Friday night, I attended the Kendall College of Art and Design's (my college's!) annual fashion show, put on by our fashion club, Bodies of Art! Brett dropped me off early to meet up with some girls across the street in the park to get outfit shots! It was quite nice outside, so I decided to go sans-tights and I'm glad I did! Even though my little Michigan legs are so so pasty. Even in summer, I'm a pasty thing. I don't like to tan. I'm the one covering herself in sunblock. You should too. Anyway, off topic! Haha! It's Monday. Hush!
I got this dress from ModCloth during their cabin fever sale in the winter! I can't believe I held out on wearing it this long, but I'm glad I did! I paired tights with it.. and it didn't work as nicely, so I'm glad I waited until warmer weather! I have so much more willpower than I ever had before. It's nice! This dress was only $15! Score! I got the ring and necklace from my dear friend, Emily from The Daily Fashionista, for when I built her blog design for her! I love both of them and they matched perfect with my dress. I swear if you love something.. but don't know how to pair it.. just wait. The right item will come along!
I met up with Andrea from Blonde Bedhead, Katie from Tinda Keelie, Hailey, Kristine and Kaleigh from Ilfashion. Andrea got some amazing shots of us all (again!) so these are all credited to her! I had such a great time meeting Katie.. and I also met Sara from She is Sara and Caitlin (one of my sponsors!) from To Be Determined! Seriously.. what lovely girls! I love meeting people from Michigan! It's such a great place to live but sometimes a downer because I can't always find new girlfriends - and now I'm realizing I just wasn't looking hard enough, I suppose! :)
So the fashion show was fun! But it wasn't what I really expected - compared to last year anyway. Last year, there was a circus theme and they had burlesque dancers during intermission - plus a really great band! This year's theme was "The power of..." and it didn't really feel like they had a theme at all. During the intermissions, they had karaoke and an auction for furniture. I don't know. The auction/karaoke kind of ruined the "fashion show" atmosphere because they'd turn up the lights.. and it just took away from the overall "fashion" aspect to the show, but it's alright. It was a good time, nevertheless. Plus, they had some insanely amazing cheesecake bites. I may have had.. two.. or three.
After the show, a few of us girls headed over to The Bob for the Grand Rapids fashion meetup I tried to plan! Only 3 girls. Haha! Thank you for those who came! Selective Potential paid for a round of drinks and some really delicious chips and guacamole/salsa. We just sat and talked for the longest time.. then Hailey, Kristine and I headed down to Crush to dance! It was a blast. I had such a lovely time!
currently playing:
millencolin - duckpond
(#30 on the selective potential mix)
84 comments:
awww i love that last picture of you and hailey! you girls are way too gorgeous (and i'm loving the outfits). looks like you had a great time out and i'm glad you're finding a lot more girlfriends through all this blogging!
and yay for bare legs! i have to admit i'm going to miss wearing tights a bit but i'm not complaining! :)
This dress is gorgeous on you! Love it. My sister goes to UW-Madison for fashion design---the fashion show's coming up in May and I can't wait!
haha! I ditched the tights today too - it felt soooooooo good to feel the sun on my legs again but man, did my legs look pale.
Fabulous shoes, BTW.
XX
I saw those shoes at F21 but when I tried them on I didn't look nearly as cute as you. You work them, though! And you are so pretty, too. :) I wish that we could have weather that was nice, here. We got a teaser for it but then it went back to 37 degrees this morning!
thats so nice you get to meet new people in your area that are also bloggers. I love your outfit and it is so true to wait for the next item that will match anything in your closet. :)
it looks like so much fun, and your outfit is perfect for a fashion show! I looove it! all the pictures of you and your friends are so cute!
lovelove, M.
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Adore the shoes! And trust me-you haven't seen pasty legs until you've seen mine! They burn like crispy little french fries! The dress is fabulous too ;)
tieka you are gorgeous! those shoes ares so HOT! :) i love the dress with the blazer and your bare legs hehe!
