Sparrows, Hearts & Other Truths...

Feb 28, 2011

{TOP: H&M, SKIRT: MODCLOTH, BELT: MODCLOTH, TIGHTS: MODCLOTH, SHOES: GIFT FROM MOM}

I will not lie ...it was kind of challenging taking pictures indoors today. I have grown more and more accustomed to taking my pictures outside; however, it's not always possible and today was indeed one of those days. A big BOO to the weather gods -did they not get my memo? "Dear weather gods: Please make sure I have perfect weather today so I can take fabulous pictures for my fashion blog." Hmm, just as I suspected... they didn't get it!

Truths
- I adore this new skirt and want to dedicate my blog to her
- I love my hubs for helping me with these pictures

- I burnt last night's dinner
- Best part? Hubs still said it was yummy

Lesson of the day? Sometimes the best truths come in the form of a "little white lie." Case in point, dinner was not that great, but hubs compliments made me smile. xx veronika

149 comments:

  1. This is so lovely! It's so feminine and pretty, and the pattern-mixing is spot-on :D
    I don't know what the weather gods are thinking either. They really need to start checking their mailboxes!
    M xo

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  2. I love all of your outfits!!so cute this time!

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  3. i love this all together. i am especially in love with that blouse!

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  4. Love this look! I love mixing patterns and that blouse is amazing!!!

    Lauren
    Sparrow & Urchin

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  5. Adorable! Love that skirt... great post love! xx

    Vickie
    www.adventuresinfashion.ca

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  6. Beautiful blouse! Pictures inside turned out very well:)

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  7. I've looked at that blouse so many times in store. It looks beautiful on you!
    Love, L.

    frills-and-lace.blogspot.com

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  8. Ugh, your indoor photos came out great! Mine always look like crap, haha. Great outfit.

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  9. I heart your top! It's so pretty! I adore your skirt, too. It's such a lovely blue colour. Awww at your husband :)

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  10. Love your cute blouse! Let us know what you think of our Oscar round-up.
    Xox

    http://bornandbread.blogspot.com

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  11. i heart that shirt so much! pun intended..maybe just a little. but that skirt is amazing too. you look so cute!

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  12. I really love that blouse! And that skirt...and that belt! I have a very similar belt from H&M that I just wore this weekend, we're like belt twins all the time!

    Lidi @ Eclectic Flair

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  13. I love love love the top. it is so cute. Looking forward to the next post.
    :) .
    www.akindofbeauty.blogspot.com

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  14. stunning, love your skirt!Where did you get it? :)))

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  15. oh, H&M, I'm want it right now! :D

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  16. I always struggle with indoor pictures, but your photos look great to me. I really like that skirt.

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  17. i think your pictures are amazing!
    i love that blouse! and the color of that skirt is gorgeous!!

    -laura
    http://thesemanyyears.blogspot.com

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  18. i love the unexpected mixture of patterns! and the belt is adorable!

    <3 steffy
    steffysprosandcons.blogspot.com

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  19. Love the mixing of patterns and i am in love with that Blouse..its so pretty and feminine..xoxo

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  20. Great mixing - I love the top, it's so flirty and fun! I also struggle with indoor photos but I think yours look great (certainly better than mine!).

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

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  21. I love everything in this outfit post so cute and girly! definate outfit envy :) X

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  22. slightly jealous of your outfit!! I want it all :) I understand about the weather, I had to take my photos indoors today too: www.stylishyear.com

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  23. This skirt is WAY adorable and I love the mixing of patterns you have going on. Plus, that belt really brings it all together.

    Glad you have a sweet hubby! That is always nice.

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  24. That blouse is so pretty on. If I saw it in the store I would have probably passed it up. Goes to show that you never know until you try it on.
    - AlbeeLucky.blogspot.com

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  25. This whole outfit is perfection.

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  26. love this! especially your blouse.
    my boyfriend always says the food i make tastes god, even when i know i ruined it! smart boys! haha

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  27. Your pattern mixing is perfection! Your indoor pictures? Look pretty great. I've given up on mine so the weather gods definitely have to be on my side for an outfit pic. :)

    Jenn

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  28. Love the color of the skirt! Those tights are crazy amazing!
    http://roamwhereyouwantto.blogspot.com

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  29. BEAUTIFUL outfit :-)

    <3 megan
    http://www.suitcaseandstilettos.com

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  30. Oh my gosh, I love it all!! The colors, the patterns, the amazing belt... love it!!

    Happy Monday Darling! xo

    Oh, and pop by and enter my PERFUME GIVEAWAY today!

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  31. Love the outfit!!! The skirt is to die for!! Great indoor photos!!

