4.11.2011

The Winner Takes It All

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Dress & Blazer - Zara, Platform Shoes - ASOS, Belt - Vintage Moschino, Earrings - Vintage, Watch - Michael Kors JetSet, Bangles - H&M

These days I'm literally on cloud number 9. The weather could not be more perfect, we can finally leave our tights in the drawer and the streets turned green in just a few short days. I was waiting for this kind of weather to finally wear my new Zara horserace dress. Don´t you just love when a garment has an actual story to it? This one is the lovechild of a rainy day in Barcelona. While it was raining cats and dogs I decided that I had no other choice but to check out the indoor shopping scene. :) I haven´t expected to find any bargain items in the middle of the season, but then I spotted this one single sales rack at the back of Zara. My heart started to beat a little faster and while I was getting closer, I zoomed in on this patterned dress. I was already reaching for it when a respectable Spanish lady pulled it from the rack, right in front of me. I couldn´t really had a close look at it, so I had no clue if it was in my size, but it sure was the one and only piece. So I did what any other crazy shopper would do, I started to follow the lady. Boy, was she in the mood for shopping! After about a dozen circles around the store, she finally decided to try the dress on and when she put it back on the counter, I jumped like a puma to get my prey (seriously! you should have seen the look on the shopkeeper´s face! :D) Long story short it was my size, it has a lovely vintage vibe along with a pretty horse pattern and it´s mine now (for 5.99euros! :)! Get ready to see this dress a lot more this summer.  L.O.V.E

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92 comments:

Rosa and Carlotta: Illustrated-Moodboard said...

aww the weather looks so nice, and that dress is just lovely :)
they look perfect on you :)

xx

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todi design said...

Funny story :) Love your dress and so beautiful on you. Have a lovely week!

Chloe said...

Such a gorgeous dress and those shoes are beauiful. Most definately my favourite outfit of yours!!

C x
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Mandy Koster said...

Such a beautiful dress darling!

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Unknown said...

Such a gorgeous dress - you look very lovely :)
xox

hippyatheart said...

Hi there, thank you so much for your lovely comment :) will do a post about the stores I visited later this week :) The playsuit is from garnments, linienstraße! thank you for your vintage store tips, have been to colours, too and it was amazing :)

xx viviane
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Anonymous said...

Love your belt, blazer and shoes. Great photographs xx

Alessandra said...

You look AMAZING in that dress. Seriously what a gorgeous look on you...and don't get me started on those shoes!

Claire and Vasia said...

Your shoes are dazzling!!!Amazing..

xoxo
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vicky h. said...

you look amazing in these pictures!!! soo happy and that dress WAS made for you, too perfect!

xox Vicky
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Viktória said...

ezek gyönyörű képek, nagyon szép vagy :)
Örülök, hogy van még valaki, aki ismeri Hollandiát :)
Követlek! :)

These are lovely pics, you're so gorgeous and its a great outfit!!

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Sanam said...

Fabulous photos, those shoes are just amazing! :)


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Yuliya Fashionblog said...

Lovely pics ! You are so beautiful x).
Thank for you comment :D
Bisous

Anemsi said...

You look great ! Nice blog ^^

Anonymous said...

That dress was definitely worth the hunt!

Twenty.Something said...

Those shoes are fabulous! You look great, and I love that belt too!

I can't wait for the weather to warm up here.

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Sassi said...

omg, I'm speechless. your shoes are sooo adorable!
X

Ria said...

WOW.THOSE.SHOES ^_^
And I love the dress too! Great outfit post xoxo

Lydz xX said...

ahhhhhhh you look amazing, the shoes are amazing everything is amazing=love :)

Sasha said...

You were so lucky to find this dress! And I love the shoes so much!
Thanks for the comment!

xoxo

Monique said...

Those shoes are AMAZING!! Love the colors!

Monique xx

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Kimberley said...

Your shoes are gorgeous! xx

Unknown said...

Omg!
Lovely shoes and belt <33



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Moonstyle said...

amazing shoes...:)

Abigail Wise said...

That dress is gorgeous. It fits the nice weather perfectly! And I love the huge chunky earrings. I have a pair that looks similar, but isn't quite as big and I must admit that I'm rather jealous of yours.

Unknown said...

Love that dress and those shoes!

♥ Gina Michele
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Rand T said...

omg wow so lovely!major love:) xx

Nekiah Torres said...

Oh my word I am cracking up at your cute story! haha Jumped like a Puma! I have totally done that before (followed someone around that had a pair of shoes that I really wanted)! This dress is remarkable. I love the print. I have a lot of horse themed things by Ralph Lauren and I love them all! I love all of your accessories too..that belt is FAB!! Kiah

Orange and Cloves said...

Haha I've done that before, it's like your heart is pounding the whole time!
I love this outfit, I'm so glad you got this dress because it looks fabulous on you! I love the accessories you paired it with and the shoes.
Your hair looks great by the way :) and I love the last photo with those gorgeous trees!

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thefashionguitar said...

Gorgeous outfit. That belt is such a statement accessory, I love it!!

xo thefashionguitar

Anonymous said...

I won't mind seeing it a lot more, dress is so beautiful! But for me winner here are those shoes, jaw droppers, love them!


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superhappyjohi said...

I love the dress and the story behind! You look so happy! Enjoy the spring in berlin!!!

Laura said...

What a pretty, fun patterned dress! And Gabby those shoes are HAUTE!!

travelkate said...

Love that story! I have definitely done that before (follow around someone who picked up the last of a clothing item I just have to have). Why does it seem like just when you hone in on a sale item someone snatches it before your eyes?!

Angela said...

Tres jolie look!!!!Bravo!!!! Biz:)


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Leah said...

