So here's the thing: Sometimes I'm not very good at being a girl.
I'm good at a lot of the parts of it, but looking well pulled together and cute in the way I dress isn't really something I do on a regular basis. I'm kind of relentlessly awkward. It's a good kind of awkward – a Hel Looks, vaguely boyish, confident kind of awkward that I'm really comfortable in, but this summer I want to have a more in my closet than skinny jeans, cardigans and t-shirts to draw on every day.
I've been trying to start looking a little more fashionable for the past couple of years, diligently sorting through my drawers to get rid of things that just don't work or that I just don't wear, and only buying things I really love that will last. And now that my basics & foundation pieces are covered? I want sun dresses. And not just any dresses, I want unique ones that suit me, that I can be comfortable in, that are fun, and that I can love.
What better way to re-vamp my summer wardrobe than by making it a challenge? So I'm resolved to buy (& show you) one new or thrifted dress every month until the fall comes around.
And without further ado, here's Dress Number One!
Dress Number One:
Ideal for attempting to train feral dogs in
{bought new for $60 by fatfatprince}
Want an excuse to buy or just show off some dresses & have some fashion posts on your blog this summer? Grab a badge and play along!
LAST UPDATED ON: April 14th, 2010
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Hi Kyla,
A little late, but I joined the fun! I am loving the links in your comments to find unique and fun dresses. Already have next month’s dress lined up, but am on the hunt for 4 more.
http://project-jennifer.blogspot.com/2010/05/six-months-six-dresses.html
.-= Jenn Ziegler´s last blog ..six months & six dresses… =-.
ok,this idea is brilliant! I love it. I do NOT love dresses b/c I am very self conscious about my legs and all that accompany them after suffering through pregnancies but I’m tired of seeing RIDICULOUSLY cute dresses when I’m out and about and not having the courage to wear them!
So whether it’s with jeans or leggings or even bare legs *gasp* I vow to participate in this, especially since it means I get to buy a new dress or 3 or 4! ;)
.-= jimaiemarie´s last blog ..remember =-.
Brilliant idea! Definitely count me in. My wardrobe has been under construction for the past two years and this will keep me accountable on that. I wish I had an ounce of your creativity!
.-= Andrea´s last blog ..Oh, Peanuts and Cracker Jack! =-.
Very cute! Though from what I can tell, you always look pretty cute, no matter what you say to the contrary! I bought two dresses this week – one for just $7! – & can’t wait to wear them very soon.
.-= Suburban Sweetheart´s last blog ..Hey, Cancer: I’m Fighting Back =-.
Such a cute dress!!!
I love the idea of this challenge :D Like you, I sometimes have trouble being a girl (or at least dressing super fashionably)… I just feel so much more comfortable in my yoga pants than in a dress and heels! But I will make an effort too :) I don’t know that I’ll be able to buy 6 dresses but I’ll try :) Can’t wait to see your next dress!
.-= Anais´s last blog ..Confession, and it ain’t pretty… =-.
What a good idea, and what I lovely dress. It has a very 60s, Twiggy vibe, I love it!
I am going to join in!
.-= Lisa-Marie´s last blog ..…Back, busy and baking cakes! =-.
I’m going to try this too! I love dresses but don’t wear them as often as I should. Of course, mine will have to be maternity dresses. :)
as a dress-aholic like myself, i LOVE this challenge! :) that dress was made for you… i can’t wait to see what else you find. :)
.-= kelly ann´s last blog ..the rad list: chaucee. =-.
You look gorgeous! I never think to wear dresses, but they are so comfortable, and it’s so nice to feel pretty.
.-= Allie´s last blog ..Spring Cleaning =-.
It’s like you’re reading my mind! I don’t have nearly enough dresses in my closet. I never really re-stocked my collection after my considerable weight loss in 2008. I was actually just jotting down in my planner to go look for sundresses this weekend when I clicked on your post.
Dresses are the easiest things to wear in the summer. I look forward to seeing what else you find!
.-= StaceyParadise´s last blog ..20sb Blog-Swap: Just close your eyes and jump =-.
Just found your blog (can’t believe I haven’t come across it before now!) and love this idea! :)
.-= Becky´s last blog ..Ohh sweet Friday =-.
I LOVE this idea. I think you’re very girly but I think this is a great challenge too. I can’t wait to see the dresses!
geez, this sounds like it’s gonna be so much fun. sadly, my current budget doesn’t include clothing purchases. boo.
regardless, it will be fun to see your new dresses, Kyla. :) the dress featured in this post is pretty — i love the color and the shape.
.-= katrina´s last blog ..Free Clip Art: Tape Strips =-.
This is such a lovely idea! Funny, because I was just thinking the other day, how few dresses I have, and how I’d like an excuse to buy more! I just might take part, and of course, blog about it!
.-= Lexi´s last blog ..Wednesday Wednesday =-.
Two summers ago I used to rock a dress almost every day! And then I stopped. Don’t know why. Probably because I now hate everything in my closet!! I’m in desparate need of a wardrobe overhaul, and this is the perfect place to start!!
