Tuesday, June 26, 2012

La Vie en Rose: Tied Up and Twisted in Fuchsia

Beside being hot it's been incredibly muggy and it's supposed to stay for the next five days, oh joy. I was able to brave the heat and buy some fabric for a sundress I am making. I'm hoping to finish it in time for my trip to Chicago in a few weeks! It cooled off in the evening which was perfect, I was able to convince my mother to take a few pictures for me in her garden. Her roses are looking so lovely! I thought "la vie en rose" was most befitting for this post. Besides my mother's roses looking so lovely, it is most certainly a motto I live by. Some of you may have notice that there are a few pieces of jewelry that I am never without. The bracelet that I wear in fact has those very words inscribed on it. It's a reminder how important is it to have belief in things turning out for the best. It's incredible to see how your "joie de vie" effects those you encounter. I'm interested in what some mottos are that you live by, care to share?    






The scarf and white kitten heel pumps are both thrifts ($2+$4). The light blue sundress was a gift ($0). The button-up blouse in quite old on sale from Express ($18). And the earrings are from Francesca's ($12).
Total out of pocket: $36

Shoes most recently seen here and here

Thank you mother dear for taking such lovely pictures for me.

33 comments:

  1. You look mighty pretty! :)

    xo,
    janmloves.blogspot.com
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  2. beautiful outfit!!love pics!!i'm following your blog!!!kiss!!!

    Freaky Friday

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  3. Love how you tied the blouse over the dress! Classy and very cute :)

    Xo Chelle
    discoveringelegance.com

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  4. you look great! I love your fuchsia shirt and lips:) it's sooooo good!
    love your blog & totally following :D will you follow back? :)

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  5. Stunning outfit your hair looks so beautiful!
    dimplesdiaries
    x

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  6. gorgeous photos! i love that pink on you!

    xx
    Glass of Fashion

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  7. This outfit is amazing !You look really lovely!

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  8. That dress is so cute! It really suits you!

    Come and checkout my blog if you get a chance :)

    http://borrowedwardrobe.blogspot.com

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  9. Such a cute outfit! You look stagely old fashioned but in a good sort of vintage way :)
    Please take a gander at my blog popcornandpersephone.blogspot.com
    Ally xoxox

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  10. Great look. I like this "vintage mood"!

    NEW OUTFIT!!!
    http://www.cheapandglamour.com/2012/07/fluo-neon-outfit-subsonica-altamura.html

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  11. Very Beautiful Outfit :)) You look really nice

    Love Storm

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  12. Love your vintage style!

    x
    C
    http://hautecouturepoupee.blogspot.com.es/

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  13. Your blog is very inspiring and I appreciate your wonderful ideas and tastes when it comes to fashion. I am not really a blogger but whenever I found people like you, it inspire me to write and enjoy every pieces of clothes I have in my closet. Being fashionista needs not your clothes to be expensive but how you wear it with confidence.

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  14. Bellissima! Sembri una giovane americana degli anni 50!!!
    Sai com'รจ cominciato il viaggio creativo di Tom Ford? Vieni a farti un giro nella sua mente geniale sul mio blog. Kiss Kiss
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  15. Thanks for comment! I follow you now via GFC, do the same if you want!

    NEW POST
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  16. I love the vintage vibe you've got going on in this look! Your hot pink cardi goes so well with the roses! I'm a new follower :)

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart

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  17. That dress is so adorable!

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  18. hm. where have I seen that last photo before...

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  19. Hi Lily, I'm here as I promise :) Kiss Kiss

    www.fashionismyroad.blogspot.it

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  20. you are adorable in these pics :)

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  21. Absolutely great

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  22. Very cute pick top! :)


    xoxo,
    Tay

    taylormorgandesign.blogspot.com

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  23. Wow, your outfit is stunning! :) xox

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  24. super cute! that floral headband is lovely detail!

    do you want to follow each other (on bloglovin' and gfc)? let me know!
    see you around!

    www.apossiblefantasy.blogspot.com

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  25. The bandana is surely the coolest !

    Can't find your follow button though :X

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    1. Thanks a bunch. The follow button should either be at the bottom of the page or there is the blogger bar at the top that should have that option as well :-)

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  26. You look pretty in pink. Great outfit :) I'm your new follower :)

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  27. i love your vintagge styleand your headband is so cute!
    new follower!
    katie x x

    autumn-russell.blogspot.co.uk

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  28. This is such a pretty summer outfit, love the pink button up shirt!

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  29. You have this touch of parisian chic to all your outfits, it leaves me in awe every single time. Love the colors, the headband, the shoes, and everything in between!
    xoxo,
    Iqra
    Masala Diary

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