Look Book: Gingham Shirts & Dreaming of Spring!

Jan 9, 2012

Hello, Monday! How was everyone's weekend?! Mine was a little more action packed than previously predicted, but still super relaxing. Saturday we met up with our friends in the city for extra yummy cocktails & dinner. And, Martin & I finally got around to getting all of our x-mas decorations down - did anyone else take as long as meee?! Jinx. I promised myself I would do it right after new year's, but then this thing called "life" happened!
I remember when I started blogging, I wore jeans a lot. Funnily enough, it's not something I do too often these days. I usually find skirts & tights a lot more comfy, but one of my fashion resolutions was to try and mix it up a bit more this year. I just bought this shirt and I think it might be the first button-up I've bought in years!! I used to wear them all the time when I worked as an administrative manager in the ole' corporate world. Goodness, my style used to be so different back then! Also, the colour & gingham pattern are getting me so excited for spring - straw fedora, floral a-line skirt, my cork wedges?! Yes please!!
As for the rest of this week?! I'm still in the trenches of sorting out my passport stuff for my trip to Austin, Texas, so hopefully it's a smooth experience. Fingers crossed! I've also started working on my store this week. I'll be hosting it through Goodsie, which I was so thrilled to find - it seems really streamlined & easy to use. Does anyone else have experience with it?! And if you're curious about my new store & what I'll be selling, it will be a small collection of clothes and my handmade jewelry! I'm having way too much fun putting it all together!! xo veronika
Outfit Details:
Bowler Hat - Thrifted
Sweater - Forever 21
Gingham Shirt - H&M (similar)
Jeans - Citizen of Humanity (similar)

109 comments:

  1. love love love the sweater and gingham shirt together! and those beams - aren't they the best?!

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  2. i love the green here!! your hair color is so perfect.

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  3. Those glasses are so charming!

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  4. Love that hat! The green on green great here! :)

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  5. Love this outfit so much! Oh--and we still have some lights up, lol. It's just so sad putting things away :(

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  6. You have the prettiest locks! I also love the hat/glasses combo today, very cute!

    XO,
    Erin
    http://erinscurrentlycoveting.blogspot.com/

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  7. It's official, I need a gingham top in green!! I absolutely love this one with the cropped sweater over top. Definitely spring colours, gorgeous on you with the jeans and boots. I get looks of shock when I wear jeans around some of my friends, haha.
    xJennaD

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  8. Love this cute checked blouse with the sweater!

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  9. I adore the shirt combo! I have a mint green gingham dress that I may use the same concept for. Thanks for the inspiration!

    xo
    Rachael
    THE PARADERS

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  10. I love this outfit on you :) The colors look great together and you look fantastic!

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  11. Love this button down gingham and sweater together with the dark jeans and boots! Its a great combo and a nice change♥ Can't wait to check out your new store!!

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  12. Love the layered tops, the green is beautiful and I am such a fan of gingham...It is amazing how much one's style can change...even when I look back to the beginning of my blog I can't believe how different my style was...but that is the fun of it I suppose! You look perfect in this look, love the glasses!
    xo Cara
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  13. I'm a recent follower and I really love your blog and personal style. That hat looks so cute on you with your bangs...I always want to try to pull it off but I think I may have too big of a melon! I am so excited for spring and also to see your collection! :) -Lo

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  14. the green colour compliments u well
    grt look for u!! casual n cute
    be sure to check out my posts aswell
    love & luck
    XOXO

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  15. what a cute look. love your sweater and the hat: amazing!
    kisses and hugs
    maren anita



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  16. The layering of those shirts is fantastic! Now you've convinced me that I absolutely need a gingham shirt in my closet :)

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  17. This outfit was a breath of fresh air to see upon all the blogs I have read today. I am looking more forward to spring here in Colorado than I ever have. I'd love to wear this combination soon, too cute!

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  18. How cute are those glasses? I took down my Christmas decorations a while ago, but that is because we are refinishing our kitchen and have to store our appliances where the tree was.

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  19. I am head over heels for this look - the different shades of green are so perfect together...and those boots? Dying over here.

    xx
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  20. This color of green definitely compliments your hair and skin tone perfectly! I think I'll be needed more green in my wardrobe now!
    amanda

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  21. such a gorgeous look hun! green looks amazing on you!

    xoxo,

    Fashion Fractions

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  22. You look so cute in glasses! And the hat is too adorable.

