Totally Rad In Plaid

4/17/2013

First, I just want to say that I'm so glad that Spring has finally arrived. I got really sick of the short days and the severe lack of sunlight. I never thought the snow would melt. The weather over the weekend was just so beautiful that I couldn't wait to get out of the house. 'Twas a joyous occasion. :D <3

So, here's a little number I put together on Saturday. There is no need for you to adjust your monitor settings. I am, in fact, wearing a dress. Hehe. I did the classic look (i.e. showing the entire dress).

I'm not fond of the classic look, as you probably already know. Haha. However, this dress really is fantastic from an aesthetic perspective, so I felt like I needed to show the entire dress before I start covering it up with skirts and sweaters and using it as a cardigan (i.e. my more typical dress styles).

You might recognize this dress from one of my previous posts about Good Style Shop. Click here to read all about an amazing day of thrifting. :D This is my first time wearing the dress since I bought it.
I know! How is that possible? I just have too many style ideas, I guess. It's hard to fit them all in. :P

As you can see, the dress is more like a long shirt on me. Heh. So, I added some high waisted shorts for additional coverage. The shorts are really soft and flowy, so it kind of looks like a skirt here. :P

I had lots to see and do, so that's why the locations for all of my photos are different. Hehe. I hope that's not too annoying for you guys. All in all, it was a really fun day! Here's to many more.

My first blooper! Hehe. One of my leg warmers fell down.. and I thought it was hilarious. ;D <3

Good Style Shop (Local) - Multi-Color 1960's Plaid Shift Dress
Thrifted - Leg Warmers, ModCloth Satchel (Sale),
ModCloth Necklace (Sale) & Black Touque (Seoul)
Tobi - "Playday" Shorts & Studded Loafers
Ruche - Black/White Striped Infinity Scarf
ModCloth - Tights & Sunglasses

22 Comments

Neshel link

4/16/2013 07:31:28 pm

Hi! Thanks for commenting on chictopia! Glad ya did b/c I visited your blog and I love, love what I've seen in the few posts I went through - gonna go through more tomorrow. Would love if we could follow each other.

Adore the on-trend plaid and how you spruced it up with your personal style!

<3,
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Anna

4/17/2013 05:54:43 am

Hey, Neshel! Thanks so much! I'd love to check out your blog! <3

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Keit link

4/16/2013 08:36:58 pm

*adjusting monitor*, hey, you ARE wearing a dress. I lived to see this day! :D
Even your dressy outfits are always with a spark of, well, YOU! Always original and so stylish ^_^
That plaid shirt rocks!

Anna

4/17/2013 05:55:35 am

Hahaha.. <3 I've got plans to force myself into more frocks very soon, so stay tuned! :D Thanks, Keit!

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Kristian link

4/17/2013 04:16:17 am

Another great outfit. Love the look, especially with the shorts. And that bag rocks too.

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Anna

4/17/2013 06:27:16 am

Thanks, Kristian! <3

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em link

4/17/2013 05:46:36 am

Skipping photo!!! Haha. Awesome. I love those tights! Also enjoy the orange color of that dress. Within the past year, I have purchased predominantly orange stuff. Dunno what is up with that....

Anna

4/17/2013 06:46:43 am

Hehe yeah. It was more fun than I remembered. Skipping, I mean. I can see why kids do it all the time. ;D <3 I've had an obsession with coral for awhile, now. I haven't gotten anything just in that one color, yet, though. I guess I'm afraid that it'll end up being one of those things that I like to look at, but don't know how to effectively incorporate into my style. I'm still easing into the whole bright colors, thing.

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Emma link

4/17/2013 01:45:19 pm

love the polka dot tights :)

-Emma from littlemotley.blogspot.com

Anna

4/17/2013 04:14:33 pm

They're actually squares in a repeating diamond pattern. I love it! :D

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KimberlyLove link

4/18/2013 08:13:25 am

Awesome outfit! I love how it looks like you're skipping in the first pic

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Anna

4/19/2013 03:35:06 am

That's because I was skipping! :D <3 It was a lot of fun taking these photos. :P Thanks, Kimberly!

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A. link

4/18/2013 01:32:59 pm

you skipping thing, you.

on another note, the picture of you laughing is fanfricken adorable and I love that dress. That wasn't really on another note, but I couldn't think of a better segway so that's all you get for today.

;)

love,
a.

Anna

4/19/2013 03:42:37 am

Aww, thanks! <3 Yeah, me too! I hardly ever get excited about dresses, but I think it was the colors and patterns. It could have been shorts or a shirt or a skirt and I would have bought it. :D I'm excited to play around with this "swatch" and see what I can do with it. <3

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Mon Cherries link

4/19/2013 08:36:16 am

Stunning look. Your shirt is awesome and necklace is super cute :)

Anna

4/20/2013 06:33:32 am

Thanks so much! <3

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mateaTpol link

4/20/2013 08:43:16 pm

I like it , ist so cool and full of energy

Anna

4/21/2013 03:37:12 pm

Thanks, Matea! <3

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Lucy link

4/21/2013 12:11:50 pm

Absolutely fantastic!! I love your dress and tights and your bag is so cute. Very unique necklace for sure. .)

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Anna

4/21/2013 03:37:35 pm

Hey, Lucy! Thank you so much! <3

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Gabrielle Pedriani link

5/7/2013 12:08:54 pm

YAYY

Another Madison fashion blog! I"m so excited to have found you!

I know just where you took these photos - right off of Willy street. That's the best brick wall in existence. Just before sunset it turns magical.

Way to get your dress from GSS; my ultimate destination for all things vintagely awesome.

Your new biggest fan,

Gabrielle

Anna

5/8/2013 03:06:34 am

Hey there! Well...as long as you don't try to stalk me or kill me, we're cool. :D

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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 and my Maine Coon, Bonaparte.

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

もし、あなたは日本語が話せる、あたしに日本語で話て下さい！練習が必要だ！*^_^*

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