Thursday, August 25, 2011

Playgrounds & Lollipops - Old Favorites

{Cardigan: Nordstrom; Tank: Gap; Jeans: Gap; Shoes: Dolce Vita; Necklaces: Forever 21 & Stella & Dot; 
Watch: Michael Kors; Bracelets: Forever 21 & J.Crew}
We celebrated a dear friend's birthday last night and this is what I wore.  We went on their duffy and I could have very easily dressed it much more down than this, but I needed to put on some heels and gold jewelry and lift my mood a bit, because it's been a bit of a tough week.  This outfit did just that.  The old me, pre-Project 2011 would opt for some retail therapy when feeling blue, but I stopped myself and I was proud.  I almost bought a very nautical-esque shirt yesterday but I remembered this cardigan and how much I love it so wore this instead.  Navy stripes definitely counts as nautical right?

Thanks for reading guys.  It's nice having this space where I can just say hi, say I'm feeling good or I'm feeling blue.  I love my family and my friends and they are the best support system in the world, but there's just something very different and therapeutic about releasing feelings in this way.  I really and truly appreciate those of you that read, whether you leave a comment or not :)

Happy Thursday.  It's a busy day ahead for us, but in the middle we're going to the beach so it should be all good. 
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13 comments:

  1. grey rose (they/them)August 25, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    ADORE that cardigan.
    glad you had a fun evening! xo

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  2. AnonymousAugust 25, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    This is a cute look! I like that the cardigan is different from the norm with the lace down the front. The jewelry is pretty too, love the feather necklace!

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  3. AnonymousAugust 25, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    Super cute outfit! Love the heels.

    And congrats on avoiding the retail therapy and instead finding happiness in yourself and your own closet! You should be proud of yourself, I know how tough that can be sometimes.

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  4. EricaAugust 25, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    The jewelry is pretty too, love the feather necklace!

    Mr. Martial Arts

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  5. Katie @ minivan divaAugust 25, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    So cute...head to toe. Love the shoes!

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  6. Durnin FamilyAugust 25, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    Love the entire outfit! Sometimes pulling out the old favorites is just as fun as retail therapy.

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  7. NicoleAugust 25, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    Love this! I love a nautical look...navy always seems nautical to me for some reason. You look great and sounds like a fun night!

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  8. JaneneAugust 25, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    Way Cute!! You always look so put together: )

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  9. AlessandraAugust 26, 2011 at 1:53 AM

    Love your cardi and the whole outfit. You look amazing.

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  10. janeAugust 26, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    ADORABLE cardigan!

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  11. UnknownAugust 26, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    Love the outfit! and the shoes!

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  12. Miss B.August 27, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    Super cute outfit! Great to meet you, so beautiful, smart + nice!

    xx,

    Miss B.

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  13. GraceAugust 29, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    Your cardigan is ADORABLE !!

    xx Grace
    Dream-Boating

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