8.03.2011

a perfect marriage.

i can't tell you how long i've been lusting over elbow patches.
when i first started blogging last fall, bloggers were
flooding the blogosphere with photos of their
pretty cardigans decorated with elbow patches.
where do you get such an uber cool thing, i asked?
of course...h&m.
land of all pretty things that are not available to me here.

so, imagine my joy when i found this dress on my trip to hilo.
and.
it.
had.
stripes.

double score.

(dress, mink pink; accessories, accessory swap)

49 comments:

Melsusu said...

I've roamed the world for cardigans and I came across some at Urban Outfitters. Definitely on the pricier side. And I hear the H&M website is about to go up for the states soon. Very cute outfit. The elbow patches make me melt.

Angie said...

NO H&M!!!!!! I would die. Literal DEATH! If you ever want anything, I can check the 4 that I have here in the city and grab it for you.

xo.

Angie

thehotnessyourmommawarnedyouabout.blogspot.com

Meri said...

What a cool detail! While I was reading, before I scrolled down, I thought you were going to have a tweedy professor style jacket haha- this is must more you!

Anonymous said...

Oh, I really, really like the dress. And Reva's accessories are a great compliment to the look.

Deppa said...

Double score for sure! I LOVE IT!
and actually that idea would be a perfect DIY proyect :)

You look cute.
Have a great thursday
see you!

MissKait said...

Thanks for your sweet comment(:
Your blog is so cute, and I have a thing for stripes...so that dress is just darling!

xo
Kaitlin

http://kaitgirl.blogspot.com

dani said...

To. Die. For. !!!

<3 The Daily Dani

AquĆ­ said...

This dress looked great on you when you came out of the changing room but oh so much better with those gorgeous shoes! Wise purchase, even if it was a bit out of pity ;)

JennaStevie said...

Seriously no H&M? Boo, that sucks the big one! BUT you found an absolutely AMAZING dress, the stripes and elbow pad combination is amazing, I love this. Seriously, I am lusting over anything striped lately
xJennaD

Oreleona said...

cute!!! i like how u paired it with like colored shoes!!

Gertrude said...

Such a pretty outfit! That dress is lovely and I love how the patches are a totally different colour than the dress :)

Plami said...

Great outfit!!! I love the shoes!

XoXo
Plami

http://fashion-thrill.blogspot.com/

Hautepot said...

Super cute! I love elbow patches too :) I think I have 3 tops with elbow patches. I love how it reminds me of like old scruffy English professors. I also love your bag!

Jackie said...

YAYYY! I was looking forward to this, you look haute in this dress! No one can pull it off like you. Model status <3

CAMILLE said...

Un tout nouveau site ou chacune trouvera son compte : DES FRINGUES TENDANCES A PRIX CASSES EN VEUX TU , EN VOILA !!
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Sia said...

Love it, I got a jumper like that recently and I love it. xoxo

Myrthe said...

Nice nice nice!
Love tihis outfit (:

XoxO
Myrthe
www.myrtster.blogspot.com

Call me M said...

I love striped dresses, and this one is amazing! Love the elbow patches too! Double score indeed! :) I should look for a similar dress too!

Balancing Lisa said...

Oh MY GUSH!!! Love everything about this look! so chic!!

http://www.stilettosanddiaperbags.blogspot.com/

Tiffany said...

That dress and those shoes are just fabulous!!

Baby Budget Blog said...

A perfect match indeed! LOVE anything (well mostly anything) with elbow patches! :) And stripes??? Score indeed indeed!!

www.plentyforpennies.com

SpryOnTheWall said...

Oh wow, great dress! The shoes look perfect with it! Don't feel alone the nearest H&M to me is in Atlanta and that's just mean. So near, yet so, so far...

Cel said...

At long last, elbow patches can be yours! Adding them to other items might not be that difficult actually, perhaps a DIY?

Ellie said...

You're so beautiful! I absolutely love this outfit, and that lipstick rocks. I'm loving the elbow patches! I have a sweater like that from H&M :)
-Ellie

Shels415 said...