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  32. You are absolutely and endlessly stunning.I can't get enough of your Victorian kind of beauty: thin, delicate, aristocratic.
    Love the outfit! You did a great job on mixing impossible things together. The splash of blue is adorable!

    xoxox

    http://cranberrymix.blogspot.com/

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  33. super cute! love the layering of patterns!

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  34. I LOVE that blouse. Seriously, in love. And it looks great with that skirt. The patterns work really well together!

    Holly
    http://hollykeenan.tumblr.com

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  35. These pictures look great, your outfit is beyond fabulous! I love that skirt.

    savannah-joyofliving.blogspot.com

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  36. great job mixing patterns :) you have an amazing blog, I love your hair!

    The Flower Girl

    thebohemiangoods.blogspot.com

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  37. loved the way you mixed up the patterns without exaggerating (:
    I almost bought this blouse last week but I decided to go with something else in last minute. You really are making me regret my choice!
    Following! (: xxx

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  38. This might be one of my favorite outfits of yours! With the tights, there are three patterns and they all play so nicely together! So great! You look awesome! I really wish the weather would cooperate more often.

    Come take a look inside A Working Mom's Closet

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  39. This entire outfit is just so perfect!!! I could have never thought of something like this on my own. Thanks for the inspiration! :)

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  40. I love how you mixed these patterns. I need to grow some cajones and get on the bandwagon cause it always looks great! X

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  41. I join your prayer to the weather gods, I get so annoyed when I have some time to take outfit photos and it's raining or cloudy or whatever. anyway, I have never managed to do such a beautiful post indoors and maybe if I did one I would never complain about the weather again! you look faboulous and I really love your outfit, great pics too! xx

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  42. oh i am so in love with this outfit- it's so perfect!! i'm wracking my brains now for a way I can recreate it with what I already own- thank you for the inspiration!!

    Charlotte xxx

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  43. Love this mixing of prints! And textures! So adorable! I hear you with taking pictures outside vs. inside. The weather has ruined lots of my outfit pictures, hahaha. Hope you had a great weekend!
    Hope weather is better for you this week, we are going to have a cold below 30 week :(
    <3 Kastles

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  44. I really love those tights! So pretty! And yay for fellas who make you feel good even when you burn dinner! :) Too sweet!

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  45. This is such a beautiful outfit. I love that skirt and that top and I love them even more together! And these pictures look great for indoor pictures! When I have had to take them they never look this good!

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  46. Your outfit is so cute! I love how you styled your skirt! And your husband sounds like a keeper :)

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  47. so cute so cute so cute so cute so cute so cute!

    also I hate taking pictures in my house, the light is terrible. but I have to do it. a lot.

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  48. So pretty, your outfits are great. The pattern on your blouse is so neat.

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  49. This outfit is so pretty and playful! Up until like last year, I'd been afraid of prints but now, the more florals or stripes or dots I see the more I want to wear them all together!

    Also, I feel like I NEED every single piece of your outfit here... Time to go shopping!

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  50. i think the indoor pics are FAB! like the best indoor pics i've seen. i am inspired =) adorable outfit!

    the stylish housewife

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  51. Great indoor pics, V! I love the belt - I have a weird thing with birds(see here). I think I have a problem... :)

    Have a great week!!
    Mommy Chic

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  52. I love the combination of patterns as well as textures, and the belt really brings everything together. Believe me, your indoors look 483984 better than mine. I'd rather take pictures in the rain sometimes than inside my horribly lit apartment.

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  53. Aww! That top is so sweet. I really love the way you styled it by mixing it with another pattern. <33

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  54. Veronika I am in love with this outfit! It is so intricate and unconventionally put together. Absolutely stunning!

    Virginie’s Cinema

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  55. aww, i love alll the pattern mixing!! p.s. your hubs sounds wonderful (:

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  56. I love how you styled this and I love mixing patterns! The light blue of the skirt is so adorable! Very feminine and fun :)

    - - Meanz (Koi Story)

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  57. Oh my goodness, I've totally been there when it comes to burning dinner (on Valentine's no less...). It's absolutely the sweetest thing a bf/hubby can do to still compliment it. Also this has to be the most adorable outfit in the history of forever!

    xx Melina

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  58. you are so so gorgeous! lovely blog :)

    natalieoffduty.blogspot.com

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  59. so cute and sweet!!!

    cheers,
    yvonne
    modern.girl

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  60. i love the way u write!! it always make me laugh :)
    i adore this blouse!! i think it will also look nice with trousers as well but with skirt it looks lovely!

    the pics look fab so don't worry about the outdoor photos.. you are very pretty and stylish so the photos would look great anyways :)

    i love the little notes you write on each photo as advices ! well done xx

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  61. forgot to tell you i added u to the blogs i love in my blog xx

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  62. Gosh I love the belt!! Might have to purchase that one for myself :) Sx

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  63. your husband takes great pictures and I love that shirt you are wearing! btw very nice to meet another Canadian blogger! :)

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  64. I love the pattern mixing! I'm trying to start being a little bolder when it comes to that. You look gorgeous - this is such a great outfit!

