Listening to: The Foo Fighters.
Dress (as top): Ann Taylor Loft;
Skirt: Kasper, thrifted;
Sweater, tights, boots: Target;
Shell necklace: Hawaii.
How I've worn the dress before: here.
Skirt: here.
Just a lazy Sunday out with my love. My photos didn't turn out the way I wanted them to, so I just boosted the color a little bit and I kind of like how they turned out, although I prefer natural lighting the best.
Anyways, this outfit combines lots of things I love: florals, ruffles and boots. The shell necklace is pretty sentimental. Jeremiah and I found it wrapped around a bamboo tree while we were taking a tour at the Polynesian Cultural Center in Oahu, Hawaii during our honeymoon week. We think the necklace was thrown on the ground and the bamboo tree grew in the center of it. After a couple of unsuccessful attempts at trying to throw it up the tree and hoping it would go over the top, Jeremiah just broke it and I tied the new ends together. The necklace reminds me of all the fun adventures we had in Hawaii. I like being able to wear souvenirs.
And now I leave you with last night's cookie, courtesy of Jeremiah's shopping skills:
How can you have a bad start to your week after seeing that? Nom nom.
Cute! I love how you use dresses as tops, I should do that more. And um, so jealous of that m&m cookie!
ReplyDeleteahh it's another outfit where the ruffles are sticking out from under your cardigan! i love this look as well , that blouse is way too gorgeous. and now i'm craving a giant m&m cookie. just a bite would be heavy! haha :)
ReplyDeleteAwe that's such a cute story about the necklace. Definitely something you'll want to keep close to your heart.
ReplyDeleteLove the ruffles! And that giant cookie looks delicious!
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Mmm that cookie looks awesome. Love the ruffles and ensemble!
ReplyDeleteThat is the happiest-looking cookie ever! And I love your boots.
ReplyDeleteHope your week is wonderful!
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Ohhh I love that "top"! The ruffles are perfect! I'm sure the dress itself is fabulous too! And that cookie - M&M Heaven..... haha
ReplyDeletei like that you used the dress as a top! mmm that m&m cookie looks simply delectable!!
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Oh that cookie looks insanely delicious. And your pretty ruffly top looks yummy, as well.
ReplyDeleteI'm just going to throw it out there that I love the way this outfit works so well together. Quite possibly my favorite so far! I especially love it buttoned with the frillies coming out! beautiful.
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Yay for Hawaii! come back for a visit.. Visit Maui this time :) and we can meet up for drinks... you look lovely. I love that you love ruffles!!
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Love & Aloha,
S
ooo I saw the first picture and instantly thought to myself.. that's a dress shes wearing as a top! AWESOME! so gorgeous!
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yummyyyyyyy
ReplyDeletelove the ruffle dress/top, its so so pretty!
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That dress looks great as a top!
ReplyDeleteThat first pic is gorgeous! LOVE this dress/top :)
ReplyDeleteThat blouse is so pretty! Ruffles + florals = a winning combo for me, and it goes so well with all the rest of the pieces in your outfit as well.
ReplyDeleteLoved the story about the necklace! Jewelry with memories attached to it is one of the most special things :)
lovely dress/top Joann. it's perfect on you! the ruffles and florals... so cute! =)
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betz
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Yumyumyum.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your wonderful comment and vote, sorry for such a late reply =]
Stay safe and chic darlings,
English Rose x
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Amazing top, and that cookie is equally amazing!
ReplyDeleteYou would not believe how much I want that cookie!
ReplyDeleteAnd I love your ruffly top, so pretty.
man, you do ruffles so well!!
ReplyDeleteIs it weird that I am dying for a cookie right now? HAHA It looks so yummy!! Oh and your ruffled dress/top is so lovely! It looks fantastic with that skirt.
ReplyDeleteMuch love,
Amy
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Awesome mix&match outfit :) love the cookie :P
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I love all of the feminine details of your outfit!
ReplyDeleteThat cookie looks absolutely delicious!