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Summer Dresses & A Mid Afternoon Blogger Swap...

Jul 12, 2011

{CARDIGAN: THRIFTED, DRESS: CLUB MONACO, PURSE: COACH, SHOES: H&M}

Hello friends! This past weekend I headed into the city to meet up with some of my fave Vancouver fashion bloggers for a clothing swap. What a fun way to spend my Saturday afternoon!! The weather could have not been more perfect, and I was delighted to be taking outfit photos in our quaint little neighbourhood. I'm just smitten with all of the beautiful tree lined streets.
I met with the girls on Saturday afternoon at Cee's lovely Vancouver condo, where we enjoyed our usual round of delightful fashion chats, blogging tips, and shared countless laughs. I also had the chance to meet Cee's husband, who is an absolute sweetheart. He patiently listened to our girly gab sessions and snapped countless pictures -what a guy!
As for the swapping portion of the afternoon?! Well, it's safe to say that I'm completely hooked. Firstly, I was able to pick up some fabulous new pieces, all without spending any money -yay me!! I'm certain that both my husband & bank account are greatly relieved. And secondly, I chose items that are outside of my normal "go-to-look," which is SO fun! I think we can all get stuck in a fashion rut and a swap is a great way to try something new ...and I also can't wait to see how the girls re-mix some of my staple items!!
I'm so excited for our next swap! And in the meantime, be sure to check out my fellow Vancouver blogging lovelies: Alicia from aliciafashionista, Cee from Coco and Vera, and Louise from Fifth Sparrow. Have a great day, you guys!! xx veronika
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57 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 12, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    So awesome that you are able to get together! I personally love Alicia's blog! You look super cute with that dress!

    Cess O. <3 The Outfit Diaries

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  2. simplyvonneJuly 12, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    what an awesome idea..plus yay for dont have to spend any money!

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  3. Courtney ErinJuly 12, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Great photos - and your dress is so stunning, it's like a perfect little summer number!

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

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  4. Rachel, Cold KneesJuly 12, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    What a great idea, perfect when you have no money (all the time for me :p) the dress looks really sweet on you! xx

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  5. UnknownJuly 12, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    How fun! I love your club monaco dress!

    xo Julia
    galmeetsglam.com

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  6. Frannie PantzJuly 12, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Sounds like so much fun! I love your dress!

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  7. AnonymousJuly 12, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Swapping and borrowing clothes is the best thing to do when in a budget! I see you're already getting a lot of use from the black H&M wedges, they were a smart buy!

    Lidi @ Eclectic Flair

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  8. ChloeJuly 12, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Looks like you had a fab time.

    Love the dress.

    C x
    Win a Shabby Apple dress: http://memiorsofalittlethingcalledlife.blogspot.com/2011/07/shabby-apple-dress-giveaway-over-here.html

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  9. CaraJuly 12, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Ohh I am so sad I missed this get-together, you ladies look like you had so much fun! Glad to hear that you all found some new pieces...looking forward to seeing them all styled!
    I love the dress you chose to wear, the pattern is beautiful and perfect for a summer's day. Loving those wedges too!
    You captured the ladies beautifully, that shot of Cee is amazing!
    Glad you had fun, look forward to the next get-together!
    xx Cara
    http://www.afashionloveaffair.com

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  10. GinaJuly 12, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    LOVE your dress! And your shoes are perfect with it!

    I don't know if I've said this, but I love how you include remix options :)

    xo, gina

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  11. UnknownJuly 12, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    this swap looks amazing and i love your floral dress and most of all that pretty pink cardi!

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  12. AnonymousJuly 12, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    such a cute idea! your dress is pretty, and the lovely little pendant on your necklace.

    on my way to the others' blogs!

    ♥
    http://ramzandtheflock.blogspot.com/

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  13. Ana DegenaarJuly 12, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    Such a great idea and a wonderful outfit. You look gorg~!

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  14. genevieveJuly 12, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    I'm loving your sweet dress and the pictures of the clothing swap; it looks like so much fun! Can't wait to see your new items.

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  15. CarolineJuly 12, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    I love swaps!!!

