Thursday, January 27, 2011

the dress that got away

one of the best gifts i got for christmas was a gift card to ruche from the in-laws.  so far i've gotten two cute dresses and i have a wee bit of money left.  it seems like i search every day for new arrivals, but i somehow missed this one:



it hurts how badly i want this dress, but when i finally discovered its existence, it had already sold out! i was shocked, horrified, i ran out into the dark and stormy night, falling to the ground, fists raised toward the heavens, shouting "WHYYYY?!!!  i keep thinking about this dress, alternating between "it would have been perfect!" and "stupid dress... it probably wouldn't have fit anyway."  it's so hard when you never know.  this is my "could have been" dress, the one that got away.  so i sit here, staring at this pretty little number, imagining a montage of all the wonderful experiences we would have enjoyed together if things had been different - the walks in the park, the picnics, the visits to the record store, the sharing of a single ice cream cone... alas!

in other fashion-related news, my beautiful friend tatiana, the wardrobe designer, posted a video about scott schuman, the man behind the sartorialist.  it's so inspirational!  i highly recommend you check it out, even if it's just to see what scott schuman looks like.  you know, just in case you find yourself in new york, paris, or milan someday and a random guy asks to take your picture.  :)

Posted by kimbirdy

23 comments:

  1. CassieJanuary 27, 2011 at 12:15 AM

    I need to go back and save Rouche in my favorites. I've never purchased anything from them but I did see lots of cute things when I looked. Poor girl--that dress is darling. Maybe they'll get it back in stock? Good luck!

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  2. ConnieJanuary 27, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    I know what you mean, this summer I found the perfect jacket, but since I was pregnant it wouldn't fit for long, but my husband made me go back and try it on, as he said you won't always be pregnant. But after trying it on, it just wasn't right, but I stopped obsessing about it. Hope you will find the dress:)

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  3. TiqJanuary 27, 2011 at 1:04 AM

    Oh no!!!! I know that feeling..when we wanting things so bad, like really² bad.. we ended up in frustration.
    Anyway, I do hope you'll find a similar dress like that.

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  4. NickiJanuary 27, 2011 at 5:28 AM

    Oh, I hate when that happens! It's such a cute dress! I do hope you'll find something similar (or better) before spring! :]

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  5. BrandiJanuary 27, 2011 at 5:36 AM

    Kim, I know PRECISELY how you feel! This happens to me all the time with clothing. And shoes. And accessories. I've started to take it as a life lesson that sometimes, you just need to go for things, rather than think about them too much. Have you tried calling Ruche and asking them about the dress? Maybe they can work some magic for you. And I hope they do because that dress would look adorable on you!

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  6. AlliJanuary 27, 2011 at 5:38 AM

    Cute dress! That happens to me sometimes but it's usually just because I'm out of money - not the dress being sold out. Ah.... the college life. :)

    I loved your dramatics, I was visualizing quite well you running out into the middle of the night screaming. If only they would put that dress out again!

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  7. the southern hostessJanuary 27, 2011 at 5:54 AM

    Isn't that the worst feeling? You captured it so perfectly. Sometimes they restock items. I hope that's the case this time!

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  8. GraceyJanuary 27, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    Whoah! That is a WOW dress. I really hope you get one when they restock. :)

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  9. mypixieblogJanuary 27, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    Oh, no!!! I'm so sorry to hear about the one that got away... but your description is absolutely priceless. I hope they restock it; that dress is a beauty!

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  10. Lillian CJanuary 27, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    That is SUCH a cute dress!! Aww, I know how you feel - it always hurts my heart a little whenever you have "that one that got away". I hope they'll restock them for you!! :)

    I Love that video of The Sartorialist. It IS very inspiring - I posted it on my blog a while back too, because I just loved it so much :)

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  11. Krysten @ Why Girls Are WeirdJanuary 27, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    Oh I HATE when that happens!! Maybe it'll come back in stock?

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  12. KathleenJanuary 27, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    booo i hate when that happens!! do you ever look at modcloth.com? it carries some of the exact same things as ruche.

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  13. AshleyJanuary 27, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    That dress is super cute...I mean i hate it ;)

    I hate when you see something you really like and it's either not in your size or its totally out of your price range.

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  14. Tiffany KadaniJanuary 27, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    I definitely think he would take your picture in this dress. Can we please see the others?

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  15. Dee PaulinoJanuary 27, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    The dress that got away huh? I feel your pain. I usually can't stop thinking about a clothing item when I spot it and decide we're pre-destined to be together. Its a bummer when I can't get it but I hope they re-stock and you can get it because its gorge!!

    Have I told you how much I love your comments? probably not, but thanks for always making me smile... xo

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  16. DeidreJanuary 27, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Maybe it will come back in stock? maybe?

    It is adorable. Eek - I often having shopping regret. I should have BOUGHT THAT, I think to myself...and then realise, I don't wear half the stuff in my closet anyway!

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  17. Claire KieferJanuary 27, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    Wow--you are not kidding--that is one delightful dress. I know what that pain feels like! I'm crossing my fingers that a similar one suddenly falls into your lap. :)

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  18. vintchJanuary 27, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    that dress is super darling and whimsical. keep an eye out for a restock or promotion elsewhere for something similar! i have no doubt that with your excellent taste, you'll find something doubly stellar soon! happy thursday!

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  19. jenna marieJanuary 27, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    of course I'd find your blog the day you feature a dress I could fall in love with and can't have! I'm with you on your smoothies, I make one almost every morning n love all the combos I can make.

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  20. Alicia LundJanuary 27, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    ooh it is the perfect little number... love the sparrows (totally miu miu-esque). i'm sure something else will come up soon! and that video of scott schuman is so great - did you know he came to sf last year and my roommate met him / got his autograph. so bummed i missed out!!

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  21. UnknownJanuary 27, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    You crack me up with your drama! It makes for such an enjoyable read. Sorry that the dress got away. It is cute and it would have looked adorable on you. Love you.

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  22. bananas.January 27, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    anything with sparrows and bird print i usually love. that dress is gorgeous but it's not unique. you'll find another...and it will be even better!

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  23. PilarJanuary 31, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    this dress is so cute! going to check out the video as soon as my internet connection decides to cooperate.

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