Feb 15, 2011

The hills fill my ♥ with the sound of music.

Best Valentine's Day ever! This view really took my breath away. It was in the beautiful hills of Pasadena. I know I'm the queen of saying something reminds me of one of my favorite things even though it's mostly in my head...BUT...how much does it look like I should be singing, "When you know the notes to sing
You can sing most anything"? I speak of "The Sound of Music", of course. :) Well, ok, you got me...it really doesn't look like I should be frolicking with Fräulein Maria...but I know that thinking such things brings immense joy to my life. Who cares if they really aren't true? I truly believe that the more we can think like children, the better! I know it makes my life the happiest it could be. Oh, and you can bet your boots I had to google the spelling of "Fräulein"!

Other than that, I had a cocktail last night with egg whites in it. Gabe told me that's how they did things in the 20's so I tried it so I could pretend I was a part of the roaring 20's but I couldn't stop thinking of a fried egg that wasn't cooked all the way while I was drinking it and it really creeped me out. We did end up having pizza, but it was out at a fun restaurant instead of on our couch. Good decision!

Anyway, comfiest outfit ever. I would even wear this on a sick day. :)










(Dress- Vintage, Tights- AA, Shoes- Asos, Bag- Vintage)

I also can't believe how gorgeous these chocolate bars are that Gabe gave me. Gorgeous AND delicious! PASTELS!




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Alright guys, love you to bits and hope you had a superb Valentine's Day. Also, I hope you still had fun even if you didn't have a Valentine. You at least enjoyed the ubiquitous red, pink, and hearts, right? I know I always used to tell myself that it's better not to be taken by someone who is so-so because then you won't be available when the real mate to your soul comes along (it was true for me so I think it is for you too!).

♥ Coury

61 comments:

  1. you are perfect! love the pictures, so sound of music!
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  2. Crazy - Betsey Johnson totally had a recent line of dipdyed dresses just like that one! Can't believe yours is vintage. Where'd you get that brown shirt from? I love the style - awesome cross between military and safari..my favs right now :)

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  3. wow so romantic & sweety =)
    xoxo
    Enery

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  4. Those chocolate bars look so nice! And the photos are great as always, I totally get why you remembered The Sound of Music. :)

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  5. that dress is fun fun fun!!!

    xo.
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  6. i agree about thinking like children, i don't like that most of us lose that childlike wonder.. i wish that people would break into a song and dance sometimes. you know, like at the grocery store or walking down the street... :)oh wow, egg whites in a cocktail? i've never heard of that!

    love the photos and yes that hill does seem fitting for a song!

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  7. Love the brown and purple together... perfect blend of winter and spring that's happening right now! You look perfectly lovely for this love-filled week!

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  8. You really are channeling Maria! I love how the dress fades from one colour to another... very dreamy

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  9. these photos are stunning especially that first one.

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  10. So cute today!! And you were featured on WhoWhatWear, in case you didn't see!!

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  11. Wow, you are beautiful! And your pictures are so inspiring to a new blogger like me:)
    Love, L.

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  12. Holy moly this outfit looks gorgeous on you. I really love the sound of music. what a wonderful film. The scenery in your photos are amazing too.

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  13. The sound of music used to be one of my favorites when I was little. Tehe. But I was silly and had no idea it was about such bad sad things. I just liked the singing :)

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  14. we were given a book of very old cocktail recipes from a friend for christmas, and many include egg whites. i don't know how you were able to drink it, i certainly couldn't! it makes me gag thinking about it, haha. those chocolate bars are gorgeous though - i actually thought it was a little set of books when i first looked at the picture.

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  15. you look gorgeous in your purple dress :)

    the packaging for those chocolates look so pretty and so perfect for vday!

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  16. You look fantastic and comfy: ) That view is gorgeous as well as those chocolate bars!!

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  17. These pictures are great, and I love that dress. The gradual tie dye effect is beautiful. And The Sound of Music was the perfect soundtrack for these photos!

