Weekend Strolls & Gingham Dresses...

Apr 18, 2011

 {DRESS: DYNAMITE, BELT: VINTAGE, TIGHTS: JACOB, CLUTCH: H&M, SHOES: JOE FRESH}

Hello, lovely readers. Hope you guys had a great weekend! Mine was pretty busy and action packed, which is not my usual pace. My normal weekend itinerary involves pretending to be awake while hubs and I watch a movie... for real! But I found myself at Vancouver Fashion Week on Saturday, followed by dinner & cocktails with a few of my besties. I'm so thrilled that I went; we had such a fantastic time!! I'll be posting pictures later this week so stay tuned.

My other accomplishments included? Getting dressed! Hubs and I went for a stroll and I decided to break out my new retro inspired dress. I’m smitten by the gingham print and adorable button detail on the collar; it’s so perfect for spring. I found the dress a wee bit short but nothing a cute pair of tights can't fix!! And in other gingham news? I'm also lusting after a pair of [yup, you guessed it] gingham shorts!! Let the hunt begin... xx veronika

95 comments:

  1. That dress is adorable and suits you so well! I alsolove your flats. A bit of color pop on the neatral picture. And yes, that clutch is perfect!
    Can't wait to see photos from the event!
    xo

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  2. Super cute! I love grey, so chic. Oh and your blog looks amazing! Great job on the new look!

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  3. Aw love your cute poses! The dress is lovely :) xo

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  4. Just stumbled on your blog! It'S INCREDIBLE. It's so pro looking. I love your pictures. They're gorgeous.

    This dress is way cute; it's so chic and fits you amazingly.

    Check out mine?
    QUIRKYEXPLOSION.blogspot.com

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  5. Love that darling neckline. Precious Veronika!

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  6. Okay this is soooooo freaking adorable!! I am in love with this dress♥..i am heading to the mall after work and i think im going to have to pop in to dynamite..ill tell the hubby he has you to thank..lol..
    P.S...your pics for this post are extra cute..LOVE IT once again!

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  7. Very cute! I'm in love with your shoes. =)

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  8. So cute, you always look like you are having the best time in your photos! That dress is very pretty and flattering

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  9. I love your dress, it's so cute and looks great paired with the leggings and flats!

    xoxo ~ Courtney
    http://sartorialsidelines.blogspot.com

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  10. How cool you got to go to a fashion week! Lovely dress too :) x

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  11. New header? It's gorgeous! Also, very cute outfit :)

    It's great that you put remix options on your outfits too, I find that very unique! And helpful sometimes!

    xo, gina

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  12. Cute dress! And I love your H & M clutch. I'm looking forward to seeing your pics from fashion week!

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  13. adorable outfit! so neat that you were able to go to vancouver fashion week, i bet that was a blast.

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  14. That dress is super cute, retro items always have a great magic, loved the clutch too! FW must've been amazing, hope you have a lovely week ahead!

    Cess O. <3
    The Outfit Diaries

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  15. What a great dress! It looks amazing on you!! Wish it was a little longer on you so you wouldn't have to worry about tights once the weather warms up. But either way, it's lovely!!

    Lidi @ Eclectic Flair

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  16. Loving the look of your blog! Good job! That collar on your dress is adorable! You look so happy! Fashion Week trip sounds like fun! Any good photos?

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  17. loooove this business casual style dress!

    xoxo,
    welcometodeutschland.blogspot.com

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  18. That dress looks like it was made for you, you look stunning!
    Excited to hear about the Fashion Week Events...
    xo Cara
    http://www.afashionloveaffair.com/

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  19. You have a great smile! And I love the outfit and clutch! XOXO, www.NatalyasCloset.com

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  20. I love how natural and whimsical you always look in your photos- there is no posing at Girl and Closet, which is wonderful. (Honestly, you could/should do a tutorial, some of us could certainly learn from you :D). Loving your gingham mini, especially the cowl neck- I'm a sucker for an interesting neckline. Can't wait to see you on Sunday!
    xox,
    Cee

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  21. This is so lovely! That dress is perfect, I love the tailoring on the skirt. Great accessories too, that little belt and studded clutch are gorgeous!
    Looking forward to the VFW pics :D
    M xo

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  22. *(like the new header)

    Another great find from Dynamite (I'm forever searching there for new items but no luck)!
    I have to say, I agree with the sentiment that the dress really seems made for you. The fit is just gorgeous on you.
    I also have to agree with the point Cee made above, is that in all you photos you just look so natural and relaxed, having the time of your life! Your bright personality seems to radiate right through! You should give a tutorial (hee).