I can't wait til it's warm enough to show off my (rather pale) legs in England!
I love the idea of meeting fellow bloggers in your area, great pics too :)
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I have pasty legs year round as well. If you think YOUR legs are pasty then come look at the pictures I just posted on my style blog Streets and Stripes. But first grab your sunglasses!
You look so beautiful Tieka! wow :) wish I could of been there. Your shoes are fantastic and so is that dress. What a stunner you are!! x
He he, I feel the same about tanning. My skin turns pink/red in the summer so I have to use a lot of sunblockers...at least it stays pale that way :)
You look so cute in this pics, love esp the first 3. And the dress is gorgeous. I have a similar one from Modcloth but didn't wear it yet. And I agree - it really looks better without tights!
And ooohh, I had a nice surprise when I came home today: the KDikio necklace!!! That was really fast, I didn't expect it!
Thank you so much!!
Love, Diana
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I love the wedge sandals, I've been hunting for a pair just like them!!
L x
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I am so bummed that I couldn't stay longer! :( I had fun though! Katie, Maria (from lulu letty) and I all bought tix to she&him in June. They are playing at the Royal Oak music theater, and it looks like a meet-up is in the works..I know it's kind of far but let me know if your going to the concert :)
Ah! I love that pic!
CLASSIC!
Oh all of you ladies look so wonderful and stylish! And I especially loved the way Hailey and Kaleigh dressed and looked! They are gorgeous! And so you are! I'm glad you had fun time!
Looks like you girls had so much fun. I miss my girl friends back home! You girls look so colorful and springy! Love love love!
girl, i feel ya on the pasty legs. i used to try desperately to get a fake tan, but now i just love and embrace my paleness, it sets me apart in the summer hehe. i think you look fabulous, pasty legs and all!
So Zach is sitting across from me rocking out to Duckpond by Millencolin. It's cute listening to him sing:)
And your outfit is AMAZING!!! Super cute shoes and I love the jewelry;) hehehe.
Love the shoes, lady! And your friend in the yellow skirt has awesome style, too!
xx
Love the dress on you! All you ladies look so great, and the colors in these pictures are rad! Andrea is so talented!
thanks so much for the comment! and I have those same shoes, and I am SO excited to see them on someone else! I love them, but haven't worn them yet (waiting for this Canadian winter to be over...) but can't wait to bust them out this spring! They look fantastic on you!
Rock on super white legs. Seriously! Being tan is way too overrated. I love Hailey's outfit. SO CUTE!
I really love this dress, it's so pretty :)
oh... you are so pretty, tieka!! seems like an awesome time you had! :D
I'm so jealous of those shoes...and your blogger friends. there aren't many opportunities for meet-ups in Nova Scotia. :oS
Tieka, this dress is adorable! (especially where you can see the details in the second pic). I just blogged about my pasty legs, too! Heres' the post URL: http://www.tightsandbites.com/?p=444
Those shoes are killer, girl.
Thanks for the sweet comment.
♥Sarah
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Los Angeles is so worth the trip (and the traffic). California is so beautiful... I'm still in a honeymoon phase with it, I want to move there sooo badly.
I might've said this before, but I can't get over how funky and awesome your hair is! (and your outfits too)
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great dress, great shoes, great hair, I can't believe I haven't checked out your blog before, (or maybe I have and freakishly forgot about it?) I love it!
-indigo
Great photos and wicked shoes! I love them paired with the dress!
Ah Tieka, you seriously have all the great floral print dresses from ModCloth!
I have the opposite problem from you. In the summer, I lather on the sunscreen (I have to when the Texas sun feels like it's burned through the ozone layer already) and I stillll manage to tan! It wouldn't be too bad, except for all the crazy lines on me feet after!
