Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Some Urban Lace

Dress: Urban Outfitters | Shoes: Forever 21 | Belt: Target | Jewelry: Forever 21

I found this dress last weekend while shopping on 2nd Street in Austin. I don't make it into Urban Outfitters very often, so I must say I was a tad bit giddy. To my dismay, I was a slightly disappointed in their store offerings. Why is online so much better? I mean, if you sell something on the www, then please carry it in the store. Don't you know the ladies need to try it on, look in the mirror, twirl around a time or two, take a picture with their smarty phones and possibly bend over to ensure that a full moon doesn't appear during broad daylight? When are these people going to get it? I mean, online is fabulous if you don't actually have a storefront near you, but again...if you are going to sell it online...then sell it in the store. For the LOVE!

Any who, I was pretty pumped that I found this dress on sale for $39.99. I have actually been looking for a lace skirt that has a decent, non-hoochie-fied, hemline, but I still haven't gotten lucky. So, I settled for this lace dress instead. I guess it's really not settling because I think I just might be able to remix it into a skirt. Somehow. Some way. I will get creative.

Sorry, kids, I didn't see it online, but they had a ton left at the store in Austin. So hopefully, if you likey, your store my have a few left too. And did I mention that it came in a few other colors - turquoise, green, yellow and orange? It sure would look snazzy with that Blogger Bubble necklace everyone is wearing!

Let me know if you come across a cute lace skirt. I am looking for one that hits mid thigh or right above the knees. No hoochie. Please and thank you.  

(Isn't it ironic that I ask for no hoochie when my wedges are 6" high? It's all in moderation.)

Cheers to a lacey find.

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66 comments:

Michelle said...

Your outfit is so cute! Love those shoes and the dress of course.

THE COOKS said...

You are adorable!! Eeekkk!!! Love love that dress! :)

Sabrina said...

Can I just say-perfect?;) xx

Chris said...

I was going to buy a lace dress on Macy's website tonight and I changed my mind. Now you're making me rethink buying it!

Mrs C said...

I prefer online shopping too! By the way the dress is lovely and love the pop of blue!

MRS JACK OF ALL TRADES DAILY - Where Fashion and Food collide!
http://mrsjackofalltradesdaily.blogspot.com/

Karen said...

Love that dress!!! I saw some cute lace skirts online at red dress boutique. Not sure how long they are though.

Katie @ My Darling Days said...

I am lovin' your non-hoochie momma lace number with blue accents!! But seriously, how do you walk in 6" heels?? I would totally topple over. :)

TaraMixandMatch said...

Such a cute dress! I love your layered necklaces too!

Unknown said...

I desperately need to find a lace dress. To bad the UO isn't open in my area yet; otherwise I'd be making a trip today. BTW, This looks great with the blue wedges.

http://thriftyandshameless.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

Shanna - How do you keep your necklaces from getting caught in the lace and ripping? I have a lace shirt that I love but I wore a necklace with it once and now it's got all the pulls in it... very sad.

Jamie said...

I agree with you on the stores carrying things that they have online - it drives me mad!!! I'm not a big online shopper because I have a goofy body shape and I hate paying return shipping for things that don't fit. So it's definitely a bummer when I see something cute online and it's not in store! This dress is adorable - I love the blue with it - makes it pop!!

Unknown said...

Those wedges are BEYOND AMAZING!! My shoe collection must have these now!!
Love the dress too!!

Montana

Katie said...

your hoochie comment made me laugh. : ) LOVE the blue shoes and what a gorgeous dress!

Allie said...

Ohhh my what a fabulous dress and color combo! The pop of cobalt is perfect! xx, Allie

Danavee said...

Super cute! Our closest Urban is THREE HOURS AWAY!

Danavee said...

Super cute! Our closest Urban is THREE HOURS AWAY!

Penniless Socialite said...

I feel the same way about stores and their online offerings. I always have to try on bottoms and I get mad when an online store tempts me with lovely offerings that I can twirl around in.

Tara
Penniless Socialite

Head to Toe Chic said...

What a gorgeous dress and those shoessss...I die! You look so pretty and I also hate when stores have online only stuff. So annoying.

Xo,
Angela

Selma @ Crazy Little World Of Mine said...

Awesome buy!!! Love it!!!

And yes, I've had that problem too. Saw something online, didn't see it in the store. Very depressing. I need to try it on and all, and don't shop online because I just don't have the patience and time to send it back and forth if something doesn't fit.

Carly said...

I've been eyeing the SAME dress! It looks great on you!

Carly
www.lipglossandcrayons.com

Ruthie Hart said...

this dress!!!! GORGEOUS!

Andrea said...

Love this dress! I have been searching for a lace dress this summer!

TheTinyHeart said...

That dress is just gorgeous with the cobalt accessories! I love ordering stuff online especially since you can order 24/7! Of course I love shopping in store too, but online shopping is awesome.

-Sharon
The Tiny Heart

Tiffany said...

Adorable! I can't find even a dress that is long enough for me. Those shoes totally kill it (in a good way)!

tres chic chica said...

Hey Shanna! Hope you had a nice weekend darling! What a pretty dress, I love it. It's so flirty and romantic :) Thanks for stopping by!!

xo Marie
http://nyorkeratheart.blogspot.com

Erin @ Currently Coveting said...

You are too precious, love this lacy number!

xx,
Erin
http://erinscurrentlycoveting.blogspot.com

Sarah said...

