The Sweet & Simple Things

Feb 21, 2011


{SWEATER: KERSH, TOP: MODCLOTH, BELT: MODCLOTH, SHORTS: AE, TIGHTS: AE, SHOES: JOE FRESH}

Life is about the simple things. Yup, it’s a proven theory that it’s the simple things that make us happy. Case in point, let me get a little scientific on you guys: I photographed both of my looks outside this week (thank you Spring); hubs said that I looked really pretty in my new ruffly ModCloth top, and the big drum-roll, please... he made a yummy spaghetti dinner for me. My elaborate study shows? Exhibit A (that be me) felt happy!

I also felt happy lounging around the condo in this outfit! We then sauntered off for a hot tea and played some pool. Please be forewarned, that playing pool with me involves ducking when it’s my turn to hit the ball. My raging talent for injuring bystanders playing pool, is also blatantly obvious when I am handling a pool stick. And for the final icing on the cake? My playful but snarky comments about how I am going to kick your a**.  Obviously, I am a charmer! End result? Hubs won. Hehe, not a surprise. Happy Monday, lovely readers. Hope you guys had a great weekend! xx veronika

115 comments:

  1. Hey at least you'll play pool...I'm too chicken. And I'm competitive, so if I know I won't be any good, I just don't even try. How awful is that?!

    You look incredible in the shorts and tights. I love the black tights with the cream blouse. Gorgeous!

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  2. You look great in this outfit. I love the ruffled blouse!

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  3. That ruffled blouse is really cute.

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  4. Thank you so much for taking some time to leave a comment on my blog :)
    Yours is sooo inspirational as well..Love the vintage touch which exists in every single photograph of yours.I followed you maybe you could follow back if you wish!! :)

    Sunny greetings.
    Demie xxx

    http://dustonaphotograph.blogspot.com

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  5. One of my favorite looks is shorts with tights...the way you made this outfit is great!

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  6. This outfit is so pretty and inspiring! I like your hair too :)

    xo, gina

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  7. Your blouse is so lovely! You look adorable.

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  8. the ruffles are perfect against the edgier denim shorts! very cute. and i love your hair in a high bun! :)

    ps - im a but scatterbrained, i cant remember if i thanked you for putting my badge in your sidebar!!!! xoxox

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  9. Love the ruffles, and the hair I am really into high buns at the moment. :).


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  10. So sweet from your hubby to cook dinner for you, spaghetti sounds delish! ... Love the shorts and tights, I'm obsessed with that look right now!

    Wish you a lovely week!xo
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  11. Your hair looks loverly in that bun. I swoon. I love your sense of style, it's just so unique!
    ~Cydney

    http://whimsiful.net

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  12. I love this look Veronika, the new ModCloth top is adorable!

    You are right it IS all about the little things (although the big ones are cool too) and I would love a home made cooked meal made by my husband any day ( I can dream on!).

    Happy Monday :)

    Virginie’s Cinema

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  13. This blog is lovely!!! Your pics are great!! You look awesome!!

    please do check out my blog and if you like, we could become followers?

    http://mypretty-pinkjournal.blogspot.com/

    hope to hear from you soon,
    jos xx

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  14. Ohhh I love that ruffled blouse! It's so pretty and with a great vintage vibe. Looks so cool with the shorts and belt. I like that you say what a dressy option would be, so cool!
    xJennaD

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  15. What beautiful detail at the back. Your hair up looks amazing with it!

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  16. I love how your post resemble outfit recipes! ^^ That belt is gorgeous, btw! x

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  17. What a great combination! I love the ruffles on that blouse. Perfection!

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  18. you're blog is so lovely! Love your outfit!

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  19. i've been wanting to try the cutoffs + tights look for a while, and this might be just the push i needed! :) you look FAB, my dear!

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  20. I am so in love with this outfit especially those tights and that shirt. Muuahhh!

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  21. you do look lovely in that top!! and the tights are so cool xx have a lovely week as well xx

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  22. It might actually be a game if you played me then--I'm pretty bad too! I love the look of the lace tights and ruffles with the cutoffs and vintage-look belt!

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  23. I love the whole shorts and tights look and it all works so well with your ruffle ModCloth top (which is really lovely).

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

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  24. I love this. You have a really nice way of incorporating girly elements into your outfits without going over the top. Well done!

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  25. That blouse is pretty great. And I like how you mixed the foofiness with the denim cutoffs. Super cute outfit!

    Jenn

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  26. Just found your blog and I'm in love with all of your outfits. I just adore all of them. Hope you had a lovely weekend!

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  27. love the outfit and great photos too btw!!!!

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  28. What a beautiful shirt, I love it. Especially how you styled it!