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  65. I am so in love with your whimsical style. You are a fashion inspiration.

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  66. the prints are so cute!! especially the top! :) aww sweet hubby of yours!

    -hazel

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  67. wow simply amazing xx


    http://www.inablondeworld.net/

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  68. Thank you so much, I'm glad you like them :)

    This belt is.. wow *-* I just can't put a word on it !

    xxx
    Laura

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  69. in love with it all today - amazing styling!

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  70. loooove this look! love those tights! ha -and my husband tries to say something tastes good when it doesn't, but his face always gives it away

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  71. I totally hear ya with the weather problems! I so want to be outside but Brrrrrr! I love your pattern mixing, it's something I want to try some more of!

    Shy

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  72. Love the patterns that you mixed! The top is absolutely adorable! x

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  73. aw! your hubs is so sweet! :) and man, do I love that skirt! I love all the patterns here!

    XX

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  74. Funny, I sent that same memo and the weather gods didn't get mine, either :P I had to suck it up and take some pictures indoors, too, but mine didn't turn out nearly as well as yours. I absolutely adore your blouse, the ruffled collar and print are lovely.
    xox,
    Cee

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  75. Love love that polka dot skirt! The color is Spring perfect. xoxo

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  76. nice mix here. loving the blouse. bummer, no h&m here!

    rockoomph.blogspot.com

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  77. Gorgeous print clashing! Your hubby sounds lovely...white lies are essential in preventing domestic warfare! :-)

    Mgt x

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  78. So cute! Lovely photographs! & lovely blog! :)

    MEGAN LAND
    xx

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  79. the new header looks great! and i like the background; it's cool and pretty but not too overwhelming

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  80. Love the new blog header, and how sweet your hubby sounds :) Love this skirt! xoxo!
    love, live & wear
    loving, L

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  81. Your outfit is gorgeous. :)

    Following. x

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  82. I just found your blog and I absolutely LOVE your style! I am also your 300th follower, so I think I win a high five or something! ;) This outfit is absolutely amazing, I'm such a sucker for print mixing!

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  83. Aww, my husband always says my food tastes good too even when it doesn't. :) And this is some KILLER pattern mixing by the way--I love how it all came together!

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  84. This is by far my favorite outfit I've seen on you. That skirt is my absolute favorite color and I want to dedicate my blog to her as well. ;) And the TOP, with the hearts. *swoon* I think we should start own swapping group and we could start with these two pieces. *waits by the mailbox* Let me know what you want of mine and I'll get on it. ;)

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  85. I love this! I love the skirt so much. Great mixing prints :)

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  86. Those tights are gorgeous on you! A few times this past winter I attempted patterned tights but they didn't quite work out for me. . . but they look so effortless on you!

    The polka dots are so sweet too :)
    xx Nina

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  87. I'm absolutely loving this outfit! You are just amazing at pattern mixing!! xo (This is Tieka, by the way!)

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  88. love your outfit - the tights are awesome.

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  89. Exactly! Just as soon as I was getting used to taking outdoor photos again, it rained and I had to relocate. Sigh.

    You look adorable though - I'm loving your tights!

    xox

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  90. Oh, this outfit is adorable - I especially love the color combination with the pop of bright blue!

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  91. Such a cute look, love the skirt! Sally x

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  92. i love each piece you're wearing, and i think it's just amazing how you matched colour and patterns :)
    you look so lovely!

    http://thepeachdrinkingtea.blogspot.com/

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  93. i am in love with your blouse. and i dont think anyone got her memo.. at least not here in california. tell em whos boss!

    xo

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  94. Great outfit! And your photos look fantastic. I have never mixed prints...I think I need to buy some more so I can try it! :)

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  95. I love your outfit. All the prints in it are so great.

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  96. you look amazing! so so pretty! xx

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  97. thanks for your comment! I adore this! <3

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  98. the top is from h&m? wow!
    really pretty
    and thanks for your comment!! I was really happy about it. :)

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  99. Those tights are gorg- it seems like we have the same pretty obsession with tights :) You look gorgeous in that blouse- it's so feminine with all those black ruffles

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  100. I love this entire look. The colours, the belt, the blouse....Your style is seriously wicked! Why can't my H&M carry all the good stuff!?

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  101. How amazing is your pattern mixing? It's pretty damn amazing. I'm loving that blouse to death on you.

    And I do agree - sometimes little white lies aren't too bad. :)

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  102. your work with pattern mixing is amazing! just found your blog and i absolutely love it :)

    pepperandchips.blogspot.com

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  103. Your indoor pics look good! I am always struggling for light. it never looks like it looks in my mind, you know?