    Courtney ~ http://sartorialsidelines.com

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  23. Oh my Veronika! There are so many things about this look that I am loving--the boots, the glasses, the bowler hat, the gingham and the sweater. I love it all and though I love to see you in skirts and dresses, this is a great way to break into your resolution. Beautiful look and I can't wait to see what goodies you have in your store! Enjoy your week dear!

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  24. I have been the same way about my jeans... dresses seem to be my weapon of choice these days. I am so in love with the bowler hat! Such a wonderful thrift find on your part and those Blowfish boots? Dream worthy!

    Love & Lollies... Jessa

    Confessions of the Cupcake Countessa

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  25. What a lovely shade of green! I understand your love for pretty dresses and tights, I'm the same way, but you do look very pretty in jeans too! There's just something very cute and delightful about your styling here! The hat and the glasses are adding a very whimsical feel, while the boots and jeans along the green brings it out more casually chic! Loving it a lot!
    Good luck!

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  26. You look fabulous in green! I am loving the gingham shirt.

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  27. Such a cute outfit. :) I love that shade of green!

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  28. You look amazing! I love cropped sweaters over shirts! especially gingham shirts :) I've been trying to find one since last summer but I just can't find any... Such a bummer! I am curious about your new project too! Have a great week my dear :) x Nikki

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  29. That Gingham shirt is adorable. I see it on other blogs too. It's just lovely. And you layered it so well.

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  30. gorgeous color on you! I have almost bought that sweater numerous times from F21! Can't wait to see your store! Good luck!
    <3 Kastles

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  31. YAY so excited for your shop to open! Can't wait to see the handmade jewellery, I am sure it will be so pretty.

    And I think you're rocking these jeans lady! The whole look is pretty, especially the green button-up and sweater. Love this color.

    Have a fabulous week! xo

    Hooked On Floral

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  32. ohhhh, goodness!! you look adorable.
    those glasses are just pefect on you!

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  33. I absolutely love that sweater. I am so excited for your shop!

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  34. Super cute! Love the spring-like colors. Green is a color I want to incorporate more of into my wardrobe this year. And gingham is always a fave!

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  35. veronika, have you been to austin before? asks the girl who lives in northern texas. it might be more humid than you are used to. i like the way you look in green very pretty. :)

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  36. I think this might just be the first time I've seen you in jeans. You look darling! Love the cropped sweater with the gingham peeking out. And the glasses and hat are a darling touch. Happy Monday!

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  37. I'm absolutely crazy about this outfit Veronika! It's got a kind of collegiate meets horse riding feel about it and those green tones are beautiful on you. Hope your week is off to a good start lovely!

    Alex xoxo

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  38. I haven't bought a button up in forever either! But this one looks stunning--that green looks great on you! And I'm really loving your boots :) It's so nice to switch things up once the new year begins.

    xo, gina

    anythingimaginableblog.blogspot.com

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  39. i'm curious about goodsie, myself. i've thought about switching from etsy to goodsie...let me know what you think, okay?
    also, i'm loving that green with your hair color...lovely!
    as always. ;)

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  40. ps. my decorations are still up, too.

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  41. Love this look. super cute, super functional! you look Very Chic!!!

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  42. Ooh, excited for your shop!

    xx

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  43. A great outfit. I am still a big jeans-fan, and one of my resolutions for this year is to wear more skirts and Shoes with heels ;-) so i guess i should check your blog for some inspiration !
    xxx Anita

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  44. Love the gingham. It's so springy! I'm definitely in a spring state of mind - even though it's only January :)

    xo,
    Hannah
    www.chillairandperfume.blogspot.com

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  45. Eeeep!! Good luck with all the passport business!! I forgot that you need a passport now to come and go from the US to Canada. So weird but laws are laws I guess.

    And adorable outfit!! I love your hat so much!

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  46. I love this casual look! You look great in jeans.

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  47. Can't wait to see your store Veronika! This outfit is super cool...love the green gingham & that hat is SO cute. And just the thought of skirts sans tights & wedges gives me butterflies :)

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

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  48. Same happened to me! I was pretty much always in jeans and the started falling for dresses and skirts! Love the little ginham peeking out! Enjoy Austin!

    Cess O. <3 The Outfit Diaries

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  49. Lord-y, you are so gorgeous. I can't get over it! I loveee your bangs. How do you always make them look so perfect!? And I love seeing bloggers style jeans! We can't ALWAYS wear skirts/dresses, now can we!? I love that color of green. It's divine on you!

