It’s Friday! It’s Friday! Got plans for the weekend?
Friday
Tonight, one of my zumba partners and I are going to the Downtown Arts Center to support two fellow zumba-ites/professional dancers who will be performing in the Contemporary Dance Collective’s Convergence.
Despite a few recent price increases, the Gap has some amazing deals in store at the moment. The dress I am wearing tonight is one of those steals. It is a simple yet striking deep purple dress with aysmetrical detailing at the shoulders. I purchased it for $19.50 (originally $69.95, marked down to $34.99 plus an extra 40% off).
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| Dress—Gap, Belt—Gap, Shoes, Earrings—Kendra Scott, Bag—Aldo |
*Update* I made some minor tweaks to the outfit before going out. I swapped the Gap belt with the leather ties from my Linea Pelle bag. The leather strips worn as a belt better complemented the southwestern flavor of the clutch. I also changed the espadrille wedges because I didn’t have time to do a fresh pedicure and the espadrilles put my toes on display. My tan peep-toe pumps were a perfect substitute.
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| Outfit as actually worn to the event. |
P.S. I have somewhat discriminating taste in handbags and usually opt to splurge on a few select higher-end bags that I wear for years, that suit my lifestyle, and that I have an emotional connection to. But, I have found some attractive bags in Aldo over the past year. They are usually under $50 (some of them real leather). Here are two of my favorites—the beaded clutch worn above and a small leather crossbody bag.
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| My favorite Aldo bags |
Saturday
On Saturday, I may be heading back to Louisville for the Soul Food Festival. It will be held outdoors at the Waterfront Park. If I do go, I will be wearing my new cuffed boyfriend shorts and the new gingham top from The Limited. Here’s how I’d style the pieces.
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| Top—The Limited, Shorts—Loft, Straw fedora—Wal-Mart, Beach mat—Tommy Hilfiger via Marshalls, Flip-flops—Havaianas, Bag, Belt—Talbots Outlet |
P.S. I have been searching for a straw fedora for a minute and found this one in Wal-Mart for $8! I have never been into hats, but lately I have been so inspired to sport a fedora after viewing the mad hat stylings of Sing over at Sing’ature Style.
Wow, that Gap dress is gorgeous on you, what a deal too! have fun tonight!
Love the Aldo bags, they always have a fun selection.
And I'm diggin' your fedora, you are rocking it!
Soul Food Fest? Wow, I'd love to go to that. Food coma would ensue I'm sure. Have fun!
I am loving that colorful Aldo bag and I normally do not like small bags, especially a clutch. And I must have a gingham ruffle shirt like that immediately!
Good morning – I just wanted to say that I love your blog and you always look so polished..
Keep up the good work –
Laura
The Gap dress is just great and I love the gingham ruffle shirt, I want one too… 😉
You rock it all, lady!!
Wish you're having a fantastic weekend
xoxo
beautiful looks, my fav is the one with fedora. Fedora's dont look nice on me but awesome on you.
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Ay-yi-yi! I have been trying to avoid Gap like the plague!!! Now that I've read the words "extra 40% off" on your blog, I may have to accidentally make my way to the mall tomorrow.
You look gorgeous in that dress (ugh! and what a deal!). And that weekend outfit is perfect, hat and all!
@Andi: Thanks! I almost passed on it too because my usual size was not available. I tried this one on anyway and it fit. Gap sizing can be so random sometimes. I have another Gap dress with the identical cut and I bought that one two sizes smaller than what the tag on this one says it is.
@Sing: Aldo bags get my attention too. This beaded number had me the moment I saw it. You are totally my fedora-wearing inspiration!
@Taylor: Haute, right? Gingham prints get me all the time. The store workers actually had to rip this one off a mannequin for me. I was not accepting that my size was not available. Lol!
@Laura: Awww…thanks! Come back and visit!!
@Seeker: I see I am not the only one who loves gingham 🙂 Hope you had a great weekend!!
@Nav: Thanks! I usually don't think hats look right on me either. It is probably because they never fit my large cabeza! lol. I will surely stop by you spot!
@Kish: Me too! But, I stumbled onto some serious sales there and can't help stopping in. Most of the major sales are on select racks, so just rummage through them!
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I love the dress..super cute!
I love that Aldo bag too! I am much more of a bag lady than a shoe lady!
Ha! I bought that hat at Walmart this weekend, too! Mine doesn't has a ribbon band, though.
I love that bag, you look adorable, & so happy! Hope you had a lovely weekend! -xxoo
Madison of FASHION TALES
I love how you remixed that dress. That is a great steal. I will have to check out the Gap! I love Aldo bags, I have a few of them! I'm not really into high-end bags, but I think maybe one day I'll splurge on a Michael Kors, since he's my fav designer. Your second look with the long shorts is great for a festival! I also find great hats at Target. I have 3 floppy hats from there!
Shasie
Live Life in Style
What a fab color on you! Love your "actual" look — belt, hair and shoes all looked great. The bag is a marvelous accent and I can see it being the perfect evening summer bag. Love your style, love your blog!!