Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Hooray, an outfit!

I wore this outfit to work last week, and I think I realized that it is a smidge big on me because the bust kept falling down or drooping.  Nevertheless, I really like the color and thought the blazer went really well with it.  Plus I was super excited to finally use the aqua ASOS belt I got awhile back and hadn't worn yet.  Also, it was ridiculously windy when I took these pics - I'm surprised I didn't end up with a few indecent shots of my undies.



so windy it was blowing my skirt into this fun shape...

and my hair into this not-so-fun shape



I'm Wearing
Nordstrom dress - old (similar)
Banana Republic gray cami - old
ASOS aqua belt - $8 (love this one with cute stars!)
Banana Republic gray/lilac striped blazer - gift
Eve's Addiction circle pendant necklace - old/gift (similar)
Guess silver boyfriend watch - gift
J. Crew aqua rhinestone bracelet - $11 (so coolsimilar)
White pumps - so old I can't remember the brand (similar)

In other news, I am officially 1 week into my August shopping ban, and I'm happy to report that I'm still on track.  It helps when you're completely unable to access the internet or a physical store for an entire weekend, but I'll take any assistance I can get.  Things are also really busy at work, so it's been pretty easy to stay away from browsing online during the week too.  I suspect week 2 will be more difficult because I have a few returns to make and I need to shop for a birthday present for my Mom, so I will have to go into some stores, but I'm hoping to avoid temptation for as long as humanly possible - maybe I can get her something from John Deere for her birthday?

And I'm linking up today with Real Girl Glam, so head on over there at your leisure to see some other posts or submit your own!

Real Girl Style Link Up

26 comments:

  1. The royal blue & aqua look so good together. Pretty dress (the colour looks fabulous on you) & perfect work outfit!

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  2. Love the outfit! You look great!


    Amy


    Leopard and Lillies

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  3. so pretty, laura!! that color is PERFECT!

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  4. I love the blue dress with the light blue belt, those colors are so cute together.


    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

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  5. haha oh the windy photo shoot. just awful, but i do love how it makes the perfect skirt shape!! i literally LOL'd at your comment about getting your mom something from John Deere - anything to not break this shopping ban, right?!

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  6. sooo pretty! the royal blue.. the blazer= perfection!!!! xO!
    www.thehautecookie.com

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  7. Gorgeous color of dress! You look stunning!

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  8. love the dress and blazer!

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  9. Love the color combo you've got going one! The aqua blue & gray look so good together. Thanks for linking up for 'Real Girl Style'!

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  10. Love these colors together! So pretty! ;)

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  11. I love that blazer - what a fab gift! It gives this romantic look a more edgy vibe :)

    XO
    www.pearlsandpaws.blogspot.com

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  12. Thank you so much! And thanks for hosting! :)

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  13. You look great in blues Laura! Good for you sticking to your guns on the shopping ban, In the lons run I think you'll be happy you did it!


    xo
    nic
    mymannersandmoxie.com

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