Nowhere To Go But Up

6/2/2015

Happy first week of June! :DDD Summer is almost here. Omfg. <3 I'm super stoked to stick to my couch and to wonder aloud whether hell really is a place on Earth. Heh. Frigid mornings and cold nights will soon be the stuff of dreams. Hence, I'm grinning like an idiot. Nowhere to go from here, but up. ^_^

I wonder if I'll ever get to take a ride in an actual hot air balloon, someday. I bet there's somewhere around here where I could do that. I should look into it. For now, I'll just make do with this hot air balloon dress. :3 The first time I had worn it was last summer. I did a crazy thing and just wore the dress as-is with a pair of Converses. I hardly ever wear a dress without covering it up in some way.

This time, I tapped into my comfort zone and stuffed the dress into a pair of vintage shortalls. :DDD
I wanted people to think that I was wearing a playfully printed blouse and I think I managed to fool most people. The cute collar and hot air balloon pattern carry the outfit. It would be boring, otherwise, IMO.

I added a cute tassel handbag and my favorite vintage tassel loafers and that's that. :P The day these photos were taken, my partner and I were on our way to a nearby watering hole to quaff spirits and partake in lively conversation. I must say, happy hour is the greatest thing ever. Long may it live. <3

Thrifted - Vintage Denim Shortalls, Vintage Tassel Loafers,
Brown Tassel Bag & Hot Air Balloon Dress (Swap Group)
Warby Parker - Notched Key Hole Glasses In Tortoise

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18 Comments

Melanie link

6/1/2015 06:54:58 pm

I would not have guessed that was a dress under there - very sneaky and great idea! Looks great, especially with those unexpected loafers. Temps are expected to go up here next week. I'm bracing myself. Gaaa.

Anna

6/3/2015 03:49:57 am

:DDD <3

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Keit link

6/1/2015 07:18:34 pm

Hahahah, sticking to the couch is a classic! :D Also, don't forget all that talk about summer vacations and 439045986 photos of beach photos on Facebook :D
Omg, love this outfit, the hairdo is my favorite though, you are looking so playful here, the red and denim really makes a striking combo!

Anna

6/3/2015 03:51:28 am

Hehe, right! Though, I'm afraid I won't be taking too many of those, this year. =[ Maybe a couple staycations, instead. =P

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Denise link

6/2/2015 01:25:30 am

Wow, it's a dress, I thought it was a blouse - you are so talented doing that, turning dresses into blouses and keeping them as dresses! It's amazing, well done! I loved the hot air balloon print, I like balloons, but never had the courage to ride one, or let's say, I have the courage but never really looked for that - you know, researching companies that do that, etc. Maybe one day. It must be cool and fun! I loved all you are wearing, the denim shortalls and especially the cute bag! I love bows! And yes, hell can a place on earth sometimes :) But we learn to avoid it, hahaha! I think you look super beautiful smiling and winter can wait! :)
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Anna

6/3/2015 03:52:19 am

I think it would be pretty epic! It's definitely something to have on a bucket list. :D <3

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~ carmen ~ link

6/2/2015 10:37:50 am

Your hair is so adorable. I love it. I really enjoy the fun collar of the balloon dress too. I thought it was a shirt. Cool layering. :]

Anna

6/3/2015 03:52:55 am

Rad! Thanks! I appreciate the visit! <3

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Amanda link

6/2/2015 12:28:06 pm

I never would have guessed that there was a dress hiding under there, you pulled the look off SO well!
Looking forward to having chilly days be a thing of the past as well. It's been quite warm here in PA, but the last few days have been super chilly and rainy - UGH!
Also, I'm diggin' the tassel bag!
Xo Amanda | http://sansscrubs.blogspot.com

Anna

6/3/2015 03:54:19 am

Same here! Lots of rain and cold winds. >_< It rained most of the month of June, last year. It was hot and muggy on top of that, too! I wouldn't mind if the same thing happened, this year, if the rain actually cools us off. Hehe. :P

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KizzyDoll link

6/2/2015 09:01:23 pm

You look super, love the top :) I am so ready for hot hot days too, I don't even care how hot at this point, I just want to see the back of cold days!! x

Maeva link

6/3/2015 01:12:59 am

This bag is so too cute! Loving its details <3
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Lauren Blair link

6/3/2015 10:17:15 am

Because I've been getting to know you a bit through your blog, I KNEW that "top" was likely a dress haha. Cute as always!
-Lauren Blair
www.prefertobedemure.com

Anna

6/8/2015 05:35:09 am

Ahhh, I couldn't fool you! ;D <3

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Silvia link

6/4/2015 05:00:37 am

Absolutely gorgeous!! I´m so in love with shortalls!! The dress is so beautiful, it is out of stock, if not, I think it would be in my wishlist for sure. I remember when you styled it with just a pair of converse and I loved it! :-)

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Anna

6/8/2015 05:35:40 am

Rad! Thanks! *^_^* <3

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Kristian link

6/7/2015 04:07:41 am

The print really does make the outfit, but then, I think that is often the case with prints :)

Missy May link

6/7/2015 10:12:00 am

Loving the hair, Anna. You look so cute. :)

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Hi! I'm Anna <3

I'm fond of artistic fashion, esoteric music, retro games (the older the platform, the better), delectable noms, good libations, my Maine Coon, Bonaparte, and my Tabby, Winsome.

Also, I attended university in Hyogo Prefecture and I am proficient in Japanese.

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