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WTWWYE: 3rd Trimester Easy Work Wear

laurendare — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 22:21:17 +0000

♥ Purple and black dress: Mamas&Papas ♥ Gold ruffle cardigan: A|Wear ♥ Leggings: Gap ♥ Shoes: Rocket Dog ♥

@28weeksΞ This dress has been a great investment (found on sale for around €30). I picked it up at around 18 weeks and have been able to wear it since 20 weeks, though it fits the best now. M&P had different size bumps to try on in the dressing room, which was great to see how the dress would stretch. But my real bump has turned out much different than the artificial. On these bright sunny Dublin days, I just couldn’t bear to wear lots of black so I through on my bright gold cardigan. I really like the purple and gold together, very regal.

This dress is very, very simple. There’s no waist, just a sash and a gathered collar line, lending it to lots of growth. If I were to wear it post-maternity, I might add some darts and shorten it a bit. The crepe fabric is a refreshing change from jersey and feels much more refined for business meetings. Why isn’t there more on the maternity racks?

Accessorize Me Outfit No. 3

laurendare — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 22:08:35 +0000

Preppy Pearl Necklace: Courtesy of Accessorize ♥ Oversize Woven Vintage Clutch, Gold: Courtesy of Accessorize ♥ Navy Wool Shift Dress: Thrifted at Dublin Flea ♥ Red Tights: A|Wear ♥ Black Cardigan: Penneys ♥ Long Strand of Pearls: Super old, who knows ♥ Black Courts/Pumps: M&S ♥ Belt: Part of another dress found at Dublin Flea ♥

For a festive mince pie and mulled wine party I decided to break out my two favourite new items from Accessorize, the Oversize Woven Clutch and the preppy pearl necklace. I’ve been in the market for a gold clutch for well over a year, but am very picky. This bag is perfect and I probably would have bought it if I’d seen it first! And the necklace is too cute. I adore little bows and pearls and thought the navy shift would be a perfect match. Since it is the holidays, I added some ruby red tights and added a longer strand of pearls to give it a little more glam.

Golden Girl

laurendare — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 20:19:07 +0000

I wore this dress to a recent wedding in Glendalough. I really love this dress–it’s definitely a lesson in thrifty style. I picked up the dress during the Christmas sales for €200 off and added the deep purple sash from another dress. Just a few days before the wedding I found the wrap that matches perfectly in Pennys for €4. My taupe patent heels are from DSW and were purchased with the proceeds of a wardrobe purge/eBay sale last year. I already had most of the accessories, including a very pretty gold and turquoise bracelet from the husband and my grandmother’s handbag from her school years. Not including the items I already had in my closet, this outfit cost me under €100!

Dress: Monsoon (on sale–always buy Monsoon on sale!)

Wrap: Pennys

Shoes: Elizabeth Arden at DSW (Boston, DTX)

Peacock Clip: Lulu*s

Bracelet: Etsy (gift from hubby)

Love Ring: Accessorize

Black Clutch: Vintage, gift from grandmother

Not including the items I already had in my closet, this outfit cost me under €100!