Lovely Afternoons & A Train Station

Apr 7, 2011

{SWEATER: THRIFTED, BELT: VINTAGE, SKIRT: MODCLOTH, TIGHTS: JOE FRESH, HEELS, H&M}

I was thrilled to go out for a late lunch because it meant: 1) Food 2) Getting dressed 3) Wearing my newly thrifted top. Need I say more? I picked up this adorable top on a recent thrifting expedition and it was love at first sight. I immediately fell in love with the ruffles, black buttons, and the price -$4 ...just too good to leave behind.

Hubs (Martin, in case your wondering) and I headed down to this adorable train museum (by our our house) to take some pre-lunch outfit pictures. I was so thrilled it wasn’t raining but it was still really cold. I could have handled a few layers of tights -no joke!

And a big unanimous "Yay!" you guys, because tomorrow is Friday. I’m off to do some much needed shopping. I’ve been eyeing some items at H&M, cardigans are also on the list, and so is the food fair. Yummy fries, here I come. Happy almost weekend everyone! xx veronika

133 comments:

  1. You are going shopping tomorrow? Can I come!

    Oh, you're outfits are always soo beautiful and inspirational!

    besos,

    ML
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  2. Hattitude Artistic Style Blog

    oooo love the old train station! so neat.

    i love all your re mix ideas.
    4$ for that top! what a steal!!

    talk soon wild child
    -Hattie
    Hattitude Artistic Style Blog

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  3. That top is ruffle-ah-mazing!! So cute. Aw I would so love to go shopping at H&M! I only went there when I was on holiday in Italy. xo

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  4. you look so cute ^^ I love the details on the top! almost victorian :) have fun shopping ^^ x

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  5. I love tights with strappy heels too! Love the location where you've taken these, I've always had a thing for old trains. Hope you have a lovely weekend also :) x

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  6. I LOVE, LOVE, that top!!! I would buy it in a heartbeat...specially at that price! Enjoy your cute thrifted top and the food fair YUM!!

    Lidi @ Eclectic Flair

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  7. STOP MAKING ME LOVE YOU EVEN MORE!!
    you look adorable! that shirt is so cute :]]
    I have a similar blouse that I thrifted that I wore on my blog with a jumper so it had the impression of this, but I never thought of wearing it with a skirt. Great job :]]
    I love your ideas for remix options too.
    Veronika- you are fabulous!!

    Charlotte xxx

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  8. SO cute!! Love that top! That is such an awesome find. The ruffles are beautiful. Also love that skirt with it. That's such a fun combination that I would have never thought of. Very inspirational =)

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  9. That sweater is adorable! It's a little "French Maid" to me but in a really sweet way. I love it paired with polka dots!

    Have fun shopping!

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  10. Love this look - and what a great location for shots! I'm a "one can never have too many cardigans" gal so I hope you snag some good ones shopping.

    xoxo ~ Courtney
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  11. i love this outfit! especially the skirt! love the colour and the print. and nice photos!
    have fun shopping!!
    -katie

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  12. That top is sooo pretty, I can't believe how you lucked out thrifting!! It looks soo pretty with that polka dot skirt. Gorgeous
    xJennaD

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  13. Love this outfit. That polka dot skirt is really awesome.

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  14. The sweater and the skirt are too perfect! You look incredibly lovely.

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  15. that top is so darling, and i love that cute light blue skirt! stunning as always!

    <3 steffy
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  16. Great look, Veronika! Love the blue skirt! So adorable! Can;t wait to see what you've bought over the Friday!

    xo

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  17. Hellooooo..I adore this sweater..it is so darling with the ruffles,and the blue pok-a-dot skirt with those green tights..♥ LOVE IT!

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  18. lovvvve it!!!! you look adorable!

    mon

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  19. I'm loving the trains in the background; what a fun setting.

    Also, you are correct - that top is amazing.

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  20. I'm really into the remix idea here. Skinny jeans and oxfords, I could definitely see that. It would give the top a completely different feel.

    These cold weather shots by the trains are gorgeous!

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  21. Such a cute top! I love the lace and polka dots. And I love that remix idea. I definitely need to get more fun socks!

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  22. $4??? amazing! it's my favorite part of the outfit!

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  23. Awesome look Veronika, can't beat thrifting and I love how you mixed baby blue with kaki green, definitely inspiring! Plus: I'm sure I told you a million times already but I have a major hait crush.