Cool challenge idea! You look adorable in white, by the way! :)
.-= Janie´s last blog ..Things I Love Thursday =-.
That’s a great dress! I like this idea, but I already have so many dresses that I don’t wear nearly enough. I think I’ll experiment more with wearing them in different ways–that totally counts, right?
.-= Her´s last blog ..Daily photo: Week 3 =-.
Oh you look so darling! I wear dresses all the time and won’t be adding more than one or two to my collection this summer so I won’t play along but I’m looking forward to seeing what you discover. I have my heart set on ordering something from http://www.eshakti.com/ this season, their dresses are unique, well priced and gorgeous.
.-= Adrienne´s last blog ..Dandy Dots Card Case Mini Wallet SPRING CLEARANCE SALE =-.
Thanks so much or the link Adrienne, I think I’m going to have to go get lost over there! =)
Ummmm ADORABLE, hello! I’m totally going to play along, what a great idea!
That’s a cute dress & you look adorable! :)
.-= Erin´s last blog ..emo. =-.
Fun! I love that dress. And I love wearing dresses. Absolutely adore them. I actually prefer dresses to anything else! :)
.-= Lisa from Lisa’s Yarns´s last blog ..Loving This! =-.
Such a cute dress! This is a fab idea!
.-= Margarita´s last blog ..Amelie is on right now. =-.
Hey Kyla,
I will share my favorite dress-shopping website with you: it’s http://www.modcloth.com. It’s vintage-inspired, they ship to Canada, and they’re TOTALLY affordable. I think it’d be right up your alley, for sure.
Look forward to seeing your outfits!
xx Jen
You are so freaking adorable I can’t hardly stand it.
.-= Shannon´s last blog ..My Famous (at least in my eyes) Vegetarian Chili =-.
aw what a fun challenge, i love dresses. i keep buying them lately and gah i just love them. and love your first dress too, so cute.
.-= katelin´s last blog ..A lovelypants weekend. =-.
Well Miss Kyla, it’s official…I now have a blog crush on you. I found you by way of NatalieCottrell and Shine, who rave about you endlessly as I stare at them in clueless wonder. They were right (this is fairly typical) and you are adorable. I’ve spent most of my day on your blog and I love it.
I hope to be like you when I grow up. The sad part of course being that I am 5 years your senior. I love your blog. It feels like a giant hug. Adorable dress, love meeting another vegetarian that makes me realize the point of it (I am not veggie anything, but many of my friends are), and your independence yet sweet traditions are what is very right with this little world.
Great to “meet” you!! Can’t wait to keep on reading.
.-= April ´s last blog ..Thank you(s), epiphanies, and a HUGE break-up! =-.
April, I just wanted to say that this made my day- these are such sweet words and they just warmed me up on a blustery day! I can’t really imagine being brought up in the conversation of such fantastic company as you obviously keep but thank you so much for passing it along! My blog feels like a giant hug? I think I might need to put that up somewhere in my craft room for gloomy days =)
SO cute! I am trying to do the same thing with my wardrobe, but I don’t want to buy tons of clothes while I’m still losing weight. (Or intending to… haha). Love it!
.-= Kim´s last blog ..My Crazy Weekend Spilled Over… =-.
Cute, cute dress! I want to buy more feminine items of clothing, as well. It’s funny you started this project because just last week I was thinking that I wanted to buy a new skirt every time I got paid, because I just love the way skirts feel!
I’m not much of a dress girl. They make me feel awkward and like I’m trying too hard to be feminine? I don’t know why but I just feel weird when I wear dresses. But maybe I’ll try one this summer, who knows?
.-= Stephany´s last blog ..Trust =-.
The pictures are not working for me (it says they have been moved or deleted), but I definitely want sun dresses as well for this summer. Except I went looking for some today, and couldn’t find any. I did get two skirts, though.
.-= Karen´s last blog ..Blog Swap: The best thing about being a blogger =-.
Ack! Thank you so much Karen- the link for the image was broken and I tried to edit it while I was on my cell phone and I apparently just broke the images! lol Everything’s fixed now, thank you!!
Just took another look at the pictures and it’s so cute. I wish I was thin enough to be able to wear short dresses like that.
.-= Karen´s last blog ..Blog Swap: The best thing about being a blogger =-.
Kyla great idea! Once you start wearing summer dresses you’ll never go back. I rarely wear anything else – you don’t have to worry about a coordinating top or bottom, and if you choose wisely, most dresses feel a little like pajamas, so no waist band cutting into you if you eat a giant (veggie) burger for lunch :-)
.-= Taryn´s last blog ..A Possible Rod and/or Cone Deficiency =-.
This sounds like SO much fun! I’m definitely going to join in!
This reminds me of a blog I just discovered… this girl picks up items at thrift stores and refashions them all into ADORABLE dresses. If only I could sew…
http://newdressaday.wordpress.com/
.-= Mrs. Priss´s last blog ..Tutorial: Springy Rings =-.
Oh my goodness, she has SKILLS! Thank you so much for the link! That just might force me to stop being so lazy about my thrifting lol
I love this idea. And that dress! And pictures of you talking to your dogs, because oh, the conversations I have with Iggy. As if he can understand my no doubt rock solid logic.
