October Babies

I've decided to go a bit crazy and post two more outfits today. What? Again?? Yes, again. But you would never guess why I combined these two outfits into one post. Because the photos of both of them are awfully dark! Not especially artistic of me to post lower than usual quality photos, but I happened to like these outfits and I rarely repeat the same outfits a few days in a row (I repeat, but mostly something casual "throw on and forget about it" type of clothes). Well these were special, and I hardly will do them again soon and definitely will not dress up just to retake the photos, so here you go.

This silk wrap dress is by DVF and was found at a consignment shop, you can see the colors much better and read the dress story HERE. I did not realize that I wore it for my birthday (May 19) and for Justin's birthday (October 18). We went to celebrate in a newly opened authentic Italian restaurant and had such a wonderful evening. If you are in the area, I highly recommend Don Giovanni  - tasty home cooking, great atmosphere and serenading on Sunday evenings. I ordered veal with home-made pasta, and it was delicious. (And oopsy, I need a better solution to a deep V-neck than a safety pin.)

Desserts were yummy too - Justin had limoncello gelato, and I had tiramisu.

Introducing you to my new favorite fancy "theater" purse - I found it by chance at TJ MAXX. I have never heard of the makers before, but was blown away by the intricate beaded design. It reminds me of Gustav Klimt paintings. The purse was discounted to $40, and I just couldn't leave it behind. I know I'll use it a lot. Please take a glance at this designer's bags and clutches, I thought they have a unique story and variety of great inspiring designs - Inge Christopher.

Birthday boy got a new haircut from his wonderful stylist who by the way has just came back from Europe where he participated in a big hair stylists event (Germany, Switzerland and probably some other countries, I don't remember all). He came up with a new hairstyle for Justin this time, and we both loved it - here is how it looked when Justin came back from the barber shop:

I had my thrifted denim light coat/jacket in case it would get colder in the evening - though there was no need for it actually. You can take a better look at the denim coat HERE. 

And back to my other recent outfit - when the weather was mild and dry (it's raining cats and dogs as I type these words). You've seen my "Indian" skirt, I own it for a few years, though don't wear it often. I paired it with newly thrifted chambray shirt (Chico's in new like condition for just a few bucks at Goodwill). The skirt was previously shown HERE. I like the boho vibe of this outfit. Look, Beate! I wear this embroidered purse again! And if you have not seen how Beate added a vintage charm to her "sister purse", please look HERE. And I am just blown away by how amazing Beate's bohemian outfit is!

Again, we apologize for the low quality photos this time (and in the previous post too). Most probably, Justin hit something by mistake and we did not catch it on the camera screen - it became obvious only when we copied photos to computer. 

That will be it for today, now I am off to the Skypeland to talk to my parents - it's Mom's birthday in Russia, October 24. And you'll never believe it, but it's also a birthday of Mom's two sisters. Though they are twins, so that was a bit cheating on my part. :)

Outfit 1

Dress - DVF via consignment shop

Denim coat - thrifted (Goodwill)

Pink shoes - Me Too last year via Nordstrome Rack

Purse - Inge Christopher via TJ MAXX

Crystal earrings from Russia

Outfit 2

Skirt - Lane Bryant few years ago

Chambray shirt - Goodwill (Chico's)

Pashmina - boutique (old)

Shoes - Dansko

Earrings - Chico's sale

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