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Ironically Tacky & Fun Fashion Friday Link Up Party!

July 9, 2015

Have you ever fallen in love with something against your better judgement? I mean, you know it’s straining the bounds of good taste well beyond the breaking point, but for some reason you love it anyway?

That’s how I feel about this crazy graphic tee that I found shopping with my husband last weekend. The shirt says things like “strike a pose” and “fashion blogger” and “red high heels” …. my inner 9 year old was squealing with delight! Hubby was just shaking his head.

I read somewhere that hipsters wear normcore clothes ironically. Can I wear this tee ironically? How does one go about wearing something ironically? Is it all in the facial expression? Like this …

Or this ….

???

Outfit Details and Shopping Ideas

Top – Love J (Ross)

Shop graphic tees at Shopbop

Shop graphic tees at Zappos

Shop graphic tees at Shein

Distressed jeans and tank – Old Navy

(Style tip: if you love a crop top but don’t want to overexpose your midriff, a tank underneath is always a good idea.)

Rebecca Minkoff Mab Tote

Shop Rebecca Minkoff Mab Tote at Shopbop

Shop designer bags on sale at Shopbop

Earrings – Trina Turk via Rocksbox

(Special offer: one free month of Rocksbox with the code “fashionshouldbefunoxox”)

Shop gold statement earrings at Shopbop

Cage/gladiator sandals – Steve Madden

Shop Steve Madden at Shopbop

I have no excuse for my crazy self this week …

but don’t I look happy?!

My very favorite July 4th looks from last week’s linky are …

Alice of Happiness at Midlife

Heather of Forage Fashion

Rachel of Rachel Lately

These dolls are celebrating the holiday in style!

Now my dear fashionistas, link up, link back, and have fun!

As always, thanks so much for making Fun Fashion Friday fabulously fun & fashionable!

OXOX

Dawn Lucy

Linking up: Sincerely Jenna Marie! Fun Summer Finds! Charming Friday! Passion 4 Fashion! Friday Favorites! Welcome to the Weekend! Posh Prime!

An InLinkz Link-up

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Goddess Dress

July 6, 2015

I hope everyone had a fun weekend! If you follow me on Instagram, you know the hubby and I went to a July 4th parade and then fireworks! I just love the little traditions that make a holiday special!

So tell me I’m not the only one who buys things and then forgets about them. I got this dress for a steal at the late end of the season sales last summer. So fun to find it in my closet! Like a surprise present from my past self! (Okay okay, I watch too much sic-fi).

Something about the drapey maxi style reminds me of a goddess so I continued that feel with the gladiator sandals.

Then I gave it a 70’s vibe with this funky vintage purse.

What do you think? Does it work? I liked the odd combination quite a lot, though after the photos I switched to a big practical straw tote for going out and about that day.