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Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Rain, rain, don't go away

Edmonton doesn't normally get much rain, but it has been raining on and off for the past month. I love it! Everything is so green, the air smells great, and it gives me the opportunity to carry this fabulous umbrella I thrifted a few years ago.

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This dress is one of my first purchases from Joe Fresh, a Canadian brand sold at Superstore. I don't shop at Superstore for groceries, so I've never come across this line by chance, but I figured it was time to give it a try. The price and quality is comparable to Old Navy, maybe a bit lower on both counts. I purchased the dress for $19. The sizing, however, runs much smaller. Although they seem to technically carry up to size XXL, many items only had sizes XS-L available. Furthermore, a lot of their cutest items are very structured. Overall, Joe Fresh doesn't seem super fat-friendly. I am happy with the items I picked up though. This dress, in an XL, fits nicely and is very cute. The fabric of this dress (95% rayon, 5% cotton) is quite clingy, and so it's not ideal for layering over top of other items. I think this dress would be a perfect swimsuit cover-up. I will probably save this dress for a hot summer's day, when I can throw it on with a lightweight cardigan and sandals.

Cardigan - thrifted
Boots - Naturalizer, size 11
Tights - Addition-Elle, size 3X
Tank top - Old Navy, size XXL
Necklaces - free from the Re-Use Centre
Bangles - Penningtons

9 comments:

  1. I love Joe Fresh.
    I also like this outfit. For some reason when it rains I feel like sporting all black.

    I hate rain though.

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  2. My only problem with it was that a lot of the cuter, trendier clothes were in smaller sizes, but maybe that's because the Xl and XXL's had sold out. Thanks!

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  3. I don't know how anyone can like the rain lmao urgh! No ty. You do look fabulous though and that is a cute umbrella.

    Pee.Ess. You looked so gorgeous at Graduation and queer prom! I loved your dresses & make up.

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  4. I wish I could say that I love Vancouver rain as much as you like Edmonton rain, but I really can't. I want summer to come!!!
    Your nails look great!!!

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  5. Haha I just realized that your Joe nail colours were in another post. At least you know I'm reading, haha!

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  6. That umbrella is adorable! You look cute! xo

    http://www.pearlslaceandruffles.com/

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  7. I am jealous that we don't have this Joe Fresh phenomenon.
    You, however, look absolutely lovely, as always. I'm marveling at your frizz-free hair right now.

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  8. Thanks everyone!

    It's just that rain is so uncommon in Edmonton, it was almost a treat.

    @Liz OT, The secret is spray-in conditioner!

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