Monday, October 6, 2008

On a Whimsical Whim via a Vintage Dress!!




Fly me to the moon. Let me play among the stars. Let me see what Spring is like on Jupiter and Mars. In other words, hold my hand. Ohhh. In other words, darling, kiss me. Fill my heart with song. And let me sing forever more. You are all I long for. All I worship and adore. In other words, please be true. In other words, I love you. (lyricsfreak.com: Dinah Washington)

Dress: Vintage Headband: CVS Heels: Target

101 comments:

Anna Pope said...

You look lovely and can I say how much I love your hair?

* Fashion Dreamer * said...

Gorgeous, absolutely gorgeous. But I feel it's a bit unfair that you focused on that dress, those shoes are tres chic! Sorry it's been so long hun, but I'm back for good now. Did you get the Audrey book?

J'Adore Fashion said...

lovely, so whimsical :)

You have been tagged because I heart you blog, do check my latest posts for details.
:)
xoxo

ps: thanks for comment, by the way

Mimi said...

Oh my godness this dress is to die for! I'm so jealous erika :(
anyway looks lovely on you!
xxx

*~The World is My Catwalk~* said...

Those heels make your legs look SEXIER!!!

Lovely Lovely dress!!!!

WendyB said...

Pretty!

Sharon Rose said...

Hi there-looking soo gorgeous, this dress is amazing!!

autumn said...

i told yah, i'm always out of words. lol. you really look wonderful. i adore your style.

i also like the lyrics you put under your pics. have a great week ahead. ^^

Cris M. said...

this outfit's so sweet!

DaisyChain said...

I really, really covet this dress. And the shoes fit the outfit perfectly.
Your hair is beyond amazing, I am turning green with jealousy.

Thank you again for the sweet words,
I hope you have a great Monday x

LENORENEVERMORE said...

I luv that 'vintage' song too dear...
"Fill you heart with song... & more songssss...."
Fabulous week for you countess!
~blessings as always*

Lisa said...

perfect for a weekend frolick...
very dreamy.

and YES. your hair is gorgeous.

love love love my love.

x.

Ane said...

You look gorgeous!
Though I would never have been able to pull that off,
I must say I really love the dress, and the colors, and
it matches you just perfectly!

And thank you for writing on my blog!
And I would love to link a.s.a.p! :D

xx fmb

Mattie said...

every time i see great vintage finds it make me want to go thrifting but i never find anything good

heartofpearl♥ said...

how adorable! this girly style really suits you! the shoes go so great with the dress. perfect!x

Daily Style Guide said...

I love that dress! It fits really nice. And I can't believe the shoes are Target, they look super expensive :)

Megan said...

gorgeous dress. gorgeous heels. gorgeous photos! and those lyrics really made me smile :)

Fashionistadiary said...

oh wow what an amazing dress!! xo

morena said...

you look amazing like always :]
Love the dress

She's Dressing Up said...

One word: beautiful =]

STEFANIE said...

Wow great dress! Is it a floral pattern?
And thank you very much for the birthday wishes! It means a lot to me that people care to take time for that ^-^

Sophia said...

i like your dress a lot!
where do you get your vintage stuff??

ps: i tagged you! =]

michelle said...

I'm jealous, I want your dress! :D

Aly-gator said...

cute dress, look great w/ the shoes. www.thedailyalygator.blogspot.com

Michele said...

Great outfit! The dress is beautiful.

FABIO who ? said...

"Ground-breaking"

Jillian said...

you've been so lady-like lately i love everything you've been wearing! So beautiful!
xox

p.s. u can take this buffalo weather ANYDAY!

jess said...

I love your dress

Angela said...

Hey!!
I'm Angela from New York and i'm new to the blogosphere!!

I absolutely, absolutely loooove your blog. Your outfits are always so beautiful!
(Not to mention, I'm supah jealous of your legs!) haha

Please check out my blog, and feel free to link me! I linked you, of course!

