2011-12-27

Santa and I

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Coat? Vintage, thrifted Dress? Victor Costa, thrifted (yes, I have a very similar one that is vintage... ) Shoes? I.D. Browns Clutch? Thrifted Bracelets? The Ex

'Twas the night before Christmas,
And all through the house,
Jentine was running,
With pins in her mouth.

Meh. That was not my best poetic effort, and the fact that I referred to myself in the third person makes me lose respect for Jentine but, you get the point. At 8 o'clock on Christmas Eve, I decided that I really needed to wear this dress on Christmas Day. Nothing else would do. The dress needed some minor tweaks and then, what started out as a pinch taken in under the bust, turned into some full-fledged alterations. And that is the story of how Santa and I were both working hard on Christmas Eve. Except he got milk and cookies and this reindeer with a red nose to take him around...
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40 comments:

  1. DellaDecember 27, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    It looks so great! Besides, you'll have this dress all year instead of cookies for just one day. Personally, you got the better deal. Santa got ripped off. :)

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  2. MelissaDecember 27, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    You look beautiful! It might have taken some work to get this dress ready but it was well worth it :)

    I hope you had an amazing Christmas

    Melissa
    miss-melissa.com

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  3. TerriDecember 27, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    You look absolutely stunning, and that coat is FAB! Hope you had a fun Christmas!
    http://stylishsass.blogspot.com

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  4. Secondhand StellaDecember 27, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    Definitely worth the effort. You look fab! Hope you had a great Christmas :)

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  5. AnonymousDecember 27, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    I sure as shit didn't get this dressed up for Christmas. I was in jammies all day. You fancy.

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  6. The Suburb ExperimentDecember 27, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    Wow. I keep trying to type something else witty or amazing but I just kind of keep coming back to WOW.

    Jenn
    The Suburb Experiment

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  7. UnknownDecember 27, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    Beautiful!! Gotta love those sewing projects that take so much more work than expected...that's why I always rather making things from scratch than doing alterations. I hope you had a great Christmas!

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  8. UnknownDecember 27, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    Beautiful dress and that coat is to die for!

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  9. Caramel Latte KissDecember 27, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    Worth the effort, I'd say. The dress is lovely, and you look lovely in it.

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  10. 'TiaDecember 27, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    Great dress and coat!!!

    www.fatandfierce.com

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  11. Please may I?December 27, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    Well it was worth it cause it looks fab!

    X x

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  12. Outside Looking InDecember 27, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    Lovely dress but THAT COAT is Ah.mazing!!!

    wwww.wayoutsidelookingin.blogspot.com

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  13. leFiligreeDecember 27, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    yup, the coat rawks! as only thrifted vintage can do.

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  14. Healthy and HomemadeDecember 27, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    Super gorgeous, and so fancy! I love it.

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  15. ChristenDecember 27, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    It was well worth the last-minute effort! You look so sophisticated and festive without being over the top. Holiday perfection!

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  16. Glam And EggsDecember 27, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    You look so gorgeous and sophisticated! And I think that poem was lovely! :) Good work on the dress! I wish I could do that stuff without sewing the back of the garment to the front! LOL!

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  17. UnknownDecember 27, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    That dress looks amazing.

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  18. UnknownDecember 27, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    haha, it was worth it!!
    lovely look,
    Girl in the Poodle Shoes

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  19. JordanDecember 27, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    That coat is marvelous! Love it

    xx
    classyfromnorthtosouth.blogspot.com

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  20. A Stylized HysteriaDecember 27, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    That dress was totally worth the late night and effort. It's so unique and classy and gorgeous!

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  21. AnonymousDecember 27, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    That dress makes a gorgeous Christmas number! It's ideal, very classy and elegant!

    Cess O. <3 The Outfit Diaries

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  22. MoniqueDecember 27, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    Jentine - when I saw this picture I said, "Oh, that dress," and I sighed because it is just darling on you. I love it, you have such unique pieces that are timeless and fabulous, this is why I love your blog. Hope the holidays were great!

    Peace
    sofullsista.blogspot.com

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  23. TinaDecember 27, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    I adore this dress!

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  24. .Candy.December 27, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    You look so sophisticated especially with that coat on! The dress is so nice! I want to have this made by my seamstress for a wedding I need to attend

    http://intoxicatedchameleon.blogspot.com

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  25. AprilDecember 27, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    That dress is FAB!!!

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  26. ErikaDecember 27, 2011 at 11:48 PM

    Mmm hmm - echoing the above comments - that is gorgeous lace!!! Also loving the mink trim on the coat - that just makes it rock :)

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  27. MegDecember 27, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    That dress is seriously fantastic - well worth the effort! You look great. :)

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  28. Free CouponDecember 28, 2011 at 3:08 AM

    Great dress, fantastic coat and above all effortlessly chic style!!! you look great :)

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  29. DawnDecember 28, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    GORGEOUS!!!

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  30. LeahDecember 28, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    It was definitely worth it! The dress looks amazing. Hope you had a great Christmas!

    xo L.

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  31. Larissa @ Living in Color | A Lifestyle BlogDecember 28, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    fabulous outfit! So delicate and classy.

    xoxo,
    Larissa

    http://www.livingincolorstyle.blogspot.com

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  32. UnknownDecember 28, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    you look soo pretty! the dress is beautiful and the coat complets it so well.

    great look!

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  33. tiffDecember 28, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    Basically, I need this dress to live. I have a pair of yellow heels that would look amazing with it....

    MOVING ON...

    I'm Tiffany. I randomly found your blog but I am glad I did:) Come visit, if you like. (I'm your newest follower!)

    fashionintheforest.blogspot.com
    lifeofalostmuse.blogspot.com

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  34. AnonymousDecember 29, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    What a beautiful dress! I love the lace, and that sheer, polka dot-ish detail up top is just gorgeous!

    www.chillairandperfume.blogspot.com

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  35. PolinaDecember 29, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    Hey! i just found your blog from blue collar catwalk, and i liked your outfits/photos.. then i clicked your about me and realised that you live in hamilton! i go to mac! small world, huh? followed :)

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  36. AnonymousDecember 30, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    That dress! Incredible! What a find.

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  37. Lindsey A. TurnerDecember 30, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    absolutely gorgeous! The whole thing is just gorgeous!

    Lindsey Turner
    http://thriftandshout.blogspot.com

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  38. KylaJanuary 1, 2012 at 9:18 PM

    This is gorgeous! It reminds me of that racey Stella McCartney number I've seen this past season!

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  39. AnonymousJanuary 5, 2012 at 6:37 PM

    Looks like it was worth the work - you look stunning!

    xo Jennifer

    http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com

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  40. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2012 at 5:42 PM

    Can't BELIEVE you thrifted that dress and that coat. SO pretty!

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