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  16. DanielleJuly 12, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    the swap looks sweet! i've always wanted to do something like that. i love the details of your dress - you look beautiful!

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  17. janelJuly 12, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    What a great idea! How fun! I want to go shopping in somebodies closet! Also I love your dress, it looks lovely on you!

    http://www.afoolforfashion.com/

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  18. Jenn Agostinho-AlceeJuly 12, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Hello beautiful coach purse, sparkling diamond ring,pretty pink cardi,and gorgeous summer dress..love this look..and what a great idea with the clothing swap! sounds like you ladies had a blast!

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  19. Fashionable RoseJuly 12, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    such a great idea! :) love your outfit by the way! so girlie! i love the lace detail!

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  20. Jessica GitlerJuly 12, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    I am so jealous, I wish I lived in Vancouver just so that I could have been there! what a great idea!
    www.jesscauseblog.blogspot.com

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  21. Sabrina TassiniJuly 12, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    I adore your look!!:)
    new one on mine..kiss

    Patchwork à POrter

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  22. CatJuly 12, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    Epps ... a swap sounds like such crazy fun!!!!!

    Okay, V. ... can I just say that every-time I stop by and see your newest outfit post, I say to myself ... "oh! that is my fav so far" :). You are my style muse! Love that soft ballet pink cardi on you {looks amazing with your skin-tone} and that necklace is just SOOOOO pretty!

    ♥ Cat brideblu

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  23. SabrinaJuly 12, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Love the outfit- The soft pink cardigan goes great with the dress. Clothing swap sounds interesting. Maybe someday Ottawa will have enough fashion bloggers to do that!

    Sincerely,
    Sabrina

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  24. KateJuly 12, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Aw, your blogger meet ups always look so fun! & a swap is a great idea! You are all so cute!

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  25. UnknownJuly 12, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Can't wait to see how you wear the pieces you got! - Kat

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  26. Amber Blue BirdJuly 12, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    that must be awesome to have so many great bloggers live so close to each other

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  27. Nikki | The Ginger DiariesJuly 12, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Oh, swapping seems likes so much fun! ^^ and I love this outfit! x

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  28. JennaStevieJuly 12, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    I love your dress!! It's so pretty and looks perfectly lovely on you. Swapping is so much fun, this looks like a great time, can't wait to see some of your new to you pieces
    xJennaD

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  29. JennaStevieJuly 12, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    I love your dress!! It's so pretty and looks perfectly lovely on you. Swapping is so much fun, this looks like a great time, can't wait to see some of your new to you pieces
    xJennaD

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  30. MelinaJuly 12, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    Swaps just sound like the most fun thing! Everyone gets to meet up and chat and best of all, like you said, you get to try out some new stuff that you may have never considered before. Eep, SO fun! I also adore the bottom edge details on that dress. Really beautiful!

    xx Melina

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  31. SoFashionisticaJuly 12, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    How fun to have gotten the chance to meet up with other bloggers and swap clothes...I would love to do that!
    As for your outfit, I think you look absolutely stunning! The print of that dress with that cardigan looks wonderful together!

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  32. kinjjjaJuly 12, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    great outfit ;))

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  33. kinjjjaJuly 12, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    great outfit ;))

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  34. ashleynJuly 12, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    Your clothing swap looks like such a blast. I hope to find some more bloggers in my area to do the same. I love the dress on you! The idea of pairing with a blazer is so perfect. You will definitely have to try it sometime.

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  35. Laura @ The World Looks RedJuly 12, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    You're adorable, I love your smile. I wish I could have a clothing swap with my friends but we all have such different sizes! Cool idea to have a clothing swap with some bloggers.

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  36. thedemuremuse.comJuly 12, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    I love the idea of clothing swaps! What a great way to introduce new items to your wardrobe without having to dig super deep into your pockets. Can't wait to see what you picked up from the swap!

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  37. Marie a la ModeJuly 12, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    Your dress is just gorgeous! And the soft pink cardigan suits it perfectly. Swapping is such a good idea and so much fun, isn't it? Looking forward to seeing what you picked up!

