, I just wasn't sure what the requirements were.

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    1. ShyScoutMarch 1, 2012 at 12:06 PM

      Thanks. You simply go to their site and find their page about becoming an affiliate, you have to sign up with a program, and then from that program you apply to ModCloth. ModCloth then decides whether to accept you into their program - it took about a month to hear back.

      http://www.modcloth.com/help/affiliate

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  9. Kylee Noelle {the blog}February 29, 2012 at 2:51 PM

    This dress is fantastic! Looks fab with your hair!

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  10. katherineFebruary 29, 2012 at 2:58 PM

    just died over your dress.

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  11. naiadFebruary 29, 2012 at 3:48 PM

    wow it looks great on you!!! i love the color!!!!!!!

    it seems like my blog will no longer be updated with google friend connect starting tomorrow!!
    i'd loved it if we followed each other via BLOGLOVIN

    xxx
    naiad
    http://stateofgracebynaiad.blogspot.com/

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  12. Rowena @ rolala lovesFebruary 29, 2012 at 4:00 PM

    I love this dress! You look so pretty!

    Thanks for entering my fragrance giveaway! Please be sure to like Harvey Prince on Facebook to complete your entry :)

    rolala loves

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    1. ShyScoutMarch 1, 2012 at 12:14 PM

      Thank you so much!

      Thank you for reminding me. I just did :]

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  13. Hello NakaFebruary 29, 2012 at 4:39 PM

    the dress looks amazing, hmm about the wrinkles maybe steaming it or place some thick cotton or a tea cloth inbetween the dress and iron? i hope ive helped ^^

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    1. ShyScoutMarch 1, 2012 at 12:17 PM

      Thank you! I think I am going to try steaming :]

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  14. JazzFebruary 29, 2012 at 5:05 PM

    That dress is purdy, classic! It would look nice shorter and maybe you would wear it more often. You can use a steamer to take out the wrinkles, they're pretty affordable..you can get them at Walmart and such.

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    1. ShyScoutMarch 1, 2012 at 12:20 PM

      Thank you. I probably would wear it more if it was just a wee bit shorter. I definitely need to invest in a steamer.

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  15. Heather BelleFebruary 29, 2012 at 5:16 PM

    I love the back! It's really pretty, but I would definitely prefer it a little shorter! So cute :)
    xo Heather
    http://ahopelessnotebook.blogspot.com/

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    1. ShyScoutMarch 1, 2012 at 12:22 PM

      Thanks. I was thinking just above the knee :]

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  16. DanielleFebruary 29, 2012 at 5:47 PM

    What a perfect dress.
    One of my friends is a leap year baby. He turned "7" today. Hah!

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  17. UnknownFebruary 29, 2012 at 6:05 PM

    great find! The dress is gorgeous..the color the lace, the belt! love love love!

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    1. ShyScoutMarch 1, 2012 at 12:26 PM

      Thank you so much, I really love the color :]

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  18. KatherineFebruary 29, 2012 at 6:53 PM

    i especially adore the back of this dress - i love backs like that. i don't know what it is - perhaps it just reminds me of those really great dresses in older movies.

    also - i love your framed records. talking heads, especially.

    this would be really cute in the spring too with some bright heels ^_^

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    1. ShyScoutMarch 1, 2012 at 12:29 PM

      Thank you. I love backs on shirts and dresses that have fun details or necklines :]

      Haha, thanks. No one has pointed those out before.

      I need to be brave and wear it out in public. I will definitely try that!

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  19. Roni E.February 29, 2012 at 9:38 PM

    The dress is lovely! Orange is such a great and underrated color, I think. The possibility for it to be shorter sounds like a good plan. Just not too much chopped off, because this is such a classy cut. :)
    Congrats on being a ModCloth affiliate!! Although...what exactly does that mean?? I don't really know what the diff between affiliate and sponsor is. I mean, I thought sponsor was when they sent you free stuff or something. So what's affiliate? And how can I be one?! I freaking love ModCloth and have shopped faithfully with them for 3 years. I'd love to, I just don't know what to do or who to talk to, blah blah blah.
    Mikey and I went to dinner at a new place - Zinburger. Basically a classy-ish burger joint that serves wine! It was pretty awesome. :)
    Have a lovely evening with the boyfriend!

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    1. ShyScoutMarch 1, 2012 at 12:36 PM

      Thank you. I don't have a lot of orange items but I agree. I need to have it shortened professionally, who knows how it will end up otherwise, but it is on my to-do list! I was only thinking a few inches.

      Thank you again! Being an affiliate means that you get 7% commission off of all the sales directed via the link on your blog or website. I think you are right about being sponsored, you get free things for wearing them - which sounds perfect for you since you already are a model for them basically!!

      http://www.modcloth.com/help/affiliate

      All you need to do is go to that link, sign up with a program (I chose Commission Junction ), and then apply to ModCloths program. It took about a month for me to hear back from them. And who knows, maybe they will sponsor you!!

      That sounds so yummy :]

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  20. Mary-MorganMarch 1, 2012 at 4:48 AM

    great outfit doll! I'm a sucker for belts and yours is divine. :)

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    1. ShyScoutMarch 1, 2012 at 12:42 PM

      Thank you! I really like the belt, but it too is a bit wrinkled/squished. I need to find a way to flatten it out. Thrifting is tough when it comes to finding things in perfect condition.

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  21. HazelxJoyMarch 1, 2012 at 5:11 AM

    This is lovely x

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  22. SamMarch 1, 2012 at 7:26 AM

    Gorgeous dress! I love the layout of your blog, it's fab! xx

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  23. BlytheponytailparadesMarch 1, 2012 at 7:53 AM

    You pull off that color SO nicely :)

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  24. UnknownMarch 1, 2012 at 3:03 PM

    Lovely dress! You look like Joan from Mad Men.

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  25. UnknownMarch 2, 2012 at 5:09 PM

    This dress looks amazing on you! Its like it was made just for you!! I love the orange with your red hair. Sweet girl : )

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    1. ShyScoutMarch 2, 2012 at 6:22 PM

      Thank so much! The red and orange did work out...I wish I could say I planned it.

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  26. UnknownMarch 2, 2012 at 9:23 PM

    I love the dress, the colors are amazing, as is the fit. You look so stunning, you look like you could walk right onto a 'Mad Men' set and blend in.

    <3Honeysuckelle

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    1. ShyScoutMarch 3, 2012 at 2:19 PM

      Thank you! That is an awesome compliment. I wish I could find more dresses like this more often.

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  27. michellekMarch 4, 2012 at 2:54 PM

    oh the greatness of hand-me downs from mothers. love them. the dress look so amazing with your hair color

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