Pinstriped Pure Joy


If I could design a dream dress for myself, it probably wouldn't be too far off from this one from Shop Ruche. I've been trying so hard to save up for an apartment, but I can't lie. Right after I got my job, I might have done some perusing on Ruche with thoughts that I deserved to treat myself with adulthood finally on the horizon. From the moment I laid eyes on this dress, I couldn't get it out of my mind. I put it in my cart, left it there, took it out of my cart, put it back in, and dreamed about it. Then I came back it to it the next day, promotional code for a discount on all dresses in "hand." And, well, somehow I magically found this dress in my room two days later. I told myself that it was really an excuse to support a local business (Ruche is based out of the city I currently live in), but we all know I'm just weak. So, so weak. 

I wanted to save this dress for a time when I knew I'd get good use out of it and a time when I'd be able to take outfit pictures. I waited until I went to Venice over the weekend with my friend Caitlin, and did that embarrassing thing most of us bloggers do of asking someone I don't see often to take photos of my outfit. Fortunately, Caitlin was game, and she took some great photos for me. I remembered this sidewalk and green house from back when I took photos with Kelsey, and it proved to be perfect and secluded once again. Venice is just too damn photogenic in general if you ask me, and it's the perfect place to highlight a perfect dress. 

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If you couldn't tell from all of my photos lately or my lack of complaining about things on social media, I'm really, totally, genuinely happy right now. After months of struggling with post-college life, I finally have a full-time job, I'm not far off from living completely on my own, and, well, if you guessed that there's a boy involved...you'd be correct. Is it too cliche to say "when it rains, it pours?" Oh, well. I'm pretty okay with cliches for once.

Dress: Shop Ruche
Sunglasses: c/o Zero UV
Oxfords: Urban Outfitters

10 comments

  1. Well I think you deserve a new dress to celebrate this new phase of life. It's perfectly you! I have also, unabashedly, asked a more random friend to take pictures for me! No shame for a fashion blogger! I'm so happy to hear things are good for you. And a <3 B <3 O <3 Y <3 !!!!

    ♥ perfectly Priya

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  2. I'm so happy for you, Elana! Liking your job is SO important for daily mental health and I'm really glad you seemed to have found a good one. Having a nice boy around makes things fun, too. ;) xoxo

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  3. Love the outfit- right down to that adorable ring! Alex

    http://tobebeautifulingodseyes.blogspot.com/

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  4. Good luck on saving for that apartment! I am doing this too as I prepare to move to TX!!! I've noticed how much those little things add up- a pair of movie tickets here or a new dress- but I try to keep a balance!
    Meg of An Affair of Character

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  5. There's nothing wrong with being content with one's place in life at the moment and totally reveling in that! Congrats on finding the good stuff. Also, I'm all about "treat yo self" in moderation. If you deprive yourself from all the good things just because you're saving for something else, life is dull and boring. The side details are what make this dress! it's adorable!

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  6. So freaking cute! What a great dress! A boy!! That's wonderful! I'm so glad you're happy!!
    ~Sara

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  7. I am so, so happy for you that things seem to be lining up. Post-college is definitely stressful till you find your feet and you are talented and hard working, so will go far!

    This dress seems you with the stripes and a collar, ha! :D

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  8. So happy for you, grrrl!

    You always look smiley and bubbly in your photos, but I think your contentment particularly shines through here. Also, if I could magically raid your oxford collection that would be awesome. :D

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  9. Yay, so happy for you! And a boy is involved huh, double win! :D Looove this new gem you bought, I would totally get it myself, would later survive on toast only, but it would be worth it! ^_^

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