A Dress, A Sale, And French Fries...

Apr 14, 2011

{DRESS: DYNAMITE, BELT & TIGHTS: MODCLOTH, SHOES: H&M}

I (as you might remember) went shopping; who doesn't love a little retail therapy? I bought a dress, ate french fries, and experienced total shopping exuberance! A good day for me, means finding a great dress on sale, and that's exactly what happened! I bought this dress at Dynamite for a whopping $19. I think I might have squealed a little when I grabbed it off the sale rack. I know, I'm a total dork!

I wore this outfit the other day, when hubs and I headed out for an early dinner. It’s still a wee bit chilly in Vancouver, so I actually wore my flirty black leather jacket, but I happily braved the cold for you guys. And as for the styling? Well, I was going for fun & sassy, so enter: sparrow belt, textured tights, and strappy heels.

Happy almost Friday, guys! I'm thrilled that the weekend is just around the corner. I’ll be at Vancouver Fashion Week on Saturday -can’t wait! xx veronika

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112 comments:

  1. I love the print on that dress! And what a score it was for nineteen dollars! :)

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  2. bold print mixing. i like it :) and for the record- i'm a huge bird fan (have bird earrings, bird bracelets, bird necklaces, bird tattoos!), so i am drooling over that belt. hooray for sparrows!

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  3. Love yr totally look esp with yr smiles XD

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  4. That's also a dress you can eat french fries in! Always a plus. Very cute!

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    Cheers and happy spring!!

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  5. The tights are gorgeous! And the print.. Wow. You look fabulous Veronika xo

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  6. I can't believe you picked that dress up at Dynamite! I often forget to look there, but there is definitely the occasional gem to be found in there! Very pretty!

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  7. I love the pattern mixing of the dress and the tights - so cute! And have an amazing time at fashion week...I miss Vancouver so much!

    xoxo ~ Courtney
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  8. Love the print. Super cute.

    C x
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  9. Gorgeous dress and I absolutely love the tights!!! You look amazing!

    XoXo
    Plami

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  10. lovin those sassy tights! you're adorable.

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    xoxo

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  11. I love that dress and finding a bargain always makes me feel a whole lot better about buying it. (Oh and I squeel when I find something amazing as well :) Btw, I did a haul a few weeks ago featuring a dress that I found for 1.00 check it out. :) .


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  12. Love this look! That print dress is so pretty on you!
    xox mervi

    ps. I'm so smitten with all your cute belts! :)

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  13. Great look, I <3 the combination of bold patterns. You scored, what a great deal on the dress (giving you a high 5).
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  14. $19? There's nothing better than getting a great dress at a discounted price! The dress and the leggings look really good combined. Both the print and pattern are completely different, making your outfit interesting. I hope you have a great weekend! :)

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  15. Love that sparrow belt! And the dress paired with those tights is perfect...fab outfit!
    xo Cara
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  16. Veronika, this outfit is a graphic, flirty master mix! i really can't believe the good deal you got on your new dress, how awesome. the detailing is cool too, i like the lines and how it almost appears like a tank top. i bet it's super comfy as well as sensationally stylish! yups, i woulda squealed too.

    have a blast at VFW - i await the incredible shots i'm sure you'll take. much love, xo ♥

    pea ess: best believe the silver clog's will come out to play again - especially after such swell compliments from you. thanks for that lades, i know it's an alright look after you've given it the approval stamp! yah!!!!!!!!

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  17. That dress fits you like a glove! And Vancouver Fashion Week?! That sounds like so much fun! Enjoy- I can't wait to hear all about it (and see the pics)!

    Lidi @ Eclectic Flair

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  18. $19, what a steal! i love the tights, and your braided hair is just too cute! you may be the cutest wife ever!

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  19. i really love this outfit :) its so diffrent from what I noramlly see you wear, but it's gorge! great bargain ^^

    have fun at the fashion week ^^

    x

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  20. Wow, $19 from Dyanamite?? It's gorgeous! And I love your tights. Have a great time at Vancouver Fashion Week! I had the best experience covering Western Canada Fashion Week, I know you'll love it!