<3Angela

http://www.superstylishmood.blogspot.com

Nina said...

you look soooooo chic! i love how you paired the dress w/simple black pumps. another great outfit! ;)

Annie said...

That's a really cute frock!

RiverMist said...

sooo cute!

geri said...

super cute!!

Your'e So Fetch! said...

Love that song and love that dress. A+ lady!

goldieoldiecharms said...

you make such a simple vintage dress look so chic and so much more than it is!! looks greaaaat!

and i can't wait for you to post a photo of the jacket :) thanks for the lovely comment !

we wear things said...

thanks so much for the birthday wishes! i'm loving this vintage dress on you!

- roz

Andy said...

Simple but how cute ? :-)
New on my blog, check it.
xxx

May Kasahara said...

oh give me your hair please

and the dress.

and the shoes.

oh hell ♥

chuckles said...

You look great and those shoes!!!

Nita-Karoliina said...

amazing amazing, i returned late yesterday evening from london. not home yet, waiting a train. and about home in 4 hours. yaaaang!!

Elouise said...

cute dress!

x

Cate said...

Ohhh, we sang that song with the school choir, I don't know, one and a half years ago? I love that song. And I love your dress. It looks really great. And your hair... It's wonderful. So thick and long and beautiful. How long has it taken to let it grow so long?
It looks really great with the headband, and the shoes are hot!!

Whoo it would be exciting to swap lives for a day... But it would be even more exciting if we did it in turns, like an exchange - first we're both in Miami, and then we're both in Germany or something like that ^^
The saddest film I've ever seen... That's a tough one, but I'd say The Lord of the Rings (I haven't seen Bambi). Only hearing the soundtrack makes me cry. Probably because it is my favourite film. What's the saddest film you've ever seen?

HUGS & KISSES
Cate

aizat.cinta.goddess said...

wow!love the dress.so vintage.

Eelie said...

I cannot even fathom replying to up to 100 like you lol. I understand wholeheartedly your predicament in replying early :)

Thankyou for your comment lol it made me feel silly lol because i cannot believe your sweet words lol. I think i'm too self aware :(

Anyway you look so pretty here. Very fantasy-like, whimsical perhaps?

Ariella said...

That is such a sweet, sweet dress. And your hair looks darling.

Denise said...

wow your style improved so much and your blog got so popular! i love that dress!

Miss_Corrine said...

What a beautiful dress - you look gorgeous! :) x

S said...

I LOVE THIS DRESS!!!!! Gorgeous to the extreme, you are ROCKING it. Sorry for all the caps but seriously, seriously, this look is just too good on you!

Daniela Wintour said...

i like the dress, its flattering.
Thank you for all the wonderful comments and yes the blog is based in MIA so most of our pictures are in this area. hopefully one day we will see you.

Daniela Wintour said...

love the dress, it very flattering.
Thank you for all the wonderful comments. Yes the blog is based in MIA so most of the pictures are from here, hopefully one day i will see you and you can be in the blog too. :)

Sunniva said...

Darling Erika, sorry for the very late reply again..but you're probably used to it now haha ;p I would like to tell you that even though I haven't commented, I have checked your blog every day to get some amazing inspiration! I am so busy these days, and I just haven't had the time to write you the comments that you deserve for being your wonderful self! But just know that your blog is one that I visit every single day :)

How's the move going? And have you rewarded yourself to the SATC movie yet? ;) I hope you're doing wonderfully and that you're enjoying life!

I have to say that this vintage dress looks stunning on you! You have such a great ability to never wearing the "same" outfit. You're so versatile, and you manage to pull off so many different looks without it looking like you've tried too hard, and that's something I really love about you!!

xoxoxo

Dana (MODAna) said...

whimsical whim in deed
hugs

stilettostetico said...

And now "Vintage" can be considered as synonym of "Timeless", just like a delightful stylish paradox !!!
ps: I would really like having your opinion about my last article, it could be very constructive . . .

A Bientôt, Antoine

NAYRA LAISE said...

