Current Obsessions: Bordeaux & Velvet

I wasn't originally intending to combine the two into one post, but it just so happens that everyone else who likes velvet thinks it looks best in a shade of burgundy. Crazy stuff, if you ask me.

While in Urban Outfitters the other day, I realized that I'd picked up three different velvet pieces--leggings, flare pants (funny story about these guys) and a dress. I didn't buy any of the above, but I did buy a bordeaux chunky sweater at the discount sweater store out near my grandma's house. I almost bought a different one in the same color, but luckily I did not because...I've already got one at home. There's clearly a reoccurring theme here.

I guess the burgundy/velvet combo was brought to my attention by Madeline of Jean Greige a little while back:

Velvet Ballerina from Miracle Eye. $29.

When I say "brought to my attention" I mean that I fell in love with it. I wanted that dress so bad. And if I'm not mistaken, it was made by a 15 year old girl. Pretty rad stuff.

Here are some other photos I found from Urban Outfitters, American Apparel and Miracle Eye:

Velvet Long Sleeve Mini Dress from American Apparel in Burgundy. $44.

My friend was wearing this today at school and I was mad jellin'.

Kimchi Blue Velvet Strappy Wedge from Urban Outfitters in Maroon. $49.

Velvet Full Woven Skirt from American Apparel in Burgundy. $38.

Dr. Martens Velvet Mary Jane in Red. $110.

My life would be complete with these in it.

Staring at Stars Crushed Velvet Flare Pant from Urban Outfitters in Maroon. $49.

So here's that funny story. I tried these on in black the other day at the store and I came out of the dressing room to show my friend Michelle (I was also wearing a big sweater with a bear on the front) and I started dancing to show her the full effect. This would of course be an opportune moment for one of my 8th grade English/Social Studies teachers to walk by. I'll spare you the details, but we'll leave it at extreme awkwardness ensued.

Burgundy Velvet Burnout Blouse from Miracle Eye. $16.

If you don't want to go out and buy all of these things, then...that's totally cool.
Gotcha there! Thought I was gonna reprimand you, right? Heh.

I'm going to the Daphne Guinness exhibit again tomorrow, and this time I'm bringing my sketchbook. Oh yes.

Nighty night, buds!

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