the lady living a fairy tartan tale.

 
Rugby by Ralph Lauren tartan plaid peplum dress | Forever 21 turtleneck | Forever 21 thigh high socks | Coach vintage suede purse | thrifted suede pumps




The sweetheart of a bf bought me a few things during our short stint to Dallas, this lavish tartan dress from Rugby by Ralph Lauren being one of them. I love the A-line ruffle detail of the skirt; it really does make me feel like a princess, in a more modern way. 

The weather is rather arctic in nature lately, so instead of covering the beauty of this dress with a cardigan, I decided to pair it with a knitted top underneath.

I was re-organizing my purses the other day and behold, I found this suede Coach purse. It was the first Coach purse I ever owned, long forgotten as I discovered others. Now I carry it around like its my first love.

68 darling comments:

Diane Dupres said...

What a gorgeous and timeless dress... accented perfectly with the vintage coach purse. i love that look dd

The Small Traveler said...

Wow. I am in love with that dress. So exquisite and you look beautiful.

Kathleen said...

aww what a sweet dress! i really love the pattern. always looking so pretty too! :)

<3, Kathleen.

LyddieGal said...

Cute, cute and more cute.
I love the plaid, I love the green paired with that berry purse, and i love the peplum.
Your bf has excellent taste.

Chic on the Cheap

Rosa and Carlotta: Illustrated-Moodboard said...

you look gorgeous sweetie! I love this dress!! :)

x

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Fashion is for idiots [like us] said...

oh I love this outfit so much!!
Wow, lookin' great!
xx

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Unknown said...

Gorgeous bag and dress! You have such a lovely smile!

callie said...

The dress is gorgeous! As are you. (:

Kileen said...

so cute!! i love the plaid print and it looks beautiful with the knee-high socks! and i love your nail polish too!

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xxyy said...

love the dress and bag! so cute.xx

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Analisa said...

So cute! I love the photos and your bag!

Annabel said...

You look so chic and stunning! a vision.

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Esther said...

the outfit looks good! so chic!! :) XXXX ♥

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20 YORK STREET said...

Ralph Lauren makes one of the best tartan apparel, love this entire outfit on you!

besos,

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ChocolateChipCouture said...

I love your dress sweetie, looks so good on you! You always look so cute smiling in your photos :)

xx Daphne

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Unknown said...

This is beautiful!!

xo,
Kirstin Marie

Martina said...

You look great!

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Thekla said...

so classy!!!


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Rachel @ Suitcase Secrets said...

How amazing to re-discover an old favorite! If that's not a good reason to clean out your closet, I don't know what is!

Larissa said...

you're such a doll in that ralph lauren dress!
i love your blog! i'm following!
x
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Elle Sees said...

totally cute. can i be you for a day? kthnx

Runway Rundown said...

I love love LOVE your outfit! So cute. I always want to try knee highs. They look great with the pumps.

Check out Runway Rundown!!
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xoxo

thedemuremuse.com said...

i would've never thought to pair a turtleneck with a sleeveless dress! what a gorgeous outfit. xo

Anonymous said...

What wonderful gifts. I love your outfit. You look so amazing. The tartan dress is a chic classic.
-Madeleine

inge luciana said...

I found u in Look book and I really like ur style. so I visit ur blog.
this dress is supeer fabulous!
I love the detail on the bottom
cool!!

Lex said...

Beautiful dress, i really like it paired over the black shirt

Maryjane said...

I love the green plaid against the purple bag. Super cute outfit!

Maryjane xoxo

Eliska H said...

you look stunning!♥

kendal croix. said...

amazing dress, i love it.

Anonymous said...

i'll be back for sure!
loving your blog, keep it up!
i hope you're having a happy holiday!
and come visit the revamped COSMICaroline, with new outfits and new band videos!

-COSMICaroline
COSMICaroline.blogspot.com

Claire said...

that's a chic outfit!
~ x♥x♥ :)
claire

Simone said...

u´re so cute! I like your blog, if you want, we can follow eachother, write on my blog ;)

Luna Love said...

really cute dress!

xoxo,
Luna.

http://lunallove.blogspot.com

Diva Zhu said...

your outfit are so great! love the pattern of your dress
wanna follow each other? if you dont mind :)

diva

Olga said...

wow! amazing outfit!!

