Saturday, July 24, 2010

Memory Dress

This vintage taffeta dress is one of my favorite dresses ever, but it's difficult to wear without looking like a grandma (even though I secretly love dressing like elderly women sometimes). I bought it in a boutique in Burbank and it was extremely marked down because it has a tear by the side zipper.... I think the tear makes it that much more special though!
Worn with Prada heels and my dad's leather belt.

Getting off the internet now, the weather is too nice to be stuck inside all day!

152 comments:

LifestyleBohemia said...

Stunning dress - that silk must feel amazing! Beautiful heels as well!
xx

Milles said...

I love this colour on you! And ur hair looks darker, though that might just be lighting.Did u get a haircut? And I secretly love dressing like an old lady too. Today i'm wearing a maxi dress with a cardigan and im getting sympathetic looks from everyone under 21. haha!

Not a Paper Cup said...

those shoes are to die for!

I think you definitely managed to pull of the dress without looking like a Grandma ;)

G E N I E said...

I love the dress!! and i love vintage clothes!! :D


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Maria said...

Love the dress and the styling!

/Maria

Hannah said...

there's definitely nothing wrong with dressing like a grandma. although i would love to see a grandma in those pradas.

The Fall said...

it has such a lovely shape to it

Erica R. said...

Love the way you incorporated the belt!

besiuta1 said...

i love the dress

Chandler said...

This is the perfect outfit!!!


xox
Chandler

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Luna : said...

dude, who ever said that grandma's and old ladies rn't stylish ;-) you wear it well xx

Danyelle said...

lovely---doesn't look like a grandma at all.

feli said...

nice

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Lexy said...

Loving this look....

xoxo

lexy

FashionNative.com

Ezzie said...

cute prints!
I love how the belt pulls the outfit all together, and the Prada heels are absolutely stunning.

Kota Behemota said...

grandma? come on Karla, you look stunning in it!

FASHION SNAG said...

I adore the dress and how you belted it!

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Marloes. said...

I like this dress on you!

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Camilla said...

I want to eat all your dresses they're so wonderful.

and while I'm at it, I'll have your shoes too.

Yaary said...

stunning Karla.. love the print on this dress :)

Laken Linnea said...

what a gorgeous pattern! love the blue and yellows together. :)

love always,
laken

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Imani said...

dressing elderly is the best...love those shoes!

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Luci Ana said...

Love your dress and how you wear it. gorgeous!

Luci Ana said...

Love your dress and how you wear it. gorgeous!

reineroi.com said...

WOW! You're a LEDGE!

Marjorie's Closet said...

Haven't commented on your blog in a while. I love it Karla as usual.

Bisou de Montreal,

Marjorie's Closet

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bonokat said...

these pictures seem a little bit different, in a good way! they look like they're from a different perspective than usual

beautiful as always!

:')

Georgia said...

Why it has perfectly contrasting colours. You look great, it works with your short hair (which just keeps getting shorter..?)
It would be mine

Couture said...

Gorgeous dress!

Ms. Chyme said...

Nice dress.

Lies said...

Nothing looks grandma when you're wearing heels like that. Such a beautiful dress. It's so classy and classical but not in any way outdated!

KcomeKarolina said...

oh! you're the only one I know that looks extrymly sexy and chic in grandma's dresses!!!!
xoxo from rome
K.
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Amy said...

It is a gorgeous dress and I love the red nails :) Just want to say you always way such lovely, pretty oufits!!

Fashion teapot ♥

alix said...

your photos are always great
I wish I know somebody who would like to take my photos too
stupid sisters doesn't care !:P

Meg said...

You have such a great sense of style!
Love the belt with it, it looks very chic

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agata said...

im so so so in love with your dress!

What Ner is saying said...

I can see why you love that dress but I don't think you could ever look like a grandma. At least until you really are a grandma anyway.

Tee Sea said...

The granny chic look is fabulous, just take a look with what Marni has done with it! I love the color of the dress on you :)

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Sara said...

amazing!
x

Dominika said...

this is such a pretty dress! you look very beautiful in it! and the shoes are amazing as well!
<3

shopahallic said...

oy vai! those shoes are killer, now its a sexy grandma dress! ha, very cute.

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pkjb said...

it is ALL about grandama chic. Love it! ck :) x

Gon said...

Grandma or not, you look stunning everyway so don't worry!

xx,
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mom &amp; son said...

I love your style, always classy!

small woman . said...

Ach, Amazing outfit! <3

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CONFESSIONS OF A DOLL said...

VERY CUTE XOXO hautedolleyes.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

I am NOT loving the grandma dress!! YOU are gorgeous....not feelin the dress and especially the belt. I just have to ask why are you cutting your hair so SHORT? It makes one think--??