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  21. Love the Pattern on this dress V with the zipper in the back..so adorable...and what a score 19 dollars..thats my kinda shopping..lol..♥

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  22. You look so wonderful! Such a fun look!
    xoxo

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  23. Besides you lovely outfit, I couldn't take my eyes off those gorgeous shoes!!!!!!! :D

    xKat

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  24. Okay. Seriously. How did you find this dress for 19$? You clearly have a gift for bargain-hunting :) It sounds like you had good shopping excursion all around- mmm, French fies- but nothing so exciting as VFW! Tell me, what are you going to? How did you get invited? I'm dying to know :)
    xox,
    Cee

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  25. those tights are awesome. i love them. and i love that dress. so pretty.
    i love your blog.
    new follower.

    xo
    ben-and-alex.blogspot.com

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  26. Love the dress with those tights. The tights almost look like they have a print on them because of that design so cool!

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  27. This outfit is crazy hot. I love the print and texture mix of the dress and tights. You look so happy! Love it, V!!! :)

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  28. You are so pretty when you laugh! Beautiful tights and the dress looks amazing on you :)

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  29. So happy for you! Great find, dear! Love how you mixed the patterns on the dress and the tights! Your husband must have been very happy about your look that day! ;)
    xo

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  30. THe new dress looks great on you - so perfect for a lil' night out. I know what you mean about a day of shopping - puts me in such a good mood :)

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  31. love those tights! and i love the background of the photos, looks like a cool place!

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  32. Shopping and fries sounds good right now. That dress looks great on you!

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  33. Oh doll, I love this dress!!! I tried it on when it was still regular price @ 40 and couldn't do it. So you got a great deal. And I loooove it with those tights. Gorgeous!

    xJennaD

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  34. very fun, very sassy. love it all!

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  35. The tights and the shoes are amazing! Such a cute look!

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  36. LOVE your tights...i don't know if i could pull them off though! your day sounds amazing-- i am so overdue for some retail therapy! ;)

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  37. absolutely love those tights! They look perfect with that dress.

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  38. Love the dress so much!

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  39. You have such wonderful style! I really love your outfit <3

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  40. French fries are quite possibly my favorite food (seriously!)!! <3

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  41. I love especially the back of your dress..didn't expect it at all! And I also love the tights...yay for pattern mixing :)

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  42. Lovely dress pretty girl! And could your hair BE any cuter? I doubt it!! :)
    Happy Almost Friday to you too!! OXO Nat

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  43. Haha I was just about to say umm there's no way you wore this in van, I'm in multiple layers today and freeeeezing! aren't you so excited for the days when we can wear dresses without tights and retire our boots? never our rain boots though, they must be handy at all times! Loving that ModCloth belt doll xoxo

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  44. Oh I love the bold on bold look! That dress is too adorable and looks great with your sparrow belt that I covet so much! Looks like the retail therapy was successful!

    xx Melina

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  45. I love your smile! The outfit is fab, I love the textures and patterns. XOXO, www.NatalyasCloset.com

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  46. Holy cow, I love that belt! Such a fun look too!

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  47. such a cute dress, i would never have thought to pair it with those tights. but i really like it

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  48. I'm brand new following you! Lovely outfit and such a gorgeous belt!
    Laura@RicevereconStile

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  49. You look fabulous! I love your tights.

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  50. Oh, I love the dress with the tights--they really compliment each other! And a day of shopping sounds like bliss. I hope to do that soon!

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  51. I love your shoes! They're great. WIsh i could come to vancouver fashion week...

    p.s. Did you hear that Anthropologie is opening on Granville St this May? It's enough to make me want to jump on the next plane and move home!

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  52. I adore those tights V! Looking gorge as always...xo

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  53. so pretty:) love the details on your belt. you look so happy!

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  54. That dress was such a steal! It's darling.

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  55. Gorgeous print! Love how you mixed the prints with those tights. Such a bargain, too!

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  56. i love this! bold with bold! amazing! as always, i love your remix options. pure genius.

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  57. Your tights are amazing! I need more cool patterned tights. & that dress is gorg.

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  58. You did a great job pairing those tights with the patterned dress. Not to mention, you look stunning!

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  59. you look adorable! loving the mixed prints :)

    xoxo,
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  60. Sounds like a great day of therapy to me. Lovely dress dear!!

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  61. The mixing of prints is so fabulous in this outfit. I love the belt too, it's super cute. I hope you had fun on your date.
    XOXO

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  62. This look is divine, and I just love that it was on sale-there's nothin' better! Enjoy the weekend!

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  63. I love the pattern mixing here. Those tights are so cute. I love different options from the basic solid ones.

