Trench Coats and Kate Middleton

Ever since Kate Middleton was thrown into the spotlight there has been an obsession by some to follow her every style move. I really do not care what the woman wears but with the fact that I spend a lot of time reading fashion magazines and websites I cannot get away from it. So it is no surprise that I eventually saw a picture where Kate is wearing something that I love:

Burberry London Ruffled Wool Trench Coat.

Of course it has sense sold out and even if it were not sold out there is no way that I would be buying it because we all know the price tag associated with a Burberry Trench. So I just saved the picture away in my inspiration folder knowing that at some point copies of the Trench will start to appear and appear they did. The only problem was I was not willing to pay $226 at Nieman Marcus for this:

But I have found one that is within my price range and looks more like the Burberry than the one above.

Ruffle-Trim Classic Trench $89.95

That is a more agreeable price and it is just as cute as the Burberry. Also, you can get it for much less if you take advantage of the discount that New York and Company currently has, like if you buy just the trench you can $30 off the price. Not bad right?

What do you all think of Kate Middleton's style?

Ciao!! xoxo

Dissolved Girl

OOTD: 100 Degrees???

It has been miserably hot and humid in the good old DC area. So this week I have said the hell with office wear. I am going to dress as comfortably and as light as possible without being too unprofessional. Is not like I get many visitors and I am alone 98% of the time. I have also decided that this will be a no make-up or contacts wearing week. Why put on make-up when it is only going to melt off?

How are you guys handling the heat?

Dress and cover up: New york and Company; Necklace: Made by me; Bracelet: Tiffany & Co.

Ciao!! xoxo

~Dissolved Girl

Outfit of The Day: Feeling Green

Now that I am loosing weight, I am slowly but surely starting to fit into my clothes. With todays outfit I am kissing away extra large sized clothes and welcoming, temporarily, large sized clothes.





Jacket: Torrid
Top, Belt, Purse and Sun Glasses: New York and Company
Skirt: Old Navy
Tights: Target
Shoes: Enzo Angiolini

Ciao! xoxo
~Dissolved Girl

The Skirt

Two weeks ago I spoke about a skirt that I was going to make. I made it but never got around to take a picture due to getting sick but I finally wore it on Friday. Here it is:

Argh! I did not realized that my skirt had ridden up in the back. At least I did not moon anyone! :-)

Shoes: Steve Madden
Skirt: Made by Me
Earring and Necklace: A Perfect Accessory
Top: New York and Company
Belts: New York and Company
Sunglasses: Torrid

So what do you think?

Ciao! xoxo

~Dissolved Girl

I love the weekends

I took advantage of some of the sales and free tax DC is having this weekend.

Top from Forever21 (this is part of an outfit I am putting together for a super secret mission), Red headband from Forever21, Gold and black glasses case from Aldo, blue bag and scarf from NY & Company, and I finally got myself the Bamboo tablet that I have been wanting for a while.

I really want to be more Eco friendly and stop using plastic/paper bags from the stores, so I am going to start making shopping bags. This was my first one. I made it out of green and white upholstery fabric and the bottom out of white denim. I forgot how much fun it is to sew. I have plans to make grocery bags but I need to go out and buy more fabric.


A couple of weeks ago Steve Madden was having a sale and I bought the shoes above for $20! I love them. They are so comfy.


When we went to the Eastern Market I bought the cuff below from a local artist. She had them in different colors but ended up picking this one up. More my style.


Isn't it great?


I will end this with my first outfit of the day picture. This is what I wore for my Friday festivities.
Top: Do not remember where I got it.
Pants: Old Navy
Shoes: Rockport Shoes
Sunglasses: From vintage store in NYC
Earrings: Bought at a Native American Flea Market in New Mexico
Bracelet: New York and Company

Today I will be at Merriweather Post Pavillion for the Incubus concert. I am super excited, I have seen them in concert once before and they were awesome.

How is every ones weekend going??

Ciao! xoxo

~Dissolved Girl

I wear too much black

I really do try to venture out and try to put color in my life but for some reason 9 times out of 10 I end up with an all black outfit.

ummmm... Why does it look like I have no neck? hahaha...

Ok, that is better, I do have a neck.

Top and Skirt: New York & Company
Sunglasses: From street vendor in NYC
Necklace: A Perfect Accessory
Shoes: From an Indian store that was going out of business
Hair bows: Made by Tia
Makeup: Not really wearing much today, just sunscreen, MAC Cosmetics Cult of Cherry Lipglass and Masacara.

Look at how fluffy the clouds looked today. It really was a nice day to drive around with the top down.


Ciao! xoxo

~ Dissolved Girl