one tough cookie

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A few things I learned this week:
1. I am not a good packer.
2. Never leave your photographer at home.
3. I'm addicted to taking pictures of myself and posting them on the internet.
4. I've missed you guys.

As we were taking outfit pictures today all of my narcism that had faded away over the past few days came right back to me. I felt warmth in my blood for the first time in days. I started sounding like myself again, starting out all of my sentences with 'I' or "What about me?" Let's just say, it feels good to be back.

You know when you come upon a piece of clothing and you are so drawn to it that you must not only buy it but talk to it? That is what this dress is to me. I saw her on the rack at J.Crew and immediately began speaking baby talk to her. I asked her if she wanted to come home with me and although she didn't respond, I knew that we were destined to be together.

Anyways, earlier this week on What I Wore, Jessica posted outfits from a weekend challenge called Sweet and Rough. Well I wasn't able to send in photos, but I had this outfit in mind the whole time. I love this sweet little dress with my grommeted belt and my bruised arm. Nothing says sweet like a nice thumb-sized bruise, possibly from a car door, possibly from a bar fight.

I guess there is one more thing I learned this week. A bruise will get you attention but a bruise on your arm in the shape of a male's thumb, will get you more.

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39 comments:

Anonymous said...

I love this dress! I saw it at J. Crew and am now hating myself for not buying it. It looks so good on you!

Glad you're back!

A.Co said...

The dress looks so sweet - love it without the jacket (but with is pretty nice too ;)

Haha I guess that sort of bruise WILL get you more attention.

A.Co @ A.Co est. 1984

PS - welcome back

piglet said...

I'm such a sucker for all neutral outfits and I love this!
Those shoes are perfection!

teenfashionista said...

Ahhh, THAT DRESS! I saw it this weekend and instantly had a huge crush on it. It looks beyond cute, and somehow even better on you than it did on the hanger.

jessica said...

beautiful as always! love the outfit!!

L said...

we've missed you too!
i love the dress, so so SO amazing.
i'm not a good packer either.

afewsillylittlethings.blogspot.com
L

Shelby said...

you look so cute intha last picture!

Londyn said...

Just found (and love!) your blog :)

Love this dress on you - they show off your fabulous muscle arms ;)

Sarah Brooke said...

The dress is darling but I adore the belt (probably because I just got one in a different color and it is perfect!) haha. But seriously. Love your outfit as always!

Those Tricks said...

Loving the thrifted blazer.
It's linen?

Allison said...

That blazer is all kinds of fabulous! Love it!

Nicole said...

cute dress!! love that it's floral!

Melanie said...

Ha, nice grimace! That dress was made for you.

Melanie@UnravelledThreads

Ambersnotebook said...

Not sure what I love more your sense of humor or your sense of style. Looking nice lady!

Roo Paprika said...

This post geniunely had be laughing out loud. Fantastic stuff and very cute outfit

Fashion Butter said...

ooo I like this color palette

butterfly307 said...

Great dress!

Life with Kaishon said...

That dress is so adorable. I say, if it makes you talk baby talk in the store, how could you possibly pass it up? You can't : )

Emily Kennedy said...

Bwaaa ha ha ha. You're so awesome.

Pamela said...

A bruise on a women's arm will always get a second glance!!

What a great outfit. I totally bypassed that dress but seeing on a real person makes me want to take a second look. I love how you mixed it with the rough belt.

Vanessa said...

I love this dress. Also, I usually have at least 3 or 4 bruises that size or larger covering my arms and/or legs...clumsy, and I bruise like a peach. Oh well, what are ya gonna do?

Lexie, Little Boat said...

the lighting in these pictures is so lovely! and i really like that jcrew dress!

Clare said...

Heehee, love it. You ROCK that bruise. It's the up-and-coming fashion accessory for the masses!

And your take on sweet and rough is perfect!

Gracey Loo, Money Smart Fashion said...

I saw that dress too, tried it on, and i'll be honest it looks 1000 times better on you!

lucky!

StacieBlair said...

Such an adorable dress!! Love it!

xox
stacieblair

tess said...

oo that dress is rather lovely, you look so great in it. Maybe I'm stupid and clearly not business saavy, but I could totally see that outfit with its chic little blazer at a business lunch. I mean that in the best possible way, because you look both fashionable and professional! a tough thing to pull off, but you definitely do

Taylor Sterling said...

I love the soft feeling of this outfit. I tend to favor outfits like this and i love it on you! So pretty! So, I have the same list as you. I am a bad packer and I feel a little narcissistic posting images of myself all the time and how much I love it! Oh, well. You look great and I always enjoy stopping by your blog! Have a great weekend!

Jenni said...

I love this dress so much and I love the way you styled it. And I hear you about the bruises! I'm a total klutz and I usually have about a hundred bruises on my body at any one time.

veronika, tick tock vintage. said...

hah! i love the nasty looks people give your man when you have bruises. i'm constantly covered in them from cycling and i swear people think i'm being abused.

Lucy said...

I really love your dress

danika jane said...

you kill me, i love your sense of humor. LOVE this outfit, i'm obsessed with neutrals right now. also, do you ever feel self-conscience about posting photos of yourself? i've been feeling that way this week :(

Chloe, Butterfly Cupcakes said...

I love this outfit, the nudes and pastels are so great together.

Marie McGrath (The Joy of Fashion) said...

You look beautiful in these photos! I love how you went for the rough yet sweet look. I also love the warm and soft color palette. Great job!

www.thejoyoffashion.blogspot.com

alya said...

Still getting used to seeing you in outfits other than from the challenge set - strange but true.

Good to have you back, I will encourage your narcissism until the very end of time.

kriskrosapplesauce said...

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Celine said...

Haaaaa. Hope your husband didn't get in trouble ;) That dress is so cute and perfect on you. Nice find.

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Keira said...

Wow, I heart this look. I love tailored blazers over flirty flowy dresses! Looking pretty tough with that bruise, lady. I would definitely assume it's from a bar brawl... "you should see the other guy" ;)

Ade said...

you totally just made me laugh. :-) (alone on a saturday night, so trust me, i needed it).

here via jinah's blog and i will definitely be sticking around!

also? you are super cute. just sayin.

Lauren Moyer said...

Love the outfit, and oh my the bruise! I just got one almost exact same size on my arm as well... and yes it does attract attention, how silly

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