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  104. Before I read your post, these were my exact thoughts: "Gosh you inspire me to do some indoor pics!". Wow. These are great pics. And I love how you have separated everything up. Very doable for those of us without many blank walls in their homes!

    And LOVE this outfit. Pattern mixing deliciousness!

    much love: kimberellie (with a baby in her belly)

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  105. wow, i love this. especially the colors in the skirt. do you use a flash??

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  106. What a great blog!! Thanks for such great inspiration. xx.

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  107. Thank you so so much for the comment. :) I love all of the pattern mixing you have going on here! I'm still starting with learning how to put pieces in my wardrobe together, so I've still been nervous about trying out some pattern mixing for myself. But this is beautiful and inspiring! :)

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

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  108. cute!! and love the photos!! gorgeous as always!! xoxo J

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  109. i love those tights. and yes- indoor photos are difficult, but these look great! i never photograph my etsy accessories without natural light. i am not good at it.

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  110. Those tights are just darling! I didn't think I had the courage to try something similar, but now I'm toying with the idea.

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  111. I am loving this pattern combo - you pull it off BEAUTIFULLY - I need to start mixing up my patterns more! thanks so much for the inspiration!

    keep up the fab work!

    http://blogoftheprettythings.blogspot.com/

    xxxx

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  112. LOVE your heart blouse and that you paired it with this skirt. Fun combo :)

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  113. Love the mix of patterns and the skirt is just adorable. Had you not said anything, I would have never noticed these were taken indoors, they turned out great!

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  114. okay...THANK YOU! i've just figured out who you remind me of: Carla Bruni! total beauty, in her 20's (circa 1990-ish) of course but wow are you ever so stunning!

    did you see all the sunshine today? i bet you were out photo shooting it up but these indoor ones are beauts too. you've got a good man there, photo taker extraordinaire and gives you loves after a supposed dinner fail. right on! ♥

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  115. Love this outfit combo! I wish I was brave enough to wear these 2 items together. Thanks for stopping by my blog and now I've found you! Love your style. I will for sure keep reading!

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  116. I love this outfit and these photos are darling. Very creative and I love those tights! I'm sorry you burned the dinner, but it doesn't look like it ruined your evening! ;)

    Lindsay Living

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  117. eep that skirt/shirt together is amazing. that color is to die for :)

    mallory

    whitwatwear

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  118. Wow! I love the mix of patterns! I'd never have thought to pair all of these together, but they work really well!

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  119. such an adorable outfit! and your belt is divine.

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  120. LOVE this look! Great combination!

    Just found you blog and will be following you :-)

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  121. Jaw dropped, Im in LOVE with EVERY single piece you have on. As I was scrolling the further my jaw dropped, the husband had to pick it up and agree that the tights are HOT

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  122. Super obsessed with that skirt? Yes, ma'am!

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  123. OMG !! I love this skirt !
    Nice outfit :)
    xxElla

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  124. Oh my gosh, I love this outfit! What a cute skirt! Mixing patterns is definitely a fave of mine. Very stylish :)

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  125. so cute! these prints work so well together! ^,^

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  126. I absolutely adore this combo. The pop of your bright blue skirt is perfect! I love your blog, glad I checked it out :)

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  127. My truth? I want to steal this outfit and wear it on the daily. This is perfection.

    exoh,
    Elizabeth

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  128. OMG...this outfit is absolutely amazing! it's perfect: the skirt, the blouse...and the belt...all fantastic!
    I follow your blog...hope u can follow me back!
    visit me it would be an honour!
    thanks, v

    http://v4visionarity.blogspot.com

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  129. The weather gods have definitely not been getting any of my memos lately.....cheers to your hubs....for being a complete sweetheart and helping you take photos inside and complimenting on a burnt dinner.

    I love when the man we love do little things like this.

    Love

    Tashrin

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  130. This outfit is so amazing and you look lovely. I adore the pattern mixing. You just make it look so easy.

    -Elizabeth
    Girls Who Wear Pearls

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  131. I am loving that top! I wish I had an H&M around here.

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  132. I love every part of this outfit. The print mixing is genius! The blouse is my fave! I wish I lived near an H&M!

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  133. i want to try this so bad! but i think it will take me some practice to get it right.

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  134. I love your style and your blog, it is so cute :)

    Lea Soe,
    http://asianlea.blogspot.com

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  135. You really have a brilliant talent in layering all these fabulous pieces!

    I adore you!

    http://lesmemorablesfotografia.blogspot.com/2011/03/beautiful-girl-called-erica.html

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  136. love the hearts!

    Danniella

    http://2matesandablog.blogspot.com/

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