Sunday, February 20, 2011

FANCY PANTS [OP SHOP LOVE]


Bargain dress, meet my gorgeous friends. Gorgeous friends, meet my bargain dress.

While I love this colour green, the adorable pattern, the cut and the feel of this dress, I confess I loved the price even more. Because my new (to me, anyway) dress was purchased in an Op-Shop.

And the same shop sold fabulous jewellery. Gorgeous belts. And almost new shoes. Perhaps I might have bought more than just this dress... and I'm definitely going to visit this lovely little place again!



And speaking of bargains, I love these shoes. Wedges (of course), but these were also a bargain, purchased a year or so back for just $30. Don't be deceived by the height: they're as soft and comfortable as a pair of pillows.


Here's a close up of the dress pattern, my gorgeous necklace from Koolaman Designs, and my favourite garden seat.


The circle pendant necklace has engraved on it all four of my children's names. It was a gift from Kellie, one of my oldest and dearest friends, who sent it to me just after I had just given birth to Noah. I treasure it as one of the most sentimental baby gifts. And I know when I wear it, my youngest step-daughter Leah is chuffed!


And for my green finger friends, some garden goodies in the background!


So, what have you been up to this week to get all Fancy Pants? I sure look forward to seeing what you've rocked. Perhaps you've bought yourself a bargain and can't wait to show it off too?

Remember to follow this blog, and link up below. Of course, you are more than welcome to add the lovely button below to your post too and visit other Fancy Pants wearers!

Kymmie wears: DRESS, Op-Shop bargain. WEDGES, Roc. BANGLES, Equip (the whole set of five for just $5). NECKLACE, Koolaman Designs. NAILPOLISH, Revlon Black Berry.

a day in the life of us

29 comments:

  1. I love that necklace, Kelly is so sweet!

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  2. What a find and the most wonderful colour. I love the necklace too. Have often thought that I should get myself one of these .... off to check out the website now!

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  3. KYM! I own this dress! It's sitting in my wardrobe (aka garment rack) waiting for me to fit into it again! I bought it the summer before I got preggers with Danae and loved it - still do. And can't bear to give it up in my many clothes culls since then. Nice to know I have good taste ;)
    Maybe one day I will fit into it again and we'll just happen to rock up to church together in our respective twin dresses!

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  4. Love that necklace! Must get me one :) And I adore green too so love your dress. You are so stylish, my dear. The quintessential yummy mummy! xx

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  5. love the dress and the shoes and the necklace :-) so really...pretty much ace ensemble!!

    I have a silver pendant with the thumbprints of my older two girls, but the chain is broken so I haven't worn it for ages - thanks for reminding me - must get that fixed!!

    have a good week
    xxxCate

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  6. Beautiful - that colour on your is just gorgeous. The second last shot of you is just divine, Kym. Love. x

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  7. It's gorgeous! Love the shoes and the necklace is so special!

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  8. love a great op shop dress! Love your meme to, will have to join in next time!

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  9. Love the dress - the color is gorgeous on you and I love a bargain!

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  10. Your dress sure was a great find, I love the colour and the style is gorgeous. Your wedges always amaze me, I so can't do height :)
    xx

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  11. Oh you are so gorgeous. I love the wedges and the dress. I love Green and op shops.
    Have a great day.

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  12. Kym! Look at you!! What a diva! I LOVE that dress - that style is very similar to what i look for too in a dress, and how perfect that we were able to give it a new lease of life!! You are just so radiant in that close up too - simply gorgeous, what can i say! I posted my outfit yesterday, but can't see any linky yet - let me know when its up and i'll link up!

    Hope your having a fabulous start to the week!!! b xx
    ps- that necklace is stunning!

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  13. You, the dress and the shoes are all gorg my dear. I hope you know when I get back to my fighting weight I'm taking YOUR photo with me to the salon. Your hair is rockin. Wish we could go thrifting together :( Me with my aussie goods & you with your Texas scores. Now, that would be something to blog about

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  14. Beautiful. Love the colour of the dress and those shoes! I want some.
    What a lovely necklace, too.

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  15. Well don't you just look gorgeous! Great dress! Love the colour, it really suits you...makes you look fresh and vibrant.
    Im a big fan of the Op Shop and ebay, and I LOVE a bargain.
    Thanks for stopping by ALice Becomes!
    Nic xo

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  16. You're so pretty in all angles, Kym! And what a wonderful necklace. I want one for myself pronto.

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  17. Gorgeous as ever!! That colour looks so fresh and lovely on you. And I especially love it teamed with such a simple, elegant neckpiece. That piccie of you is stunning!! Wishing you a gorgeous week :) x x

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  18. That's a great dress and the colour is lovely on you.
    Nothing at all fancy pantsy about me.

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  19. I love finding treasures in op shops! But you look gorgeous... no matter what you're wearing. Just working on a Fancy pants post to join in! :)

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  20. Ok - sorry it took me so long to link up!! is it just me or is blogger in general been a nightmare lately - each time i came to link up, i couldn't see the linky! Anywhoo how exciting, i'm in company with my three fav fashion bloggers! I'm off to check out their posts
    xx

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  21. So glad you could finally link up.. I think linky was having some upgrades! xx

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  22. Hi! Found you via Jacinta. I do something somewhat similar on my blog, so I used my last entry for your fancy pants (I love that name!).

    You look GREAT and especially because it's still winter here in the states. I can't wait to wear a sundress.

    Your necklace is the first one I've seen with kids/kids names that I like. Lovely!

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  23. That's a really nice way to get 4 names on a necklace, i often think i'd look like a big jingle clunker with 4 seperate ones with my children's names. Nice choice from your gal pal.
    Great outfit, wedges rock!! Love Posie

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  24. Just popping in to see you and pleased that your 'fancy pants' linky is starting to take off. It's such a lovely idea. x

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  25. Gorgeous! I can't 'do' dresses or heels but can still appreciate the lucky women who can - like you!

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  26. Loverly. Looks like you are oozing confidence too...always a good thing!

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  27. If I coudl rock any look half as well as you did then I would certainly join up. I love this series of posts and such a great name too!

    Mich x

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  28. really like the shoes also!

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Thank you for your thoughtful and positive words and taking the time to comment. Love Kymmie. xx