Friday, March 26, 2010

The Dynamite Delightful Dozen

Happy Friday everyone! I've been so excited for this post for quite some time! The Delightful Dozen was asked to style a dress from ModCloth and we all agreed on this dynamite dress! It's perfect for spring and can be remixed in several ways to fit all of our different styles! The fabric is light - and I love the pattern! I can't wait to wear this come warmer weather, trotting down the beach! I'm excited to see how the other girls have styled this! On the day I took these photos, it was a little chilly, so I paired my maroon vest with it for a bit of warmth... and my brooch I got from Jen Loves Kev's giveaway back in December! See? If you don't know how to style something... just wait! It'll come to you!

(the dynamite dress - courtesy of modcloth vest and belt - f21
ecote basketweave skimmers - uo anchorwoman necklace - courtesy of modcloth)

I know I rave about ModCloth a lot, but I truly truly mean it. I've never had a bad experience shopping with them (and I shop there... maybe too much for Brett's liking!) but I love their selection of clothing. They work so hard to support the blogging community - and I think that is just truly amazing. They truly care about their customers - one time I bought a dress that was just skin tight and they worked with me right away to get it sent back in and a size up sent back out. Their blog is so fun to read, they host really great contests and have a Flickr style exchange group where you can upload your outfits featuring clothes from them and get some great feedback from amazing girls in our community! So be sure to check out their site if you haven't already. They're my fave, obviously!

It looks like tonight Brett and I are ordering from our favorite pizza place in town for their most delicious square pizza ever and cheese sticks and then going to see Hot Tub Time Machine. It is honestly the perfect night for me. I'm a seriously simple person. Give me some delicious pizza, an insanely good looking husband, a funny comedy with buttery popcorn and a diet soda along with some late night blogging and the thought of sleeping in the next morning... and I'm a truly content girl! You could also throw in some packages at my door step when I get home from work filled with lovely clothing. That'd be the perfect day!

77 comments:

Ashling said...

I love Modcloth too! Such great choice on their site.
Great styling, I love the rose shape pin! :)

Auburn Not Red said...

Modcloth is out of my price-range but they do have some pretty items.
I like all the red, here, though I'm usually not a fan of it on me. I'm so pale but then again so are you and this looks good. Maybe I should give it another shot. Something simple at first.

Enjoy the movie. I'll be at the drive-in tomorrow night watching How To Train Your Dragon. Not in 3-D, though.

Joey said...

you look so cute in red, yay for spring time colors! I too, (kind of secretly) want see hot tub time machine, it looks so ridiculous, yet awesome, have a great weekend.

Kwil said...

I love the red!

Emily Kennedy said...

Ooh, I've been wanting to see how people would style this dress. I haven't purchased it yet, because I figured it would be too short on me. I wonder how tall you are?

Really, you are describing a positively awesome evening. I am going to recommend this to my sweetie: delicious pizza and Hot Tub Time Machine? Hell yeah!

| Tex | Fashion Butter said...

I am loving this dress ALOT. Love the red with the camel belt. Great look!

In other news ... mmmmmmm pizza .....

anne charlotte said...

love the almost monochromatic look of this...i have seen several of the other versions of this and i love how accessible you made this dress, so springy! love it with tan. gush gush gush. enjoy the movies with your hus!!

Laura Lynn said...

yay for perfect days!! that's my kind of perfect day too. =] the dress looks great and you get more beautiful by the day, tiek! love youuuu.

xoxo

jenloveskev said...

ooh I just love it. I didnt see that you were wearing my brooch before!! It looks great.
Happy weekend! Enjoy the time with Brett!

crowdedcloset said...

lovin the all red lady!! Look look like a sweetheart and ready for date night!

xo, Kim www.crowded-closet.com

Draft of Vintage said...

That dress looks fantastic on you- I love those two reds together---I always find red a difficult color to multi-layer, but you did a wonderful job- and I think the brown of the shoes and belt set it off perfectly! Sounds like you have a great evening planned- I'm tempted to follow suit! Sometimes there is nothing better than a ridiculous comedy and some yummy food! Take care-

Sabrina said...

so beautiful!! I love how you wore a color vest within the same color palette and kept the shoes and belt a neutral color in order to make the print on the dress pop out more.

Your perfect day sounds so great and similar to what mine would be, including the diet coke with buttery popcorn :)

Ulrika said...

Love the dress, great look!xxx

Daisy said...

Oh wow this looks lovely!

Theresa said...

