May 3, 2011

Count me in.

So, as we were leaving the house in the morning Gabe said "You think you're going to the royal wedding!!"
While it was not my inspiration for wearing this hat...I did end up getting royal wedding fever despite my best efforts to ignore it. You see, after the death of Diana Spencer in 1997, I became absolutely obsessed with her. I was 15 years old and bought a plum polyester skirt suit from the Juniors section at Macy's and wore it to school to be like her. Really? A 15 year old wearing a skirt suit in 1997? It was unheard of and, most likely, ill-fitting. I bought lots of merchandise which, I'm sure, is still in my parents garage. I also made it a double obsession when I decided I was in love with William. He was a very handsome 15 year old! I also taped Diana's version of Candle in the Wind off the radio onto cassette, listened to it over and over over again, and cried. Embarrassing confessions aside, I was truly inspired by her charitable heart and am still inspired by her.

Anyway, this was what I wore on Saturday. :)










Wearing:

Hat: Vintage
Blouse: Vintage
Skirt: Vintage
Ring: Anthro
Bag: Dean
Shoes: Dieppa Restrepo (I can't stop wearing them!)
Belt: c/o Lulu's



Thanks for reading everyone. You're all just the sweetest and your comments make my day brighter!

XO Coury



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67 comments:

  1. The Fancy TeacupMay 3, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    This is likely one of the sweetest outfits of yours ever. The eyelet print of the cropped top, and the fit and flare silhoutte of the skirt couldn't be more perfect. And then the pearl bows are like cherries on top. Very royal wedding inspired!

    www.TheFancyTeacup.com
    much love.

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  2. LADY REBELMay 3, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    ADORE IT! ALL,TOTAL LOOK.
    XX
    LADY REBEL

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  3. SherMay 3, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    that's the sweetest bow top ever! and I love hearing about your Princess Di's obsession:)

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  4. AnonymousMay 3, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    This is wonderful! Aha it always blows my mind how much non-British people love our royal family. I looove those shoes, I may have to have a look next time I'm in London..

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  5. BentheMay 3, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    You look stunning, love it!

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  6. AnnMay 3, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    I can't imagine a single thing that would look bad on you. You can wear thatever, it always looks good. :)

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  7. AnonymousMay 3, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    awwwweee! loving everything in this look! perfection. love how your photos and look always have a dreamy touch. <3

    yougotsomestyle.blogspot.com

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  8. sugarhoneybabyMay 3, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    Lovely!:)

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  9. carmenMay 3, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    the blouse is adorable <3

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  10. julesMay 3, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    I am the same age and was so obsessed with William when I was younger.. I really thought that we were meant to be... haha. My 12-15 yr old self was heart broken over the royal wedding ..haha. Love ur hat though..American fashion totally needs to revive the hat ;)

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  11. KaitMay 3, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    Love the blouse, the little bows are delightful.

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  12. AnnikaMay 3, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    gorgeous :)


    Escape

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  13. sMay 3, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    So lovely ;D

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  14. Esmee DMay 3, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    i cant get over how pretty you are! love the outfit :)!

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  15. belleMay 3, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    that blouse is so pretty!!! the details on it are so precious!

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  16. UnknownMay 3, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    yeah, that top is the best! I love it!! Super fun post :)

    Rachel

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  17. j.May 3, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    extraordinary, like always :)
    xx


    http://mybabymydarlig.blogspot.com/

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  18. amandaMay 3, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    oh girl. i BOUGHT candle in the wind 1997. yeah. paid money for it. talk about embarrassing!!!! but you look so great in this outfit! i am continually inspired by your color combos. brilliant :)

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  19. celitaMay 3, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    Adore the way you wear this belt!!

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  20. SabMay 3, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    WOW! I am in love with your outfit, your best post yet!! :-) Very fitting for the Royal Wedding and was really interesting hearing about your love for Princess Diana! She was great :-)

    I always say this but I cannot wait until your next post :-)

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  21. UnknownMay 3, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    you are always put together perfectly! I just am in love with your style, and so beautiful :)

    i check your blog everyday!

    xo galmeetsglam.com

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  22. AnonymousMay 3, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    Amazing !

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  23. AnonymousMay 3, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    your look awesome, love your ring xxx

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  24. MayflowerMay 3, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    Such a cute outfit, I love it! xx

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  25. AnonymousMay 3, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    You're so pretty! And that top looks lovely with the skirt but I would never have thought to pair the two

    Alex
    Little Humble Fashion Abode

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  26. Mrs. CMay 3, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    Love the lace!! And the hat too! Check out my jewelry giveaway!!

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  27. tiffany.May 3, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    i tried to ignore the royal wedding hype too but once i saw her dress i got hooked and sucked in!

    xo.
    http://dropsofjupiterBLOG.com

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  28. AnonymousMay 3, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    in love w/ your blouse!!!

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  29. Ebony BoltMay 3, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    YOU LOOK SOOOOOOO AMAZING :D !!!!!!!

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  30. MelissaMay 3, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    whoa, one of your best outfits EVER. the shirt is actually to die for...

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  31. LalaMay 3, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    I love your skirt - I adore the look of a cropped top with a high waisted skirt. And if you had been at the royal wedding, you would have been one of the best dressed by far. Except for maybe Princess Beatrice's pretzel hat ;)

    http://www.ifellfromlalaland.blogspot.com

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  32. MeeshMay 3, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    Beautiful proportions in this outfit! I, too, got suckered into the royal wedding hoopla, even though I said I wouldn't. It started with wanting to see the fashions, and then...oops!

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  33. AubreyMay 3, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    You look so gorgeous. This might be my favorite outfit of yours ever.

