Apparently my Kindle has been keeping tabs on me…
THE STORY
…or should I say both of my Kindles, which kind of doubles the creepiness. I bought a new Kindle a few months ago so that my husband could have one to watch movies on. I read constantly; I mean I have a seriously obscene amount of books stored in the cloud. And on a side note…exactly what is the cloud? And where is this mysterious and omnipotent cloud located? Is it simply ether floating somewhere in space? Or is it some giant megalomaniacal machine lurking in some undisclosed location just waiting to take over humankind? Anyway, I’m not sure that my two Kindles aren’t in on the takeover of the human race.
The other day I forgot my Kindle at work. Panic attack much? Like how am I going to curl up on my couch and read without my Kindle??? Then I remember, the second Kindle. When it was time to settle down for the evening, I snatched the new book I had downloaded on my other Kindle out of the cloud (the scary, ever-present cloud) and proceeded to read. The next day when I opened the book on the Kindle I had left at work I get this message from, um, my Kindle. It basically said, “Hey, you were on page 72 of this book on Kindle 1 yesterday. Do you want to go to that page now?” Wait, what? How do you know what I was doing yesterday with another Kindle? Are you following me? Using some sort of stalker app? What the hell? Yes, I know there is a logical explanation for this. And yes, I know this makes me sound like some old lady mountain hermit who thinks her toaster is high tech, but still….it creeps me out that my devices know what I’m up to when they aren’t even with me.
THE OUTFIT
I recently received this super pretty chiffon dress compliments of GCGme. They are known for selling beautiful maxi dresses online, but in light of the fact I don’t often go the maxi route I chose a short dress. Me being me, I decided I wanted to do something different with it. That led to belting it and throwing on a pair of distressed skinny jeans underneath. I was feeling all Greek goddess-like with all of the yummy floaty chiffon. Okay, so a Greek goddess in ripped up jeans and peep toe ankle boots, a bad ass Greek goddess then. If I was a going out partying kind of girl, this dress would be smokin’ hot on it’s own with a pair of strappy stiletto heels and a sequin clutch don’t you think?
THE TIP
Just because a piece of clothing is meant to be worn a certain way, that doesn’t mean that you have to wear it that way. This dress is a perfect example. It was meant to be dressed up and taken out for a night on the town, but with the addition of distressed jeans, a belt and ankle boots it became something else entirely.
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Dress: c/o GCGme; Jeans: JCPenney (Similar, Similar); Booties: JCPenney (Similar, Similar); Bracelets: est1984 Jewelry
Disclosure: Dress was provided c/o GCGme. The opinions expressed herein are my own and not indicative of the opinions or positions of GCGme.
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This is a gorgeous color on you!
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Thanks Tara! Have a great weekend! 🙂
Hahahaa, I didn’t know Kindles could do that. If I had a Kindle I wouldn’t want to have it stolen and would be scared for it to be lost, also. On the outfit front, that royal blue chiffon tunic is gorgeous and I agree with your tip. I can definitely see this dress more as a top or as a tunic than as a dress.
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It is a pretty dress, but I just liked the way it flowed better with a belt and once it’s belted it a bit too short as a dress.
Stunning color!!!
Jaymie
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Thank you Jaymie!
Ah, yes .. the page alert ( I love it !! ). I use my Ipad for books and like how it updates my iphone when I’m reading my books on either device.
Very pretty and flowy look! I am in love with cobalt blue ever since Stitch Fix started sending me clothing in this color 🙂
Monica.
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I’ve always liked cobalt blue because it’s so vivid and works well with my coloring. 🙂
Such a perfect example of variety to certain pieces!!! Love, love, love it!!! jodie
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Thanks Jodie! It’s always a good thing when a piece works in a lot of different ways.
Wow, blue is SO your color! you look stunning -xx
Shauna
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Thanks so much Shauna! Cobalt has always been one of my favorites.
I like the style of this dress on you and the colour really makes your hair colour stand out. By the way, your hair really is looking gorgeous. You look great.
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You’re so sweet Lorna…thank you! I’ve always liked cobalt for its vividness. 🙂
I’m loving this combo, Wow! totally gorg with those heels. Beautiful Blue too
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You’re so welcome:)
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Totally agree that you should be creative in how you dress your clothes! It works great dressed down!
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It adds so much variety to your wardrobe when you look for different ways to style things you already have. 🙂
That would totally creep me out too. Can’t stop laughing at thinking her toaster is some high tech gadget. I enjoy your writing so much Debbie darling. I love how you styled the top. Stunning!! I love the rich blue color as well. Gorgeous pictures.
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I’m so happy you enjoyed the story Idu! I always love to hear from you! 🙂
Hi Debbie,
You are looking sooo gorgeous in this dress. Really love it and the color matches perfectly. Super good choice!
Wishes,
Jess
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Thank you Jess! And thank you so much for the opportunity. I would’ve never discovered this gorgeous dress otherwise. 🙂
Beautiful blouse, Debbie!
Shellie
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Your chiffon dress grogeous! Love it styled with the jeans! You look so pretty in blue!
Jill
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Thanks so much Jill! Have a fab weekend! 🙂
Haha, this sounds like my computers, 1 knows what I have searched on another and it freaks me out too!!
Love your dress and how you have styled it Debbie 🙂
Thanks for sharing at Creative Mondays
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I know right?! Amazon always creeps me out…they seem to know everything I do…lol!
I love the way you styled this dress. You look great and that necklace is fab. xo~ Megan The Fashionista Momma
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Thanks Megan! Hope all goes smoothly with your move. 🙂
LOVE your outfit. So fabulous, easy to wear and chic!
~Whitney
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I love the bright shade of blue Thanks for linking up with us on Start the Week Stylish!
- Ana Luiza
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Thank you for hosting the link up Ana!
I have a kindle, but dont read enough The computer doesnt count huh? Love how you styled this , the cobalt top is such a great color on you, and love the softness of it, the sleeves
Thanks for linking up with Turning Heads TUesday!
jess xx
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And I read too much…lol! Sure, the computer counts… 🙂
So smart to turn this dress into a tunic top - it looks so flowy and fun paired with jeans!
xo Michelle Paige
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Thank you Michelle!
Gorgeous!! Love the blue XO!! Thank you so much for sharing with #LINKUPWITHLISA @ http://www.beauty101bylisa.com/search/label/LINKUP%20with%20Lisa
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I love the way you dresses this dress down, very lovely! I wish I knew the Kindle world myself haha!
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Rachel xo
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I love my Kindle…probably too much!! 🙂