1. Yes! We do have the same necklace. I have seen you wear it in a post before and I think I said the same thing you did in your comment. :D
2. I LOVE the dress and shoes! Wedge cage shoes? To die for!
3. Is that bridge thing you are on....glass? Glass bridge...and skirts... LOL
Looks like I missed out at the BOB! Too bad I had a wedding in the morn and couldn't hang with you ladies longer! :( Misss youuuu. Let me know when you can come visit!
aaand you are gorgeous and I want to steal your nose! lately, I've been obsessed with your nose bahahah why am i creepy?
Lovee the combo of the dress and those wedges. I've honestly never got into the whole wedges trend, but you make it so tempting!
I'm not going to lie, you've got me nearing jealousy with all your girls night outs! You guys always look like you're having tons of fun!
I really need to get more girlfriends. All these guys just aren't cutting it anymore. haha
girl, im with you on the pasty legs thing, i never tan and am always furiously applying sunblock.. haha. sounds like you guys had lots of fun! glad you took advantage of the cheesecake :]
im in love with your shoes. i would love them with your friends yellow skirt :)
It was so much fun coming out and meeting you too! Thanks for planning everything!
I love that dress. Andrea took wonderful photos of you all as usual. Glad you had fun!
That dress is fantastic, especially for only $15, what a steal.
-Lloyd
http://unsystematicstyle.blogspot.com/
it looks like so much fun!
your dress is super cute.
ha! i like to say i'm so pale, i'm almost clear! but i am so so proud of it so it was nice to read that someone likes their sunscreen just as much as I do! ;)
David and I discovered frozen cheesecake bits a fortnight ago. Let's just say that I had, 10, or 20. Hahahaha!
You look lovely. Totally agree about the non-tanning and the sunscreen :) I physically can't tan so I just make sure I look after my skin now.
This looks like a ball!
I don't like to tan during the summer either! I guess it helps that I'm pretty much incapable of tanning anyway. I just burn, peel, and turn back to white.
I love the dress and the shoes! Looks like you had a fantastic time!
Your legs are so nice, I wish I had your legs. I've been noticing how amazing your dresses have been lately, and realized that most of them are from modcloth. I've never ordered anything from them before-hm...perhaps it's time I should.
Sweet dress... I have so many dresses that are waiting for some warmer temps and bare legs... I can't wait to see more of your carefully planned spring wardrobe...
Looks like you had a lot of fun, despite the fashion show not being what you hoped for. Your dress is adorable and so is your necklace! :)
the fashion show sounds like fun, tieka! u look great in ur dress and loving those shoes!
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oh I love this dress! I got mine for $15 too..such an amazing deal! I love how you paired it with those black platforms..so perfect. It looks like you had a lot of fun!
lovely pictures, you look pretty and seems you had a lot of fun! :)
I wish I lived in Michigan, so I can meet you too! :)
I think meeting fellow bloggers would be so fun. It's bound to be a good time with similar interests and great personalities.
I'm glad you had the opportunity to visit your old school for such event.
Chips and guac sounds sooo good right now :D
P.S. I love the photo of you on the phone :)
I'm seething with jealousy over here! I ordered that same dress during the sale and my order came with only one dress and a little frown-y face next to this one saying they'd sold out!
Ah, but it does look super cute on you so I can't be too upset. ;)
Dress looks great, stoked that you can wear it minus stocking now! We're the oposite, heading into winter :(
Thats awesome that you are gaining lots of new girl friends through blogging. I hope that I manage to achieve that.
I just lalalalalove your hair and how you rock the roots look. I actually had a conversation with my hairdresser about you and how I need to bring a picture of you next time i get my hair colored!
I am definitely with you on the pale skin!! I've never liked the sun and my mum had skin cancer a few years ago so now I go crazy when people lie in the sun or use sunbeds!!