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  50. You'll often find me in shorter skirts and tights in the winter. It's just so much easier for my commute in the snow to wear boots and I hate tucking trousers into boots.

    I adore this look. It's so sweet with the little hat. The green is so perfect on you, especially with that lip color.

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  51. Great shirt and sweater combination. Love the outfit!

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  52. I love the fresh look of the jeans! While I'm always a fan of the dresses and skirts, it's refreshing to have a jeans look once and a while. This one looks so comfortable and those glasses are adorable! :)

    Julia
    Cup of Tea
    http://cupoftea-style.blogspot.com

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  53. Ah, the classic button down... It's an administrative manager's best friend :) I wear one to work at least once a week, although I try to find fun prints to mix it up and I just love the green gingham of yours. Paired with those oversized glasses and that absolutely perfect lip colour, this is a truly inspired look - and best of all, you made your jean look creative! Hope everything goes will with the passport application, usually it's not too hard, but getting to the passport office early in the morning to avoid lines can be a pain. Fingers crossed everything goes smoothly!
    xox,
    Cee

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  54. You are just TOO beautiful, always! Your glasses and hat are too cute together too! :)

    I host my store through Goodsie and I absolutely LOVE it. It's so easy to use and once someone buys something, it immediately goes to "sold". Very very easy for inventory tracking, etc.

    Cannot WAIT to see you in March! I think I'll probably say that every day until March... hehe! xo

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  55. Nice glasses ;) I love your gingham top! I haven't bought a button down top in a long time either. I always seem to have a problem with that one button creating a gap. You know what I mean??

    My Christmas decorations are still up... Ugh! I was going to take them down Jan 1.

    Good luck with your passport! That process can be annoying.

    Mabel
    Mabel Time

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  56. Don't worry. Just took them down today. One time, we didn't take our tree down until.. dare I say it... Valentines Day.

    Outfit is adorable!

    xo kristen
    thosesunnydays.blogspot.com

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  57. Eeep, Veronkia....this is such a cute and fun look! I love all the pretty green and those frames look so lovely on you :)
    We totally just took down all our Christmas decorations yesterday too...haha..sooo bad.

    xo
    Lizzie
    placeclevertitlehere.blogspot.com

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  58. Ohh, I love the green on green, Veronika! <3 Such a pretty look! And the bowler hat is the absolute perfect accessory!

    x
    Lost in the Haze: Fashion Blog

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  59. PANTS! It's fun to see you in something I don't typically see you wear on the blog, you look gooood in pants! sounds so creepy. anyways, like I said earlier, you look great in green and I love the hat and glasses! Casual chic!

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  60. You look amazing!
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  61. I wish I could pull off an outfit like this. I never seem to be able to no matter how many times I try, haha. I love you in green, by the way. (:

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  62. you look fantasitc! i love the whole outfit . i love plaids and gingham

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  63. Oooh, I love the switch up you're trying. Haha, its not too often you're not wearing a skirt, but I LOVE this outfit! It's perfect. :) Lovely shade of green, and the glasses are the perfect touch. Great boots too :)

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  64. i have the same forever 21 sweater! loving how you styled it, i'm going to have to try it out myself :)


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  65. I love those boots! This outfit is so colorful and beautiful-- it makes me excited for spring and spring outfits again!! :]

    xo Michelle
    http://lockedoutfashion.blogspot.com

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  66. oh gosh I have wanted a hat like that for the longest time! Love how you styled it :) x

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  67. I don't see green around much, but I love it! Looks great

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  68. LOVE this look on you! you look amazing in jeans and I love that crop sweater. so pretty!

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  69. loving that green on green action, veronika! the lighting in these pictures is fantastic. you're glowing!

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  70. I love this look! Definitely something I would wear as well. I also know what you mean about the whole jean thing. I too often wear them, and I'm trying to be better about mixing up my style!

    I hope you get everything worked out with your passport! I know that can be stressful! Thinking happy thoughts for you.

    Hope you have a wonderful day sweet lady!
    XO

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  71. absolutely adore this look on you! i tend to gravitate towards jeans more than anything else but if i looked as good as you in a skirt i'd probably wear them more often! :) and i can't believe you thrifted that hat! it's perfect! i'm excited to see the fruition of your shop!

