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Just Like Tropica-L

4/7/2015

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One day, it's 34 degrees with icy winds and, the next day, it's blue sky and 60 degrees. >_< Guess which day it was when these photos were taken. I'll give you a hint: I grinned like an idiot all day. :D

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Not only that, but I'm looking all tropical and sh*t. :P This floral maxi dress is pretty sweet, you guys. The pictures don't do it justice. There's this deep iridescence in the color scheme that I absolutely love. It's like looking into a pool of oil with those neon rainbow colors dancing in the sunlight. I'm not gunna lie. It's not cheap at $108. In fact, this dress is out of the price range of dresses I would normally buy (because I'm poor like woah). So, I'd be the lamer waiting for it to go on sale. >_< Haha.

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Luckily, the kind ladies over at Karina Dresses offered to sponsor my blog. So, I was allowed to pick out a dress to style. ^_^ The dress comes in three different prints. The one I'm wearing is called Aqua Poppy. The material of the dress feels so soft. It's unlined, so it's perfect for Spring/Summer. Also, it won't wrinkle no matter what I do to it. It's crazy. That's one of the things that Karina Dresses boasts about their garments: no ironing necessary. As you can see, I knotted the middle of the skirt, since the length is a little awkward on my tall, lanky frame. I did a double knot and I wore it like that all day.

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When I got home, I replaced the dress with a onesie, because that's how I roll. Heh. When I undid the knot on the dress, there wasn't a single crease in the fabric. It was like I hadn't even knotted it. I was like, wtf is this black magic? o_O O_o I love it, man. I HATE ironing. What? I'm lazy. I've said this a million times. Heh. Anyway, why can't all my clothes be like this? >=\~ So, yeah. I'm super grateful for the sponsorship and for this dress which must be laced with magical wrinkle fighting pixie dust.

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Hmm. I haven't really talked about any of the other stuff I'm wearing. Thing is, you've seen it all, already. Hehe. I haven't worn the black combat boots in awhile, though. I felt like now would be a good time to do that, since I wanted to dilute the feminine floral fabric of the dress. Also, I shined the hell out of them. The dress and black coat are a little flat in terms of texture and I wanted some contrast. I added an edgy hair-do, a studded bag and some rad sunglasses to give the whole outfit more of a rocker vibe.

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I wore this outfit to a number of places, as I had errands to run. One of those places was Home Depot. Haha. I definitely stood out. Let me tell you. ;D We needed supplies for our turntable rig. My partner is putting on a second shelf so I can mount my laptop and record mixes for my music blog. ^_^

When we finished with the errands, we got ice cream and just drove around with the windows down and blared indie music. We do that sometimes. We just drive without going anywhere in particular. I used to do that all the time when I had a car. I left my car behind when I moved out-of-state for law school. When I had my car, though, I'd take it out in the evenings and just drive and listen to music. Driving for pleasure is infinitely better (and less stressful) than driving because you have to get somewhere. <3



c/o zeroUV - Yellow/Orange Reflective Retro Sunglasses
c/o Jollychic - Black Double Breasted Tweed Coat

c/o Karina Dresses -
Floral Print Maxi Dress
Thrifted -
ModCloth Paisley Tights (Sale)
UrbanOG - Adjustable Black Calf Boots



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KizzyDoll link
4/6/2015 09:44:06 pm

Wonderful dress :)

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Denise link
4/6/2015 11:22:56 pm

This dress is gorgeous, and so are you! It's really crazy, that you tied a knot there and when undoing it, no crease! No wrinkle! Nothing! I am amazed and I love this kind of fabric! I love the print and colors, you know I like colorful outfits! The boots are also beautiful and I also love listening to music in the car! Now, I hope the weather is good for a while!
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Anna
4/8/2015 03:57:09 am

Aww! *^_^* <3 I know, right?! I have so many maxi skirts/dresses that still have creases in them from when I knotted them (and I've been too lazy to iron them). >_< Just thinking about ironing drains the life out of me. Heh.

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Amber of Butane Anvil link
4/7/2015 12:30:25 am

WOW, I love this look!!

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Anna
4/8/2015 03:57:41 am

Rad! Thanks, dude! :D <3

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Suzanne link
4/7/2015 01:20:29 am

More proof that whatever you wear you take it, transform it and turn it into Anna-specific clothing. I never in a million years would have guessed this is a Karina Dress.

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http://www.suzannecarillo.com

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Anna
4/8/2015 03:59:28 am

Hahaha, I'm not really sure how to take that. I admit, I'm not exactly the key demographic for their brand (which is why I was so surprised when they offered to sponsor me). I thought, 'They DO know that there is a distinct possibility that I will wear this dress in the most unladylike way possible, right?' Hehe. So, I tried not to be *too* scary, this time. ;)

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Carly Sorenson link
4/7/2015 07:17:01 am

I love that dress! And your jacket :P

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effie link
4/7/2015 04:42:39 pm

Is this the chicest Anna ever? Love love love it! Sexy, classy with your special funky vibe! <3

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Anna
4/8/2015 04:00:56 am

Lmfao. <3 Thanks!

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Stella link
4/8/2015 08:13:48 am

That looks so amazing! I love the colors!

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Anna
4/11/2015 04:14:53 am

Hey! Good to see you. Thanks! ^_^ <3

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Lauren Blair link
4/9/2015 09:37:26 am

I'm so envious of the way you can pose! That first shot is amazing! And while the whole outfit rocks, those glasses are TOO COOL for school!!! XO
-Lauren Blair
www.prefertobedemure.com

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Anna
4/11/2015 04:18:20 am

Eh, it just takes practice (and the ability to block people out). Hahaha. Oftentimes, I have people watching me, which makes it difficult to be natural in my movements. I personally like to see photos that are fluid and dynamic. It gives me a sense of what the person would look like if I saw her on out on the street. So, I try to do photos like that when I can. ^_^ <3

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Kristian link
4/10/2015 12:02:54 pm

I like how the knot makes it like a completely different dress.

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Melanie link
4/10/2015 07:15:14 pm

I love how you added edge to this Karina dress. And I can't believe it didn't wrinkle. You know I have a weakness for coats flapping in the wind too... LOVE.

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Anna
4/11/2015 04:20:23 am

Hahaha. I didn't know that, actually, but I'm happy to hear it. :DDD

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Rebecca link
4/12/2015 10:29:08 am

You continue to amaze me. Seriously, I must admit the dress is probably not something I would naturally gravitate towards, but you made it look super rad. I love how you've knotted it up! :D

-Rebecca
<a href="http://mn2nz.wordpress.com">Idealism never goes out of fashion</a>

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Anna
4/13/2015 04:50:50 pm

Rad! Thanks so much! <3

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Dana@ IveGotCake
4/13/2015 07:09:38 am

Love the little detail of the knot in the front, very nice!!

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Kreyola
4/15/2015 11:34:34 am

Lovely dress and super cool sunglasses.

http://www.kreyolasjourneys.com/

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