Cupcakes and Cashmere

Chrysanthemum Calling

June 5th, 2008

I fear that my obsession with Target has become slightly unhealthy. Last weekend, I was simply supposed to accompany my boyfriend, while he ran inside to purchase something, and I began to panic as we approached the check-out line empty handed. While there was nothing I actually needed, I immediately calmed my nerves by grabbing handfuls of gum, some stale trail mix and chocolate. Of course it was just my luck that days later, I came across this Halter Baby Doll Dress that just about sums up exactly how I want to look all summer long.

The pink, orange, and brown print is wildly reminiscent of chrysanthemums, but in a playful way that’s not too literal. And, though the model’s sandals are lovely, I would definitely tone down the sweetness factor by adding a pair of rugged boots in a caramel color. Lucky for me, the Rose Bowl Flea Market is this weekend, which provides hundreds of vintage footwear options that will be sure to complete this outfit wonderfully.

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  • http://wottoncool.wordpress.com jo

    that’s an awesome dress! i don’t blame your target obsession, i’ve been on the website for eons too, waiting for the clearance prices of the go international collection to go down hahaha

  • http://www.itslasfactory.blogspot.com Laurel

    Thank you for the sweet comment, bella. I would love to link you! xo

  • http://www.karlascloset.com karla

    ugh I spend way too much money on unnecessary crap at Target.. love it though. LINKED YOU LADY!

  • http://www.diamondcanopywinn.blogspot.com winnie

    Lovely dress!

  • http://chicstories.com/ Angel

    Before these photos I only love the combination of brown and blue… But this combination is great as well.

  • http://i-am-dreaming-in-the-theatre.blogspot.com/ Nana in the theatre

    I like some of Target’s clothing. The one by my house had a very cute babydoll dress, navy blue with magenta accents. The dress is sweet! It seems like a nice everyday thing!

  • http://ichkalliope.typepad.com/ kalliope

    Target is the best! There seasonal colors are usually right on. I can never get out of there for less than $150.00 and sometimes I just went in to pick up some detergent or paper towels!

  • http://reLYME.blogspot.com Beka

    They don’t have that at my Targets. No fair! It’s too cute!

  • http://fashionherald.blogspot.com fashionherald

    funny, i was “meh” on the dress till you said “rugged boots in a caramel color” and then i was yes, totally love it now!

  • http://fashionchalet.blogspot.com erika

    thanks for your comments, yes I linked you back!
    ps: the Newsies is an all time fave of mine too!

    http://fashionchalet.blogspot.com

  • http://sharonrosepixie.blogspot.com/ Sharon rose

    Oh I hope you pick up some bargains at the flea market tomorrow-its been pouring with rain here, so ours will get cancelled:-(

  • http://www.prettysandyfeet.com/ katelin

    oh love the dress. and i can never not buy anything at target, it would feel like a crime, haha.

  • http://observationmode.blogspot.com/ enc

    It’s very cute!

  • http://amandabrookes.blogspot.com/ Gypsy Soul

    You’re a daily click for me & I can’t believe I didn’t mention Kudos for your post earlier. I bought this chrysanthemum dress Online…that night!
    Boots will make it better too-Great style =)