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Monday, March 21, 2011

around the world in 80 days...or a blog post...

 boots & watch: target. tights: gift. dress: paris, france. shirt: downeast. scarf: sweden. belt: forever21.

An international outfit if I've ever had one--I found this simple linen dress in a boutique in Paris about 10 years ago, and I fell in love with it. Which is odd, because it's actually a shapeless sack that happens to wrinkle if I so much as breathe while wearing it. Other than that? The most comfortable item of clothing I own. (Note to self: Purchase, and wear, more sacks.)

So. I try not to breathe unnecessarily whilst in this dress, but it makes me lightheaded. But it DOES cut down on the intensity of hiccups I experience, so that's exciting.

Hey, don't roll your eyes at me. Sometimes we have to create our own fun, especially when we live in a cold, small town in the winter. Next up: tying your shoes with one hand. What can I say, I'm a party girl. Whoomp there it is.

(ahem) So. Parisian linen, Swedish scarf, boots that were probably made in China but I'm not sure. Now all I need to be really, truly happy is some Italian ice cream. Anyone?

Happy Monday.

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20 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 21, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    First, I LOVE the middle picture in the last set. So cute and hilarious. :) I'm all about wearing comfy sacks, too. That's what belts are for! And I'll be right over! We'll get on a plane to Venice, right now!

    <3

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  2. mkMarch 21, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    I love buying clothes in foreign countries, it makes me feel so cool and international. Great outfit. :)

    Monique
    www.yogaandpencilskirts.blogspot.com

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  3. JessicaMarch 21, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    I am so excited to have stumbled across your blog!(Thanks, Fashion Mama!!) You are a brillant & hilarious writer and your *modest* outfits are so stinkin' stylish! :o) I am very happy to have come across a modest stylish blog.. I didn't even know they existed! (I know, what a sad little closed world I lived in before!! ha!) I am in the midst of my 30x30 challenge... stop by & say hi if you wish!

    Cheerio ~ J
    jandtbrake.blogspot.com

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  4. LissaMarch 21, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    Love the outfit! I also would like you to come direct me how to pose for every picture for the rest of my life...all your pics are so good. ;o)

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  5. ElizabethMarch 21, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    For a sack it is remarkably cute. Love the scarf and tights with this look - they really tie the outfit together!

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  6. BibaMarch 21, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    Yes, please, maple & pecan (not very Italian but delicious!!!) :)
    Great outfit!

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  7. EMarch 21, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    And now I want some Italian gelato after visiting Paris. Thanks for that.

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  8. TiffanyMarch 21, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    I love that flowery scarf! It look sooo soft. And I absolutely love baggy sacks. =) That's why I had to start blogging... To get my out of shapeless sacks. lol You're gorgeous and I love your fun poses!

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  9. Molly PageMarch 21, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    Very international!! So chic, madame.


    Leaving the House in THIS?!?!

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  10. BrittanyMarch 21, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    I really love this look, and I adore that you took something that could be done so plain and made it anything but. Seriously cute.

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  11. RebeccaMarch 21, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    Your photos are always super cute. You look like you're having fun!

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  12. MelissaMarch 21, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Gelato. Yes please!

    My very favorite dress is similar in shape...or lack thereof. Those are the best ones, because you can cinch them with a fun belt and call it an outfit! You really do look great, I love the scarf and the bright tights with this. So cute!!!

    Come take a look inside A Working Mom's Closet

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  13. AnjelicaMarch 22, 2011 at 3:05 AM

    I'm loving your flowery scarf and how you pick up the color in your tights! Very cute!

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  14. SamMarch 22, 2011 at 5:07 AM

    Gelato! YES! Were I able to find somewhere not across the Atlantic that had decent gelato I'd be all up in it! But alas, I shall have to wait for Italy.

    And unfortunately, all of the clothes I bought when I went to Europe isn't my style anymore. But it is staying in my closet, until I can figure out what to do haha.

    http://mygrowingobsessions.blogspot.com

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  15. UnknownMarch 22, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    That scarf is really pretty! And YES on the italian ice cream!

    Shopping and Spreadsheets

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  16. Shea LennonMarch 22, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    Italian ice cream? I'm so there. And I love this pretty international outfit. You've made the dress very chic and not sack-like at all!

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  17. WidaMarch 22, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    You look great!!

    Wida
    Missing Amsie Blog

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  18. Keep Warm (Danielle)March 22, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    Sack or not that dress is fabulous! So effortlessly chic... very French! And I love the colour of your tights and the scarf. I'm feeling pretty international too: shoes from NYC, tights from England, scarf from Italy...

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  19. Fabienne JachMarch 22, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    I think I just fell in love with your Swedish scarf! Love your international look:)

    f
    The House in the Clouds

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  20. LauraMarch 23, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    Italian icecream? Hear, hear!! And I love how you turned a sack into this gorgeous and shapely outfit. Talent girl! I like the pop of color from the tights and scarf and I like the shirt under the dress.

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