    (I hope I see the skirt and/or top in the store :] but if I were you, I'd totally covet them)

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  34. melissa roseMay 3, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    I have a serious soft spot for the royals too... and kate is such a beauty.

    That top is beautiful btw, I wish I could pull off crop tops like you do!

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  35. LeaMay 3, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    This is honestly one of my favorite outfits of yours ever. The simplicity and the color of your skirt are killer. Plus, I adore how your bangs are in these photos.

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  36. girl and birdMay 3, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    these colours are perfect! as is the blouse..beautiful!

    Annah xx

    girlandbird.blogspot.com

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  37. New York Don't Leave MeMay 3, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    The top and the bag are just incredible!

    www.nydontleaveme.com

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  38. CelineMay 3, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    You look better than everyone at the wedding!

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  39. Faux Fur SakeMay 3, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    Wow! I love every aspect of this outfit, you look amazing, such an inspiration :)

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  40. olgaMay 3, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    Haha! Your confessions cracked me up! And your outfit is simply adorable!

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  41. AnonymousMay 3, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    gorgeous! I LOVE it!

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  42. Eau de VioletMay 3, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    Lovely ring.

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  43. TeddiMay 3, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    well u look fantastic! so there, to what mr. what's his name. ;)

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  44. KatherineMay 3, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    I love how you mixed this fancy crop top with a more casual skirt! I could totally see you at the royal wedding :)
    La Petite Marmoset

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  45. Doganiam MotyleMay 3, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    cute look, great bag

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  46. kelly annMay 3, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    That giant ring is beyond stellar! Also l-o-v-e the fringe bag.

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  47. chicfacedMay 3, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    as a devout anglophile, i can totally relate to the affection for the royal family. and watching the wedding made me think how unfortunate it is that americans haven't embraced hats like the british! everyone looks so much more interesting with a hat! either way, you look lovely dear! xoxo, laura

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  48. UnknownMay 3, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    i adore this outfit on you, as i adore every outfit you put on! i love the cropped top, and the skirt is the most fabulous color!

    <3 steffy
    Steffys Pros and Cons

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  49. NorbyahMay 3, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    a very cute outfit! LOVE the hat. i, too, admit to having an obsession with princess diana (even before she died). i credit my australian/malaysian (commonwealth) upbringing for that. i was totally swept up in royal wedding fever. i brought my daughters to the royal wedding party we had, complete with cucumber sandwiches, tea and scones and topped off with fascinators! my little girls loved the idea that there was a 'real' princess involved! we keep watching the videos. i even blogged about it.
    xo
    n

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  50. yelizabetaMay 3, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    super cute!! i remember wearing suit skirts in high school, lol. we are kindred spirits. ps you look tan missy.

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  51. AnonymousMay 3, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    love this outfit, especially the skirt and the hat looks great you, more people should be brave enough to pull off hats like you:)

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  52. TamiaMay 3, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    I love the crop top and skirt combo--as soon as I figure out how to stop eating cookies and start doing crunches I'm trying it!

    ~Tamia
    TheStyleSample

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  53. Kelly LaurenMay 3, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    that is theee perfect skirt and the cutest little top and oh man, that pink bag with that ring?! perfect. my mom was in love with Diana, too, so I was also in love with her by default. We had a good cry when she passed... but she really was an amazing woman and definitely used her prestige/status for honorable causes!

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  54. UnknownMay 3, 2011 at 11:59 PM

    I just love everything! And your skirt I want! beautiful!

    - Alex Yates

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  55. out of orderMay 4, 2011 at 2:07 AM

    I watched part of the ceremony 'cause my boy had it on, hehe. I love your hat and pretty lace top <3

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  56. JaneMay 4, 2011 at 2:15 AM

    What a beautiful hat <3
    Insipring, as usual!

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  57. LaurenMay 4, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    This might be one of my favorite outfits by far! You look so chic with a country girl flair. The bright bag really pops with this outfit.

    Also, you are simply adorable in hats.

    http://aspiredlevant.blogspot.com/

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  58. Little Tree VintageMay 4, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    love that cropped top! u look fab!

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  59. stilon stilandaMay 4, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    lovely top!!

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  60. DeboraMay 4, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    your bag is so cool!
    xoxo
    Debora
    http://glamorouscircusblog.blogspot.com

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  61. EliseMay 4, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    Love this outfit, the lace top is so pretty :)

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  62. Julie Khuu | Haute KhuutureMay 4, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    I swear your bf's got the best one-liners in response to all your outfits...You've gotta collate them and shoot a a spinoff to FT babe! You two are too funny, love this look your Royal Highness! ;D

    xo-Julie

    Haute Khuuture Blog

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  63. aninaMay 4, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    hilarious confessions, and your absolutely gigantor ring looks fun!

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  64. LaineyMay 4, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    Gosh Coury, I love everything about this. Especially that vintage top. So perfect. It's like it was made to be paired with that skirt. Btw, I posted some pics of me wearing the flower crown finally on my latest blog post. I've gotten so many compliments on it. <3

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  65. Lucy, Dear FishMay 5, 2011 at 12:35 AM

    Heehee, your royal wedding outfit is lovely! That big hat is amazing!

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  66. Jasmine PMay 5, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    This is gorgeous!!! Love that top :)

    http://commonsenseandstilettos.blogspot.com/

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  67. Victoria / Justice PirateMay 6, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    HAHAHA. I think i was born a year or maybe the same year as Prince William. How old is he now (I'm an '83 baby)? I remember i had ONE picture of him from when I was about 14 and thought he was cute. I definitely see he's grown . . to look a lot like his dad. haha. You look beautiful as always.

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