I have never owned anything leopard print at all, unless perhaps it was before the age of consciousness, but I kind of doubt it. And yet, when I saw this dress with its wacko combination of prints, I had to try it on. And then I kind of fell in love with it. It’s amazing how much a clearance rack will open your eyes; I am sure I wouldn’t have looked twice at this dress otherwise. But I love the simple shape of it, and the neckline, and the floral. I don’t think I own anything else in a floral print either. There’s a first time for everything!
This is the smile of a girl who’s being sartorially adventurous. And it’s the smile of a girl who’s wearing red boots.
I am wearing some fun chunky bracelets and a new necklace. It’s a tiny little purse on a chain.
It opens! (As a side note, my microplane grater took a little bite out of my finger: ouch!)
It’s just big enough to fit a little piece of paper in. I thought a lot about what to write on the paper. My first thought was, “I love Eric,” but I think everyone under the sun knows that by now, so I decided to make it a little reminder of something that’s dear to my heart: gratitude. Grateful was my word for 2012, and even though I have a new word for 2013, I always want to carry it with me still. It’s how I want to live my life.
I got this purse a few weeks ago at the thrift store, and Eric helped me perform some basic repairs on it (the metal rings needed some epoxy). Now it’s ready to go, and it has a perfect little pocket for my iPod (however: how odd is it to listen to an iPod after years of Pandora? I keep wanting to hit “like” on things!) I paid $6 for this purse and then found out that it retails for $130. Wow! Definitely worth the cost of a little epoxy! ($0, since we already had some).
These earrings are old as the hills, but I love wearing them because the little plates jingle when I move my head. A little symphony, everywhere I go.
Eric and I had the loveliest and laziest weekend. The simplest things, when we do them together, are just so much fun. Like taking these pictures. Thanks, honey!
Sometimes I just run out of superlatives. So at the risk of repeating myself I will say these photos are ABSOLUTELY STUNNING! If I said those words before maybe they weren’t in caps. The very first photo just stole my heart! I too love the shape and the pop of red. And the boots with the dress- muy bonita! Somehow I have never seen those earrings, but I approve of their shimmer and shine. You have the magpie seal of approval!
Thank you for the magpie seal of approval! We have so much fun with the pictures, and Eric loves getting to use all his camera gear. I’ve got all kinds of style posts coming soon–I have been a-shopping!
I love this dress! I definitely grew up wearing stuff like this. Probably cause I have a mom from Puerto Rico. Haha! You look adorable and I just love reading about your love for your husband. You guys are too cute.
Oh, thank you so much! I feel just the same way about your family!
I just love these style posts of you on your street. You always have big smiles for us to see. It makes me long for a short walk with you around the corner to our favorite spot. December already seems too long ago.
I agree! I just think about you all the time when I am out in the neighborhood. I love you and miss you!
I love it! The dress is awesome, in part because of how you accessorized it. The purple, red, green, blue, and silver touches are wonderful. I’m inspired to add some color.
Thank you so much, Hillary! The accessorizing is definitely half the fun! Hope you are having lots of fun in your closet too, and thanks for commenting!