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Tuesday 22 October 2013

What I Wore Wednesday: Black and Gold

So I have this really bad habit. I buy clothes on sale and then leave them in the bags and don't wear them. Part of it is I think I might return it and the other that they won't look right or will fit funny and then I'll be late for work because I have to find something else to wear so I might as well wear something I've already worn. It makes absolutely no sense because I've tried everything on before I bought it. I'm trying to break this habit and force myself to wear all the dresses I have because honestly I'm past the 28 day return period on them all!

 The weather is definitely starting to get colder in Glasgow. This past week we've had torrential rain every day, all day and I'm getting to the point where I'm going to need to suck it up and buy a new winter coat. However since I bought a super cute new mid-weight coat when I was home in Ohio I want to make it last as long as I can. 

 I originally took my semi-traditional bathroom selfie for this post but umm it was a hot mess. I looked back and there is an air-freshener hanging off the wall, paper towels tumbling out of the dispenser and it just looked tragic. Luckily my colleague Steph, who is 1/3 of a new blog we're about to launch (watch this space!), stepped up and snapped a photo for me as we walked back from grabbing lunch.


Black and Gold Skater Dress- Cynthia Rowley, TK Maxx
Black Hoops- Target
Black and Blonde Glasses- Vivienne Westwood, Costco
Black Layering Leggings, Marks and Spencer
Black Studded Pumps- New Look

I don't normally wear a lot of patterned dresses but there was something about this dress I really liked. I really don't have anything else like it so I think that helps. I'm absolutely in love with my asymmetrical zip jacket; I found it on sale at the Target by my Dad's house but not in my size so I drove to the next Target to find it. I might need to layer a cardigan under it to make it last longer in this colder weather. I went for simple black hoops and gold nails since the pattern was fairly loud on its own and I wear the same flats every day at work--boring but comfy!

Do you ever buy things and let them waste away in the bag before you break them out or do you have to wear new outfits right away?





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49 comments:

  1. Melaina2522 October 2013 at 23:38

    Ooo that patterned dress looks gorgeous and so luxe! Looking forward to hearing more about this new blog too! Keep us posted on that for sure xx

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  2. Melaina2522 October 2013 at 23:41

    Looking good.x

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  3. Melaina2523 October 2013 at 00:15

    I love black and gold together... you look beautiful!


    Thank you for hosting!


    Lauren xx
    www.stylelixir.com

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  4. Melaina2523 October 2013 at 00:26

    Dress is beautiful. Plus, I have the very same habits! =D

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  5. Melaina2523 October 2013 at 00:39

    that Cynthia Rowley dress is such a great find, love love love!

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  6. Melaina2523 October 2013 at 01:06

    Love the patterned dress with all black accessories. Very chic!

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  7. Melaina2523 October 2013 at 02:01

    Woot woo x

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  8. Melaina2523 October 2013 at 02:13

    Sorry Melaina but no I don't leave things in the bag. I want to wear everything immediately. In fact I'm in such a hurry, I'll go home and put 'it' on straight away. Tragic I know :)

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  9. Melaina2523 October 2013 at 02:41

    That always happens to me! I literally just found a bag in the back of my car the other day, I guess I had completely forgot about it.

    //Birdie Shoots//

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  10. Melaina2523 October 2013 at 03:40

    I am loving your dress..black and gold is beautiful...:)

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  11. Melaina2523 October 2013 at 05:46

    LOVE the dress!! Seriously its gorgeous!

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  12. Melaina2523 October 2013 at 05:47

    This dress is gorgeous, I am glad it's not still in the shopping bag. I am so guilty of debating about purchases I've made and keeping in the bag then forgetting about it. I am trying to better about it.


    Alice
    www.happinessatmidlife.com

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  13. Melaina2523 October 2013 at 06:03

    hey hey mama! It's BEEN AGES but I got my act together and did a proper style post. Woooo hoooo! And I want your DRESS....hot hot hot! xo

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  14. Melaina2523 October 2013 at 06:46

    I like the print on your dress! I don't leave my stuff in the bag. Instead I put them away and leave them in the drawer until I find a special something to wear it to. Everyday and everywhere should be special though. :-)

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  15. Melaina2523 October 2013 at 09:08

    Such a pleasure to join you another week.
    I do hope you can join me in Share-in-Style on the 1rst of November.
    XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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  16. Melaina2523 October 2013 at 10:24

    I can't believe that this gorgeous dress has been hidden away in a carrier bag somewhere tut tut! It is gorgeous! I love the colour on you and the little jacket is perfect.

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  17. Melaina2523 October 2013 at 11:04

    Ooooo you look lovely!! I love that dress!