    I hope you have a good time shopping tomorrow :)

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  24. so pretty and great deal!!!

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  25. Gosh I love this outfit! Your thrifted top is so cute! And what a great location to take photos at.

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  26. Gorgeous! Love how the belt accentuates your tiny waist and love the blue of the skirt! Great photos too, what a good husband to help you out! Have a fabulous weekend ♥
    xo Cara
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  27. Favourite outfit so far. I love polka dots, I love tights and open toes (as you know), and I love trains. Win! xo betts

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  28. This is such a lovely outfit! I adore the details on your top -what an awesome thrifting find, by the way! :)

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  29. What a beautiful outfit! I can't believe that adorable shirt was only $4- total steal!


    xo

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  30. Love the outfit! Especially that skirt.

    Be warned H&M has some adorable things out right now.

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  31. love the details on the top, as well as the blue polka-dot skirt. they are perfect together! =)

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  32. That top is really pretty. I am always surprised by what people find at thrift stores!

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  33. This outfit is adorable. And that shirt, just makes the whole outfit come together in a very precious way!

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  34. you are absolutely stunning.
    i love this outfit more than i can tell you.
    you look fabulous.<3

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  35. The top is such a great find! And I love how you played up the cutesy details by adding in the polka dotted skirt!

    And I'm so jealous that you get to go to a food fair AND go shopping. Those are just a few of my favorite past times. You're going to have a fantabulous day! =)

    -Erin (http://keepcalmandstyleon.blogspot.com)

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  36. Thaaanks:) your comments are always so nice:) you look so beautiful in these pictures! Love the train museum! When I lived in Arizona there was a railraod park/ museum nearby and I LOVED visiting. let me know if your interested in a swappage anytime. I was thinking it might be a fun way to promote our blogs.

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  37. I would much rather be going to H&M with you tomorrow that coming to work, let me just say :P That said, I think I've probably exhausted most of my options in the H&M spring collection, since they seem to run out of my size very, very quickly! Hope you find some gems, though :) And by the way, what a fabulous location for a shoot! I evidently live in the wrong area... Aside from what might be called proximity to Gastown, there is nowhere remotely attractive for taking photos near us. Love your shoes and sweater- those ruffles are adorable!
    xox,
    Cee

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  38. Very nice pics.!! You looks like so pretty:)

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  39. Holy.cow. I am in love with that top! And the remix idea is great. That is exactly how I would wear it.

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  40. soooo, after my major faux pas about your photography site (embarrassment lasted for days!) i refreshed myself on it's winning nature. it was actually Sean who was asking, b/c i showed him all our pics of course and he was extremely impressed with your skills as a shooter. he dabbles in photography and has a keen interest. we had a good look around and rest assured i will never make that mistake again. oi vey!

    looking at you on those train tracks is sure luring me to find out where this is. i suppose i gotta climb the mountain to get there hey? haha awesome location lades and you are always incredibly creative with outfit styles and ideas. i'm holding up all 10 fingers to salute this one!

    have fun tomorrow, is that going to be a Pac Centre day? enjoy doll and just cannot wait till our next date - so stoked! ♥

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  41. That shirt is an awesome find, I love it with the skirt.

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  42. ah amazing pictures, i really like what you're wearing

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  43. Your skirt looks so cute! i want those strappy heels
    xo
    Cwithoutshoes.blogspot.com

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  44. Oh love this outfit, your skirt is so adorable!!

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  45. I love your outfit! The slight contrast of the tights and shoes look awesome! Plus that skirt is just too cute!

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  46. What a deal! I love your remix option! I love this outfit though its so feminine and lovely. I lalalalallaaloooove those shoes:) you look beautiful as always.

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  47. I am always excited to wear my new clothes as well!!! And I love that you give remix ideas!

    Have fun shopping :)))

    XoXo
    Plami

    http://fashion-thrill.blogspot.com/

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  48. LOVE this! The feminine shirt and skirt are so adorable. And I love the setting of these photos.

    Enjoy shopping tomorrow! I am going, too :)

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  49. ok, these pictures are so cool!!! i love the train!

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  50. I'm loving the skirt! I'm just a sucker for all things polka dots, haha. What a cute location for an equally cute outfit. Nice work on finding that top!

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  51. Such a lovely outfit!The skirt is so sweet.It's my first time on your blog but I really like it!Just followed you from bloglovin :)

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  52. That blouse is such an amazing thrifted fine. I'm forever jealous!!

