My style definitely varies- one day I’ll be wearing all-black clothing with my combat boots and the next day I’ll put on a ladylike dress like this one. I fought hard for this Jason Wu for Target dress when it came out nearly a year ago. First I had it in my cart and purchased it, then I received an email saying that my order had been cancelled because it was out of stock. After that I stalked online forums and Facebook until I found someone who had the dress in my size and was willing to sell it to me for the regular retail price. Despite all of that hullabaloo, I think this is the first time the dress has made it to the blog (though I’ve definitely worn it plenty of times since it finally arrived at my doorstep)!
Really, my favorite thing to thrown on is a dress like this one. It’s simple in shape and color, but has enough interesting details with the stripes on the bottom and the pleating on the bodice. This dress makes me feel very prim and proper- it’s the kind of outfit I’d wear to visit with older relatives or to an occasion like graduation. In this particular case though, I just wore it to work on a regular old Friday. You can’t tell from the pictures, but this dress has pockets too and dresses with pockets are just the best.
Outfit Details: Dress- Jason Wu for Target // Cardigan- J.Crew (via Alex) // Purse- Ruche // Shoes- Lucky Brand (via TJ Maxx) // Lips- Maybelline Color Sensational Vivids On Fire Red (all photos above taken by my roomie!)
![It's a very belated book haul! These are the four books I picked up on my trip to Australia back in May. Of course I had to check out some bookstores on my first trip to Sydney and I think I ended up visiting 9 in total (check out my stories to see the mini bookstore vlog I made)!
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It was so fun book shopping over there since majority of the covers are different from our US covers. I couldn't resist this pretty edition of PACHINKO, which I've already read. And when I picked up this copy of PEOPLE PERSON, I was so excited to see it because it wasn't out yet in the US at that time. I also bought two books that I hadn't heard of before I discovered them in the bookstore: IDOL and LOVE AND OTHER PUZZLES.
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Do you tend to prefer US or UK book covers?
[P.S. This is an old photo that includes a HarperCollins UK title, but please note that I support the HarperCollins Union.]
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[ID: A stack of the following books sits on top of white bedding in front of a white wall (from top to bottom): PACHINKO, IDOL, LOVE AND OTHER PUZZLES, PEOPLE PERSON.]
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That dress is so cute, I love the little bit of stripes and the color is awesome!:)
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Thank you Joyce!
Such a cute dress on you! And I agree, I love dresses and skirts with pockets! :)
Away From Blue
Thanks Mica! :)
Very cute!
Thank you! :)
Such a great dress – love the nautical touch with the stripes!
Thanks Kim! :)
Love this dress. Dresses and skirts with pockets are my weakness!
Thank you Kate! Yes, dresses/skirts with pockets are the best! :)
I hate the craziness that always seems to go along with the target diffusion lines. (especially people buying things up just to list them on ebay) But I’m glad to hear you did get your dress!
Yes, I’m not a fan of those who just buy them to list on eBay. I do like many of the diffusion lines, but sadly the craziness seems to come with the territory!
I knew even before I read your post that this was a Jason Wu dress! I have loved the designer collaborations with Target and I hope they do another one soon! By the way, you look super cute!
I think 3.1 Phillip Lim is next- I’m excited! Thanks Jenmarie :)
I just tried to leave a comment but it didn’t pop up below. So I’ll add you look beautiful in that dress.
Tracy @ Sunny
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Sorry you had trouble leaving a comment, but I got this one! Thank you Tracy :D
you are so cute, Nnenna! I love this look on you. I waffle when it comes to style too, so I understand! Also, that bag is so cute!
Thanks Laura! Yes, I have the hardest time defining my style in a few words- it varies from day to day :)