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  29. I LOVE THE BACK BUTTONS ON THAT BLOUSE! simply beautiful! gorgeous girl :)

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  30. Absolutely amazing!!!
    Love this outfit and you look great!!!
    http://chiccastyle.blogspot.com/

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  31. wow, i'm loving those lace tights on you! and the top knot bun is perfect for lounging around the condo.

    cute and little

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  32. adore this! the top and lace tights are such sweet perfection. xoxox

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  33. You're adorable in this outfit! I love your little comments on the photos. Also totally agree, it's the simple things in life:)

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  34. you look so elegant with this hairstyle!I love it!

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  35. Absolutelt adore your tights under the shorts.....I love detailed tights! it adds so much weetness to the country cut offs :) lovely bangs to day, per usual, V :)

    love, live & wear
    xo, L

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  36. Such a beautiful blouse! And too funny, I just did a post with denim shorts and black tights today too! :)

    -Marie
    So What If I Like Pretty Things
    http://melliott930.blogspot.com

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  37. Gorgeous! Sounds like your pool skills are in a similar league to mine.....better to stick to snooker.

    Thanks so much for following my little blog!

    Mgt x

    http://ascottishlassieloves.blogspot.com

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  38. Gorgeous again! No surprise...you're fabulous!

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  39. Lovely! I like how you mixed a delicate blouse with a casual/carefree outfit.

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  40. I'm so glad you found my blog cause I love yours! I really like the way you put together your outfits.

    I grew up on the eastside,near Commercial Drive, then moved to False Creek when I was 12 and stayed in that area until coming to Sydney. What about you? I miss Vancouver so much, I even miss the rain! When it's rainy and grey here and all the Sydneysiders are complaining, I'm totally in my element. They think I'm nuts. xx

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  41. thank you for super nice comment!! you have a lovely blog, i'm following you as well!

    thestyle-child.blogspot.com

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  42. Your weekend sounded lovely. And I have been so on the verge of doing an outfit post with cut off shorts and tights. You beat me to it! You def rock it.

    XO, Katie
    Running On Happiness

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  43. I just adore this outfit especially the top it makes me happy

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  44. i am so happy i found your blog. the way you do your outfit posts are so cute and creative. im your newest follower :) you're more than welcome to check out my blog!

    xoxo,
    welcometodeutschland.blogspot.com

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  45. This outfit is making me want to butcher a pair of my jeans and just hope & pray I look as cool as you!!! Such a fun ensemble.

    Leaving the House in THIS?!?!

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  46. I second that theory - some of the best days I've had have consisted of nothing more than lounging outside with friends and eating yummy food.

    I love your blouse! It's so adorable.

    xox

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  47. As always- love everything about this outfit! Especially that pretty top. I've yet to purchase anything from Modcloth *gasp* I know! I want to so very badly but the whole not being able to try on different sizes thing scares me a little. I have a feeling I'm going to find *the perfect* spring item on there though and I'm just going to go for it!

    My favorite picture is the button detail shot- so pretty and feminine!

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  48. so great! buttons on the back of the top, very individual and unique, great choices!

    love from,
    raeshelle!

    www.hellobombshellblog.blogspot.com

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  49. Wow, I love the concept of your blog. Never seen anything like it before :)
    Following,

    Rosie x

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  50. That outfit is gorgeous. I have several pieces that look similar to these... I can't wait to try this ensemble when the weather warms up!

    Melanie@Unravelled Threads
    Follow @UnraveldThreads on twitter!

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  51. Thanks for stopping by! I find your blog very interesting and I like your outfit here :D

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  52. love your outfit
    cant wait for spring now :)

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  53. Love love love this. The shorts with the belt is adorable. xoxo

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  54. I love everything about your outfit!

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  55. I love how warm these photos look. lovely. that top is so cool!

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  56. Lovely outfit!!!

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    Your newest follower,
    ♥Anya

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  57. so sweet of your guy! :D and yes, the ruffly top IS absolutely stunning, so cute with the denim shorts too, they rought it up a bit :)

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  58. Your blog is soooo nice !
    I love it. I love this outfit too !

    xxx
    Laura

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  59. Grrrreat belt! I'm a total tough talker with the Brit too. I get strangely competitive involving games I know I could never win against him. I think you're right. It's all about the charm!

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  60. Great post! I totally love your outfit!

    xx
    http://inanothercornerofparadise.blogspot.com/

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  61. do u know where u specifically got the top? (online?)
    really cute outfit!
    -AA

    follow me, please?

    iknowtheressunshinebeyondthatrain.blogspot.com

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  62. Love your outfit explanations:)

    follow you!

    enamodeuse.blogspot.com

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  63. Love this outfit V!! the ruffled top with the denim shorts is too cute..
    P.S love you hair like that..its very J Lo!!