Lovin that dressss! I feel the exact same way about UO. I get SO excited to go and then am always disappointed once Im there.

Sarah said...

Lovin that dressss! I feel the exact same way about UO. I get SO excited to go and then am always disappointed once Im there.

Unknown said...

Love this dress, very cute!

Ashley K said...

Love the dress! I haven't actually ever been to or shopped online with urban outfitters but I do see cute stuff from them all the time. LOL @ No hoochie! Your so funny. If I see any pretty lace skirts I'll send them your way! ;)

still being [molly] said...

ERHMAHGERD I LOVE THIS!!! you look So classy and fabulous, girl. i want to seriously copy that whole outfit. GAH!!

still being [molly]

Stesha said...

loving those shoes with that dress my love!! so pretty!!

xx

Mary Ann said...

This dress looks great, Shanna! What a lucky find (and on sale, too)! Greetings from Atlanta. ;-)
Also, I'm hosting a great giveaway? Everyone who enters wins a $15 virtual gift card to Inpink jewelry!

EverythingPrettyGirls said...

This is GORGEOUS! You look so lovely and it’s just so feminine. I want it ... and a bargain, okay I’m buying it (if i can find it!). My urban outfitters is either a hit or miss... they definitely have so much more online.

xo everything-pretty.com

Unknown said...

I love lace dresses and I 'm loving those shoes too!

www.daisyraeboutique.com
www.kacieskloset.blogspot.com

Katherine said...

i love it! ive contemplated buying the coral or yellow version of this dress a few times. oh - and fossil is having a sale right now online and there is a REALLY cute lace skirt for 19.99!

<3 katherine
ofcorgisandcocktails.com

Makaila said...

girl, could you get any damn cuter?? I love love looove it. Unexpected how you paired and layered it with sunshiny blue.

-m-

Makaila said...

*unexpected, and PERFECT, how you layered it. :D

-m-

Jamie said...

You look so cute! Love the combo of lace and cobalt blue!

Sami said...

You are one hot mama :) I love this dress and I adore the blue especially the shoes! I never have any luck in Urban but I might have to try again!

Ashley said...

You always find the best deals!!! Love this dress and the necklaces with it.

My-cliffnotes said...

Love the dress and shoes, yes please.

Tab

Your paring of Dusty and I was perfect!!!

xx

Blue Dog Belle said...

LOVE THOSE SHOES. gorgeous.

Wine and Summer said...

Love that dress! I might have to come down to Austin to pick one up!

Anonymous said...

Love that dress, such a great staple piece that you can do so much with.

The Pink Growl said...

Love that dress! I'm a big fan of the lace look, you can dress it up or make it sassy. very cute!

Annie said...

Love that dress Shanna - the white is so pretty! I have a similar one, or maybe it's the same, who knows, in red from UO - but I KIND of feel like a hooch in it. I wore it on Valentine's Day though, so I justified it's hoochie factor I think :) Anyway, your rant totally made me laugh!

Annie
The Other Side of Gray

Giovanna said...

Cute look! Loving the pops of blue! Your wedges are great!

xx
Giovanna
www.oliveandanarrow.com

Jayme @ Her Late Night Cravings said...

This dress is so stinkin cute!!

Jayme @ Her Late Night Cravings

Jade Sierra said...

Most fashionable mommy that I've ever seen! I've said it before & I'll say it again. Bring your tush to Arkyyy so you can take me shopping! :) K? Thankssss.

Breanna said...

1) You are adorable! Goodness are you gorgeous or what! :)

2) I found you through the GFC Blog Hop and I'm so glad I did! I can't wait to follow along! :)

Breanna

Girls Love Fried Pickles said...

Look at you all fancy dancy. Shouldn't you be under a shade tree, sipping sweat tea, watching the lightening bugs flow across the moonlit sky or something?

tara said...

OBSESSED with that dress! too cute! give it to me now. kthanksbye.

Leeann @ Join the Gossip said...

This may be my fav outfit on you! I.Love.It. SOMUCH.

That dress is perfection and looks amazing with the blue!

I saw a bunch of lace dresses in F21 today but didn't stop to look at them so I'm not sure if they were hoochie or not.

Jessica @ Here(and)Now said...

wow - what a fabulous LWD! Loving that you paired it with blue... so fresh!
xx
Here&Now

Delusions of Grandeur said...

What a fantastic find! You look beautiful and those accessories are perfect!

Sugarr2518 said...

You always look so cute in your outfits! Loving those shoes, they are killer!!! The pops of blue really stand out against the lace.

Always Maylee said...

Shanna, what a gorgeous white dress on you! You look so beautiful! LOVE the blue accessories. :)

xo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee

erica said...

Oh my goodness I absolutely adore your outfit. That less dress is stunning! xo

Sylvia said...

I want this outfit! I just love that lace dress. Oh, and the SHOES...they are gorgeous! I really love your style lady!

Kristine M said...

I love all the blue!! goes great with the lace! :) and the shoes are super pretty !!

Id love you to check out my latest post at http://backalleysandboulevards.blogspot.ca/2012/06/summer-in-city.html

Kristine :)

Just Another Shopaholic said...

You look so adorable and so classy!!

Anonymous said...

Something borrowed... something blue? Looks like wedding day lace & blue ;) Gorgeous!

Kelly { MessyDirtyHair } said...

omg stop it. this is my favorite!!!! i love the navy you added!!! omg its so freaking cute, i want it all!!!

xo

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