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  23. love love love love love! you look absolutely adorable!

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  24. oh my, this dress is absolutely gorgeous!! can't wait to see the remix option too- i love those of yours!!

    Charlotte xxx

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  25. So pretty V! I love your dress and that is such a perfect clutch! Glad you had a lovely weekend! Looking forward to seeing pics from Fashion Week!! Happy Monday!! OXO N.

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  26. love the collar details on the dress! super cute:)

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  27. i love the collar on your dress!! can't wait to see the pics from fashion weeek! happy monday!! :)

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  28. Aww your gingham dress is so adorable, I love it! The clutch is the perfect accessory here :)

    xo Lynzy
    http://sparklingfootsteps.blogspot.com

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  29. Dress is so cute hun.

    C x
    Have you guys checked out my giveaway yet?
    http://memiorsofalittlethingcalledlife.blogspot.com/2011/04/soap-love-and-new-giveaway.html

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  30. A pair of gingham shorts would be perfect!

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  31. This is currently topping my list of favorite outfits! I am in love with this dress and the way you styled it gives such a fun 50's vibe and I think it's amazing! Hope you have a fabulous week love! xo

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  32. I used to have gingham shorts when i was a kid, and they were awesome! I wonder what happened to them... Can't wait to see your pics of vancouver fashion week. x

    p..s I'm hosting my first giveaway on my little blog. It's here if you wanna check it out: http://thislittleport.blogspot.com/2011/04/my-etsy-shop-and-giveaway.html

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  33. Oh this dress is so cute! Love the cut of it and the gingham is really adorable. Also, gingham shorts? Oh how cute would those be! Swoon!

    xx Melina

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  34. Such pretty details! The collar on that dress is so pretty, and I love the contrast of the studded clutch.

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  35. Love this dress! I'm always sad when a dress is so well tailored and too short...still cute though.

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  36. This dress is too awesome for words. You look great!

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  37. I love the collar on that dress. Amazing.

    http://asktheduplex.blogspot.com/

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  38. That dress is SO pretty on you! I love it! Your hair looks so so cute, too. I consider getting dressed on weekends a major accomplishment:) Hehe!

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  39. These photos are gorgeous and that dress is fantastic on you!! I love the retro look of it and with your cute little shoes
    xJennaD

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  40. Your seriously too cute! Fashion week and cocktails sounds like a great weekend :)

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  41. Love the new look of the blog! And seriously, what an adorable dress! I like that you look so carefree in these photos :)

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  42. Loving the retro dress paired with the skinny belt! Looking fab as usual Veronika! xo

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  43. I love simple outfits with skinnies / leggings. This is so adorable, and every time I see you style that H&M bag it inspires me to whip it out and use it!

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  44. this clutch is so perfect. i can see it going with so much.

    xoxo
    FAKE EMPIRE
    http://sararomerosararomero.blogspot.com

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  45. The dress is fabulous. I love the length and gingham print!

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  46. 1. you look adorable in these pictures
    2. LOVE the dress
    3. So glad you had a great weekend!!

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  47. You look so cute walking down the path! this reminds me of one photoshoot me and caroline did when I was trying to take pictures of her walking..I'm not sure how it went. I guess we'll have to see! =) The dress is adorable! Glad you decided to show it to us.

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

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  48. This outfit is so gorgeous! I love the dress on you.

    Haha - that sounds like my typical weekend! If my boyfriend chooses the DVD, I pretend to be awake when I'm dozing off... ;)

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  49. You look lovely! And I am OBSESSED with your bangs!

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  50. I can't believe it has taken me so long to discover your lovely blog! I'm a regular now!