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  38. AlbeeLuckyJuly 12, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    I'm so envious of your blush cardigan :) You look pretty in the sweet detailed dress and wedges.
    The clothing swap had to be a lot of fun, and what a great idea to gather friends for an afternoon.

    xx- AlbeeLucky.blogspot.com

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  39. Shea LennonJuly 12, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    I love that dress--the hem is so pretty! And I'm so jealous--I've never been to a swap! That needs to change!!

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  40. dear winsomeJuly 12, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    So fun! I love the color of your cardi!

    ♥
    Krystle
    http://dearwinsome.blogspot.com/

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  41. A Crimson KissJuly 12, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    That dress is gorgeous, and the swap looks like such fun!

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  42. Hope Adela PasztorJuly 12, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    Your dress is so pretty! =)

    http://pinkchampagnefashion.blogspot.com/

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  43. katie walkerJuly 12, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    ohh that looks like so much fun!!

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  44. RenéeJuly 12, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    Gah! I'm going to two of these this weekend! SO excited! Aren't they completely addicting?! I bet you found some cute stuff. So jealous you girlies got to hang out! I need to move! :)

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  45. CeeJuly 12, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    Saturday afternoon really was blissful, wasn't it? You can never go wrong with girl talk, especially when surrounded by clothes :) It was so lovely to catch up again, and I must admit that I'm dying to see how you'll style my pink jacquard dress- it's been so long since I've worn in myself, I can't wait to get some new inspiration from you. Hope you're enjoying a lovely afternoon.
    xox,
    Cee

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  46. JacquelineJuly 12, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    Cute and sweet outfit! Thank you so much for your lovely comment--and supporting taking my own pics...I read your about section and see that you do too!
    You are absolutely darling and I will be following you now.
    love,
    Jackie
    http://www.hourglass-fashion.blogspot.com

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  47. GabyJuly 12, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    I so want to go to a clothing swap party! Must find blogging friends in sydney :) Hope summer is treating you well. xx

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  48. RebeccaJuly 12, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    Your neighborhood is really cute, and I adore that dress.

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  49. The Purse-a-holicJuly 12, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    Very cute dress, love it!


    A Girl's Next Best Friend

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  50. xJuly 13, 2011 at 4:55 AM

    Great idea, looks like you had fun.
    I love your dress, you look so cute :)

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  51. DonnaJuly 13, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    This looks like so much fun, what a fantastic idea! You look stunning and I love your dress.

    I adore your blog and will definitly come back to read more of your posts. I wish you lots of luck with it.

    All the best,
    Voe.
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    http://lipstick-and-pearls.blogspot.com

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  52. DonnaJuly 13, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    This looks like so much fun, what a fantastic idea! You look stunning and I love your dress.

    I adore your blog and will definitly come back to read more of your posts. I wish you lots of luck with it.

    All the best,
    Voe.
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    http://lipstick-and-pearls.blogspot.com

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  53. DanielleZInternJuly 13, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    This looks like amjor fun I'm going to try and do it even though I'm pretty sure I'll have to swap with myself. lol

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  54. Some Korean Website HighjackerJuly 13, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    golly, golly! i just saw Cee's post on the EVENT and about lost it with sads over not being able to make this one too. you all are stylin' up a storm and veronika i adore times a mill your gorgeous outfit! that little frock is so dear and wherever that street is looks like something out of a movie set. what perfectly manicured gardens, the fence with greenery surround you to show it all off so well!

    Cee just looks like an ethereal goddess in the 1st shot, wowness. ♥

    pea ess: thank you for the words about my mom, i had no idea something similar happened to you & yours. hope and pray all's well now though. much love xoox.

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  55. NnennaJuly 13, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    Your blogger meetups always look so fun! Also, I would love to participate in a swap- I think it would totally get me out of my comfort zone! :)

    star-crossed smile

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  56. UnknownJuly 14, 2011 at 12:51 AM

    Swapping sounds awesome! I've been wanting to do that here lately as well! Also, I think you look so adorable! I adore your dress, and your cardigan :D

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  57. 2befabJuly 31, 2011 at 2:14 AM

    wow...your blog is fantastic..
    if you want we could follow each other... :)
    let me know...
    xoxo2befab

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