11|25|2008
apricot’s closet: cape dress.
After much speculation on my part, I have been featured on TeenVogue.com’s Snapshop of the Week! There are no words, other than: YAY!!! & wow. :]
Cape dress & scarf, from Cali; jeans & sandals, from Ross; cardigan, from Charlotte Russe.
My sister, tangerine, came over yesterday, which prompted me to do a little shopping. (I’ve been good, after all, having not bought anything for myself in a few months.)
Tangerine & I ventured around the mall & stopped at one store (which is called Cali) that I had never heard of, but had the most amazing clothes. I can’t really explain the vibe of the clothing there, but the best I can do is to describe it as “urban bohemian.” Hard edges, flowy fabrics; unconventional layers, sporadic pleating, & uneven hemlines. In a word: amazing. I was in love; in sheer Heaven.
We spent about an hour in the store — which was having a major sale, by the way — going through racks & racks of dresses, jumpers, long tank tops, & scarves. I wanted everything, but before I made an impulsive decision, I called Lover to warn him.
Me: Hi Honey.
Lover: Hi… still shopping?
Me: Mhm. We’re at a store right now & it’s… it’s just amazing, honey.
Lover: (laughs) Oh yeah? What’s this store?
Me: I don’t know! I’ve never heard of it before, but oh my god, Honey; the clothes are to die for! Like, if you were here, you would totally drop dead & foam at the mouth because everything is so cool! (He wouldn’t dare drop dead, by the way. It was just a much needed exaggeration.)
Lover: (laughs, again) Oh yeah? Well, that’s cool Honey. I’m glad you’re having a good time.
Me: Yeah… well, I was actually calling… to um, ask you something…
Lover: Okay… what’s up?
Me: …What’s my budget?
Lover: (laughs more) That bad, huh, that you need a budget?
Me: Well, I’m just wanting to be sure because if I decide to come home with an armful of clothes, I don’t want you to shoot me, you know? I need to know my boundaries, honey, so I won’t overstep them. I don’t want you to kill me.
Lover: I see.
Me: So, how much could I spent without you killing me for it?
Lover: (sighs) I’d say… keep it under $60; no more than that.
Me: (swooning) Awwww, honey. You’re so generous! I can totally do that! Thank you, honey!
& while I could have taken complete advantage of his offer by barely missing the $60 mark — $59.97, perhaps — I spent under $50, that including the grey cardigan I found at another store, the plaid scarf & this interesting cape dress, which had me completely at “take me home.”
I don’t know why I love this dress so much, because on the rack it looked too weird to even be reasonable. & even while wearing it, it looks awkward. But it’s the awkwardness, I think, that makes it look so smashing.
I feel slightly gothic, slightly boyish, slightly lame in this dress. It’s perfect, to say the least.
EDIT; I have a favor to ask of you. Please vote for me as the Best Real Style of 2008. Unfortunately (or fortunately, if you like this sort of thing) you have to register to place your vote, but it would be MUCH appreciated. I decided that instead of sitting on the sidelines watching people get competitive, I’ll give it a go & try to win. So, register at The Supermelon, & vote for me. :]
Merci beaucoup!
on Tuesday, November 25th, 2008 at 2:44 pm:
and the name of the store????? Or did I miss that part. ;-)
on Tuesday, November 25th, 2008 at 3:23 pm:
Hey Baby!
I tried to leave a vote but it says that it’s closed. Can you check for me and let me know. Plus, you’re in second place at the moment.
I want you to win! (But of course, I’m your mommy so of course I want you to!)
on Tuesday, November 25th, 2008 at 4:21 pm:
I love love love the top picture! all your purchases were well made. I often spend more than that and don’t end up with as many nice things! you’re a good shopper with a great eye.
on Tuesday, November 25th, 2008 at 4:50 pm:
Wow you have no idea how jealous I am that you were featured on teenvogue.com. Teen Vogue is my favorite magazine. I wish I had even 1/10 the style you have.
on Tuesday, November 25th, 2008 at 4:54 pm:
Wow, that’s pretty awesome you got chosen as the pic of the week! Congrats!
on Tuesday, November 25th, 2008 at 5:33 pm:
What an incredible mom you have!!! Thanks for stopping by my blog!
And what a stunningly beautiful young lady you are!!! I’ll be sure to stop by & leave a vote for you as well!!!
Hope you have a wonderful Holiday!
on Tuesday, November 25th, 2008 at 7:34 pm:
Hi!! Congratulations on your honor! that’s so great, I’m glad Teen Vogue is paying attention! I love that magazine, and they know what they’re doing bestowing this upon you. :]
on Tuesday, November 25th, 2008 at 7:35 pm:
Oh, by the way, my friend Danielle managed to glance at the screen once while I was at this site, and she thought you were a model!
on Tuesday, November 25th, 2008 at 9:50 pm:
yay, congrats!
on Wednesday, November 26th, 2008 at 12:54 am:
lol – love the shopping conversation – I sometimes need someone to hold my down in my shopping too ;)
and I voted!
on Wednesday, November 26th, 2008 at 6:30 am:
Congratulations! You look stunning and that budget sounds like a good idea. I need someone to rein me in!
on Wednesday, November 26th, 2008 at 10:22 am:
Yes, i see the feature on Teen Vogue ! Crazy ! You deserve it. Love watching your blog !
on Wednesday, November 26th, 2008 at 10:27 am:
Yeay for the teen vogue feature and also I dont know if I have said this before but I am in love with your hair!!
on Wednesday, November 26th, 2008 at 10:59 am:
I just love your blog! i just found it and i really like your simple style.
on Wednesday, November 26th, 2008 at 11:28 am:
I love it! I have to shade my eyes, your cuteness is overwhelming!
I will vote of course!!!
on Wednesday, November 26th, 2008 at 3:10 pm:
Congrats! I’ve been reading your blog for a while and this seemed like the perfect time to leave a comment!
btw, i’ll def. be voting for you!
on Wednesday, November 26th, 2008 at 8:00 pm:
you are adorable. congrats on the supermelon & teen vogue! you deserve it :)
on Thursday, November 27th, 2008 at 2:19 am:
J’adore ton style ! Vraiment , bonne continuation
Emilie
on Thursday, November 27th, 2008 at 6:18 am:
Felicitations ma chère!
Well-deserved praise and attention for such an inspiring style maven like yourself ;-)
on Thursday, November 27th, 2008 at 8:47 am:
Congratulations hun!
You do have amazing, amazing style =) x
on Saturday, November 29th, 2008 at 6:50 pm:
Congrats on being featured on Teen Vogue! I feel kind of funny having a subscription to the magazine (as opposed to Vogue) since I’m not a teen … but who cares – I like the fashion they feature more! Love the new scarf!
on Sunday, December 7th, 2008 at 6:19 am:
God, t’es du genre sublime! *