Mauimandy@The Grains of Paradise said...

This is beautiful!! It's been awhile since I've rocked any sort of tartan....It's dresses like these that make me long for the Mainland sometimes....Aloha!!

Amber said...

That is such a pretty dress. I love the color of the bag with the contrast of the dress, too-wow!

It's so cool that you were featured on fabsugar. Congrats!

cathy. said...

Congrats on being featured! I love how you styled this!

xx

E said...

That dress is so fabulous!

Sabina said...

Just found your blog. I absolutely love that tartan dress and it goes beautifully with the plum bag.

And congrats on being featured on Fabsugar!

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Daniela Skeyki said...

your city is so pretty!
and totally love your outfit<3

will be glad if you follow or atleast visit me
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xx

Shes Dressing Up said...

Amazing dress + bag combo!

devorelebeaumonstre. said...

lovely plaid dress & suede purse. & congrats on the feature! :)


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Nubiasnonsense said...

Thats such a cute dress!

Holly said...

This is one of my favorites so far! I love the little ruffle, and the purse is such a pretty color. Also, you look like you were SUPER happy when these photos were taken. :-)

said...

gorgeous dress!!

Emma
TheSidewalkIsMyRunway

Lucia.Q said...

Love your style! This dress is great

Lucia.Q said...

Love your style! This dress is great

Christine (Fash n Chips) said...

Cuuute! Wow I love your blog, I'll be following now!

x Christine @ http://fancifulvision.blogspot.com

Steffanie's Style said...

cute outfit and blog :)

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Raeshelle said...

Darling you're just too cute! Thank you for smiling!! Oh, if only more people would in their posts! You're such a beautiful example! And your dress is so adorable! Gotta love Ralph Lauren!

P.S. your blog is just so adorable I'm definitely following! I would love it if you would follow mine as well!

Love from,
Raeshelle!

www.hellobombshellblog.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

loving your blog as always, i'll be back for sure!
a merry christmas and happy holidays to you!!
come visit COSMICaroline for some holiday cheer!

-COSMICaroline
COSMICaroline.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

I love it :)
you are so cute! hahah
merry christmas!
stop by sometime, xx natalie
http://lavagabonddame.blogspot.com/

Claudet said...

YOU LOOK SO BEAUTIFUL!
Marry Christmas!

Zarna said...

great dress!

happy holidays!

Cecylia said...

Huney I love your tartan dress!!!

I bought the red military jacket from Ralph Lauren jacket recently =P

You can have a squiz here

Cecylia said...

Sorry the last link didn't work, the link is this

Red Ralph

Unknown said...

You look gorgeous. It's amazing what a pelpum can do to the female figure - so fattering a gorgeous.
Love the long socks too - gives the look a very sexy edge.
Love your blog.
I have a new post up on my blog. Drop by if you like, or follow me – it would make my day!
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modern.girl said...

love your bag! i'm so glad the classic satchel style is coming back. love your blog! congrats on the fabsugar feature!

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Fashion to Go said...

You look fantastic! And I totally know the feeling of finding long lost love in the closet. Sometimes I don't even remember all the pieces I own until they pop up.

Ashley said...

I love that dress.
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Ana Sting said...

You are so cute! LOVE the dress! Happy New Year!

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Ana-

Annabel said...

that coach purse is FAB!

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Anonymous said...

loving everything about your blog!
keep up the great work in the new year
happy new year from COSMICaroline!
and stayed tuned for revamped outfits and new COSMICaroline looks in 2011!

-COSMICaroline
COSMICaroline.blogspot.com

ginger said...

Thank you for carrying a purple handbag with a green tartan dress! Loving the color combo. Fun and unexpected.


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Unknown said...

Dress is amazing! Love the turtleneck you added too

xx
lilithfashion.blogspot.com/

Unknown said...

Dress is amazing! Love the turtleneck you added too

xx
lilithfashion.blogspot.com/