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Wednesday, 18 July 2012

What I Wore Wednesday: Loving the Sales!

The past few weeks I'm been in a bit of a funk and my anxiety has been creeping back. That horrible oppressive feeling of my chest tightening and wanting to burst into tears for no real reason at all. It happened last week so I decided to head to the mall.


I needed the fresh air (Glasgow Fort is an outdoor mall) and shopping always does one of two things for me: a) makes me feel loads better or b) makes me feel loads worse. A bit of a gamble but luckily for me this trip was the former and it really helped me exhale a little and smile. Almost every store had on a sale and I FINALLY found the nude wedges I've been searching for the past three months and ON SALE! SCORE!


I also got the same Cynthia Rowley dress I wore on my birthday but in a different pattern and best of all it was on clearance at TK Maxx for only £10!!! I love TK Maxx so much; stock and prices will vary by location but man can you get an amazing bargain! I've never really worn coral before but I love this shade.


NotBlondeHusband and I were going on a date tonight where I was going to debut my outfit but it has been rescheduled for tomorrow so you all are left with this totally ghetto and totally poorly planned mock photo shoot. Apologies in advance for what you're about to see:




Cynthia Rowley Skater Dress- TK Maxx
Truffle Nude Wedges-D2

Yea so I'm totally do the cliché "hand on neck" pose because I've got a chipped manicure. My hair is in a sock bun (made using Babylegs, who knew?) because I let my hair air dry all crazy and sunglasses because I have on no eye make-up. I told you it was ghetto. Blondie Boy's discarded Babylegs leg warmer actually worked really well for the sock bun though if you have any laying around.


To make up for such a bad post I've got a brand spanking new badge for you all! My fab friend Siân from Geek is the New Chic helped turn the amazing portrait Lizzie from Mummy in Manolos did of me into a new What I Wore Wednesday badge!  What do you think? I'll be said to see Cher Horowitz go as she is one of my original style icons but I'm I think the new badge better reflects what What I Wore Wednesday is all about-- mirror cell phone pics and all :) You can grab the new badge from the code in my blog sidebar!



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81 comments:

  1. Melaina2518 July 2012 at 13:27

    Looking good lady! :) Your dress is HAWT!

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  2. Melaina2518 July 2012 at 13:32

    I love our TJ Maxx! I need to get over there more often!

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  3. Melaina2518 July 2012 at 13:34

    Love dress AND shoes.

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  4. Melaina2518 July 2012 at 13:35

    you are looking like schexy mama! love this girlie look and cliched or not i think you look fabulous!

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  5. Melaina2518 July 2012 at 13:35

    Very cute outfit, I love the dress.

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  6. Melaina2518 July 2012 at 13:51

    Absolutely gorgeous! You is well fit, innit!! X

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  7. Melaina2518 July 2012 at 14:10

    Love the new badge! I love TJ Maxx (as it's named in the US). They always have the best stuff. Currently, the TJ Maxx near me has some Kate Spade dresses. I'm so tempted, but they are still $100 even in TJ Maxx.
    Tara


    Penniless Socialite

    Enter My Giveway!

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  8. Melaina2518 July 2012 at 14:13

    I absolutely love this dress on you. Such a good find! And I'm loving the new badge too - how super talented is Lizzie?!

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  9. Melaina2518 July 2012 at 14:20

    look at you! you look FABULOUS, girl!! Love that dress!!

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  10. Melaina2518 July 2012 at 14:21

    That dress looks like it was made for you! Perfect fit and color! Love the neutral pumps with it!

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  11. Melaina2518 July 2012 at 14:28

    Despite the fact it was an unplanned photo shoot, you still look gorgeous! That dress is amazing!!

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  12. Melaina2518 July 2012 at 14:47

    Love the dress, it fits you so well! Nothing like a little retail therapy to help out. I love the new badge with your drawing from your friend.

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  13. Melaina2518 July 2012 at 14:58

    So cute! I love Cynthia Rowley. I have a pleated skirt by her and it's an understatement to say that I'm slightly obsessed with it.

    B.
    49 Dresses

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  14. Melaina2518 July 2012 at 14:59

    Love the dress, love the badge, love you!

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  15. Melaina2518 July 2012 at 15:13

    Love the whole look! And love the new badge too!
    Ashley

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  16. Melaina2518 July 2012 at 15:17

    I know how you feel. If I go shopping and can't find anything I like than I feel much worse, but if I find bunch of great stuff my sadness totally goes away. And you look good. Don't worry about make up and a manicure!

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  17. Melaina2518 July 2012 at 15:29

    Totally ghetto, lol! Love the new badge :)

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  18. Melaina2518 July 2012 at 15:44

    Great new badge!!!! Love love love it :)

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  19. Melaina2518 July 2012 at 15:55

    Super cute dress, love the color!!

