Tuesday, May 1, 2012

what i wore: badass ballerina...sort of...

hehe. well, not really a badass ballerina but it was more of a feeling, really. i think mostly the messy bun with the black bow.  and can i say, this is my new favorite hair do, especially on those "even my own hair hates" me kinda of days.

i thought i would try channeling some of my ballet lessons i took when i was a wee small child but it wasn't really working. i blame the boots and trying to balance my bike.... right.
i thrifted this dress a while ago and have had a hard time pairing it with other things like cardigans. the dress loses it's shape and i just wasn't diggin' the look. what i need to complete my badass ballerina look is a super awesome cropped faux leather jacket! i am having a hard time spotting one. anyone seen one they can point me to??????
details: 
dress: thrifted
boots: vintage; thrifted
rings: f21 & ebay (sorry forgot the shop i bought it from!)

 so i had this whole huge rant paragraph dedicated to my gym and how children shouldn't be playing in the lap lanes while people are trying to swim laps but blogger decided to take a dump right before i published and it erased my entire post. now i lost steam. ugh. oh, well. i am just glad i don't pay to use the gym.

xo,
cb
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27 comments:

  1. TreesMay 2, 2012 at 1:00 AM

    I love that frock on you - looks great! Could you wear it with a cropped cardy rather than a cropped biker jacket, may be easier to find one:D I love your hair up too - I was looking back on some old photos when I had longer hair and I really want longer hair again, but I just don't know if I'll actually grow it!

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    1. cbMay 2, 2012 at 1:39 PM

      thanks trees! i will look into a cropped cardi, i don't really have too many but i have been dreaming for a new faux leather jacket...one day!

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  2. EleniMay 2, 2012 at 2:26 AM

    Children are so annoying!

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  3. Emma LittonMay 2, 2012 at 7:23 AM

    You look adorable! I love the pairing with the boots. You're hair up is really cute as well. Sorry about annoying kids, that can be an exercise bummer.

    xo,
    Em

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    1. cbMay 2, 2012 at 1:40 PM

      thanks emma! it can take a lot of energy out when you are trying not to be angry at them but oh well.

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  4. jorjiapeachMay 2, 2012 at 8:44 AM

    omygod. loveeee this. the dress. the boots. dreaming of it with the perfect leather jacket. swoon.

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    1. cbMay 2, 2012 at 1:41 PM

      thanks sweetie! yes one day i will find the perfect jacket! still on the hunt!

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  5. Let It Be RawMay 2, 2012 at 9:05 AM

    That is a very lovely dress! Many moons ago when I had long hair, buns always made me feel like a ballerina, too.

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    1. cbMay 2, 2012 at 1:42 PM

      so funny that buns make us feel that way. why not an amish person because they often wear their hair in buns. maybe a ballerina is a bit cooler then an amish person? hehe

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  6. aliciaMay 2, 2012 at 9:13 AM

    i really like feel like children shouldn't be allowed to be doing ANYTHING ANYWHERE outside of their homes. they ruin everything. for everyone.

    love youuuuuu! <3

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    1. cbMay 2, 2012 at 1:43 PM

      this i agree with...sometimes, i mean my niece is a sweetheart so i never mind having her around at all! i actually love hanging out with that little nugget!

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  7. AmberMay 2, 2012 at 11:51 AM

    I think you look bad ass. You could totally kick my ass.

    PS I totally agree with Alicia. I mean kids are cute and all but I dont want to be bothered. Actually what really needs to happen is parents need to learn to control their kids.

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    1. cbMay 2, 2012 at 1:44 PM

      i would never want to kick your ass!

      yes kids can be cute but a vast majority of them are horrible and i blame their parents!

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  8. Watkins35May 2, 2012 at 1:44 PM

    :) I totally get what you mean about badass ballerina, cute & badass (& yep it can be a feeling). Love the hair too; I like when I wear my hair completely off my face, but sometimes I need the comfort of hair around me too (if you know what I mean)!
    PS I'm with Alicia & Amber! Discipline people :D xox

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    1. cbMay 2, 2012 at 1:45 PM

      i totally agree with you too! i am liking my hair off my face recently but like today i needed my bangs. i guess having versatile hair is great! oh man some parents really need to just get with the program and discipline their kids, it is insane what some parents let their kids do!

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  9. lisaMay 2, 2012 at 10:00 PM

    Love this look, the dress looks great with those boots! I bought a green dress at a vintage shop with the EXACT same cut- high neckline, stitching, everything. I wonder if it's the same dress!

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    1. cbMay 3, 2012 at 12:06 PM

      really the same dress, how awesome!!! my tag say fritzi of california, what does your's say?!?! i want to see it, can you send me a picture?

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  10. MoniqueMay 2, 2012 at 10:39 PM

    I love the brown/black as well as the soft dress/tough boots look lady. Oh no sorry your post got lost. I'm surprised they don't block off a section for kids or reserve lanes for swimmers and really enforce it. Glad you feel better though.

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    1. cbMay 3, 2012 at 12:07 PM

      i would love it if they made a lane just for them! that would solve everyone's problem right there!

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  11. Desiree @ Mano y MetalMay 3, 2012 at 8:01 AM

    heehee! LOVE the boots and ballet stance! :D Yea! Very rebel and I am a fan of rebels/ rebelling/ rebellious/ etc :)
    the dress color is gorgeous and I love the design and messy buns are the best, especially when humidity is involved ! :)

    XOXO!
    dES.

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    1. cbMay 3, 2012 at 12:08 PM

      thanks des! hope all is well, i've missed you! i am a fan of rebels too, something about it is sexy and mysterious ;D

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  12. Lesley JeanMay 3, 2012 at 9:40 AM

    lmao @ "I'm just glad I don't pay to use the gym." :) I have a thing about unattended children or wild ass children. I'm convinced folks fully expect other people to babysit or tolerate their children's misbehavior. Oy. Anyway! You look cute and I'm so jelly about those boots. My friend wants to do a photo shoot with me that is sort of like an alter ego type thing. My goal in life is to look and feel like a cupcake. She wants to go all grunge. Needless to say I don't have any suitable footwear so I've been on the lookout while thrifting. Hopefully I find something soon!

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    1. cbMay 3, 2012 at 12:10 PM

      those kids need some old parenting! ugh. your photo shoots sounds super awesome! i think an all grunge lesley jean would be awesome looking! i hope you score some boots and share those pictures! then the rest of the year you can continue on your path to cupcakeism ;D
      xoxoxo

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  13. camille yanairMay 4, 2012 at 8:28 AM

    love those boots! so much! and that painting is so cute! i'm trying to get an idea together to email you, for a tattoo design!

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  14. cbMay 4, 2012 at 5:20 PM

    thanks camille! i look forward to your email! let me know when you get your package!xoxoxoxoxo

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  15. Poppies and SunshineMay 5, 2012 at 5:32 PM

    Love your dress! It reminds me of the 60s :) I've been trying to buy a lot of 50 and 60s inspired clothes lately!

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  16. Lisa {A Piece of Lisa}May 7, 2012 at 5:24 AM

    Love the ring!! the dress would look awesome with a leather jacket, I don't know if you have Zara in the US but that's where I got mine from and I love it!

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thanks for commenting! it fills me with joy that you have taken the time to stop by!
xo,
cb

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