What I Wore Sunday: Volume 3

 I am participating again this week in What I Wore Sunday, but only with Ivy this time...because I like what she wore, and we were running a little late so I only had a chance to photograph one other family member before we had to run out the door.


This gray halter top dress is Evan-Picone, and though you cannot see it in the picture, the fabric has a slight sparkle to it.  Because I am not about go to church bare-shouldered, and because its freezing cold, I am also wearing a cardigan from JC Pennies. I think the brand is George and Martha, or some such thing. The shoes, like most in my closet, are ancient. I have had these since I first moved to Vegas in 2004 and they are Nine West.


Truth be told, I am not totally happy with the white cardigan- I feel like a little bolero would be a much better option, and preferably one that is the right shade of pink to go with the shoes. I love pink-gray combos. But one does one's best. Since I am no fashionista, I shall resign myself to making do with this cardigan.


Here is Ivy, in a an off-season spring dress from Janie and Jack. Since the fabric is very light-weight, and it's cold out, I paired it with this peter pan collared long sleeve shirt, also from Janie and Jack.  You can't see the detail in the picture but the collar has a little blue flower embroidered on each side. Those kind of details are one of the very many reason why I adore Janie and Jack. The shoes are Children's Place, and she is also wearing thick white tights for warmth. As I have previously mentioned, I love buying pretty clothes on the cheap. The shirt and dress were both steeply discounted in an after-Christmas sale so it all came out to less than $20.

Participating in this link-up is going to be tough on an ongoing basis - I don't have much nice stuff to wear, I am going to have to start scrounging around the back of my closet for new stuff! Still, it sure does make picking outfits a lot of fun. I am already thinking about what to wear next week! The other thing I am thinking ahead to is that I really ought to put my makeup on before I take pics. I usually put it on in the car. I think it might be time to change that.


Comments

  1. AndreaJanuary 20, 2013 at 5:38 PM

    I too really like pink and gray together. You look lovely and Ivy looks so so sweet! Her dress is adorable. Way to make it season appropriate!

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  2. Beth CotellJanuary 20, 2013 at 5:49 PM

    I love that dress! Very pretty. And since I've been participating in WIWS, I have actually put thought into my Sunday outfit BEFORE time to run out the door! It's fun to think about pairing items in different ways to get "new" outfits!

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  3. -Kinsi-January 20, 2013 at 5:58 PM

    Don't worry- we don't expect each other to have unlimited closets! That would be crazy! Just get creative and have fun :-) Your cardi totally works, btw- and the peter pan collar peeking out from your daughter's dress is so cute!

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  4. UnknownJanuary 20, 2013 at 6:28 PM

    I like pink and grey too. But I really like the cardigan you chose with your dress. I think the drape looks nice against the form fitting cut of the dress.

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  5. UnknownJanuary 20, 2013 at 7:50 PM

    One of my favorite color combos is pink and grey. So feminine! I love it. Your daughter is a real beauty. Her dress is so sweet.

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  6. Thrifty and Chic MomJanuary 20, 2013 at 8:01 PM

    Cute dress.

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  7. Mandi RichardsJanuary 20, 2013 at 9:14 PM

    Pink and grey is lovely! Both you and Miss Ivy look just gorgeous! I LOVE Janie and Jack but usually they are way to pricey for us! I have found a few nice Janie and Jack items at consignment sales though. Can't beat the quality and everything they make is so classy!

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  8. Designer JulesJanuary 21, 2013 at 12:41 PM

    My first time here and I love your dress!! So pretty. I will have to look around your blog a bit.

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  9. Lindsay @ Lindsay LovesJanuary 22, 2013 at 9:05 PM

    I think that cardigan goes well with the dress. I wished I had something long-sleeved this past Sunday! Your daughter's outfit is darling.

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  10. JoeinVegasJanuary 25, 2013 at 8:12 AM

    So Ivy's the Fashionista

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