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Thursday, March 18, 2010

Trompe L'Oeil

Today I am wearing a trompe l'oeil dress that I am hoping is more this:

than this:
Um, but can we talk about that Moschino trench that Daryl Hannah wears in Kill Bill for a minute?!?! I will give you my future first-born child in exchange for that trench. Also, do we think I can pull off an eyepatch? (kidding?)  Hmm, I may have to try a DIY with a thrifted trench coat to attempt to replicate the awesomeness of that coat... it haunts me.

Anyway, here is the trompe l'oeil dress in question:
I was so excited to see that asos.com started carrying Rosalind Keep's Oasis dresses! Plus the British pound is the weakest it's been in years!

Cardigan - Daisy Fuentes (Kohl's clearance)
Dress - Oasis via asos.com
Belt - thrifted
Tights - Target
Shoes - MIA

Wahoo! I have the day off tomorrow because of parent/teacher conferences! Now that I am done with the 10 custom shirts for my friend's woodworking business:

I'll have plenty of time tomorrow to throw up (ha!) stuff on my etsy! And print more t-shirts for when I sell them at the Walker Art Center next month! And my skirt for One Pearl Button's sew-along is turning out great so far! It's a Burda Style Marie! And the pattern is free! and easy!

Huzzah! Currently, my life rules!
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18 comments:

  1. Kelly @ blackdog findsMarch 18, 2010 at 9:39 AM

    Oooh, that would be awesome if you did a DIY version of that trench! I bet it'd be awesome. Just like the dress you're wearing is awesome =)

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  2. WildBirdVintageMarch 18, 2010 at 9:41 AM

    Uh, that dress is amazing! And I am really considering trying that pattern now! I hope yours turns out well, the design is really cute and clever. I feel the sewing bug after reading about everyone's projects. I think a trip to SR Harris might be in order...

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  3. KimberlyMarch 18, 2010 at 9:44 AM

    You could definitely do some sort of DIY with the trench. I love the dress you have on - it kicks ass!

    Also, the shirts you are did are great. Love the logo.

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  4. Alli (One Pearl Button)March 18, 2010 at 9:49 AM

    I've had a photo of your dress in my inspiration book for months - LOVE it. Plus, the trench is amazing, as is Daryl Hannah in Kill Bill.

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  5. La LocaMarch 18, 2010 at 9:49 AM

    That dress kicks buh-utt!!! Love the logo you designed--are you an art teacher?

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  6. FutureLintMarch 18, 2010 at 9:51 AM

    No, I work in the nurse's office at a K-12 public arts school... I didn't design their logo, I just screenprinted it on t-shirts for them!

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  7. noelMarch 18, 2010 at 11:14 AM

    hahaha, you're definitely more phone #1 than photo #2, but what exactly is wrong with a bikini t-shirt???

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  8. SarahMarch 18, 2010 at 11:30 AM

    That dress is awesome. I love it. Looks great. Definately closer to photo one than photo two.

    thequeenofwanderlust.blogspot.com

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  9. AnonymousMarch 18, 2010 at 12:02 PM

    WOW. Remind me to call on you if I ever need a bunch of awesome t-shirts!

    And, as has already been pointed out, that is a KILLER dress.

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  10. TaylorMarch 18, 2010 at 4:10 PM

    I just saw Kill Bill Vol 1 a few months ago for the first time (yes, I am a few years behind) and I definitely took notice of that trench straight-away! Your dress is so cute today and that skirt you're making is just GORGEOUS!

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  11. out of orderMarch 18, 2010 at 4:16 PM

    the dress is great! and yeah, that trench is amazing.

    it's so funny you wanted to be named Penny after the Rescuers! I wanted to be named ariel I think ;]

    those shirts look great! I took a screen printing class which was really awesome, but I don't have the set-up or space to do it...

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  12. CMarch 18, 2010 at 5:22 PM

    Yay for your life totally ruling right now! I think that dress would make anyone's life rule a little more.

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  13. AnonymousMarch 18, 2010 at 6:20 PM

    I LOVE this dress! Looks great on you---lovely with the black belt/tights and the grey cardigan. Also love the tees you made.

    Hope you enjoy your day off! :)

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  14. LyddieGalMarch 18, 2010 at 7:03 PM

    hahah - definitely more Daryl Hannah!! That dress is cute!

    Your skirt looks great! I still have to sew the zipper into mine, I hope I don't screw it up!

    Chic on the Cheap

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  15. AnonymousMarch 18, 2010 at 8:05 PM

    omg that dress RULES!
    p.s. do you think some of your life ruling could rub off on me right now??

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  16. Ms. FalconMarch 19, 2010 at 5:13 PM

    cute dress.

    there's 'the fabulous sugar doll blogger award'waiting for you at my place...

    http://www.wardrobexperience.blogspot.com/

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  17. JuliaMarch 19, 2010 at 10:12 PM

    Wow, that's the best dress I've seen in a LONG time. I, um, need one just like it. Or maybe just that one. That exact one.

    I might be emailing you about Minnesota -- I'm real curious now!

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  18. barb cMarch 21, 2010 at 11:48 AM

    GREAT dress! I've been considering purchasing one. This months instyle (I think?) has a 20% off anything on asos.com coupon. With the weak pound and the coupon - I may own one sooner than later.

    Love your blog!

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