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  18. Melaina2523 October 2013 at 12:36

    Such a nice printed dress, and I like your coat too! :)

    Away From The Blue

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  19. Melaina2523 October 2013 at 14:41

    LOve the dress. Gorgeous. Thank you for hosting the link up. Hope to see you tomorrow for my weekly tres-chic fashion thursday link up.

    Agi:)

    vodkainfusedlemonade.com

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  20. Melaina2523 October 2013 at 15:04

    Love that dress! gold is another good colour on you.

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  21. Melaina2523 October 2013 at 16:12

    Great dress!

    xo

    Deanne Castro

    http://myfashavenue.com/

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  22. Melaina2523 October 2013 at 17:32

    I have a really similar habit - I buy clothes and put them away, but I leave the tags on in case I change my mind. Of course, when they're hidden in the closet I forget all about them until it's way too late to return...There really is no point in it at all, but isn't it nice knowing you're not the only one doing stuff like that? :)
    xo
    Kym
    bitty.and.bunny

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  23. Melaina2523 October 2013 at 18:26

    So glad to know it is not just me!

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  24. Melaina2523 October 2013 at 18:26

    Thanks Katie! I'm such a sucker for Cynthia Rowley :)

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  25. Melaina2523 October 2013 at 18:28

    I will try and remember! I'm such a scatter brain :)

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  26. Melaina2523 October 2013 at 18:28

    Thank you! I'm gutted I won't be able to wear it longer

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  27. Melaina2523 October 2013 at 18:31

    If you only knew what else was lurking in bags lol

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  28. Melaina2523 October 2013 at 18:34

    I will do my best to remember :)

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  29. Melaina2523 October 2013 at 18:35

    I just get horrible cold feet/buyer's remorse with most things!

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  30. Melaina2523 October 2013 at 18:36

    Go you! You know it's our fave TK Maxx :)

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  31. Melaina2523 October 2013 at 18:36

    Glad it isn't just me! I get buyer's remorse so often!

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  32. Melaina2523 October 2013 at 18:36

    Thanks Dawnelle!

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  33. Melaina2523 October 2013 at 18:37

    I hope it was something good :)

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  34. Melaina2523 October 2013 at 18:38

    Not tragic at all! Just polar opposite of me :)

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  35. Melaina2523 October 2013 at 18:38

    MWAH x

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  36. Melaina2523 October 2013 at 18:39

    TK Maxx seems to have tons of Cynthia Rowley stuff again!

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  37. Melaina2523 October 2013 at 18:39

    Glad it isn't just me :)

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  38. Melaina2523 October 2013 at 18:39

    Thank you Sus x

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  39. Melaina2523 October 2013 at 18:40

    We are about 95% ready to go! It is going to be a group food blog :)

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  40. Melaina2523 October 2013 at 19:05

    Oh that dress is gorgeous!! You're so pretty!
    ~Callie
    www.creationsbycallie.com

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  41. Melaina2523 October 2013 at 19:16

    The dress is very flattering to your figure and the leggings are perfect.

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  42. Melaina2523 October 2013 at 20:12

    The dress is so nice on you x

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  43. Melaina2523 October 2013 at 22:10

    Love black and gold- cute dress!

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  44. Melaina2523 October 2013 at 22:30

    Well, you didn't get that trait from your mother. I can't wait to wear things once I purchased them. And as a matter of fact I hardly ever take anything back. You look so lovely and I think it looks wonderful on you!

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  45. Melaina2524 October 2013 at 01:22

    I think I have the opposite problem. I will wear something I've purchased as soon as it's humanly possible! Great outfit!

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  46. Melaina2524 October 2013 at 04:29

    What a cute dress! I am actually trying to figure out a black and gold outfit or dress to wear to a Centre football game next weekend -- I should check out TJ Maxx! I alternate on the stuff I buy. I either wear it immediately or let it sit in the bag for ages. And I totally have things that I meant to return ages ago and are now way past their return-by date. So annoying.

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  47. Melaina2524 October 2013 at 04:36

    I thought I was the only one guilty of that! I have long been notorious for keeping bags filled with new clothes in the floor of closet "just in case" I need to return it. I also hang some things with tags intact up the closet never to be worn before meeting their fate at the local Goodwill or Civitan. Sad.

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  48. Melaina2530 October 2013 at 17:12

    oops, missed the link up and added it to today's blog - thanks for the footless tights inspiration!

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  49. Melaina2510 November 2013 at 06:08

    That dress is rad! Love that you got it from TJ Maxx! xo Andrea

    Boho Bunnie

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