Those shoes, the dress, the earrings, everything is stunning. Great look!

xo L.

MG said...

I'm seriously dreaming about this outfit in my closet! Amazing, Gabby!

Carly said...

Georgeous! One of my favorite looks yet!

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Andrea said...

love the belt <3

great pics!


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StyleIDnet said...

The look is amazing, chic, fantastic... I can only say good thing about this look so, I will say more: LOVE the belt, LOVE the shoes, LOVE the dress.

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Mariel Torres said...

you look absolutely beautiful! that dress is very gorgeous

Sara Szatmary said...

You look like Carrie Bradshaw's stylist! Such a perfect mix of lady-like glamor and artistic flare!

Annie said...

your shoes are to die for!

Love at First Shoe said...

I love everything about this dress! you look amazing!

amalie said...

stunning! love your shoes!
xx

melifaif said...

It is a fierce lil outfit, I can see why you pounced while you did!!! Loving the shoes with it...go lady go!!!

Flaviana Boni said...

lovely look!

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Lucie said...

Beautiful spring look!))) And yes...you have a beautiful dress))) And I like your pretty shoes)

Emanuela said...

gorgeous look, love the belt n dress!!! Oh n awesome heels!!! ;)

xoxo Emma

Monse Fuentes said...

Que adorables fotos, te ves muy tierna con ese vestido.

XOXO, Monse F.-
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Natalie Pol said...

ahh those shoes...really sexy and flattering!

Natalie

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Cara said...

I am in love with those shoes! And you accessorized this look beautifully...I am now a new follower ;)
xo Cara
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Trini said...

wow! you look great, love the horse print dress
xx

amanda said...

love the dress! we are still waiting for good weather in salt lake city, utah. it snowed all weekend, can you believe it?! i am so ready to put my tights away for the season!

Greta said...

hehe love so much that dress, it is beautiful with those shoes ..I have the same one..and I'm looking for a good post with it next days ;)) I'll let you know ;)
kisses
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Jackie said...

Beautiful dress! I have been wanting a Moschino belt for so long! xx-Jackie

Natalie | Make Today Great said...

I love the shape of that dress! The horses are cute, and so is your stalker story.

Jelena said...

That dress is soooo pretty! I love it :D
Cool blog :)

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Ms. Falcon said...

i tryed this dress on at zara ... and i didn't felt that good in it. but it looks so adorable worn by you. just amzing!

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Collections said...

That dress is perfection! And I love that belt.

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Catita said...

I know how spectacular that dress is, I have it as well and those shoes are killers, love them!
xoxo
Catita

Diana Mieczan said...

The dress is so beautiful and I can see that you have a great spring weather there:) Kisses and hugs

Ps: I’m hosting a super cute Ruche GIVEAWAY today! Hope you’ll join in :)

Erin said...

I love the story of how you acquired the dress. I've definitely been in both situations as the passer by and the shopper. Both are always a laugh.

I die for those shoes. I love them!

Rebekka Seale said...

SO VERY adorable!

Maycie After Five said...

Your shoes are amazing!

Denissa Hady said...

so beautiful <3 :)

JenLynn said...

the dress is adorable, so glad you nabbed it.

Siena in Style said...

gabby you look absolutely gorgeous!
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Anonymous said...

gorgeous outfit and photos :)
thanks for your comment!
xxx
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Luna Tiger said...

Lovely outfit ! And I WANT your shoes !!!
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Strawberry Freckleface said...

Liking that belt, lady. =)

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Kc said...

Good on ya!! Argh it's horrible waiting for them to put that item back! Your shoes are friken gorgeous by the way. I just bought some ridiculously high heels the other day, I really need to figure out how to walk in them so I can wear them! :)

Kc

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Anonymous said...

everything about this outfit is amazing! You look like a total glamazon!
xx

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Rachael said...

A-mazing outfit. Love the shoes, skirt, everything! Looking fabulous!!

Unknown said...

wow! your dress and shoes are a dream come true, i really like the length of the dress!

Unknown said...

Damn, I LOVE those shoes girl! ;)

CHLOE HAY ♥ said...

I love your story, the fabric on that dress is delightful. And I just love the shoes and that Moschino belt.. who doesn't!

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Plami said...

GORGEOUS outfit!!! Every part of it is beautiful and right where it belongs!!!

I am just like you I believe the only thing to do when it's raining is shopping... and when it's too hot as well... :D

XoXo
Plami

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Miyan said...

what a story, girl! i was getting all excited FOR you. glad it was your size because it looks great on you! LOVE the shoes too!

xox Miyan

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mari said...

the dress is absolutely adorable.
you've styled it so stunningly!
x


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GretchTM said...

Such an adorable look for you! You look great in this outfit!

SoapyMermaid said...

the last photo reaches perfection

Heidi said...

Beautiful dress! :)

Apt. #34 said...

the shoes are killin' me darling!

Apt. #34 said...

the shoes are killin' me darling!

Michelle's Style File said...

Your shoes are ADORABLE!

x
Michelle
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Renée said...

I love when my clothes have stories too! Annnd I've down the stalker shopper thing too, no shame! :) Love the dress, you're right its just so fun and has the perfect vintage feel!!! :)

Shen Dove said...

Love whole outfit! Your shoes and jewelry look so nice with your dress!

Jane said...

love this look!
Great blog! Ill follow you!
Jane

Lori's Wardrobe said...

Thanks for your comment on my maxi post, Gaby
I like your blog and am heartened I am not the only person to follow people round shops when they pick up something I want. Looks like the stalking paid off - fabulous dress.
love
Lori xo
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KAY. said...

Those shoes are so fabulous!
love the pictures.

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xx

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