    Sounds like you and your man had a nice afternoon.

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  53. 1, 2, and 3 = all i need
    muahh! you look adorable as always!

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  54. I'm ready to celebrate Friday too! I love that sweater, the detailing IS really pretty. And as always, I love your remix option!

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  55. Love the dotted skirt and those amazing heels! Gorgeous setting as well.

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  56. Love the polka skirt and those heels are to die for!!! Gorgeous backdrop!! Love when you find great finds too!

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  57. I absolutely adore this look, and the train museum is darling! Enjoy the weekend-I'm so looking forward to mine!

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  58. This reminds me of Alice in Wonderland or Disney Princess! You look so pretty. That top is sucha great find :)

    - Meanz (Koi Story)

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  59. This is amazing and cute! Can't go wrong with polka dots! And strappy sandals with tights are so fun :)
    I hope you are having an amazing week! Yay its almost the weekend!
    <3 Kastles

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  60. I love the top. The ruffle detail is so cute.

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  61. You have the sweetest style. Really love the top (what a great find) and I too have to chime in about loving the train (train museum) as the backdrop.
    Have a great time shopping (cardigans are alway on my list)!

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  62. I love the tights with the strappy heels. I also love your skirt! Such a pretty color.

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  63. I love the tights - such a great color!

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  64. Oh, it's that skirt, again! Love it! That top is so cute!

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  65. Gorgeous top!
    Sami xx
    highstreethub.blogspot.com

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  66. Your shoes are great- so easy and functional! Love them.

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  67. So darling :) I love how the skirt gives the outfit a lovely pop of color. I love thrifted blouses. It almost seems like a crime to buy one new, when there are so many beauties with pretty pretty details hiding away secondhand.

    <3 Lea

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  68. oh i wish i had a H&M near me. so jealous. :P
    love these pictures..trains are one of my favorite things..
    my bedroom window is actually right next to some tracks. :)
    what a wonderful find on your shirt. i love the ruffles and buttons.
    have a wonderful friday love.
    xoox

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  69. This is such a cool, romantic shoot with the big old train in the background.

    Love the look.

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  70. Okay I now have created about 13 outfits in my head involving a polka dotted skirt. MUST GET ONE!

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  71. These photos are so dreamy! Your hubs is a good photographer! xx

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  72. Happy Weekend these photos are stunning!

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  73. Very beautfiul outfit! Love the skirt and shirt! Those details are indeed very sweet. Your header is so cute btw! And thanks for your sweet comment! :)

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  74. Love your polka dot skirt, it´s really nice:)

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  75. oh my goodness! you're the cutest thing ever!! i loovve your blog! :)

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  76. Gorgeous! Amazing pictures dear!
    Love love love the location ;-)
    x

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  77. I love this top, it's so cute! I have terrible luck thrifting tops, so anytime I do I feel like I found gold. Oh, and I love that skirt paired with it!

    Hope you had a great lunch and have a happy weekend!

    xx

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  78. these pictures are absolutely lovely!!! the color of that skirt is sooo cute!

    -laura
    http://thesemanyyears.blogspot.com

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  79. Did you say food fair? YUM. I have a sure weakness for french fries. I love the girlyness of this outfit. You pull it off so well without looking like a little girl! Now, that is something I cannot do. So gorgeous, V <3

    Xo,
    Erika

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  80. you look so beautiful as always!! I love the frilly tops!

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  81. Veronika I adore that top!! Another amazing outfit girl...Hope you have a good weekend! xo

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  82. You could change out the skirt but WHY? That skirt is adorable! I love the dots and that top is awesome!! Love the ruffles and black buttons!!
    One thing about warm weather - I will miss my tights. I have really grown to love them!!

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  83. oh, i just love those tights and strappy heels! too perfect!

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  84. amazing skirt!!! the color is awesome! the whole outfit is awesome! you look so darling!!! any day should be an excuse to dress up!! haha

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  85. Thank you so much for commenting on my blog! And I must say, I love your skirt!

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  86. Your blog is so amazing! i love your look and your clothing! Keep up the great work, lady! im following you now!
    :)

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  87. hi veronika!
    lovely skirt and great job on the thrift find. :)
    just wanted to let you know that i mentioned you on my blog today. come on by for a visit when you have a moment.
    enjoy your weekend shopping and the food fair!
    paige

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  88. Love that skirt!