I'm still on wearing skin colour tights at the moment though, but I will move onto the fake tan when it gets nearer summer!!
fabulous post as usual- love the dress!!
hope you had a wonderful time!!
xxx
The second to last picture is my favorite! Tieka in her true nature! Your shoes are absolutely killer! I spotted some almost EXACTLY the same while thrifting the other day, brand new, in tan.. and I couldn't walk without feeling like I was going to break my ankles! Should have sent them over to you, you seem to be a pro!
LOVE the shoes...wish we could have a blogger meet up sometime! Too bad I am on the other side of the world!
xoxo Bardot in Blue
I love the boldness of the shoes with the striking femininity of the dress. This looks perfect for a night out with the girls. (:
you are just the cutest thing! the shoes and dress work so well together in these photos! it looks like you had a blast!
so cute, i want to go dancing now!
love the SPRING look girl! Those black wedges really spice it up. ROCK ITTT!
xo, Kim www.crowded-closet.com
Pale girls for the win!
love your dress its fantastic!!!dont worry im pasty all the time too...im too scared of those pesky rays..especially in Australia were pretty much right next to the sun haha!! looks like you girls had an azmazing time!!
That is so cute! What fun! And YAY cheescake bites!
what fun!
if i lived anywhere near michigan, i'd be busting down the door to come to these gatherings you plan. :) looks like a blast, and what a fantastic dress-- worth the wait!
all of your outfits are so great!
love all the beautiful colors! :)
You girls are so cute having so much fun together!!! I wish I was there laughing and dressed up with you!!
Love the outfit and isn't it so freeing the first time you don't have to wear tights after wearing them all winter? I love it!
Those shoes are amazing!
You look so simple and lovely in this outfit.
You're sooo frickin' adorable! :) Love this outfit!
what a steal on the dress! I love it :) super cute with the wedgges too :)
Looks like so much fun! You look great. I love your dress and shoes. And I'm totally with you on the pale-ness, girl. I haven't tanned in forever. It's not worth the risk!
Those shoes! Killer. Actually your entire outfit is. xo.
LOVE those shoes! I've been browsing through modcloth because I've really wanted to buy something but haven't gotten around to it yet. Looks like you had a blast!
what a great evening! I'm so glad you finally got to wear this dress. It's like the monet of party dresses. from a distance it looks like flowers, but up close it's graphic and modern. It's fine to be pasty! I am and live in Fl. sunscreen is very important. i'm a sunscreen nut <3
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I think its great you are embracing your paleness! I do too! Who decided being tan is beautiful? (Thats why my husband tells me!)
Love your dress and those shoes! So cute! And totally agree about the tanning bit! I'm pale and proud of it!
Tieka, you look so pretty! i love the floral dress so much! and yey to blogger meet ups!
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Love that dress on you! Great colors. And those shoes rooock.
Wanted to let you know that I launched my freelance site this week, so all of my outfit posts are feeding through there now. Just go to SarahAnnNoel.com and click Life/Style. It was easier to have it all together than to manage the Lipstick List separately! :)
That Cabin Fever Sale was the best thing ever, haha! I got the 500 Days dress then, plus lots of other fun things.
Yay for being pale! Sometimes I feel like the only one who ever uses sunblock. I don't like the way I look tan.
I wish I could have gone to the fashion show - looks like you ladies had fun :)
- Laura, owleyesblog.blogspot.com
That looks like such a fun time!
that dark floral print is far too sweet! i’m glad you decided to go out sans tights! i’m moving to houston, texas in early june [so tights won’t be a sartorial option and as a cleveland-girl, i’m more than used to layering tights…] you’ve inspired me to be more brave and bare-legged! awesome event! you and the gals look like you had a dazzling time – everyone looks so chic and naturally happy. LOVELY!
xo.
princesspolitico.blogspot.com
LOVE THESE SHOES!! And your blog is so lovely. You Seem very happy.
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It looks like a lot of fun! That's cool that your college did that.
Looking cute! And omg I am absolutely loving the shoes!!!!
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