Photos by Molly of A Piece of Toast
Dress: Lulu’s, old (VERY Similar option by Dorothy Perkins!); Sandals: Jack Rogers; Necklace: Bauble Bar; Denim Jacket: Abercrombie & Fitch, old (Similar); Watch: Michael Kors; Cross Bracelet: c/o Gorjana; Double Stack Ring: c/o Gorjana; Cross Ring: c/o Gorjana; Earrings: c/o Gorjana; Sunglasses: Ray-Ban; Bag: Urban Outfitters, old (Similar); Lips: MAC Redd; Nails: Orly Kiss the Bride
Today in Dallas most kiddos are off to their “First Day of School,” therefore I have decided to take y’all down memory lane with me. Let’s rewind 20 years….
It’s August 1992: My mother and I would spend countless hours at Hulen Mall in Fort Worth, TX searching for the utmost perfectly styled outfit at The Limited Too…and once I had selected the sickest patchwork shorts and matching vest, I would stand in my bedroom on Westerly Road and stare at my Jonathan Taylor Thomas covered walls and hope that a boy like that might come sit next to me in the Bryson Elementary lunchroom and tell me he admired my personal style, fashion bravery, and ability to spot the trends. Little did I know, that would be the year in which my buck teeth and overteased bangs would spur the MOST AWKWARD YEAR OF MY LIFE.
Fast forward to the present day: Not much has changed…except my mom found a life-changing orthodontist who fixed the buck teeth and I think JTT might have come out of the closet, no?
But now this all has me wondering: Did the 10 year old have it right all along? Despite my outfit, was my 5th grade confidence the key to being able to pull off a great outfit? When it boils down to it, maybe style really isn’t about spotting trends or having the biggest bank account to support your shopping habit….Perhaps good style is just about having swagger like its the First Day of School?!
xo,
I agree! Nothing says “hey, look at her” more than confidence!
P.S: Love the look with the jean jacket, FAB!
-C
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Couldn’t agree more! Your confidence is what makes you truly beautiful.
Love the entire outfit. I, too, was super obsessed with JTT – Man of the House was his time!! xx
Firstly, I adore this outfit, so much yummy color & as for what makes an outfit sexy and everything we want it to be, I absolutely agree with you…confidence is key!
LOVE the outfit, Courtney! I just saw the Oh So Cynthia Facebook page. Congrats on your new show!
LOVE! Courtney, I just had to leave a comment as I happen to be a Fort Worth gal myself! I swear I was the same girl as you…at Hulen Mall, loving everything at The Limited Too! Great memories! I’m now in Chicago, so if you ever make your way up North, let us know, I’d love to have an opportunity to meet you! Love what you do, keep up the fabulous work!
here it is at lulus! http://www.lulus.com/products/s-more-simone-please-striped-dress/45627.html
I love that Dorthy Perkins dress I’ve been eyeing it for awhile. Your Bauble Bar necklace is adorable! You have such great style. I would love your vote on my blog post!
http://pinkandnavystripes.blogspot.com
I remember that first day of school confidence!No one couldn’t tell me I wasn’t the best dressed girl in school.(at least to my face,LOL) Your post made me smile and reminisce! I loved limited too as a kid,it was everything!
Wow, you just went way back to our days of retainers and big bangs at Bryson! I have wondered many times how I did not get picked on for my lip bumper retainer that made me look like I was dipping. I guess we did have swagger back then
Congrats on your new show!
love the red lips and the jacket! I just purchased a denim vest! http://www.fashionandafellow.com
Love this post and that outfit! Great work! Confidence is so key
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