A little while ago I went back to my hometown in California to visit my darling friend, Rachael. We’ve been friends since 4th grade when we used to play in my treehouse and watch X-files in the dark together. Nowadays when we get together, we like to shop, eat, and get all bloggy. I thought this trip would be the perfect opportunity to do an outfit post featuring an adorable sweater dress that was sent to me by Love Mode, an online shop with trendy juniors clothing. Love Mode has also generously offered to host a giveaway of a $25 gift certificate to one of my readers! Read through to the end to find out how to enter!
I just adore this chunky knit dress and have been wearing it happily this fall and winter. The length and fit are perfect, and it’s short sleeved so I could wear it inside comfortably and didn’t feel like I was drowning in it. The only drawback was, like a lot of sweaters, it was fairly itchy and a little see through, but I got around that easily by wearing a slip dress underneath.
If you’ve seen some of my other outfit posts and haul posts, you’ll know that lately I’ve been really gravitating toward neutral colors for the first time in my life. The rich dark brown color of this dress… and the majority of this outfit actually, are no exception. And if it had been up to Rachael, I would have been wearing brown head to toe, but I had to add the green bag and burgundy cardigan in.
The dress came with a matching knit belt, but I opted to wear one of my own belts for more interest. The cardigan used to be my absolute favorite, until I hastily threw it into the dryer as I was last-minute packing for my trip. Big dumb mistake. It shrank a LOT. It used to be more comfy and oversized. Now I feel like it’s not as long as I’d like, and I am constantly pulling at the sleeves to make them long enough for my orangutan arms.
The pinecone necklace, I call “my Rachael necklace” because it reminds me of her, and the forest town we grew up in. The acorn necklace I actually borrowed from Rachael.
I wish I could wear these boots every day. I do wear them almost every time I have a day off. I can’t wear them at work because I’d inevitably get hair color on them and ruin them, like everything I wear to work. Oh see Rachael’s little toes? Go check out her outfit post from this day too!
Outfit details: Dress c/o Love Mode / cardigan from Forever21, purse by Chaps via Khols / pinecone necklace from LoveCulture / acorn necklace borrowed from Rachael / belt from Forever21 / Tights by Worthington via JCPenny / boot socks from Target / Boots from Alloy
Want to enter the giveaway to win a $25 gift card to Love Mode? Visit their website and browse their juniors clothing then leave a comment on this post and tell me what you’d like to spend it on if you won! That’s it! Oh and make sure your comment has your name and a working email address! Otherwise I won’t be able to contact you if you win! This particular giveaway is only open to residents of the United States. Entries must be in by 12:00 midnight PST on the 28th.
Want extra entries? First you must enter as above. For each additional entry, please leave a separate comment for me to count. Make sure to include your email address in each entry! Here are 7 ways to get additional entries, feel free to enter using as many or as few of these methods as you’d like:
1. Go to Kelsi Does Hair’s Facebook fan page and “like” it. Include the full name you use on Facebook in your comment.
2. Follow @KelsiDoesHair on Twitter. Include your twitter handle in your comment.
3. Follow @ShopLoveMode on Twitter. Include your twitter handle in your comment.
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5. Tweet the following: “I just entered to win a $25 gift certificate to @ShopLoveMode from @KelsiDoesHair at http://www.kelsidoeshair.com! #LoveModeKDHgiveaway” and comment here including your twitter handle.
6. Mention this giveaway on your blog. Comment here with the URL to your entry.
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Any entries which do not follow the specifications above will not be counted, so be sure to read over them. Winner will be announced on January 28th. Good luck!
I would buy this black dress:
http://www.lovemode.com/p-1479-black-34-sleeve-dress.aspx
It would look so cute with my black boots and some leggins. :D
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I’d spend it on the Black Rhinestone Dome Ring and Silver Pendant Heart Necklace. :3 both so cute!
I love the Rust Black Striped 3/4 Sleeve Dress!
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I would get the purple studded tee.
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I like the Black 3/4 Sleeve Cargo Dress.
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I’d love to get the Taupe Lace Bottom Top.
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Black Studded Leggings
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I would buy the Black Retro colorblock dress.
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I’d love to have the Cream Black Striped Sweater and I’d wear it when it’s a cold weather. I love it, it’s lovely :) And, I’d probably choose another one item too ’cause of the GC. :) *Crosses fingers and HOPEFULLY… to win this* <3
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i lovee the Blue Print Open Back Top!!
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I would use it to buy more dresses!! :)
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I would use this to buy a sundress:)
I am following @shoplovemode on twitter as well :)
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http://www.lovemode.com/p-2464-white-layered-belted-dress.aspx
I would probably get this dress or a couple of clearance items to get as many cute things as possible!
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I’m stepping out of my comfort zone with this one, but I’m kind of loving the Cream Tribal Print Zipper Back Tank Top.