Vampirina Vibes & Link Up On the Edge #98
Have you ever just thrown on an outfit randomly with mere comfort in mind and it turns out to be a hit without even thinking about it? This happened to me a few weeks ago. I was feeling in the mood for the ease of a dress. It was a little cool out so I grabbed this long sleeve black dress that I bought on Target clearance last year. I love the soft lightweight crepe fabric, the dramatic bell sleeves, and the loose fit because it provides me with ease, comfort, and style all at once with very little effort. I was going to wear sandals, but like I said it was a bit cooler outside than I had realized, so I opted for magenta knee high socks and some old lace up pumps.
*This is not a sponsored post. As always, all thoughts and opinions are entirely my own.
And out the door I went…not thinking much about what I was wearing at all. There wasn’t much effort put into it with very few accessories added and it seemed just practical for my purposes that day. Little did I know, it was going to be a hit at my son’s preschool. Hey, a hit is a hit, right? And when a preschooler dishes out a compliment, you know it is genuine. Because no one tells the truth better than a 5 year old…especially when it comes to someone else’s appearance. These young ones can be brutally honest, can’t they?
I actually had no intention whatsoever of photographing this outfit until this happened…after I dropped off my youngest at preschool, one of the moms approached me in the parking lot and told me that her daughter said these words, “Ralph’s mom is so cool. She looks just like Vampirina’s mom.” My response, of course, was, “Oh my goodness, that is so adorable, but who the hell is Vampirina? More importantly, who is her mom?”
So I got into my car and immediately did a Google search on my phone because I just had to know who this cool mom was whom I apparently resembled so much. I definitely laughed out loud at what I found! Let me enlighten you all…
Granted, my outfit definitely looks very much like Vampirina’s rather than her mom’s. But I am guessing in the thought process of a 5 year old, she is equating me with Vampirina’s mom…well, because, I am old! In any event, I was completely flattered by the compliment and headed directly to the park with my tripod and remote to capture my unintentional Vampirina Vibes!
So tell me, has anything of this sort ever happened to you? I have to say that it was a first for me! But now I know I can find my Halloween costume this year right in my closet! Vampirina for me! And a big thank you to sweet little “A” for making my day with that wonderful compliment!
I am starting the link up a day early because tomorrow Nancy and I will be posting The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book for June! The theme was Gingham and we received some pretty fabulous styles from our friends! Be sure to check out both posts as they feature different images.
And now your favorite posts from last week’s link up.
Elsie of Polished Whimsy shared her post, Color Crush: Mustard and Lavender Outfit. I am finding this unique color combination to be quite fun and flattering on Elsie. But it is all the details that have me swooning…her cute socks, those fabulous shoes, and the magnificent bag! And Elsie, you totally should have submitted your adorable lavender gingham top for The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book!
And Stephanie of The Style Safari shared her post, 5 Items I Bought and Regretted. I love the explanations that Stephanie gives for each item and why they were not necessarily the best choices for her. While each piece is supremely lovely in its own right, we all make these bad buying decisions, don’t we? And I am going to tell Stephanie the same thing I told Elsie, you totally should have submitted that gingham skirt to The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book!
Keeping it on the edge,
Shelbee
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42 Comments
Jodie
I totally laughed at the cartoon, Shelbee!! You totally look like it!! If I had those socks, I’d join you in this outfit, but considering I don’t visit the school yard, I’d probably get eye rolls wherever I went…LOL!!
XOXO
Jodie
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Jodie, I totally cracked up, too, when I saw the picture of Vampirina and how closely my outfit did resemble hers. And you would totally rock out brightly colored knee high socks and I say to h@ll with anyone who dares to roll their eyes at you and your amazing style!
xoxo
Shelbee
Nancy Baten
Haha, what a great compliment! See you tomorrow love!
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Thanks so much, Nancy! And we are live with the Good Buy/Good-Bye Book! I am so excited with how many submissions we got! I will be over soon to link up on yours.
xoxo
Shelbee
Kellyann Rohr
What a precious story! How sweet that your little admirer thinks you’re so cool!!! You are, the kid has good taste and I am chuckling, never heard of Vampirina! Adorable and fun as always and you are the #coolmom!
xo,
Kellyann
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Hahaha, Kellyann, you are so cute, too! You always make me smile and chuckle with your comments. I don’t even try to be the cool mom, I think I’m the nasty mom who is always yelling! That little girl though, she has some incredible style for a 5 year old! Maybe she is a fashion blogger in the making.
xoxo
Shelbee
Amy Christensen
Definitely a win, Shelbee. How cute that the little girl thought you looked like Vampirina’s mom. This outfit does have that gothic, chic look, that a vampiress would wear of course! You are so cute and I love your stories! Have a great weekend. – Amy
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Amy, thank you so much! I was definitely feeling some goth vibes in this outfit, for sure, but Vampirina was completely off my radar. But no longer! And I do love to share my silly life stories. It means so much to me that you appreciate them! Have a fabulous weekend.
xoxo
Shelbee
Nailil
My little ones love vamperina. She was so excited when she saw your post 🙂 Love the pop of color on this look. 🙂
Xx, Nailil
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Oh my goodness, Nailil, it just made my day that your daughter saw my post and got excited! I am beaming right now! So cute. Thank you so very much.
xoxo
Shelbee
Lisa Richardson
Okay Ms. Cutie Patootie. As soon as I saw you in this I thought of Tuesday from the Adams Family. You gotta’ love little ones and their total transparency! Hope you are having a wonderful week. XO
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Lisa, thanks for the lovely comment…I am smiling from ear to ear right now! I wish my hair was as long as Tuesday Adams because I would rock the double braids for sure! It is a work in progress…growing out these locks! Have a fabulous weekend, my friend.
xoxo
Shelbee
Tina von Tinaspinkfriday
Shelbee you look gorgeous!