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  64. haha i love that you squealed when you saw it was on sale, get it because $19 is an amazing price. have fun at fashion week, i wish i could be there lol

    im following, hope you can check me out :)

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  65. Holy wow those are some awesome tights! I always end up drooling over fun tights and then I get all envious. You look gorgeous all dolled up! Have a fantastic weekend! xo

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  66. I luv ur smile, great style!

    xxx,
    Tye
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  67. loving the mix of patterns- great tights!

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  68. You are darling! I love the mix of tights and print! And agree, retail therapy is the best! Have a lovely night!
    <3 Kastles

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  69. You definitely achieved fun and sassy. I love bold patterns (and killer tights) but I think you just gave me permission from this look to put those two lovely things together. (:

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  70. You look amazing in this! I'm in love with those tights - I need more patterned tights! - and that dress is too perfect on you.

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  71. definitely going to be pairing a bold dress with bold tights! the look is awesome!

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  72. I've been dying to go shopping lately... I made an agreement with the BF that if I held off until the end of the month he would take me to the outlets. I can't wait!

    Melanie@Unravelled Threads
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  73. I think I'm in serious need of some retail therapy. You look great here. Love that dress!

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  74. i love this dress, i love how nicely the colors blend together!!
    i have to admit something! every time i see your posts and photos there is a positive feeling inside of me!! i think is because you always look so happy in your photos ! and they way you write has a positive tone!

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  75. This is such a fun look- I just can't get over that dress! It's such a steal and look absolutely perfect on you! I love the way you mixed the patterns with the dress and the tights. ♥

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  76. what a fantastic pair of tights!!

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  77. Your smile is adorable and U love those patterned tights! Your dress is fantastic as well! What an amazing mix of fun! :)

    - Meanz (Koi Story)

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  78. What an amazing find! And so sassy! You look gorgeous, I'm sure hubs loved it too :) xo

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  79. the skirt is FAB!!!


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    K.
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  80. I love the patterned tights with the patterned dress!!
    Also- I gave you the versatile blogger award on my blog (http://www.girlnextdoorfashion.net/2011/04/versatile-blogger.html) so you can repost if you like :]]

    Charlotte xxx

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  81. Oh, I would have squealed too had I found such a steel. Well done.

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  82. Loveyour hairdo and the dress, really beautiful;)

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  83. I love this dress, the print is absolutely gorgeous and the fit is flawless! Oh and I love the way your hair looks with the side braids.

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  84. oh wow, those tights are amazing! I love how you doubled up on the print, more print is always better in my book! :D

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  85. Belts and sandals are fab! you look gourgeous. : ) xxx

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  86. I love the print of the tights and dress together! your blog is adorable, now following :)

    xoxo

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  87. I'm convinced you could wear a trashbag and still look picture perfect!
    I just put your button on my blog- I am in love!
    xox
    Hannah

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  88. You look gorgeous! Love the hair. And you have a great backside -- not hitting on you, or anything. Well, okay, maybe a little ;)

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  89. Love this outfit! Esp the tights

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  90. Love the simplicity of this outfit! Perfection!

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  91. wow, what a steal on that awesome dress! lovvvve bargain-hunting to pass the time. <3 EverRubyGirl.blogspot.com

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  92. What a great mix of prints! Very cute.

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  93. I adore the bold print and colour palette of your dress Veronika! I haven't stepped into dynamite for years and years but you've convinced me to give it another chance. And kudos to you for pairing bold tights with the bold dress!

    Hope you're having a great weekend girl!
    Jen

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  94. I have to say, the tights make the outfit for me! Well, the dress is great too haha :)
    Have a great weekend girlie!
    xx

    p.s. I love the new header! So light, and pretty for spring/summer :)

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  95. I love the mix of prints! <3 x

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  96. I really love the swallow belt--that would be amazing with so many of my dresses! And the bold dress with bold tights is a great move. I've never been able to do that myself, but you look amazing!

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  97. Adorable as always Veronica...=) xx

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  98. Aww that dress is so pretty! Hope you had a lovely weekend x

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  99. I love a different take on pattern mixing with the textured tights and the dress pattern! That little belt is a great piece on its own too :)

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  100. this shoes are alsom!! :) all your photos are briliant!! :D i really love them all!! :D xoxo from KATIE

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  101. Those stockings are really pretty!
    HAPPY EASTER!

    Monique xx

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  102. I love your whole outfit! I would have never thought to put the bold tights with that dress, but it looks awesome, and for $19? My kind of girl :) Good job!

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