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  20. Melaina2518 July 2012 at 16:16

    Beautiful dress, amazing colour and really suits you - you look fabulous. Absolutely adore the new badge, super stylish. x

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  21. Melaina2518 July 2012 at 16:17

    Coral looks great on you and I LOVE the new badge!!

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  22. Melaina2518 July 2012 at 16:22

    That skater dress looks amazing on you! The cut is perfect, and the color is so flattering - what a great find!

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  23. Melaina2518 July 2012 at 17:15

    Love the color of the dress! You look great!

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  24. Melaina2518 July 2012 at 17:19

    I've been feeling that stress and anxiety myself....it's amazing how shopping can get your mind off it a bit. Even if you don't buy anything - wandering through the mall is enough for me sometimes! Cute dress! Glad you found some good deals.

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  25. Melaina2518 July 2012 at 18:07

    Great look! Nothing like some retail therapy!

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  26. Melaina2518 July 2012 at 18:07

    That's an awesome dress for an even awesomer price! Ghetto photo shoot and all :)
    xo
    Kym
    bitty.and.bunny

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  27. Melaina2518 July 2012 at 18:28

    ooooooooh LOVE LOVe LOVe it! and you look great :) And I'm sad to see Cher go but I'm digging the badge xo

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  28. Melaina2518 July 2012 at 19:42

    I'm sorry to hear about the anxiety, Melaina. I know how painful that can be. I am a prayin' kinda girl, so I'll be doing that for ya! Hope you're feeling better soon, and BTW, you look great in that pic, Girl!!! Thanks for link hostessing today. :) ~Sarah

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  29. Melaina2518 July 2012 at 20:08

    That dress looks fabulous on you!! And I love the new badge. I'll have to try to remember each week to switch them over because I've got Monday posts in the hopper through September. Sorry to hear about the anxiety, btw! I get it, too, at times, but usually just get tense and don't realize it until something hurts (like my neck or tummy). I have been trying out a stress supplement blend that, so far, I like.

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  30. Melaina2518 July 2012 at 22:17

    The dress looks amazing on you (I so can't wear skater dresses, carbs love my tummy) and I am LUSTING after the shoes. My TKMaxx is dreadful for clothes and shoes (better for handbags). Hubs gave me cash for my birthday last week so I did a little shopping this week but no photos, thank you.


    Sorry to hear that you are suffering from anxiety. I have been struggling with it too and wonder if (for me) the lack of sunshine has played a part, as well as lack of exercise (my broken foot is still healing). Hope you get some relief - I've been packing rescue remedy!

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  31. Melaina2518 July 2012 at 22:55

    The shoes were £15! Let me know your size and I can get you some if you want :)

    I got diagnosed with General Anxiety Disorder 11 years ago and it comes and goes for me. I think you are right that the sunshine (or lack) definitely plays a part. Being isolated as an expat doesn't help either!

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  32. Melaina2518 July 2012 at 22:56

    Yea I have TMJ as well so that of course gets worse when stress/anxiety is worse. You are so organized with all your advanced posting!

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  33. Melaina2518 July 2012 at 22:57

    Thanks Sarah; it isn't overwhelming or all consuming like it has been in the past but it still isn't fun.

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  34. Melaina2518 July 2012 at 22:57

    I'm glad you'll miss Cher-- Sian and Claire gave me mad shit for her!

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  35. Melaina2518 July 2012 at 22:57

    Thanks! Is it bad I'm so lazy I couldn't be bothered doing my hair and make-up?

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  36. Melaina2518 July 2012 at 22:58

    When shopping goes well it makes me feel so much better!

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  37. Melaina2518 July 2012 at 22:58

    Hello, I am on vacation in Chile until early August. I have access to emails but it may take me a bit longer to respond as I am in total relaxation mode! You can understand that, right?
    Happy Summer!
    Maria Jose

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  38. Melaina2518 July 2012 at 22:58

    I love window shopping; I live walking distance from a mall so I can poke around and look for deals which is great. I'm sorry you've been stressing out x

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  39. Melaina2518 July 2012 at 22:59

    Thank you! I knew when I saw it I had to have it; if there had been other colours I'd have gotten them too!

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  40. Melaina2518 July 2012 at 22:59

    Thanks Trina! Who knew coral was so flattering right?

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  41. Melaina2518 July 2012 at 22:59

    Thank you! The amazing Lizzie is so talented--I think bloggers will be busting down her door for portraits :)

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  42. Melaina2518 July 2012 at 23:00

    Thanks! I'm lucky to have such talented friends :)

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  43. Melaina2518 July 2012 at 23:00

    Ghetto or lazy...one or the other :)

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  44. Melaina2518 July 2012 at 23:00

    Oh Doranda I had chipped grey nailpolish it was DIRE!

