tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780247985104223810.post4565593985212377010..comments2023-10-31T08:08:34.012-05:00Comments on Work With What You've Got: I Was Your Silver Lining, But Now I’m GoldNana Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00202166011433938916noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780247985104223810.post-11760132288009485772010-04-28T21:25:52.821-05:002010-04-28T21:25:52.821-05:00First off -- love Rilo Kiley (and secretly the Spi...First off -- love Rilo Kiley (and secretly the Spice Girls). I think we are music soul mates. <br /><br />Second -- this dress is gorgeous. What a great find. I think it makes you look so tall and it's so flattering!Kendi Leahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17054686256991598688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780247985104223810.post-91578200612772513452010-04-28T14:21:07.525-05:002010-04-28T14:21:07.525-05:00I love the dress as is. As others have stated, it&...I love the dress as is. As others have stated, it's different for you and makes you look extra long and lean.Karen Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05153518145619542609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780247985104223810.post-39844476780328524332010-04-27T21:02:23.662-05:002010-04-27T21:02:23.662-05:00Those wedges are fantastic; I'm super jealous....Those wedges are fantastic; I'm super jealous. :) Just found your blog today, and I'm loving it. Dressing stylish on a budget can be tough! You're pulling it off for sure. :)<br /><br />Robyn<br /><a href="http://chichisaysrobyn.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">ChiChiSaysRobyn.blogspot.com</a>Robynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04844371151461530288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780247985104223810.post-91706595931431179592010-04-27T03:12:13.604-05:002010-04-27T03:12:13.604-05:00Yup, like many of the commenters, I think this is ...Yup, like many of the commenters, I think this is a great length on you - very ladylike and gorgeous with those shoes!<br /><br />I try to tell people they look nice even when I don't know them. There's a woman who gets on my bus who is ROCKING the pencil dress in a way only curves can, and I'm dying to tell her how amazing she looks, but the bus is always packed when we're both on it. One day I'll get close enough to tell her - in a non-stalkerish way... :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780247985104223810.post-32780993399103314422010-04-23T14:46:13.632-05:002010-04-23T14:46:13.632-05:00Leave it as is, and then later you can still have ...Leave it as is, and then later you can still have it altered and it will feel like a while new garment!<br /><br />And complimenting strangers is def the way to go. I do it all the time. Usually I get a good response, but sometimes I get a weird look that says "Lady, I don't know you. Why are you talking to me?"Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02831243896567542815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780247985104223810.post-63787040668630552542010-04-22T21:05:17.925-05:002010-04-22T21:05:17.925-05:00I'd leave it as it is!! From all the outfits I...I'd leave it as it is!! From all the outfits I've seen in your blog, you have plenty of short skirts and dresses already. And this one's length helps make it wonderfully vintage 40s-ish, elegant, ladylike yet alluring, even a bit mysterious, in a quietly "femme fatale" sort of way. It's an unusually seductive, womanly look for you and you ROCK it!! Also, it's a huge pleasure to see you in those darker colors and rich jewel tones; they SOOO complement your exquisite skin and hair and eyes. I actually think this goes in my "Erin Top Five" most flattering outfits ever. Those colors make you glow! and the style makes you look so willowy and tall and elegant. :-) And I always complement strangers; you can tell when it makes their day. Like someone else said above, I too remember stranger compliments from YEARS ago. They can be powerful indeed.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05250477132868664608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780247985104223810.post-64195113164372589092010-04-22T13:23:19.480-05:002010-04-22T13:23:19.480-05:00There's no doubt in my mind that you could hem...There's no doubt in my mind that you could hem this yourself. It's sooo easy!Kylahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13967502469746598851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780247985104223810.post-18163109764385178312010-04-22T12:19:57.904-05:002010-04-22T12:19:57.904-05:00I think the length works, you look great. It woul...I think the length works, you look great. It would be a shame not to wear the dress, it's so pretty.melroskahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07563715714642982384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780247985104223810.post-43245404993718629932010-04-22T11:14:59.102-05:002010-04-22T11:14:59.102-05:00Here's a website you might find interesting in...Here's a website you might find interesting in light of todays post: http://www.operationnice.com/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05778635703263706756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780247985104223810.post-81137789768601501992010-04-22T08:19:29.713-05:002010-04-22T08:19:29.713-05:00I try to tell people nice things all the time. I e...I try to tell people nice things all the time. I especially try to find something nice to say about someone who probably doesn't always get compliments. Making someones day is a gift that we can give! I LOVE that. I love your dress. And I LOVE your great advice! You are a gem!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07874897254332872367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780247985104223810.post-65170307607745651212010-04-22T01:43:53.362-05:002010-04-22T01:43:53.362-05:00Thanks for the encouragement. I know I love it wh...Thanks for the encouragement. I know I love it when I'm complimented, especially by a stranger. Definitely boosts your self-esteem; makes your day a little brighter :)Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15964913531258267868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780247985104223810.post-76916194950128696842010-04-21T22:37:17.854-05:002010-04-21T22:37:17.854-05:00I think the length works with the flow of the skir...I think the length works with the flow of the skirt.WendyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00985099019783464580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780247985104223810.post-14655405579929492972010-04-21T22:13:37.498-05:002010-04-21T22:13:37.498-05:00I think this dress looks amazing and the length lo...I think this dress looks amazing and the length looks nice. Most dresses are either a lot shorter or a lot longer, so this dress kinda stands out for having a different length. I'm pretty short, so I would end hemming it and likely pairing with heels most of the time. I think you nailed this with the shoes and the bag (I love all of the browns!).Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10660957054888519049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780247985104223810.post-73329789354430647282010-04-21T21:18:28.418-05:002010-04-21T21:18:28.418-05:00I am a big proponent of giving strangers complimen...I am a big proponent of giving strangers compliments; the joy that lights up their face is the biggest high. <br /><br />I love the dress on you but I understand your uncertainty about the length. Some good suggestions already in the comments; my only one would to try to play with the length by adding in longer sweaters or seeing if you can put another skirt over it to break things up. But really, you could wear it like you are right now everyday and it would be lovely!Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06166689210558948213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780247985104223810.post-29638721975607598062010-04-21T18:29:00.422-05:002010-04-21T18:29:00.422-05:00I really like the length... with some pretty and m...I really like the length... with some pretty and modern shoes, it looks really chic.<br />I'm going to compliment a stranger tomorrow, just for you...and because it's nice to do.myedithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09317940164786731720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780247985104223810.post-71707911204759992832010-04-21T17:55:12.070-05:002010-04-21T17:55:12.070-05:00I love it just how it is! Sometimes a longer skir...I love it just how it is! Sometimes a longer skirt is a good thing, like on a breezy day or when you want to make sure you aren't flashing anyone while you're sitting down. I try to compliment others because I know I love hearing compliments myself. A woman told me the other day that she liked my top, and it completely made my otherwise crappy day!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780247985104223810.post-7121659548333491462010-04-21T17:14:53.302-05:002010-04-21T17:14:53.302-05:00I think it's pretty cute, but I agree with you...I think it's pretty cute, but I agree with you - it would look best right above or at the kneeThe Wh0le Storyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08893049810302661681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780247985104223810.post-17164375641311950432010-04-21T16:11:52.213-05:002010-04-21T16:11:52.213-05:00I think this looks absolutely lovely on you, Erin....I think this looks absolutely lovely on you, Erin. It's so pretty and so are you! <br /><br />I am all over your challenge - that is one of my favourite things to do. I know that when I get a kind word from a stranger it almost seems to mean more, you know?Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780247985104223810.post-13063382128000676932010-04-21T16:05:33.452-05:002010-04-21T16:05:33.452-05:00I 100% approve of this message. :)I 100% approve of this message. :)Rod Cruzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14921023247541329768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780247985104223810.post-69370794348545363922010-04-21T15:45:39.662-05:002010-04-21T15:45:39.662-05:00OK, that dress is amazing on you. The colors, the...OK, that dress is amazing on you. The colors, the ruffles, the cut. Like others, I think that this length works well with you. You've paired it with heels, and you already have great legs and height, so it's still quite flattering. Love it.Radhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01946279879863336523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780247985104223810.post-61004858993279742952010-04-21T15:43:55.750-05:002010-04-21T15:43:55.750-05:00I think that the length makes it a bit more mature...I think that the length makes it a bit more mature of a look than you typically wear. (NOT saying it makes you look old, or that you normally dress immature! )It just has a slightly different style feel than your typical outfit, but I think it works, and I like the different feel to the outfit.Dr. Dahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02035853982902079378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780247985104223810.post-76419298647586082872010-04-21T15:36:01.128-05:002010-04-21T15:36:01.128-05:00Just found your blog through Weardrobe and I love ...Just found your blog through Weardrobe and I love it! I will add you to my blogroll.<br /><br />http://www.afashionfixation.blogspot.com/Ashley Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04088472827916702085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780247985104223810.post-19582212961792112792010-04-21T14:52:39.741-05:002010-04-21T14:52:39.741-05:00The dress is great! Though I would love to see it ...The dress is great! Though I would love to see it at a shorter length on you, and maybe try a wider belt to really accentuate that teeny waist!!Kendrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06799471208196142659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780247985104223810.post-60721417510525983042010-04-21T14:10:13.410-05:002010-04-21T14:10:13.410-05:00Honestly, it'd be MORE flattering shorter. But...Honestly, it'd be MORE flattering shorter. But it's not unflattering now. You could try a wider belt, and fold over some of the waistline behind the belt ...<br /><br />I love you for encouraging compliment-giving. You rule, E.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2780247985104223810.post-68780361099448671612010-04-21T13:29:50.732-05:002010-04-21T13:29:50.732-05:00I love the dress! The pattern and colors are gorge...I love the dress! The pattern and colors are gorgeous on you and I love the ruffles! That length is fine! <br /><br />I too am a big fan of the "drive-by compliment", well "walk-by"... I tend to compliment people who are walking the opposite direction from me, so they just blow past and I don't have to linger!FutureLinthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09650523641541317512noreply@blogger.com