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  72. Love your blog! Green suits you well! Love the bowler hat, so cute :)

    Bisous, Sara

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  73. your blog is so nice!!!!! <3

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  74. Stunning!! Does your hubby know how lucky he is? :)

    Kristina
    something 2 write about

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  75. A sexy nerd. I need to see a picture of this from the back. Ha ha.

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  76. i like your style

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  77. oh goodness, you are seriously adorable! i can't get over your entire outfit, so perfect. and you are rockin' that button up shirt, you should wear them more often!
    and don't worry, i still have some christmas lights up. i'm just not ready to let go!
    xo TJ

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  78. I love this entire outfit! So adorable! :)

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  79. This look is darling-I don't know what I'd do without button downs for work every morning!

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  80. loving the outfit, definitely loving green on green gingham!

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  81. you look SO swell in green and that hat was made for you!

    <3 steffy
    Steffys Pros and Cons

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  82. Looking gorgeous! I am glad you had a nice weekend, and got all of your Christmas stuff out! Good luck with all of your passport stuff!

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  83. What a cute outfit! I love your green sweater! Sounds like you had a great weekend! I am following! :)

    xoxo Rosalia
    http://style-love.blogspot.com/

    P.S. I might go to the Texas conference...just trying to work out travel arrangements! Wo-hoo! Maybe I will see you there! :)

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  84. The coloring of your photos is breathtaking. I just love the feel it has!

    I love the layered out fit, too, of course :)

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  85. That green color made me crave spring so so much! :) Adore that cutsie hat. It makes the whole outfit so flirty! ;)
    P.S. My Christmas tree is still up! :D

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  86. OMG!!! I love this look!! you're so gorgeous!! and I'm jealous. hhihihihi.. <3

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  87. I've been dying to get a bowler hat and this just solidifies that I really need to get one asap. You look so cute! I can't wait to see your jewelry and your store.

    xoxo
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  88. love your ginham shirt! I been seeing it everyone on the blogspere! lOVE LOVE

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  89. You are too terribly cute...looooove the emerald green, so fresh and new. You look great in jeans, esp with those stellar boots!

    Following you :)

    <3 Cambria
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  90. I absolutely adore your cute little outfit, miss! That gingham print on you is just so adorable. I know what you mean about wearing jeans alot back then, I used to wear jeans every single day! Now I wear them back and forth between dresses and skirts.
    I can't wait to see what you have in store for your, well, new store, haha! I was just talking about opening my own little jewelry shop this year as well, how exciting that we have alike ideas! :)!

    xoxo
    lyndsey of hellolyndsey

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  91. I love this! It's something I would totally wear :)

    xo jennifer

    http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com

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  92. Your pictures are gorgeous! I've been wearing a lot of jeans these days.

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  93. I love how you're already daydreaming about how to wear that shirt in the spring! I've been obsessed with button up shirts lately, and now you're making me want a green one. In fact, your look is making me realize I need more green in my closet!

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  94. Hello :)

    This colour looks gorgeous on you, and i love the glasses! I am really excited to see all your lovelies in your shop!!

    Stacie x

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  95. how much is this outfit hearted???????? oh wow Veronika, it's pleasing me to no end okay. i adore the hat, glasses, your awesome hair and the green on green so much!!!

    jinxed indeed - Sean & I removed all traces of xmas last weekend too. kinda sad to do but also it's over when it's over ya know ; )

    the rest of your weekend sounds excellent, cocktails + nibbles with friends is a faved look-forward-too for sure. SOOOOOO, i HAVE to mention something here. ever since Sean & i started dating he's made fun of me for using the words "funnily enough" saying that it's not real language. i've tried to convince him that it is but to no avail. THANK YOU for using this terminology, you better believe i'll be bringing this up with the man and now you've provided me with further validation. cheers lades, you rock!

    best of lucks with the passport stuff and congrats again on the new store. so excited for you!!! can't wait for the debut. xoox ♥

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  96. This look is so gorgeous! I'm in love with it!

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  97. Yeah okay, outfit obsession here. That GREEN! You've really out done yourself, I think this might be one of my fav looks you've done! xo

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  98. Why are you so incredibly pretty and cute? Stop that.

    :P

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  99. great layering :) i love the pretty color of your sweater :)

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  100. I don't know what it is, but I absolutely love this combination of greens! You look absolutely adorable!

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