Your dress è very very pretty and sweet.And those heels,so fab!!!!!!

heartofpearl♥ said...

hihi:) hope you dont mind but i tagged you on my four things about you post!x

La Belette Rouge said...

The dress, the hair and the shoes=lovely!

Demi said...

I love that outfit....the dress is beautiful!
oh and I tagged you :) x

Couture Carrie said...

So pretty!

xoxox,
CC

RASPBERRY said...

I love those lyrics!
And the vintage dress is fabulous. I love everything about this look! You look stunning, I envy your hair so muh ^^

Kira Fashion said...

so sweet lady! love it!

a kiss!!!

Blicious said...

cute!!!!!!

mochachinadoll said...

luv how you acompanied the pretty pictures with those lyrics, it really sets a mood! :)
cute flirty little dress and lovely shoes!

♥ R

p.s. the song is playing on and on in my head....

rachel said...

luv how you accompanied the pretty outfit with those lyrics, it really sets a mood!
flirty little dress and really cute shoes too!

♥ R

p.s. the song is playing on and on in my head....

Valentine said...

Your dress is absolutely perfect for a summer party-- its super lovely. What's the fabric? it looks so floaty and nice..

again, your heel balancing powers are superb. and iam soooo coveting your shoes at this very moment.

Sophia said...

ahh i need to organize my closet, too. and teddy grahams are amazing! haha thanks for doing my tag.

*~The World is My Catwalk~* said...

You really have SEXY legs to envy about!! And then those simple pumps made them even more... HAWT!!!

Thanks for all the comments on my blog! It makes me feel so happy that one exceptional blogger like you has imprints on my page! REALLY!!

Hope you're having a great day!!

edna rose said...

Hold your head up high, beautiful girl.

You pose so well, who knew smile or no smile = you loook so pretty both ways!

♥ fashion chalet said...

edna rose first, I love that name! :) and second-- thank you so very much, dear!! ♥ :D

Winnie said...

So pretty!

I am after a vintage tea dress...one of these days I will find one!

Jenn said...

Your hair looks fabulous! Love the dress! You're so cute! You always look like you're having so much fun! Love it!

*~The World is My Catwalk~* said...

Aww thank you for that sweet comment! It surely brightened up my day!!

Oh no I must have missed those anonymus comments... don't worry about those.. though we cannot avoid them dampening our spirits for a moment or two.. always remember: nasty people dont bash those who they think are below them... they bash people who they think are up there.. who are basically just living their dream and having fun with their lives!

So smile!! You have waaaaaaaay more lovers (we hear your blog!) than haters! You are simply a shiny star to be envied!!

Miss V. said...

The dress is GORGEOUS. I need a dress like that, even though it's wet and cold now.

Sophia said...

me too!
honey is definitely the best, followed by cinnamon. I've never tried chocolate chip, and I can't say I'm a fan of the chocolate ones. =/

Did I miss any? haha

la couturier said...

that dress is gorgeous. the print is fantastic!

Bella said...

The pattern is oh so vintage gorgeous... I love the almost somber affect, the way it feels effortless alongside the balancing headband sweetness.

Lovely...
xxx

issa said...

oh that dress is absolutely fantastic!! i adore vintage dresses and you look amazing!!

-issa

LENORENEVERMORE said...

Countess, I posted something cute for you...hope u like...Thanks again for your kind words...feeling better & lovely!

STELLASTEFF said...

First Audrey Hepburn and now Sinatra? If you don't exceed classy on all levels then I don't know what the definition of it is. That dress is pure sunshine and love. I am hardcore coveting. I tried something like that on at H&M but it was not all too flattering -_-

How was your weekend?

Angela said...

hahhaahaah i loved your comment!

i was reading it on my phone at school and i literally started laughing out loud!! haha yes, my tree has a face ahahah.

thank you so much for the comment darling; keep being so stylish!!

<333

Dane said...

You look gorgeous in that dress dear, vintage dresses always have a way of making me feel so girly and like I wanna dance around on a field of flowers, yours looks like one of those dresses.

Nancy said...