    Random Note: I studied abroad this summer in Salzburg, Austria and stayed at the palace where they filmed The Sound of Music! Best experience of my life.

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  18. gorgeous dress- perfect for valentines! and those chocolates are so pretty pretty!

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  19. Lovely outfit - such sweet colours and I absolutely love your shoes! Great style :)

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  20. The outfit may be simple but is dead stunning!
    Glad to her you spent a great Valentine :)

    Keep us inspired!

    GIAA

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  21. Sewwwwwwwww, a needle pulling threaaaaaaaaaad...!!!

    I totally see it. :)

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  22. so sweet, the photos are lovely!

    I tried a blue berry whiskey and egg white cocktail once, it was... not good...

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  23. gorgeous skirt & these photos are totally sound of music-esque.. love it. x


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  24. you look amazing i really love how everything look mix up.
    xx

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  25. Such a nice outfit :)
    And it's funny how many times I agree with you while reading your posts! The Sound of Music is one of my favourite films, last year I went to Austria for a week in summer and was listnening to the music all.the.time. It was great :)
    And your true-love-philosophy is pretty much exactly my point of view :D

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  26. The dress is great but I LOVE the styling with the jacket. So cute.

    Amber
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  27. Happy Valentine's, this is so cute. & I was definitely wondering about Fraulein (:

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  28. those chocolate bars look so chic! love the color combo of this adorable outfit..cuteness...XO

    Lisa from Sweetie

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  29. dress and utility jacket are gorgeous, plus the beautiful backdrop,...... ah!!!

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  30. you look GORGEOUS. that dress is so very wonderful!

    p.s. i always LOVE your makeup. so pretty.

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  32. hey Coury, just wanted to say how much i loove your blog and our style. So girly with an edge. I really like what you said on your sidebar ...make every day in each outfit the best da of my life". Straight to my heart :). Good luck with everything! :)

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  33. perfect place for your outfit!
    You look so gorgeous as always!
    ;)

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  34. Oh, Sound of music! I think I love you even more now:)

    xx

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  35. oh..you look lovely as always..and your v-day sounds fantastic..
    you're soo rite about the soul mate thingy...and you're so lucky to have gotten yours...:)
    bisous...

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  36. Oh, the dress is just beautiful and you look oh so lovely.

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  37. This outfit is beautiful! :) You look so sweet.

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  38. you look so gorgeous in that lavender dress, and the setting is absolutely breathtaking

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  39. gorgeous look, the dress is darling.
    me and my sister go to google translate and hear some translations to laugh our heads off, it's hilarious!
    glad you had such a nice day :)

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  40. hello I am Marija from Serbia, I look your blog from page to page, and I think that is gorgeus......all that stuff, so girly so beautiful.....I will continue to follow you, because you're so inspiring....greeting :)
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  41. Your dress is gorgeous and your shoes look similar to mine, this is giving me ideas of other ways to wear them :))

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  42. The sound of music was what got me into performing. Ever since I saw it when I was 5, I was hooked. I think I watched it everyday. So of course, this is like my favorite post of yours ever. lol ;) Love those hills.

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  43. A. Love the dress
    B. Want to steal your chocolates!

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  44. I really can see you as a modern Maria in this look, forlicking in picturesque hills while singing your heart out. You looking gorgeous. I'm particularly in love with that giant turquoise ring- what an amazing statement piece. The location is just breathtaking, too.
    xox,
    Cee
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  45. This might be my favorite post of yours!! You look so RADIANT! Your blog is great ~ love your musings and totally original style!! such an inspiration!

    xxx kisses ~ Annie
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  46. very pretty as always xx

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    Lydz xX

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  47. oh gosh, just checked out the shop and am in all sorts of love : )

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  48. The Sound of Music did come to mind as soon as I saw the first picture so perfect title!! (and lovely outfit!)

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  49. Wow! You look like JUlia Roberts! Love how your skirt flows!
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  50. hey Coury! Where's that brownish/olivish shirt/jacket from? It's cute!

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  51. lovely outfit & that chocolate package is way too pretty!

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