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  45. Melaina2518 July 2012 at 23:00

    Thanks Ashley :)

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  46. Melaina2518 July 2012 at 23:01

    MWAH x

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  47. Melaina2518 July 2012 at 23:01

    She's amazing right? I own three dresses now, all from TK Maxx :)

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  48. Melaina2518 July 2012 at 23:01

    If I could have gotten that dress in more colours I totally would have :)

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  49. Melaina2518 July 2012 at 23:02

    Aww thanks Tiffany! The sunglasses hide my un-makeupped face :)

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  50. Melaina2518 July 2012 at 23:02

    Thank you! I knew when I saw it I had to get it.

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  51. Melaina2518 July 2012 at 23:02

    Aww thanks! Imagine how I'd look if I actually did my hair and makeup lol.

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  52. Melaina2518 July 2012 at 23:02

    Lizzie is ridonkulously talented. I suspect bloggers will be banging on her door for design work!

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  53. Melaina2518 July 2012 at 23:03

    TJ Maxx is only called TK Maxx in the UK so it isn't confused with another store called TJ Hughes :)

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  54. Melaina2518 July 2012 at 23:03

    I think I love you ;)

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  55. Melaina2518 July 2012 at 23:04

    Thanks Rachel! I was just desperately trying to hide my unstyled hair, no makeup face and chipped mani!

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  56. Melaina2518 July 2012 at 23:04

    Thanks Aimee :)

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  57. Melaina2518 July 2012 at 23:04

    It is my most favourite :)

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  58. Melaina2518 July 2012 at 23:04

    Aww thanks Steph x

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  59. Melaina2518 July 2012 at 23:52

    Love the colour of that dress.

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  60. Melaina2519 July 2012 at 02:44

    You look fabulous in your new dress! Such a gorgeous color on you. ;) And sock buns rule. (Although my hubby totally doesn't get it. :)

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  61. Melaina2519 July 2012 at 03:36

    Ok, so i am still waiting to see the "ghetto" outfit. That's not a ghetto look. Aren't they calling that "EFFORTLESS" now. Anyways, you look fine. Love the new badge.

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  62. Melaina2519 July 2012 at 08:49

    The color of that dress is so pretty and what a deal. I like the ghetto chic.

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  63. Melaina2519 July 2012 at 13:27

    Nah, at least you had the decency to throw your hair into a sock bun :)
    Also, if you give me a few days, I'll procure a link for you to apply to the Sugarlips affiliate program. Free clothes, woo!

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  64. Melaina2519 July 2012 at 16:26

    Loving that lace skater dress..loving this style right now...just found your site and linked you for the first time..
    love from NY
    Sheree x
    www.itsnotthatdeep.com

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  65. Melaina2519 July 2012 at 17:33

    Gorgeous dress x

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  66. Melaina2519 July 2012 at 18:46

    whats the deal with my image not showing up? oh and the correct pic is not by my comment either..something going on with the site right now?
    shere

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  67. Melaina2520 July 2012 at 01:03

    I love that dress. I mean love love love!

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  68. Melaina2520 July 2012 at 07:28

    Looking GOOD girl!

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  69. Melaina2520 July 2012 at 18:29

    Thanks! Who knew coral was cool?

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  70. Melaina2520 July 2012 at 18:30

    Thanks! Sock buns are easy though aren't they?

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  71. Melaina2520 July 2012 at 18:30

    Lol it's ghetto because I've got on sunglasses to hide I have on no make-up :) Thanks x

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  72. Melaina2520 July 2012 at 18:30

    Thanks! I wore it out last night and styled it properly :)

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  73. Melaina2520 July 2012 at 18:31

    Thanks for linking! I'm loving Cythia Rowley her dresses just really flatted my shape.

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  74. Melaina2520 July 2012 at 18:31

    Thanks Susan x

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  75. Melaina2520 July 2012 at 18:32

    Thanks Chris! Cynthia Rowley is my favourite right now.

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  76. Melaina2520 July 2012 at 23:18

    Hmm not sure? Are you logged in to your Disqus account?

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  77. Melaina2520 July 2012 at 23:48

    I love the entire link, especially the hair, mine is too short!

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  78. Melaina2520 July 2012 at 23:54

    I cannot figure out how to add your badge to my post. Is there any help you can give me. Not tech savy at all.

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  79. Melaina2521 July 2012 at 11:41

    Are you on Blogger or Wordpress? The code for the badge is on the right hand column of my blog. You copy/paste the code from the box under the badge and put it into the HTML section of your post.

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  80. Melaina2524 July 2012 at 02:48

    Great dress and it looks perfect on you. Love the top bun too!

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  81. Melaina2525 July 2012 at 09:05

    Top marks for this outfit. I soooo approve. I also like your hair up!

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