Anonymous said...

Is your hair shorter than your boyfriend's hair? May I suggest hair extensions.

Laura said...

I love your dress!!! it kinda makes me think of one i have that I love but need to wear more. =)

Twinn said...

Love the dress && shoes
My co workers make fun of me becuse they always tell me
I have this "granny style" to me
ahh well =)

DOLLMEUP

karla said...

I cut my hair short cus i don't want long hair... i'm pretty happy with my low-maintenance haircut... can't stand the idea of having to straighten it/curl it/etc everyday...

styleatelier said...

Beautiful dress! Looks great with your dad's belt! -Angela

Wardrobe Wearer said...

Tis is such a great blog, thanks for the inspiration !

Morgan DeLapa said...

beautiful dress, beautiful shoes...as always.
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Bianca said...

beautiful, love the pattern.



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Brianna said...

I like it. I gravitate towards "old lady" prints sometimes. It's understandable.

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Dylana Suarez said...

The dress is gorgeous!

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The Eccentric Kay said...

that dress is purely heavenly.

Moonlight said...

I think that dress would suit almost any kind of belt. has that timeless, adaptable quality to it.

Loving your nails too!

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L said...

love the photographs.
the pattern of the dress is to die for!
i love how you're wearing your dad's belt.

amazing blog. it really is.
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L

Aniya said...

ohh! It's amazing! lov this dress !

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xoxo

jamie-lee said...

I love the print! Have you thought about shortening it?

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Magda said...

amazing dress, you don't look like a grandma, too sexy shoes for grandma :D

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mary_ronaldo said...

you look stunning!
great dress and the shoes, wow! love them!

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*rachelwears said...

adorable and i just love how you styled it!! <3 <3

Jasmine said...

i like this dress< love the belt and you hands down have the best shoe collection known to man!

Jasmine said...

sorry i meant women kind

Tiffany's Small World said...

great dress!love your shoes!

moded'amour said...

Gorgeous dress!


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kate said...

lovely shoes!

Tom said...

Wow. This memory dress is amazing. I really like this look and your style.

Have a nice day.
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Elena Vasilieva said...

love this "grandma" dress, especially the print, looks great

elena
http://elenavasilieva.blogspot.com/

xx

My Republic of Fashion said...

Gorgeous dress, I love those Prada heels.:)SarahD

Jasmin said...

Lovely dress and I like what you did with the belt!
Great inspiration! =]

Jaclyn said...

the dress totally does NOT look grandma on you! :) and i love the style of wearing the belt like that..which ive seen alot lately. totally wanna try that! and i nv thought of using my dads belt like that. awesome. doesnt even need to be placed in the holes! lovin it!

MrsBossa said...

Ah, you can't beat a good grandma dress!!

skippingstones1 said...

There's nothing more that I can say than: lovely.
The colour is exquisite.

Fashionlass said...

I just love it. It's absolutely stunning.
And the Prada heels with that beautiful accordion pleating at the heel? Fantastic!

Anonymous said...

I don't care what anyone says - you always look cute.

I would really love to know the style number of the Coach Python bag that you sometimes carry. I know that you are busy - but if you have the time do you think you might be able to post the number.

thanks, Elle

I AM DEBORA said...

Nice outfit!
And gorgeous heels!!

Fashion Queen said...

Lovely dress and heels!

All Women Stalker said...

The color and print of that dress are lovely. You can always fix a tear,though. :)

merci pour l'amour said...

Taffeta is one of my fav fabric!
Have you ever tried Minx nails? think it will look great on you.

Ann. said...

Beautiful shoes! :)
Kisses
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DEA said...

Prada heels...... can I borrow them some day? :DD To me your blog is a shoe blog. I desire all your shoes and would be the happiest girl if they just appeared in my closet. :)
xxx

flutterflyy said...

gorgeous dress! I love the silk and the beautiful pattern!

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JULIA said...

I can only imagine wearing that gorgeous dress!

Connie said...

Love the colour.

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lovely dress!!

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Carmen said...

The dress is lovely, love the print!

Carmen.xx.

Francesca said...

great dress

xoxo,
F

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EleaCarter said...

I like your Blogspot! :)

Anonymous said...

you look amazing as always! and i love the short hair, it really shows off your gorgeous face =)
from lauren

franca maisha said...

I love this outfit! and don`t even listen to anyone that says your hair isnt nice - I think its AMAZING and you should def keep it that way! you`re the one who makes me feel confident enough to cut my hair short too!
go on girl!!

xx

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Lotte said...

You manage to pull this dress off, looks great on you!
- Love, Charlotte
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sally said...

beautiful dress!!!