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  51. That little clutch bag is soooo pretty
    Rianna xxxx

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  52. Great, although I already own about 15 belts, now I need a skinny one, thanks, thanks alot Veronika! LOVE this outfit xox Nicole

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  53. nice blog here! i love the photos, it is so natural and you look pretty! :D

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  54. lovely outfit! i really love your dress!

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  55. the skinny belt is sooo cute... I love it
    Also that clutch in that color is wonderdul :)
    I love that you include the remix options on your blog such an awesome idea

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  56. i love love love your dress!! and your purse goes so well with it too~

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  57. you have great photos and this dress is fabulous!! :) i love your photos
    xoxo Katie

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  58. i'm thinking that bashful giggle from the 1st pic has stolen my heart forever! it's funny b/c as soon as i read the title and saw your cutest galavants a Styx song popped into my head but the words kinda changed to "come stroll away. come stroll away. come stroll away with me nowwww" - baha! i know, your like...guuuuuurl, how many sugars did you drop into your coffee this morning right?! omg, i dunno just came into my mind.

    gingham worship in effect! you look lovely and have righteous spring in your step - nice. oh Veronika, i do the pretend awakes too, Sean's always checking on me. i try so hard to keep my peepers popped but to no avail sometimes. can't wait to see your VFW pics, i know they'll be mind blowing. ♥

    pea ess: thanks so much for your comment on Glenn's post. just beautiful and touching. xo

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  59. I love, love, love that dress! It's such a unique and flattering cut. You are incredibly beautiful, all the time!

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  60. I just discovered your blog and it's so original, creative and nice!! :) Awesome photo's too andnice looks! I would love it for you to stop by if you have the time!
    xo Ambre

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  61. Very cute dress! Thanks for stopping by my blog!

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  62. that dress fits you perfectly! love your remix idea, too :) xoxoxox

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  63. Gorgeous dress! I've noticed with myself that whenever I wear something vintage inspired (or actual vintage) it always puts me in the best mood. Maybe it's because those styles are just so much fun to wear :)

    Anyways, great look! I love how you paired the dress with leggings- it feels so Audrey Hepburn like :)
    xx

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  64. cute set of pics! love the clutch. Jcrew has some nice gingham shorts.

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  65. I absolutely LOVE that dress-how divine! Glad you enjoyed your weekend, even if it was busy!

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  66. That dress looks positively lovely on you :)

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  67. the dress is really cute. I love the purse, it really goes with the outfit. Those colors are really nice for spring

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  68. yu look great! This dress is so elegant!!!! I love natural colors for spring as well!

    XoxO
    PLami

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

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  69. Such a fun weekend! I love your vintage inspired dress too.

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  70. I really, really love that dress. Agreed--it is absolutely perfect for spring.

    Melanie@Unravelled Threads
    Follow @UnraveldThreads on twitter!

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  71. ♥ Oh. Nice post.) Love your blog.)) ♥

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  72. Thank you so so much for your sweet comment, it made me smile! :) Oh and I forgot to say that I'm following you now! Have a good day <3
    x Ambre

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  73. i absolutely love this dress!! can i have it!? :) lol. its so cute!

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  74. Pretty cool I love your outfit!
    xoxo asiahlynn

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  75. Love that dress! You look amazing wearing it!
    Monique xx

    misszuman.blogspot.com

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  76. Oh, I really like the neckline on your dress! So unusual and cool :D

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  77. You are so darn cute!! Great blog, girl!!

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  78. love the dress.. so classy

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  79. Love the retro look with the skinny belt. And word on getting dressed being an accomplishment. There are some days when all I want to do is read like mad and live in my yoga pants. :)

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  80. i'm trying to refrain from using the word "cute" on all my comments on your posts. but i can't help it! you're too freaking cute! adorable dress. and very cool studded clutch!

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  81. I gotta say... you have the loveliest figure! That top/dress is perfection on you.

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  82. I have so many cute vintage dresses, but they are s short. The tights and belt is a perfect way to make them wearable again!

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  83. your photos are amazing....i love your outfits as well!

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  84. super cute clutch! and shoes...and dress...I love it all :)

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