Dump Your Frump http://www.dumpyourfrump.com Fri, 24 Feb 2012 17:41:53 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 DumpYourFrumphttp://feedburner.google.com Lotsa Dots: H & M Polka Dot Dress $29 http://www.dumpyourfrump.com/2012/02/24/lotsa-dots-h-m-polka-dot-dress-29/ http://www.dumpyourfrump.com/2012/02/24/lotsa-dots-h-m-polka-dot-dress-29/#comments Fri, 24 Feb 2012 17:41:53 +0000 Tara http://www.dumpyourfrump.com/?p=4062 I am usually in jeans, because it’s less fuss and I don’t have to worry how white or prickly my legs are.  But today it’s going to be 72 degrees in northern California, a rarity for a day in February.  So I took advantage of it with a dress I got the other day at H&M.  It reminds me of something you might find at Mod Cloth, though it was just $29.  I kind of feel like it needs some more accessories, but maybe next time.

H & M Polka dot dress with patent belt: $29. Available in stores.

You can also see it styled very adorably here by the cute as pie blogger Kendra at Closet Confections:

Kendra at Closet Confections

 

 

 

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Caparros shoes, available at Zappos.

Metallic shoes are making a sparkly comeback which is good news for my inner 5 year old. I like that I can wear metallic flats with a pair of skinny jeans and a t-shirt and feel instantly less frumpy. Here are a bunch (you can click the images to get to the site if you’re interested) that are all under $100. A couple are under $40.

]]> http://www.dumpyourfrump.com/2012/02/23/twinkle-toes-metallic-flats-for-spring/feed/ 0 Outfit Inspiration: Kimono-Style Tops http://www.dumpyourfrump.com/2012/02/23/outfit-inspiration-kimono-style-tops/ http://www.dumpyourfrump.com/2012/02/23/outfit-inspiration-kimono-style-tops/#comments Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:01:27 +0000 Tara http://www.dumpyourfrump.com/?p=4014 I generally can’t wear drapey tops.  Oh I love the look of them, but inevitably I drag my sleeve through my kids frozen yogurt or get it caught in a backpack zipper.  It never fails.  In People Style the other day I saw these drapey Kimono-Style tops and though, yeah nice but not practical for me.  But I love the prints and the fabric is very silky looking and effortless.  I found a top the other day at Forever 21 and though it’s not Kimono-style exactly it has a similar look and pattern.

Love the fabric and the flowy feel but those sleeves will get in the way of making PB & J for the kids

Nicky Hilton wearing an orange Kimono-Syle top.

My attempt. And yes, it’s not really Kimono-style but I just can’t manage those sleeves as a busy mom.  So this is a bit modified but mimics the print and fabric.

Yes, the style is different but the print is Kimono-esque and it's a similar silky fabric. Plus, I'm in love with orange right now.

Would you try this style of top?  Or is it not for you…

 

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