Last day to enter the Thanks-Giveaway!

 

Today is the last day to enter the Thanks-Giveaway, make sure you have!

Only two more days to enter my Thanks-Giveaway!

 

Who wouldn't want to win this fabulous BeBop dress?  Enter before the giveaway is over, only two more days left!  Click here to learn more!

rolled together with a burning paper heart

I love visitng my mom because she sort of lives out in the middle of nowhere.  It is nice to have that feeling of being "away".  This isn't where I grew up but it still feels very comfortable.  Just up the road from her is a small farm with a lovely bunch of cows.  I don't know why cows got me so excited but I had to go over and introduce myself and they were so friendly, I even had the childlike fancy of taking one home as a pet.  Unfortunately I don't think my boyfriend or my dog would be very happy about the new addition so I bid my farewell and told them I'd see them again soon.

{Outfit Details}

Dress: Marc by Marc Jacobs

Sweater: Isabella Rodriguez

Tights: Target

Flats: Cooperative via Urban Outfitters (also seen here)

don't forget to enter!

Don't forget to enter my Thanks-GIVEAWAY to win this super cute BeBop dress!  Really who doesn't want a free dress? And, entering is so easy, just go to the original post to learn how.  This giveaway is open to everyone, everywhere (international readers welcome!).

the best things come from nothing

I am moderately obsessed with the Perry Mason book series by Erle Stanley Gardner, and also the television show by the same name, hence the name of my blog...Della Street being Perry's confidential secretary.  Unfortunately the books are out of print but I find them at my local library and the television show is off the air, after being shown by the local cable access channel for years and years, it has been replaced by Cheers, how sad, but fortunately the discs can be netflixed!  Anyways, my point being I am deeply engrossed in The Case of the Demure Defendant, and with the weather warming up it is so lovely to be able to sit outside and read.  I can not help but share a little blurb that I find so entertaining.  Perry Mason, a criminal defense attorney is being accused of planting evidence and his private detective (Paul Drake) is coming to him with the news..."Drake, his voice showing concern, said, 'Perry, you didn't, did you?' ' Didn't what?'  'Didn't plant that bottle?' 'Hells bells,' Mason said, 'do I look like a damn fool Paul?'"...Sorry I couldn't resist.

  And, in the aftermath of a holiday in which there is an expectation to consume large quantities of food, I find the shift dress to be a wise choice with an nice a comfy sweater to hide my extra curvy curves, as of late.

{Outfit Details}

Dress: asos

Sweater: Michael Kors

Tights: Target

Boots: Bamboo

the wind talks back

I am so happy to have an occasion to wear my new Britt Ryan tunic, recently picked up at her Newbury St. boutique on my latest trip to Boston. I wandered into the boutique partly for refuge from the chilly weather, partly because I was lured in by the pink walls and the fabulously feminine window display.  Either way it was love at first sight.  I wish I could have bought one of everything, unfortunately my wallet was not so open to the idea.  And, while I'm not usually one for separates I was drawn to this top because of the fun little bow details and it's overall versatility. 

{Outfit Details}

Top: Britt Ryan

Pants: H&M (from about a year ago)

Flats: Cooperative via Urban Outfitters

I still remember

I recently received this dress courtesy of BeBop and I instantly fell in love with it.  I naturally tend toward cool tones, and especially with the weather cooling they just feel so appropriate.  I love the feminine qualities of this dress, the rosebud pattern and the ruffles which make a nice pairing with ballet flats but could just as easily be paired with a pair of androgynous boots for a play on contrasts.  Either way, I'm in love. 

{Outfit Details}

Dress: c/o BeBop

Jacket: H&M (from about a year ago)

Necklace: OC Swap Meet

Tights: Target

Booties: Coconuts

*Photos by my mom

Miss Della Street's Thanks-Giveaway!

I am so excited to announce my very first giveaway! I have partnered with one of my favorite brands, the utterly fabulous BeBop to give one lucky reader a chance to win this Flutter Sundress in Red (size Medium). I absolutely love BeBop dresses, I would say a majority of the dresses in my closet are from BeBop because they are fun, flirty, easy to wear, and affordable.  And, BeBop recently opened up an online store on their website making their dresses even easier to snag, a pretty dangerous thing for someone like me with a BeBop addiction. Giveaway closes on 11/30.

To enter, just three easy steps: 1. "Like" Miss Della Street on Facebook 2. "Like" BeBop Clothing on Facebook 3. Leave a comment on this post telling how you will style this dress.   

*Be sure to leave your e-mail address if it is not available through your profile.

A winner will be drawn at random and notified on Thursday December 1st (12/1).  Winner will be notified by e-mail and will have two days to respond, or another winner will be chosen.  *OPEN TO INTERNATIONAL READERS.

get out of California, I'm tired of the weather

 My trip to Boston has come and gone, leaving me with a tinge of melancholy.  I am left longing for the beautiful Fall weather.  Boston is definitely one of my favorite cities and one of my most favorite people is a resident there, so I may be a bit biased.  My trip included lots of food, lots of shopping (yay for no sales tax!) and lots of walking.  What more could I have asked for? I was also so very excited to take my new Cristina Pires dress out for a spin, I had been saving it to wear on my trip.  It is a custom clock print dress, and Cristina was such a pleasure to work with. It definitely turned out better than I could've imagined.  I do love a fabulous print and what is better than a clock print. And, this dress blended perfectly with the fall backdrop.  All and all what a wonderful time.

{Outfit Details}

Leather Jacket: Hinge

Dress: Custom Cristina Pires

Necklace: Vintage

Tights: Target

Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs

Boots: Forever 21

Peanut Butter Burger from Bukowski Tavern

Boston Cream Pie from Finale, what else...?

all mixed up in the wash

Another pair of boots, I still have my blisters.  I guess I'm hoping they will magically disappear.  Today I am feeling a bit mixed up in the wash, I couldn't really figure out what to wear.  I'm kind of hoarding all of my favorite outfits for my upcoming trip, leaving me lost to figure out new ensembles.  And, because of my blisters basically I worked my outfit around the pair of boots I'd wear.  Silly dilemmas, but dilemmas none the less.

{Outfit Details}

Sunglasses: Chloe

Sweater: Design History

Skirt: Marc by Marc Jacobs

Belt: Anthropologie

Tights: Target

Boots: Dollhouse ( also here and here)

Bag: Fiorelli (also here)

 

*Photos by Beth Fung