This is how I feel about dancing. Specifically contemporary dancing. I'm a huge fan of So You Think You Can Dance and when I watch those beautiful bodies on stage doing those outrageous moves, my own body ache of doing the same thing. I want to push my body to that limit; to stretch, bend, and mold in a way I never thought possible. I seriously believe I have an innate ability to dance.
I was proven wrong when I stood up and tried to perform a pirouette...and fell on my butt. With the floor thumping and dishes clattering in our kitchen cabinets, that ache I originally felt in my body turned into physical pain. OK, so I was wrong. I have no dancing prowess whatsoever, so I think I should stick to my day job. BUT, the fall on my bum didn't stop me from doing what I'm really good at...which is observing cute outfits! I noticed one of the choreographers was wearing the Two-Wheeler Dress while sitting in the audience. Actually, it was Chris that noticed it first as he screamed out loud, "Hey! Two-wheeler!" then immediately blushed in embarrassment. :)
Before I leave you to day dream about being the world's best contemporary dancer, I wanted to post my OOTD from yesterday. I missed out on the Vanilla Bean Blouse but found this similar number at H&M. I had a $30 store credit to use, so when I saw this, I immediately bought it. The ruffles on the blouse are a little overwhelming, but it doesn't bother me too much. For $30, I can make this blouse work!
I wanted to take a close up of the skirt because it had a peekaboo lace hem which is oh so cute. The skirt itself has a pleated pattern that went all around, which I also love.
Cardigan - J. Crew
Blouse - H&M
Skirt - Ann Taylor (2006)
Shoes - Steve Madden
Also, Spiffy from Where the Lights are Bright is having an Anthro giveaway, so don't forget to follow her and enter.
Tootles, everyone! Have a great day!
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Sometimes I think I can sing...and I most definitely can't. Dance is another thing I usually think I'd be good at. I'm in the same (uncoordinated) boat as you! That blouse is super cute, I think I tried it on a while back...
ReplyDeleteUm is that the H&M blouse that British Anthropologiest was talking about the other day because I DEFINITELY NEED IT! So adorable! And I love the green cardigan (my new favorite color obsession!)
ReplyDeleteAnd I can't dance or sing, but that doesn't stop me from doing either...often...in front of large groups of people! :)
Chris sounds so sweet. My BF knows anthro stuff by name and has those moments too. It's too cute. I like your H&M blouse better than Anthro's vanilla bean version. IMO, your version has a better fit.
ReplyDeleteOoh, I saw the dress too, in fact I just a mini-post about it. But LOL, Chris not only recognized the dress he knew the *name*? Best BF ever!! You are totally marrying the right man :)
ReplyDeleteThat blouse is super cute! I think Erin Fetherston had a blouse for QVC that was similarly ruffle-y, but without the awesome Vanilla Bean-esque pattern.
I often think I can make things are in the Martha Stewart magazine. And then several glue sticks and a yard of frayed ribbon later, I realize that I can't.
ReplyDeleteThat top is so cute. I love the shape much better than the Vanilla Bean.
Ashley - I sometimes think I can sing too and that doesn't stop me. I still sing very loud during the traffic ride home!
ReplyDeleteKathleen - It was funny because I also saw British Anthropologiest's post and told her that I was wearing that exact shirt the day before. What a coinkidink!
Cat - I think your BF and Chris will get along! :) I'm liking him already!
goldenmeans - I'm glad you caught the dress too! I love that show. :)
Pamela - HAHA, you should take pictures of your "creations" and post them. I bet they're lovely as well.
Sometimes I'll turn up a song that I love really loud and when I'm singing along to it I practically sound professional. Then i turn down the volume and it's like someone freaking took over my body and replaced my amazing voice with someone elses, and that someone else's voice sucks! Sigh...
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