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.




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! *