Meant for Each Other


Let's discuss all of the ways in which this dress, another piece borrowed from the lovely Sammi, was made for me. For starters, it fits me perfectly and is extremely flattering. Then, most obviously, it's covered in newspaper print. In case anyone reading is a new reader, I'll remind you all that I'm the editor-in-chief of my college's newspaper. The newspaper office is where I spend most of my time, I live and breathe AP Style (except for that pesky oxford comma rule), and I'm planning on going into journalism when I graduate this year. Any item of clothing with newspaper print would have my heart a flutter, but it doesn't stop there. The "newspaper" that covers the dress is called The Kitty Chronicle, and it's entirely about cats. Again, for new readers or refresh your memories, my last name is Katz. Because of the endless pun possibilities, I can't say no to anything with cats on it.

Basically, this dress and I were meant to be. Well, temporarily. Or so I thought.

Like most items I borrow from the Flock Together girls, I instantly had that familiar "Crap. Oh my God, how am I supposed to give this back after I've fallen completely in love with it?" moment as soon as I put it on. Well, there's a funny story about that. The day I wore this, I hung out with my best friend, Whitney. As soon as I got in her car, she looked at my dress and asked me when I got it. I told her that sadly, it wasn't mine and that I had to give it back. She dropped the subject as we made our way to Starbucks, and after the barista complimented me on the dress (the first of many comments about it that day), I started lamenting again about how I had to send it back to Sammi. That's when Whitney (who had told me just the day before that she had gotten my belated Christmas/early graduation present and that it was perfect) told me that she actually ordered this exact dress for me and that it just hadn't gotten to her yet. Turns out, Whitney knows me so well that the moment she saw a newspaper/cat dress on Modcloth (because naturally, that's where she would look for a present for me), she had to get it for me. Plus, she also thought it would make a perfect graduation dress since the newspaper has pretty much defined my college experience. If that's not a best friend, I don't know what is. I'm so excited to own this dress, I don't even think I can put it into words. 


Because the dress is so busy and since I wasn't planning on going anywhere special that day, I just decided to keep it simple with my denim jacket and some oxfords. I can't wait to dress it up and do more with color in the future, though. I also found this cat ring at Buffalo Exchange the other day, which of course had to be paired with this dress. There's no such thing as too many cats or too many novelty accessories. 

Dress: Modcloth, borrowed from Sammi
Jacket: H&M
Oxfords: Urban Outfitters
Cat ring: Buffalo Exchange

24 comments

  1. Can I just say this dress looks so perfect on you with the denim jacket etc? I can't wait to see what else you do with a newspaper print. So perfect for you and how sweet of your friends!

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  2. This is such a perfect outfit!! This dress seriously was made for you, it looks fantastic with that denim jacket. That's hilarious that your friend bought it for you!!! What are the odds? That's really funny
    xJennaD

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  3. What a super dress! I love your pretty green shoes too! ^___^

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  4. That dress is awesome!! The Kitty Chronicle sounds like something I would want to read!
    ~Sara

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  5. That's so awesome that your friend got it for you! She must've been so disappointed when she thought you had gotten it yourself! I'm glad everything worked out. :) And I agree...you can never have enough novelty items!

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  6. Wow- what a fun story to this dress!!! It fits you amazingly! You're right- it is perfect for you, but I'm also thinking of all the ways it'd be perfect for me, haha. Not as many, but I love it so! I'm an oxford comma supporter, I hope we can still be friends ;)

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  7. That story is hilarious! Can't wait to raid your closet and steal that dress from you :P

    xx
    www.thestyleduckling.blogspot.com

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  8. ERMYGERRRRRD, it's a cat/newspaper print dress!!! Haha, it literally was made for you Elana. And that's so awesome how your friend ended up getting the same exact dress for you. It was meant to be :D

    The Dragonfruit Diaries

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  9. Such a perfect outfit. You look amazing, and I'm in love with your dress!!

    xo www.inventedromance.blogspot.ca

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  10. You have an eye for the most awesome and fun prints - great dress!

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  11. i can't get over how cute this dress is! and the story to go with it— are you kidding me? what a lovely surprise.

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  12. That dress is so adorable! Glad that you are going to get it anyway! That is awesome - what a great friend!

    xoxo,
    Laura
    http://lauraisthriftingthroughlife.blogspot.com/

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  13. Such a great friend! Who wouldn't love a newspaper dress!? Too cute & I love that you styled it so simply so it's not overpowering the great on it's own dress!

    -Chelsea
    chelsandthecity.blogspot.com

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  14. that is just the BEST random happenstance. can't wait to see you style it more!!!

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  15. Oh my goodness! I LOVE that dress, it's so you. And that is so thoughtful of your friend to buy it for you :)

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  16. This is so cute! The cat print is perfect, and I love the mint flats and cat ring :)

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  17. So cute! This looks great on you! I'm so happy you get to own your own!

    -Becca
    Ladyface Blog

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  18. Haha I love this dress! I'm studying journalism as well, how about you send a dress to nyc ;) just kidding but you look great!

    Jen x
    jentea.blogspot.com

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  19. ahhhh, this dress is AMAZING. You look stunning. Oh, and happy belated New Years! Can't wait to see more of your fabulous posts this year. :)

    www.fashboulevard.com

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  20. This dress is so cute! How wonderful that you have a friend that knows you so well that she ordered the same dress for you-it sounds like you and that dress were meant to be!
    Katie

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  21. Yes! This dress is definitely perfect for you! How fitting that you're a newspaper girl and wearing a newspaper print dress. I think you styled it adorably with that jean jacket. Super cute. Also, Oxford comma forever!!

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  22. FINALLY getting to read this!! First of all, it looks wonderful on you, and it's perfect with the jean jacket and oxfords! AND OMG about your best friend getting this for you!!!!! How serendipitous!!! I'm so glad you'll get to have this in your closet now <3 <3 (PS I love the kitty ring!)

    xoxox Sammi
    www.thesoubrettebrunette.blogspot.com

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  23. WHAT?! What an awesome story! I found myself getting kinda emotional when I was reading this, like, omg, Elana does need to own this dress. It's too perfect (also, adorable). Whitney knows you too too well! Hang on to her!!

    I also have to compliment how amazing your indoor photos turned out. Can you give a girl some tips?!

    perfectly priya

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  24. Major dress envy! I love the way you've styled it, too :) Adorable shoes, and the ring of course is purr-fect (had to go there.)

    adventuresinhel.blogspot.fi 

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