Friday 18 May 2012

Flock of... Flamingos

I personally think fashion should be fun and show some personality. I love dressing in clothes and accessories which are a bit quirky and kitsch, like me. I definitely don't run with the crowd.

Show me something with animals printed all over it, and more likely than not I'm going to want it. Show me a dress with animals on it, and I'll be sprinting to the checkout. There's a part of me that knows I will never grow out of this love affair with animals on clothes.

I love flamingos. They're bright, they're colourful, they're a bit different, and when I think of Kitsch, they're one of the first things that come to mind. No longer confined to tacky holiday souvenirs, they're now making their rounds in the world of fashion.

Which leads me to today's OOTD and one of my new flamingo dresses...


This beautiful dress arrived yesterday, along with another in a light turquoise with coral coloured flamingos. I've never seen a dress like it and I'm in love with both of them. I decided to wear this one today as it's grey and raining outside. I'll save the other for a brighter, sunny day.



The fabric is actually a dark yellowish-cream, and the flamingos are a very dark navy. I decided to order a size up, which I normally do for comfort when there's a fitted band over the waist. It's obviously baggy on top because of this, so will need a few adjustments. It has a tie to the waist and a cut out at the waist at the back. The skirt is so full and floaty, that I want to twirl and twirl like a five year old until I'm dizzy! But, I'd better not...


I'm so pleased I decided to order these dresses. They're beautiful, they're different, and they feel very 'me'. I'm so excited to have them in my collection! I'd recommend them to everybody!

I'm wearing purple tights and a black cropped cardigan with it, and a navy skinny belt and a radio necklace. I need to invest in some new cardis- I think red would go perfectly with it.


Dress: Dorothy Perkins
Belt: Dorothy Perkins
Cardigan: New Look
Tights: ?
Necklace: Accessorize
Black and Pink Bracelets: from Dorothy Perkins (part of a set),
Multi-coloured Bracelet: I think came from a surf shop or gift shop in Cornwall

I know a few of you were also admiring these dresses... did you buy one?

I'm off to read Marie Claire and watch a few movies while you all go and enjoy your Friday nights...


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  2. Oh wow, I love this. I ordered the turquoise one and it was dispatched today. Excited now I've seen this on you. Looks amazing x

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    1. Thank you. Glad I tempted you in to buying another gorgeous dress! You're going to love it as much as the black bird print one! x

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  3. Wow, this dress is so pretty. You look lovely :) I love wearing different things to other people too! xx

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    1. Thank you! It really is gorgeous. I think it's boring to dress like everyone else xx

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  4. I love it can't wait for mine to come I hope it fits xx

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    1. I'm sure it will! Which colour did you order? xx

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  5. oh that dress is so good on you! by goodnesss we should dress with our own personality, how dull would life be otherwise! x

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    1. Thank you very much Maria :). I completely agree! x

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  6. Your dress is so pretty!

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  7. it's such a flattering shape and gorgeous print, beautiful! xxx

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  8. Cute print on your dress! :)

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  9. I love the dress and accesories, if i'd have seen that dress in Dotty P's the other day i would have snapped it up x

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    1. Thank you. I think it was new online mid week so probably isn't even in store yet. Snap one up! x

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