I wish you a great weekend, XO Tina
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Thank you so much, Tina! I hope your weekend is fabulous as well!
xoxo
Shelbee
Maria | passion fruit, paws and peonies
Haha I love this outfit Shelbee! You look super cute in it! The socks and pony tail combo is adorable! xx
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Maria, thank you so much! Sometimes I do go a little crazy with my girly looks, but it is fun every once in a while to tap into my inner child!
xoxo
Shelbee
Kathrine Eldridge
This is such a fun look! Loving those socks with those amazing heels.
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Thanks so much, Kathrine! I do love the socks and heels combination.
xoxo
Shelbee
Suzanne Smith
This is all too funny Shelbee! I’m not in the loop about cartoons anymore, but maybe once my grandson gets a little older we can watch that one together! Totally fun outfit! Have a great weekend!
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Thanks so much, Suzanne! I miss out on all the good girlie cartoons since I have boys! Although they do like My Little Pony which makes me very happy! In fact, I just found a unicorn pony figurine on the floor and I claimed it as my own and added it to my unicorn collection. Sorry, kids, finders keepers! Ha.
xoxo
Shelbee
Erika
You must not live in the south! I’d melt if I wore an outfit like that this time of the year. 🙂
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No, Erika, I live very far in the north…in New York…very close to Canada. I was actually cold that day and eventually switched to jeans and booties. In fact, just yesterday, it was only in the mid-50’s all day and I was completely frozen! Thanks so much for stopping by. I hope you have a wonderful weekend.
xoxo
Shelbee
Patrick Weseman
You look wonderful. Very nice outfit. It all goes together. Thanks for hosting and I hope that you have a wondeful weekend.
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Thanks so much, Patrick! Have a wonderful weekend! And a very Happy Father’s Day!
xoxo
Shelbee
michelle
I love getting inspiration from everywhere, even Disney shows! lol
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Ooh, I love that, Michelle! I think I need to broaden my horizons as far as inspiration goes. I will totally be checking out some Disney shows now! Thanks for that fun idea.
xoxo
Shelbee
Rachael Thomas
I love the flow of this dress, and it’s so fun styled with purple socks!
Rachael
http://www.threadsforthomasblog.com
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Thanks so much, Rachael! I love the boho flowy feel of this dress, too. And it is perfect for all year wear.
xoxo
Shelbee
Cheryl Shops
My outfit post this week was also about how easy it is to throw on an LBD in the summer—it’s comfy but it looks totally polished! I love your lace-up shoes, too—I’d say a kid thinking you were Vampirina’s mom is a total compliment!
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Thanks so much, Cheryl! I was totally flattered by the 5 year old’s compliment! They can be so brutally honest at that age, so it means a lot when they throw a really great compliment at you! Ha. I am heading over to check out your LBD post now.
xoxo
Shelbee
Courtney Hardy
That look is so cool! I love the vampire vibes.
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Thanks so much, Courtney! Have a wonderful weekend, my friend!
xoxo
Shelbee
Varuna Jithesh
Nice and Perfect looking outfit..
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Thanks so much, Varuna!
xoxo
Shelbee
CHERIE
Hahahah! So funny, you really do look like her. I love the knee sock look!!!
Cherie
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Thanks so much, Cherie! I laughed out loud when I saw the picture of her. I couldn’t believe how closely my outfit resembled hers….without my ever even knowing who this Vampirina was! So funny.
xoxo
Shelbee
Deborah Stinedurf
Vampirina’s mom…I love it! You are so right, kids are brutally honest. Whenever I wear something to work that’s a hit with the kids I figure that I’ve done good because middle school kids aren’t only brutally honest, they’re vicious…lol!
Debbie
http://www.fashionfairydust.com
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Debbie, middle school kids a viciously honest, for sure! I remember subbing in a 5th grade class years ago and I was wearing this dress that I thought was simply adorable. Then a boy came up to me and asked me if I was pregnant. When I replied that I was not, his response was, “Well then, I would get rid of that dress if I were you.” I never did wear that dress again! Ha. Kids! Thanks so much for popping in, my friend! I hope your weekend is fabulous.
xoxo
Shelbee
Paul
Very nice look, cute compliment
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Thanks so much, Paul!
xoxo
Shelbee
Lorena
Awww so cute, well my dear Vampirina you surely played your part: beautifully.
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Aw, Lorena! Thank you so much!
xoxo
Shelbee