My New Mulberry Dress & a Charity Reminder

by Retro Chick
January 19, 2010
19 Comments
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Eyeliah at Style Symmetry invited everyone to her virtual birthday party this year.

Never one to turn down the opportunity to get dressed up, and considering I don’t have to actually fly to Canada to attend, I decided that it was a party I just couldn’t miss.

I even took balloons!

I also thought it was a great opportunity to give my new Mulberry dress it’s first outing on the blog. I have worn it once, before Christmas, but I failed to take any photos as I was too busy having fun. It’s probably my best Charity Shop bargain ever. In a gorgeous floaty silk chiffon fabric it was love at first sight, and it only cost £12. That’s TWELVE POUNDS! That’s a bargain for New Look, for Mulberry it’s almost theft.

❤ Dress - Mulberry (via a Charity Shop) ❤ Shoes - New Look ❤
❤ Earrings - Vintage ❤ Necklace - Boho Boutique ❤ Belt - Vintage ❤

And finally, on a less frivolous note…..

It’s been a few days, the newspapers are starting to get bored of the story, but the relief effort is only just getting underway and your support is as important as ever. Please take the time to watch this short video about the Red Cross relief efforts, which includes a direct link to the Disasters Emergency Comittee site where you can donate whatever you can afford to the relief effort.

19 Comments

Sarah January 19, 2010

looking seriously, seriously gorgeous here! What a beautiful dress – I always think Mulberry womenswear is really underrated. I think it’s still designed by Hazel from one of my all-time fave labels, the now defunct House of Jazz. Blah, I’m wittering. It’s early! You look great.
.-= Sarah´s last blog ..Gainsbourg’s Vie Héroïque =-.
- Retro Chick January 20, 2010
  
  Why thank you!
Fi January 19, 2010

That is a gorgeous dress and you look great in it.
Alana January 19, 2010

What a fantastic find! Now that I’m in London for the semester, you must tell me where to go shopping in the UK!
- Retro Chick January 20, 2010
  
  I’m planning to write some charity shopping guides for 3 towns I know really well. I don’t shop anywhere else!
Treacle January 19, 2010

That is a sweet dress. I love the pattern on it; and thanks for the reminder about Haiti. Payday’s tomorrow, and I’m sending out my donation then!
.-= Treacle´s last blog ..Wacky Tights from France! =-.
- Retro Chick January 20, 2010
  
  I’ve added a link to the bloggers for Haiti Just Giving page in my side bar too
shinynewgirl January 19, 2010

such a lovely and elegant dress 🙂 such a good find! x
smashingbird January 19, 2010

That dress looks fantastic on you, what a super find!
Kate January 19, 2010

That dress is BEAUTIFUL! Really flatters your figure 🙂
- Retro Chick January 20, 2010
  
  *whispers* It seems to make my boobs look huge! Which balances my hips!
Sharon January 20, 2010

Wow. That dress is gorgeous. I can’t believe you got it for just £12! I also found a lovely dress in a charity shop recently when I went in with a bag of donations. Unfortunately it was Primark/Pennys not Mulberry!
eyeliah January 20, 2010

thanks for posting! I should have it up tomorrow or Thursday. -)
.-= eyeliah´s last blog ..How To Pack Cute Clothes for a Weekend Away =-.
Laura Connell January 20, 2010

English charity shops are the best! More like boutiques. I was blown away by Oxfam.
.-= Laura Connell´s last blog ..Walk This Way =-.
Wholzy January 20, 2010

what a wonderful dress..
love it <3
Diana January 20, 2010

That Mulberry dress is gorgeous! I love the print.
.-= Diana´s last blog ..“It was a good and beautiful place to live” =-.
Maddy January 20, 2010

Lovely dress & color!! You look fantastic 🙂 Hope you had fun!
.-= Maddy´s last blog ..Reflecting on the “Jersey Shore” =-.
Miss Neira January 20, 2010

You look so pretty, green is amazing on you
V February 2, 2010

That is a fantastic dress! And a fantastic score at the price you paid. This is the kind of retro look I just love. So ladylike.
.-= V´s last blog ..Fashion’s Knickers are in a Twist =-.