Oh wow really LOVE that dress especially the elbow patch! You look great! Went to H&M yesterday didn't see that, guess I have to go to the mother ship store which is in San Francisco.

XOXO
Shels
http://followyourbliss4ever.blogspot.com/

AlbeeLucky said...

You lucked out, that dress rocks! I like the way you accessorized to highlight the elbow patches.

xx- AlbeeLucky.blogspot.com

Fashion Confessions of a Mommy said...

super cool. I love how the shoes pick up on the patch color. That straw purse is so cute.
Daphne.
http://fashiondivamommy.blogspot.com

Bronzed Humanity said...

AWESOME score! Love the elbow patches!
xx

Hot Pink Day
Blue Vanilla Giveaway

Aily said...

Stunning dress! Looks so good on u!

-AIly-
http://urwhatuwear-aily.blogspot.com/

welldressedmaker said...

CUTE!!! I love that the dress has those elbow patches! I still have to find a cardi with those, but I think if I check the men's section, come fall, I'll find me some!!!
♥ laurathe blog of worldly delights

StyleIDnet said...

Adoring the styling. Dress is so cool and purse can't even tell you how much I am loving your purse.
I understand the feeling. Here in Miami We only have 1 (ONE) H&M and its a tourist area where its super crowded all the time.

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http://styleidcloset.blogspot.com/

kimbirdy said...

i am totally in love with that dress!! now you are the fabulous blogger with the fashion other bloggers drool over. :) awesome find!

Cat said...

Elbow patches suit you so well hun, expecially with the stripes. :D
& your matching heels xxx

Dream Whispering said...

Love your outfit!

:)

Kiss!

www.dream-whispering.com

CAMILLE said...

Un tout nouveau site ou chacune trouvera son compte : DES FRINGUES TENDANCES A PRIX CASSES EN VEUX TU , EN VOILA !!
http://vide-ta-penderie.blogspot.com/

I see your comment on my blog.
Are u interested by the leopard jacket?
:)

Ms Polevsh said...

So loving the dress! in fact i think i love anything with elbow patchs

Kisses
http://speakprada.blogspot.com/

Pam @ over50feeling40 said...

I love how they match your shoes....and there is that great necklace again!

Tara said...

No H&M? The horror! At least you have online shopping to look forward to soon :)

But I kind of love this dress more than most things I run across at H&M anyway, so I'd say you're doing fine!

mtg said...

I know your pain. The closest H&M store from here is 4 hours away. Being married and especially with kids I'm not making the trip just to go shopping.
Beautiful dress and love how you styled it!
xx
maya

Strawberry Freckleface said...

The elbows! Diggin it.
strawberry freckleface

PROYECTOS said...

Great blog!!!

Neekoh said...

Man, wanna do a clothing swap? Ok, I'll take this dress. What do you want? ;)

Seriously, I'm way into elbow pads, too and this dress is absolute perfection because it's striped, too.

XXo,
Neekoh

Pranita Kocharekar said...

LOVE the dresss! the elbow patches are SO glam!

www.arty-heart.blogspot.com

Sharon Lei said...

It definitely is a shame that we don't have H&M (or Zara) here in Hawaii... and to make things worse, it's not even accessible to us via the interweb. :/

I really love this dress of yours, though. Great find. I will always be a fan of stripes and the elbow patches are super sweet too.

xx Love & Aloha

Teresa said...

G.O.R.G.E.O.U.S!!!!! that dress is so special & unique (i love anything with stripes), the bold shoes, cute purse are the best accessories and hair feathers!

xx
http://www.trend-ish.com

Anonymous said...

Great dress....I mean--entire outfit. I've been a little out of the the loop. My grandma passed away last week. It was a blow. She was not ill just old, 92. I just wanted to let you know, Becks. talk soon.

Claire said...

goodness, i love those shoes and gotta love the patches on that already cool striped dress! loving your necklace too!!!

spinning-threads.blogspot.com

Shels415 said...

Sorry I thought you're dress was from H&M..read it wrong =) I found a blazer w/ elbow patches at H&M! I hope they make your dress in this post soon!

XOXO
Shels

Marie said...

Wow, gorgeous dress! ♥

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