Fab'rik

I thought I'd share a little gem I found at Fab'rik last Thursday during TriFABB's Launch Party. I blogged about the Launch Party here. I have a crazy obsession with black and white right now and so when I spotted this dress, it was love at first site. Thank goodness I also loved the fit!

Dress: Fab'rik {Chapel Hill, recent} | Shoes: Guess {old, similar here by Marc Fisher} | Bracelets: Michael Kors, Givenchy | Earrings: Premiere Jewelry | Glasses: H&M {Recent}

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TriFABB Launch Party

We had our TriFABB launch party last Thursday and let me tell you, it was amazing! Not because something big and shocking happened, but because the most awesome people showed up!

The Triangle Fashion, Beauty, and Lifestyle Bloggers (TriFABB) is a group and community where bloggers in the Triangle region of North Carolina can come together to learn, collaborate, meet, and connect with each other – oh, and they all happen to share a passion for fashion, beauty, and/or blogging!

The launch party took place at Fab'rik in Chapel Hill. Not only did they have gorgeous clothing and accessories their personal stylists were SO fun to be around. Knowledgeable and personable and all the good "ables" you can think of! I will definitely be going back to shop at Fab'rik!

The above bags were made by fellow TriFabb member Lindsay Gaines. Below are the Cupcakes from our sponsor Sugarland in Chapel Hill. I had an espresso tasting one that was sooo good and then took a chocolate banana one home for the next morning that was even better! Yes, my breakfast of choice is cupcakes and coffee.

Lindsay from the The Domesticated Working Woman, Abbi from Transforming Hope Ministries, and Vanessa from 7Jaded.

 

Look who else showed up at our event....my Granny!

Founder Pic 

Lastly, what I wore... 

Dress: F21{Love21 collection recent, other black/white version here} | Jacket: Limited {last year, LOVE this one} | Shoes: Guess {old, similar here}

If you live in the Triangle area of North Carolina, head over to TriFabb and sign up to be a member now! Can't wait to see everyone at the next event! Big THANK YOU to all the awesome ladies who made this event a success!! Thank you to Molly and Brooke for allowing me to share in this opportunity with you two!

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New Life to an Old Dress

You know that dress that you have hanging in your closet that you have already worn a million times? Yes a million times. The one that still fits pretty darn good, but the pattern or style may not excite you anymore? I have that dress. I have a few of those dresses. Being in a workplace that required me to dress up for so many years, I accumulated fashion that may not mesh with my style now.

I am trying very hard to stay budget concious. (See babe, I confessed it on the BLOG. That must mean it is real!) So I am trying to find ways to bring life to these older pieces of clothing. Especially since they still fit correctly.

Here is my first look: Crazy patterned dress brought back to life by a bold berry hue.

Dress: Dillards {very old} | Blazer: Part of Anne Kleine Skirt Suit {very old} | Shoes: Preview International via Nordstrom Rack {old} | Bracelets: Kenneth Cole {old, but loving these new metals for fall!} | Glasses: H&M

When bringing new life to this dress I was very lucky I actually found older pieces to incorporate into this look. I guess you could call this a closet remix!

My one piece of advice for the day: Go dig in your closet! You are bound to find something that you can make work and wear it in a way you've never worn it before!

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