Dolly Dahl

Things I'm loving right now!

I'm so happy fall is making it's way to us now. I can feel the snap in the air during the early morning and at night. It's still pretty warm during the day but since I'm inside for most of that I pretend it's cold outside. The power of the mind!

Colder temps mean I can have more fun with my clothes. I have always loved coats and tights! 

                                      Bag: Kate Spade   Shoes: Old Navy (!!!)   Coat: Anthropologie

 

       Dress: Kensie   Tights: H&M   Shoes: Payless (and so comfy!!)   Ring: Cute store in Japantown

 

 

                    Glasses: Ray-Ban   Dress: H&M   Tights: Forever 21   Shoes: Payless   Bag: Kate Spade

 

 

Other things that make me happy right now..... Pumpkin EVERYTHING being EVERYWHERE, sipping champagne in vintage airstream trailers, my new batch of yummy fall scented lotions arriving in the mail from Coconut Hut Beauty (seriously amazing products!), Morning Bubble Baths with coffee and a magazine, iPhone5 mania, and securing a lovely box of glittery pumpkins!

 

See? Glittery!

 

Get your Vintage Stripes!

I loved the Marc Jacobs Spring 2013 show yesterday. His designs were bold with graphic stripes carried through silhouettes of different decades.

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So there is no way I can afford to rush right out and by those designs but I felt inspired by the show and found some vintage pieces that would no doubt inspire Marc himself!

 

Ok so this isn't exactly getting the look on a budget but how could I pass up such an amazing Vintage Jean Paul Gaultier dress?

 

Perhaps I could interest you in some Horizontal Stripes of a mod persuasion.

You know what's fun? A Playsuit. I mean it has "play" right there in the name! 

 

And another one for good measure!

Like your stripes from the 40s? Well then this gorgeous dress is for you.

 

So this is technically chevron but let's not split hairs. It's so cute afterall! 


By the way, Exile Vintage is actually one of my most favorite Etsy stores. I’ve purchased many an awesome mod dress from them.

 

Every gal needs a good little sheath dress and when you add stripes it's extra essential!

 

A braver lady than I should definitely buy these pants! If I had legs longer than a dachshund I would be all over those!

 

This is way more color than Marc Jacobs chose to include in the show but I just couldn’t pass it up.  I mean, WOW!

Have you been inspired by any NYFW shows so far?

 

I'm a Classic Girl in the Modern world

This video has been on repeat for me for the last couple of days. Pretty sure you can figure out the many reasons why. :) I'll just put this right here.....

 

 

The colors of July

July has been a super colorful month for me and I couldn't be happier about it. 

 

I seem to have started taking awkward outfit photos via this strange angle. I normally take them on my walk to work while balancing an iphone and a cappucino. I was so sad when the Missoni for Target line flew out the door within minutes but my patience was rewarded when I found the exact sweater I had been pining for at my favorite Crossroads Trading Company (which, by the way, is this one. But please don't go and buy things in my size k?). I was trading in a bunch of clothes. I like to think that was fashion karma at work. Also, I can't stop wearing the cardigan now. 

Cardigan: Missoni for Target
Jeans: Marc by Marc Jacobs 
Bag: Kate Spade 

 

I always try to have fresh flowers in the house because they just make me so happy and make the house feel like a home. I found these gorgeous hydrangea blooms for $2 at a local florist during a walk home. 

 

On Sunday I decided to catch up on a a little overdue hemming, like this fun little 60s number. It makes me think of lemons. I was fresh out of lemonade so I drank wine instead. 

 

 I really need a better photo of this sweater. It's so amazing in person.  This was taken in a dark tavern we like to frequent. My other hand was holding a gimlet so I hope you'll forgive the blurriness! I've really fallen in love with the color Orange lately. You might just see more and more of it popping up on the blog. 

Cardigan: Vintage
Orange Shirt: Old Navy 

 

When I was packing up my bag to leave work I noticed that my dress matched the contents of my purse. This was totally a happy accident!

Dress: Vintage
Bag: Kate Spade

 

Oh look - it's the awkward angle again! Told you! Also, orange. see. By the way, I've decided, thanks to this awesome Kate Spade bag, that lime green is totally a neutral and goes with everything. 