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I visit it almost everyday to see if there are any news ^^

You are in my favorite and i could not hope better than you would come to see my blog to tell me what you think about it :D

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Marissa said...

um yeah, there's nothing "grandma" about that dress (though i regularly shop my grandma's closet for her cute dresses and hats ;). it's lovely.

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MM said...

Hi Karla, i have been reading your blog for a year now. I admire your courage to dress very differently from the others. Your bold taste in fashion makes it work very well. Just being curious, what do you work as? I'm 18 this year, interested in fashion but my country do not have much opportunities for young budding fashion lovers to grow. What do you suggest? Thank you :)

jessica said...

i really love your dress.
and the belt looks nice on that dress.

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November Grey said...

Diggin' dad's belt with the dress. Nice.

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Stela ALVES said...

THIS PICTURE WITH A SHOES ITS WONDERFUL !!!!!
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Indigo said...

Love the print on this dress and the cute heels

MELISSA Z. said...

Love the way you wear that belt! awesome shoes too!

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Yanes Alicante said...

Wonderful outfit Karla. Magnifique.

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Laetitia´s Comptoir said...

You look beautiful with that dress! I usually use my dad´s belts too! haha!

xoxoxox

madame.lala said...

oh how cute!
and i love the shoes.


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Third World Mentality said...

The dresses beautiful.... U r right it is a grandma dress... My grandma has a similar dress..... But I don't like how u accessorize it ..,, with a man belt and black shoes... I m not feeling it !!!!!

MMM said...

your shoes are amazing!


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XX

Giovanna ♥ said...

Such a lovely dress, I love the belt and shoes! they give the dress a modern look. Great outfit!
xo
Giovanna
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cherie said...

ahh, that dress is fabulous!

have a great day! the weather`s simply awesome this summer! :)

hugs
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ALWAYS CHASING said...

An amazing dress, Im jealous!

adele said...

love the dress && the way you style it. you're great!
xx

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esdelope said...

I like to think I'm 90 at heart :) Love the dress - to me, it feels very Jackie O.

Becca

Sing&amp;Dance&amp;Laugh&amp;Love&amp;Pray said...

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Sing&amp;Dance&amp;Laugh&amp;Love &amp; Pray said... said...

Why do you remove (delete) some of your posts? why?

Sing said...

The dress is great, very classic.

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Kimberley said...

Great outfit, you look amazing! I love your blog, I recently featured it on my own, please check it out.

Helo Muller said...

love your photos!

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You always look so stylish!

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Ashley said...

Very cute find--I love belting my dresses this summer!

Check out my weekend spent in SOUTH LAKE TAHOE! So gorgeous there!
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Anonymous said...

The shoes are brown Third World Mentality. Jeez some people are stupid! Anyway love this look Karla!

simplychic said...

that dress is gorgeous! i don't think you ever have to worry abt looking like grandma with those prada's on.

Mélanie said...

So cute this beautiful dress =)

alyssa said...

beautiful dress. it reminds me of a 60s housewife making cookies! but with the belt and shoes- so fab. looove.
xx. alyssa

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seventh_moon said...

i just cant express in words how much i love and adore your blog and style!!!

*annie* said...

ah, beautifull dress!!! love it:)
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DebbieJ said...

It's such a great combination with the belt and high heels! Great job

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Valentine said...

Pretty as usual....!

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duckalicious said...

hey, can I call you meemaw?

just kidding, you don't look like a granny, no worries :P

Wendy said...

The dress has the nicest colour and patterns and OMG, the shoes :)
I'm off to my dad's closet now LOL

Danielle said...

I think it looks nice!

Aattlee said...

I think dressing as an old woman is just preparing yourself for the years to come, plus, there are some seriosuely stylish OAP's out there! Love this dress, very old-school and simple. Suits you. :)


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Angeles Almuna Design said...

Love the idea of a father leather belt!
Beautiful as always!
Kisses

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Niki B. said...

still love love love those prada's!

xx Niki
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blogging is cheap said...

Gorgeous print, you've really brought it bang up to date with some feisty heels! Nice work!

Faye said...

very stylish dress! I love your sexy shoes!:)

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deike said...

These shoes are amaaaaaazing! Love them!

Hugs, deike

Eilish said...

that dress is like the cutest.. i think i've said that about lots of your dresses but that's because they are. stunning karla !

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Ernest B. said...

That's an amazing dress! Who cares if you dress elderly - if you look like this there's no cause for complaints. Love the watch over the images. This looks like something straight out a magazine. Congrats!

Ernest Bee

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Jack Kolbow the Shoe Closet Guy said...

That dress looks perfect with you Karla! But the belt ruins everything!

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Rug Cleaning Los Angeles said...

This dress doesn't look like it's made of taffeta, unless I'm picturing taffeta as a different type of material. I don't think it looks grandma-esque, it looks great!

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