Before & After

Before



After

When I saw Corey Lynn Calter’s “Kimono Plumes Midi Dress” on the Anthropologie website, it was love at first sight. As usual, I waited for sale which happened right after Christmas. It was one of those awesome % off the already sale price, and I had just gotten some Christmas money. Done! With any new item of clothing, I am so excited to wear it that I try to “make it work” even if it is not season appropriate. The top was a bit blousier than I cared for so I topped it with an edgy black jacket (TJ Maxx) and some black boots. It just wasn’t right….. the length of the dress bothered me too.

Luckily, I was inspired by Molly (of Anthromollogies) post about how she altered this dress (as well as other clothes). Of course I had been to a tailor on many occasions for other things so I don’t know why I didn’t think of it for this situation. I am so glad I did! I am much happier with the dress now and it looks better as you can see in the results. Softening up the look with the brown in the belt and on the shoes is something I like too. As hard as it was to purposely cut off the lovely peacock feathers, it was necessary to the overall beauty. After all, peacocks shed their feathers every Spring, right?

Outfit, featured on this week’s Reader Outfits over at Effortless Anthropologie:

Corey Lynn Calter “Kimono Plumes Midi Dress” – Anthropologie

Apt 9 Belt – Kohl’s

Necklace – TJ Maxx

Mossimo Patricia Wedge - Target

Get the look, for less!

 



Target's Mossimo Patricia Wedge, $29.99

 

I wanted to share some recent deals I scored at Target, inspired by higher priced pieces.

 



First up, the Patricia Wedge which was inspired by:

Chloe Wedge, retailed for $795

Dolce Vita, retailed for $90

 

The two tone color look is here to stay, and Dolce Vita has come out with a very similar version of this sandal this year being sold at Anthropologie and Free People, both for $90.

 

Target's Mossimo Lindsay Wedge, $29.99

 

Inspired by:
Seychelles Eye to Eye, retailed for $110

(which was also sold through Anthropologie under the name Bonnyville)

 

The draw that brought me to both of these, is getting the Anthropologie look for less. AND, I love wedges - they are my go to during the warm months. AND, Target is having a special this week (in stores and online), buy one get one 50% on all shoes! $45 for both of these is a sweet deal in my book!