 

Bag: Kate Spade
Nails: Nails, Inc in Shoreditch (a very perfect pink in my opinion)
Shirt: Old Navy
Shoes: Old Navy

Ring Ring! "Hello?" 

 

 

 

 

I'm loving Lana Del Rey, I don't care if you hate her.

So I know she's controversial and many people hate her but I ADORE Lana Del Rey. 

Her latest video has, not surprisingly, generated some negative chatter but it gave me chills. Also, she is totally channeling my style direction in this video. She nails it perfectly. If I could have that gorgeous blue dress with the sheer sleeves I would be one happy gal.

 

 

 

Now, some screencaps of my favorite looks!

The dress! EEK!

 

 

These aren't from the video but I love these pictures. 

 

What I Wore: 60s Palm Beach

So today's look pretty much illustrates my current style direction. I'm in love with 60s Palm Beach Chic. Headbands, bright sheath dresses, headscarves, and bold patterns.

My dress is the Delia from Lilly Pulitzer and I'm in LOVE. I think this is my new favorite dress. I have to say, I'll probably be stocking up on dresses from Lilly from now on. She has this look down perfectly. I think my favorite feature (besides the awesome print) is the tiny little bows at the hem!

My cardigan is from Target and I've had it for over a year now. It's been waiting ever so patiently in my closet for just the right dress. It's incredibly excited to have found a mate! :)

Oh you also get a peek at my fab new vintage purse that I scored in Reno. Don't worry, full haul post coming from that shopping trip!

 

5 other awesome things to do with your hair instead of braiding it.

I have to admit it. If I see another "Braiding" tutorial I'm going to scream. It seems as though every blog I read, every Stumble I get, every Pin I see is all about how to "create a messy side braid" or "try a fishtail braid."Seriously, it's reached epidemic proportions. What's next "How to braid your leg hair?"

So, if like me, you DON'T want to braid your hair. Here are 5 other awesome things you can do with your hair.

 

Craving a Messy Braid? Try Messy Beachy Curls instead.

 

 

Not quite ready to give up braids cold-turkey? Phase it out slowly by twisting instead.

 

 

Want another popular messy style? Try a messy bun!

 

 

Tired of Messy everything? Try a Beehive.

 

 

Want something cute and easy? Try a High Side Ponytail. Bonus points if you add a cute bow clip! 

 

There you go ladies. There are lots of choices out there for cute hair and not a mention of the word braid. So tell me, will you join me in just saying no to braiding?

 

Lil' Bakeshop makes my heart stop

This video from a Marie Claire Fashion Editorial has my head swimming and my heart swimming. I wish my day to day looked like this!

 

 

Arm Candy

If you're searching for the perfect new Spring Bag you might just want to get on over to the Babushka Etsy store and snap up these treats!

 

 

 

 

 

GIVEAWAY: Nail Art Kit --- CLOSED

I'm really excited to do my very first giveaway here on the blog. 

I know you've been seeing all the great pictures of nail art floating around the internet these days right? From polka dots to strawberries and everything in between nails are the newest fashion accessory.

 

Image via We Heart It

I love all of the amazing designs out there right now. I even created my own "Nailspiration" board over on Pinterest. Polish Addict has a really great board too.

So, how would you like to create your very own snazzy nail designs? I'm giving away a fantastic starter nail art kit to one very special reader. 

 

Here's what you get:

• 8 awesome nail foils
• Nail lace
• two packs of holographic zebra nail stickers
• two glittery KLEANCOLOR nail polishes
• 3 nail glitters
• 2 sparkly heart nail decorations 
• 2 nail striping tape
• various nail rhinestones & stickers
• 1 Nail art brush
• 1 specialty adhesive for the foils and lace

 

Here's all you have to do to enter:

Comment on this post and show me what design YOU'D create if you won this giveaway.

You can get BONUS entries by:

Liking my Page on Facebook

Follow me on Twitter

If you choose to get the extra entries from FB and Twitter be sure to leave a comment here so I know!

I'll choose one winner at random on December 21st at 5:00PM PST.