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  64. You've got pretty style, I love you hair!

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  65. Such a lovely outfit with wonderful details!


    Fashezine

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  66. What a beautiful belt! It really sets off the look!

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  67. what a lovely outfit! i love the juxtaposition of this whole look - the feminine blouse and the black cardi with the cut of shorts and lace tights... love it!

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  68. That blouse is so feminine and I love how you paired it with the jeans shorts. Gives it a bit of an edge. xo

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  69. what I love about this look is the fact that it is made up of such simple elements but each has the perfect amount of details. It's just flawless....

    Love

    Tashrin from Toronto, Canada

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  70. veronika,

    inspired beyond belief and those tights... camouflage-sque? really cool look, i'm thinking the pool hall had never seen such a pretty sight...so nobody'd be duckin' for cover. more like "who's that gal over there that's hotting all us other girls to death"!

    happy to hear your weekend was the bombsville, wasn't the sunshine a wonderful sight! xo ♥

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  71. Love the romantic blouse paired with rugged cutoffs! You look great!!


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  72. That outfit just screams my name. Except for my shoes would be oxfords. But yes, this outfit is so me. I love love love it

    Great post, Thanks for sharing :)
    xoxo, A
    Stop by toppedoffwitharedhat.blogspot.com to enter best dressed for March!

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  73. This is such a great outfit! That is such a cute top and belt. I browse Modcloth all the time but I still have yet to buy something... it's crazy! I know, there are just too many awesome things!

    - Meanz (Koi Story)

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  74. simply chic! i love how you do your ootd posts. the photos of the details, text w/ comments.. that top is amaze-zing! xo

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  75. Lovely outfit- the patterned stockings are great.

    x
    Michelle
    Michelle's Style File

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  76. Very lovely outfit. That belt is so pretty. Also I'm a terrible pool player.

    -Elizabeth
    Girls Who Wear Pearls

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  77. I really like your blouse - it's very feminine and cute, especially with the button details on the back.
    xoxo Emily
    http://bellishment.blogspot.com/

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  78. really pretty and sweet outfit, love it! that top is amazing!

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  79. I love the pattern on those tights, so cute! and awesome belt. Great site!


    xoxo
    Miss Neira

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  80. you are toooooo cute! i love your haircut, and the tights and the shirt are just great! thanks for commenting on my blog and leading me to you!

    <3 steffy
    www.steffysprosandcons.blogspot.com

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  81. Oh I love this look!! Its just perfect! I like the button details on the back. I sooo wish modcloth sent to PO boxes!

    Shy

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  82. just found your blog and fell in love, hi!

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  83. Love your blog...Super adorable and I adore that outfit! xxx

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  84. That's such a pretty top! I love the ruffles, and the button detail at the back! And I share your pool skills - as in, I have none! Pool hall patrons, beware! ;)

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  85. I absolutely love this outfit and that ruffled blouse is just perfect with those denim shorts:)
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  86. Yes!! I love the entire outfit - I'm thinking the belt may be my favorite aspect. Gorgeous pairings here!

    xo,
    Carrie

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    Demie xxx

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  88. Such a lovely blouse, and your photos are gorgeous. Annie.

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  89. I love the small button detail on the back of your shirt. Little touches like that always add so much to an outfit.

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  90. I love this outfit! The tights really jazz it up!

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  91. WOW! Those tights are unlike anything I've ever seen! I loveeee them:) And what a cute Modcloth top! Modcloth is the best ;)

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  92. Just found your blog :) I am soo awful at pool too.

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  93. But pool is so much fun! :) love the shorts with the tights.

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  94. Hey !
    Thanks for being my new follower, I'm so glad :)♥

    xxx
    Laura

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  95. That blouse is really pretty, it looks so delicate and love the ruffle detailing!
    My cat ended up not eating much of the wet food that had sprinkled pills in it, he's a wise old cat it seems.. xx

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  96. Great outfit, so lovely!!!

    Follow me :>?

    Kisses from pepa :X

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  97. Hahaha, you sound like me when I play pool!
    Love your blouse :D
    M xo

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  98. this outfit is gorgeous! the top knot is the perfect touch.

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  99. That outfit is perfect for lounging in! Love that you get your pieces from Modcloth!

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  100. That outfit is just so pretty, i have total girl envy right now. you look you're from a different time, i especially love that top..it reminds me of Summer from 500 days of summer. you're making me feel impatient for spring!

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  101. I love love love that top. And the way you styled it looks amazing.

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  102. i am so obsessed with this outfit! it reminds me of something i would wear...only better. i LOVE the cutoffs with black tights.

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