Dress: courtesy of eShakti * Scarf: thrifted * Tights: We Love Colors (maroon), remixed * Clogs: Swedish Hasbeens, remixed * Bag: vintage Kenneth Cole, remixed
This outfit was actually worn just before the current heat wave hit Chicago. I really hate not posting outfits on the day that I wore them, but I'm a little bit behind right now, so there may be a few out-of-sequence posts until I get all caught up. Anyway, back to the matter at hand. Can we all agree to give Joe a big round of applause for these beautiful photos? I think he perfectly captured the essence of the day; overcast, muggy, and just a bit like a magical fairyland (p.s. I love how the spellchecker on Blogger tells me that the word "fashionista" is wrong but is fine and dandy with the word "fairyland"). We went on our usual after-work walk on Friday and were so taken with the misty, mythical quality of the park and lakefront. After tinkering with the color settings on my camera a bit, I think we ended up with some really nice shots. And I absolutely adore the fact that these were all taken within the Chicago city limits. Betcha didn't know Cook County was so green and nice, huh? (p.s. Apparently, "betcha" is a word, too!)
How awesome are these prints?!!?!
A few other bloggers have already sung the praises of eShakti, an online dress boutique that creates gorgeous frocks in a plethora of prints and styles, made exactly to your body's measurements. I was really excited when the approached me to offer a custom-made dress to review (for those of you who are interested, you can find this dress here). I'm absolutely crazy about the gold fish print on the fabric, and it truly does fit me like a glove. In the interest of full disclosure, I did have my tailor bring up the hem a few inches. It originally hit my legs mid-calf, which isn't the most flattering (though, it stands to be mentioned that Joe loved it at that length), but I think I'll get loads of wears out of it now that it hits just above the knee. Anyway, the rest of it fits like a dream. Makes sense, I guess, since it was quite literally made for me.
This really was one of my favorite outfits for a long time. I've felt like I've been in a bit of a rut for awhile, and this ensemble totally pulled me out of it. I think it's the changing seasons that is kind of throwing me off. But I feel newly inspired, and can't wait to wear this dress, these Hasbeens, and my new favorite floral scarf throughout Chicago's heatstroke-inducing summer.
Title song: Pink Floyd, "Wish You Were Here"
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