This is really cute. I love seeing how each of you style a piece so differently! :]
And also, at 7:23 am, you have managed to make me crave pizza. haha

Meghan V. said...

Modcloth is an addiction I must say. I love how you styled this dress!

tywo said...

The dress is so pretty!!

Amanda said...

I love how you styled this dress with that vest, it looks really great! ModCloth is super dangerous to my bank account...there are just way too many cute things!!

It's so cute that you love all the simple things! I am the same way. Seriously, last weekend me and Gavin spent the whole time eating cheddar cheese popcorn and sweet tea and watching movies...and it was perfect!

(p.s. I have those shoes and I wear them alllll the time!! they are too comfy)

kim said...

Fantastic look, I'm glad you didn't go for a black option, the brown accessories are perfect here!

Becca said...

Hey girl!
Yes, this is a dynamite dress! So adorable (as usual)
You know...you could do a post on your closet. What does your closet look like? It would so fun to see all your accessories and clothes and things in one place...even if it isn't in perfect order or anything. Whose closet is?
It's just that, you have so much good content in that closet, it would be fun to see it :)
What do ya say?

gina said...

This is a great dress! I love seeing how so many different women have styled it in ways that suit their personal style. I like your version with the vest and summery leather belt and flats. Cute!

Lisa said...

Love this dress! I wasn't impressed with it on ModCloth...but after seeing it styled here and on WhatIWore, I just might have to have it!

Jen said...

you styled this dress so perfectly and you truly look dynamite! (lame, i know, haha) :)
i've always been tempted to shop at modcloth but i'm always reluctant to pay once everything's in my cart! maybe one day haha

Lexie said...

i havent had the funds to purchase from modcloth, but i do appreciate how supportive they are to the blogging community! you all look beautiful in this dress!

Andrea said...

i really like how you styled it and the brooch is lovely, how fun! i too am a simple simple girl, give me a bowl of pasta, a good movie, the hubs & a blankie and I'm good to go for the night :)

Out of Order said...

your outfit and your evening are both lookin' good :]

Kate said...

Ah, I couldn't agree more with your 'perfect day' - that sounds absolutely amazing, and I think that's exactly what fridays are made for! I LOVE THIS DRESS! I saw it first on Krystal, then on Mel, and now on you, and each one of you have styled it perfectly! so gorgeous on all of you!

Moment of Clarity said...

I love what you did with this dress! You look absolutely gorgeous, as always :) I'm also a simple person so I know exactly what you mean--good food, a good movie, and good company make any night perfect!

Sidewalk Chalk said...

You look amazing in this dress and I love how you styled it with the red vest and brown details. Can't wait to see how the others will style it too.

Hannah said...

Ooh!! This is great the way you paired it with a vest, I would have never thought of that. :)

Kim Humes said...

I LUV modcloth too! Their stuff is trendy but also unique, and affordable. Though I wish they were closer (shipping costs are kinda shitty to Canada :( but still lol. I lUV the Delightful Dozen as well - I also follow WIW, Idee Geniale, and SJ Vintage so it's great to see how everyone styles different pieces. Gives you great ideas to incorporate into your own outfits.

Julia said...

Love the vest with this -- pretty neat, Tieka!

xx

Erika said...

You girls are doing a fab job of styling this dress...& you look GORGEOUS! I love the colors..
& the brooch & vest are perfect w/the dress! :D

Trishna said...

Tieka you're soooo cute. Every single thing you said which makes up your perfect day would just make mine perfect too. But for some weird reason I could never say them out loud. Thank you.

I really could not recognize the dress because of the way you styled it. It went through a transformation on you. Love it.

Trishna

Senorita Fashionista said...

You ladies all look great in this dress. A vest seems to suit this look well! Modcloth is brilliant!

Giovanna ♥ said...

I just found your lovely blog and I love it!!
I adore the colors of your outfit!
xoxo
Giovanna
www.bohomarket.blogspot.com

Christina said...

That dress is amazing! I love the whole outfit.

libys11 said...

it's a stunning dress!! i love the color!! :D

Louise said...

That's a lovely little dress, it really suits you x

Hailey said...

I wish I had your closet!

LC said...

pretty dress!! love the outfit.

xo, Alexi said...

such a great outfit!!! i can't get over the pattern of that dress. and just mentioning modcloth makes me want to buy....
http://steampunkdolls.blogspot.com

Mel said...

I love the dress on you! Modcloth is addicting though expensive, but I love browsing just for inspiration alone!