.-= Kerri Anne´s last blog ..Good Things: Laptop Skins From Society6 =-.
What a fantastic idea Kyla! Can’t wait to see all your finds.
.-= Liz´s last blog ..Thunder sticks, tattoos & my big head on your computer screen =-.
What an adorable idea. I love that you’re paying more attention to what you’re buying … focusing more on pieces that will last than on quantity. If I hadn’t just bought a slew of dresses for our beach vacation, I’d be joining you on this journey!
.-= Nilsa @ SoMi Speaks´s last blog ..Productive =-.
What a fun idea!!! I just almost bought a new dress yesterday at Old Navy, but I decided I didn’t really need it. But dresses are probably my favorite things to wear, and that one is just simply lovely!!!
Looking forward to seeing your second already!!!
:)
.-= Kristi´s last blog ..Votive Influence. =-.
I love this idea Kyla, and I love that dress. If your anything like me and enjoy one of a kind clothing I would try F&Q (located in the exchange). It is the sister store to Paramix the owner Candy goes to China and buys only two of everything, and never the same color so your gaurenteed for it to be one of a kind, in this country anyways! It was one of my favorites, they also have amazing bags.
Too funny! This is totally from Paramix too, you read my mind =)
I LOVE this idea!!
And I love that dress on you! I love that you have a style and you fully embrace it…so many people don’t stick to one style…not that you have to, but your style should showcase your personality (or I think)…
I definitely want to partake in this! I might use it as an opportunity to wear some of my older dresses as well – the ones that have just been sitting in the back of my closet!!
Oh my goodness, I love this idea. Shawn will probably not support my desire for 6 dresses in 6 months but we could just not tell him, right?
.-= hillary´s last blog ..Rock Robot Rock =-.
I, too, am awkward and boyish and rarely look (or ever feel) put together.
Maybe I shall play this summer!
.-= Ashley´s last blog ..I. Love. Glee =-.
Wish I could enjoy summer dresses, but I hate the way my thighs rub
together underneath them!
.-= Wonju Wife´s last blog .. =-.
Very cute dress!
.-= Melissa’s Oklahoma´s last blog ..So Sad, but Often So True =-.
This is killer! I am totally going to take the challenge, and am really excited to start!
.-= Awmb´s last blog ..April Inspiration =-.
You are just too cute for words.
I’m treating myself to a tiny bit of shopping this weekend, I think. I’m pretty excited about it. if I get a dress, I promise to share :)
.-= Nora´s last blog ..Boxing, Dove, & A Giveaway =-.
I love the dress! You look adorable & like you’re actually comfortable!
I’m the opposite: I actually feel more comfortable in dresses a lot of the time. I think this is because I hate trying to match separates. I might just join you in this challenge and take some photos of some of my favorite dresses…if I do, I’ll let you know ;)
I love this idea and I’m definitely joining the challenge! Well, after Baby comes. I think it’s impossible to find a cute maternity dress, and who wants to shop for those anyway? I shall clean my closet tonight in preparation :D
You look totally adorable… not awkward at all. I too believe in investing in things that will last, and only the things that we love. And sundresses fit that bill… they never go out of style! I need to commit to this challenge… but first I must engage in seriuos closet cleanup!
.-= Rachel @ MWF Seeking BFF´s last blog ..The Hard Facts: A Time For Friends =-.
So fun! I have many dresses that I haven’t worn yet. I won’t necessarily need to go thrifting to do this, I’ll just look through my closet!
.-= DeMo´s last blog ..i’m seven and you’re thirteen =-.
This dress looks perfect on you! What a fun challenge.
I never wear dresses or skirts, they just aren’t “me.” I’m most comfortable in jeans, a fun colored t-shirt, and a cardigan so thats basically what I wear. All. The. Time.
Summer dresses are one of my favorite pieces of clothing. I think I have four or five and I wear them every day if the temperatures allow it. :)
I can’t wait for the dress you pick for next month!
.-= Stefanie´s last blog ..Five Years! =-.
This sounds like a fun challenge! I’m up for it! :D
.-= Mel´s last blog ..Oops, I did it again. =-.
PS: I just bought 3 online. Does that count for 3 months? :D I will show case on each month… :D
.-= Mel´s last blog ..Oops, I did it again. =-.
I love this little challenge! I am in desperate need of new summer dresses. I just may have to take myself to the thrift store this weekend and get started… :)
.-= Hannah´s last blog ..I am here. =-.
I wear dresses so often, I don’t know if it makes sense to participate :( I’ve recently discovered that I HATE wearing pants, so maybe I should try 6 pairs of pants haha
.-= good girl gone blog´s last blog ..In limbo =-.
Cute! Like this idea.
.-= L.C.T.´s last blog ..Sunshine and Sparkle =-.
oh Kyla this is so super cute! I love dresses. Even though I’m in lab, my wardrobe revolves around them…something I love! Good luck with dresses two-six! :)
.-= Bridget´s last blog ..wistful thrifting. =-.