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  89. Ohhhhhhhh goodness I adore everything about this outfit! The polka dots and that top?!? I die. And the setting is just as amazing! Love it! Have a fab weekend shopping and eating, haha! Jealous! :) :)

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  90. That skirt is so adorable! These photos are really good. :)

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  91. I love the shoes! and you look so adorable :)
    have a nice weekend!

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  92. wow you always ahve the cutest outfits i swear! i love this combination not very many girls could pull it off! thanks for your lovely comments i love hearing from you and getting to know you through blogger {;
    xox

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  93. You look super cute, as always :) Love the top!
    Did you have a good shopping trip? :)

    xoxo

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  94. i really love your outfits and i can´t wait to see more.
    greetings from germany ♥

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  95. wow these shots are amazing and I really love your top especially!!

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  96. absolutely my favorite post of yours.. the photos are adorable.. that ruffles top is to die for.. and you look really really cute! *I'm melting!!

    Hugs,
    The Picnic Girl

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  97. obsessed with this outfit girl! you look like a cute little british school girl. the polka dot skirt with that cool collared top is adorable

    xoxo,
    welcometodeutschland.blogspot.com

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  98. i love the entire look! the skirt is gorgeous and so is the shirt!

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  99. This look is so adorable! love all of it, the colors, the details, the dots, very cute! Have a great weekend!

    Kisses xoxo

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  100. Lovely outfit. Love the way you edit your pictures. You look great <3

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  101. ohh my, you look so pretty in these pictures! i love the first one, especially. (: and that top! what an awesome thrift find!

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  102. you're welcome :) keep an eye on them on shopbop b/c i bet the price will fall even lower! you look adorable as always. love the tights/sandals look on you. i can't pull that off but i think it looks great on you! very effortless :) hope you have a great weekend too!

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  103. Thanks for your lovely comment! :) Your blog is great. And I love your outfit. The skirt is so cute.
    And by the way you have a new follower now. :)

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  104. You outfit is just perfect! The polka dots are my favorite, and your styled it so well with the top and belt. And your pictures are just too adorable. I have a thing for trains- my dad used the drive trains for Southern Pacific.

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  105. i love this outfit! the skirt and the blouse are perfect together! =)

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  106. i really like your skirt!!
    xx

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  107. I really love this outfit...it's perfect! The jumper is fabulous and the skirt...lovely!
    I like your shoes too...and u have super hair!!!
    I love your blog ad I follow: it's full of inspirations and you have a great sense of style...like it!
    visit mine and if u like it, do the same...follow me back! I'm expecting for u!
    thnaks, v

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  108. You look great. But I'm sure people already said that. Greatness. =)




    ♥ Love,
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  109. oh i love that sweater!!! it looks so adorable with your dress and these photos are gorgeous!!

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  110. omg. what a gorgeous outfit! I love the blue polka dot skirt! I just found your blog and I've added you to my reader!

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  111. really nice pictures! love your skirt and shoes!

    http://laughing-in-the-purple-rain.blogspot.com/

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  112. nice outfit here , its very vintage

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  113. I am in love with that top! I need you to go thrifting with me. You find such beautiful pieces for such great prices- jealous! You look lovely, as always. <3

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  114. I love this outfit - so adorable!! and the train museum? how cool is that - i think i might need to visit my local one too.

    I hope you enjoyed your shopping day - i think i'm due for one too!!

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  115. That is such a sweet little skirt! Love this whole outfit.

    Shopping and Spreadsheets

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  116. fantastic!!!*_*


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  117. your blog is so cute!!
    start to follow you!
    xoxo

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  118. I think that is the best thrifted top I have ever seen. I will give you my first born child in exchange for that top.
    -Monica

    http://asktheduplex.blogspot.com/

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  119. SO adorable! i am loving your skirt, perfect pop of color!

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  120. Fries are the best, yum :) Your top is really cute also :D

    HM I want to follow you BUT at the moment your follower thingy is at 666, all the same numbers! So I would feel bad changing that but don't worry, I will be back soon when it's something different, yay!

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  121. great, great ruffle blouse. so vintage and so lovely. hope you enjoyed your shopping.

    Bren-
    B So Chic!
    http://www.bsochic.blogspot.com

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  122. beautiful!
    great pics with that train !
    follow me?
    www.linlicious-style.blogspot.com

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