Bouff said...

it's the simple things that make me happy too.

also, i'm so excited to start seeing looks sans tights. we're already in the high 70's down here!

Krameymartin said...

Popcorn, diet coke, husband and packages at the door really are the best combo EVER.

I adore that dress. Red and white/cream is such a lovely, classy combination.

LoveCharlesVintage said...

I love how all you ladies have styled this look!

Lainey said...

Great choice of dress! I love the vibrant colors in it. And I've been loving the way the delightful dozen all have been styling this dress. You are all gorgeous.

kelly ann said...

oh man, i hear ya! good food, a movie, sleep, blogging, and a boy to share it all with? perfection in my book! ;)

this outfit is so cute! that color looks fabulous on you, tieka. the dress looks really comfy!

Lilli said...

This is cute!

Madlen said...

The way you styled the dress is my favorite! The vest really adds a nice touch to it. ♥

kate maggie said...

I love this Tieka! You look so good and you guys picked the perfect dress. Great choice. How awesome that modcloth asked you guys to pick a dress - I love them too! Look forward to an email from me too today! :)

La Historiadora de Moda said...

I love ModCloth! I wish I could afford everything they have. I love the dress and how you styled it.

Marisa said...

Adorable dress! I love it with the vest and belt - you always look so well put together!

Marisa

www.lerainyday.blogspot.com

♥Lola said...

I love this dress, it's so pretty :) I've never bought anything from modcloth because of international shipping, but for this dress I might make an exception :)

Londyn said...

I'm so in love with this look it's ridiculous.... seriously drooling over every inch of this look.

Selma said...

You look adorable in this beautiful dress! love the pattern and the color. xxx kizz xxx

cadencesmama said...

you are ridiculously cute! love everything about this outfit!

LyddieGal said...

The dress was definitely a great choice, the layers, color and pattern are all so cute and it will be wonderful to wear when it finally gets warmer!

Chic on the Cheap

bestie said...

Incredibly adorable. (: that does sound like the perfect day Tieka!

Sonya said...

I love the way you paired it! It is such a gorgeous dress/color.

www.sonyasark.blogspot.com

Angie D said...

Girl, you look amazing! I am so happy it's spring! I missed all my cute flats...(that I can't wear up north because we always have WAY too much snow!)

Your perfect evening sounds just like my perfect evening! It's the little things!

Audrey Allure said...

Gorgeous outfit!

Just stumbled by & I love your blog! :)
- Audrey Allure <3
http://audreyallure.blogspot.com

Ali said...

That dress has the cutest print on it. I love the stitching on your belt, too. (:

Mousevox Vintage said...

This has been my favorite piece to see you gals style so far! So cute! xo.

Sarah K. said...

your night sounds perfect to me! sans popcorn, I hate the stuff. but pizza and movies? best time ever.

I think this is my favourite of the dynamite dress stylings! everyone looks so great, of course, but I just love the belted vest. and your pictures are gorgeous, as usual!

Lloyd &amp; The Tubsters said...

I love your styling of this dress- very springy and bohemian. And I love seeing how the other bloggers styled it as well. What a great idea!
-Lloyd

http://unsystematicstyle.blogspot.com/

Anindya said...

I love the dress. And you match it so well with the vest and belt. Great, Tieka! :)

Bardot In Blue said...

LOVE this double layer on the dress!

Sara Lynn said...

You look adorable Tieka! I just looked at Mel's post and you guys both look very sweet!

I agree with your simple night, last night the BF and I went for a bite then came home and watched "without a paddle" have you seen that one? it's great. :)

Brittany said...

Such a perfect dress for the Delightful Dozen! Love how you paired it w. the cognac!

Gosh, reading about you & Brett really makes me wish we live closer (how many times a week do I say this?!) It's so hard to find other couples that don't need to go to parties every night to have fun.

BARGAIN BEX said...

i do believe you just described my perfect day as well! i have no doubt if i lived closer, we would become quick little besties! no doubt in my ever-bloggin' mind ;)

JEN F. said...

i love this outfit entirely! and you, can't wait until thursday!

Eyeliah said...

you and Mel both looked so great in this dress, I am totally craving it!

Fabulocity in Amish Country said...

Love how you styled the dress! You look sooo cute! :)

alee_cha said...

I adore the way you style this dress!

Sandy a la Mode said...

I love that dress b/c of the layers and pattern! It's great how you paired it with a belt too!

Jasie VanGesen said...

That is an adorable outfit! I LOVE the belt over the vest and that the vest brings out the darker red in the dress... lovely.