I love the dress! It's so pretty and flowy. It looks really versatile so you can also wear it with tights and boots for fall. What a great find! :)

MWah.fashion said...

pretty vintage dress!!

jules said...

I Love your dress, you look spectacular.

Molly Shameless et LoLita said...

So just checking out your blog today...

...and your photos are amazing.

I admire how you make somewhat simple looks look oh so unique, positively chic, and original. Minimalism is certainly a good philosophy to dressing oneself.

-Molly Shameless, Riff-Raff

Monikapolitan.com said...

You look lovely! Like a little doll :D

Eelie said...

Wholly Shiza hun!

Heres another to get to that 100 lol. Don't ya luv me that little bit more? haha. We will be dizzy together and have many dizzy dances perhaps with Dizzy Rascal doing the dizzy twirl :P

I feel lucky to have met you through here also! Its so beautiful :P

Cate said...

Erika, about that "Best Denim Look" Contest - you just HAVE to win it! Your pictures look so great!! You look so adorable smiling. You look a bit like Anne Hathaway, and Anne Hathaway is often compared to a modern day Audrey Hepburn, so you cand raw your own conclusions about what I mean ;-)
I know, I love Christmas too. I love the whole walking around in the dark and seeing bright Christmas decorations everywhere on the streets, the whole atmosphere... But it's a bit exaggerated that the shops are already starting to sell Christmas decorations in October ^^
Thanks about telling me about your hair - that's what I was wondering, how you keep your ends so healthy. Now I know! I used to have hair that long too, about three years ago, but unfortunately my hair wasn't as full as yours. It was pretty thin.
Hey, maybe I can make a video of walking around my city once and post it on my blog, so we'll at least have a VIRTUAL tour of each other's cities! But first I need to figure out how to put videos from my camera on to the computer. (I need to install some software)
xoxoxox
Cate

Songy said...

Hello, lady.
That's a true lady look.

Sasi said...

That dress is so lovely!

Susanna-Cole said...

Oh I adore this dress, it is oh so charming, and those shoes are beautiful too! And I simply love the choice of lyrics you included! :)

And oh how old is your brother? 18? I just turned 18, so this year is my first year being able to vote, as well! :)

Same here! My mom is much shorter than me (my older sister too)... my mom's side of the family is so short, and my father's is so tall, I get my height from his side.

However, us tall people in the family have really small feet for our height (guess it was in the genes), I actually have smaller feet than most my friends who are shorter than me, and because of this I can actually fit in some of my sister's and mom's shoes.

Anyway, I better run, hope you're having a lovely day though! :)

xoxo,
S-C

P.S. Tagged you... see the last tag in my last post of a bunch of tags! ;)

choppyshades said...

cute dress, sweetie:):)

♥ fashion chalet said...

Jules Thank you! :)

*~The World is My Catwalk~* said...

Aww Erika I adore your pics with those denims!

Thanks for the shoe-comment! I got them for only $10 back in August from Wetseal. I noticed you have the heech sandals on... near your page banner! You have the Nine West ones I bet! And I have the knock-offs! heehee.. Are they comfy?? Mine are cute to look at but hey HURT really bad after some time walking... sad!!

porcupineology said...

Wow, I just found your blog and it is so amazing! I love your outfit :)
Could we trade links? I'm going to link you on mine:)

also, you are so pretty

Diana Coronado said...

Lovevly !!

Your hair is very lovely !!

Stompface said...

Oh my, this dress is absolutely beautiful.

Really really gorgeous pictures too!

Dapper Kid said...

LOVE the dress and those shoes are fantastic!!!

styleexpress said...

love love love that dress!! looking gr8!

xoxo/Style Express

jaleh said...

fantastic dress. it looks so elegant and expensive and flowy and it fits perfectly!! i can never find beautiful dresses when i thrift!

Kingshuk said...

Wow!! what an awesome blog...U look great!!

Fashion_Girl22 said...

I love this outfit! I jsut want to steal it from you... I could've only imagined what chic and fashion-foward things your were up to in this. <3