Jul 3, 2011

I see your face in every flower.

So, 85% of the time I listen to jazz standards. It's quite difficult to name my posts with anything other than lyrics from these songs because that's what I'm listening to while I'm writing. I remember my family eating at Olive Garden when I was younger and how much I loved Olive Garden mostly because they played Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, and Dean Martin while I ate. Ok, fine...I couldn't get enough of the salad and bread..you got me! Anyway, it just got me thinking about the different ways you come to realize what your interests are in life. If my family never ate at Olive Garden, when would I realize how much I love Louis Armstrong?? And furthermore, if my 6 year old sister wouldn't have bought the "Father of the Bride part 2" soundtrack, would I ever have begun my musical and sentimentally based love affair with Steve Tyrell? Life is so funny and fabulous.

Anyway, this is my outfit for today. Simple, comfy, and summer-ized.

Gabe, Birdie, and I are off on a late night road trip to my parents house for the holiday and I've got lots of floaty dresses packed for the 100 degree days. I can't be held responsible for how much homemade ice cream and corn on the cob that I eat. I just can't. ♥











Wearing:
Blouse: Fancytreehouse
Shorts: Fancytreehouse
Bag: Fancytreehouse
Shoes: Dieppa Restrepo


Photos by my sister


XO Coury



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46 comments:

  1. Style-PursuitJuly 3, 2011 at 2:10 AM

    I'm soooo in love with this outfit... Summer pefection! :o)

    x

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  2. out of orderJuly 3, 2011 at 2:14 AM

    super lovely, I need more ice cream and more colored shorts in my life!

    Happy Weekend and Fourth!!

    <3Meghan

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  3. JoyJuly 3, 2011 at 2:14 AM

    This is gorgeous. Perfectly chilled for summer.

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  4. HilaryJuly 3, 2011 at 2:21 AM

    What's that wonderful nail polish you're working? Love it.

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  5. tiffany.July 3, 2011 at 2:29 AM

    Looks comfy :)

    xo.
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  6. ChocolateFashionCoffeeJuly 3, 2011 at 2:33 AM

    great outfit! :)

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  7. LowriJuly 3, 2011 at 2:37 AM

    Amazing outfit... :)

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    x

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  8. mlMagJuly 3, 2011 at 2:48 AM

    fresh look... love it ;D


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  9. UnknownJuly 3, 2011 at 3:09 AM

    Perfect summer outfit! I love the pastel blue shorts & the rope belt finishes the outfit off :)
    Rachelle xxx
    inspiredbytheretired.blogspot.com

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  10. lauren, curious constellationJuly 3, 2011 at 3:16 AM

    I hear you with the jazz music. Ella Fitzgerald is my musical hero. I do get a lot of strange looks though as a seventeen year-old obsessed with Glen Miller and Count Bassie is not exactly the norm (:

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  11. Andie BottrellJuly 3, 2011 at 3:21 AM

    I love your nails! Agreed with the classic music. Do you listen to Brenton Wood, ever? Oh my god. It's my favorite.

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  12. herecomesthesunJuly 3, 2011 at 3:22 AM

    Such a great chic summer outfit x

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  13. FashionHippieLovesJuly 3, 2011 at 3:27 AM

    really like the colours you used in this look

    x

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  14. SherJuly 3, 2011 at 3:30 AM

    ah, this combination is perfect for the summer! love the shorts:)

    xx

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  15. NJuly 3, 2011 at 4:15 AM

    the very thought of you!! love jazz too

    love the shorts

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  16. the girl in the bowler hatJuly 3, 2011 at 4:32 AM

    Such a lovely combination, I love how well the colours go together

    xxxx

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  17. The little world of fashionJuly 3, 2011 at 4:45 AM

    Perfect top!
    xx

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  18. AnonymousJuly 3, 2011 at 5:04 AM

    I love that mellow yellow shirt and that lovely ring. ck :) x

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  19. AnonymousJuly 3, 2011 at 5:20 AM

    i love these pics, the top is very cute!!
    xoxo

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  20. UnknownJuly 3, 2011 at 5:50 AM

    love the outfit!

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  21. Maria NJuly 3, 2011 at 6:11 AM

    The photos are really beautiful, I love the mixture of tones and prints!

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    xo

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  22. Kolorowa duszaJuly 3, 2011 at 6:28 AM

    nice outfit and great photos! :)

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  23. aprileverydayJuly 3, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    Ooh I absolutely love this combo! Yellow and blue is one of my favourite colour mixes! The pattern on the blouse is just perfect too!

    Ahh I just got back to the UK from visiting family in Arizona and I adore Olive Garden! The atmosphere and of course the bread and salad haha! :)

    Have fun on your holiday! :)

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  24. DawnJuly 3, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    oh you are stunning in all of the outfits. Have a great holiday weekend. Congrats again for your Modcloth success. Dawn Suitcase Vignettes. Drop in sometime for a visit.

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  25. AnonymousJuly 3, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    I know this isn't jazz at all, but the colors and images in this music video (Still Here by Oh Land) remind me of your blog! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPdb7BOSdGQ

    Absolutely love your blog by the way.

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  26. InesTJuly 3, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    Cute top :D

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    Have a fashionable day! <3
    XOXO
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  27. The Fancy TeacupJuly 3, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    The seaside colors of this outfit is perfect for the summer! Such a pretty, breezy look.

    ♥, Jamie
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  28. lifeisamazeJuly 3, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    I like your blouse and your ring !

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  29. AnastasiaJuly 3, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    i was all, "can i have those shorts??" and then i was all "oh wait yes i can!"

    stay pretty, pretty lady <3
    anastasia
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  30. The Semi SweetJuly 3, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    You look fantastic!! And that ring is just incredible. I love the pretty green color.

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  31. LizaJuly 3, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    You are my absolute favorite!!

    x

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  32. Petite and HungryJuly 3, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    absolutely love your shorts!!!

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  33. VelvetJuly 3, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    You look so beautiful! I love the colour combination.

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  34. UnknownJuly 3, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    i love those shorts they look so snug!

    <3 steffy
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  35. Victoria / Justice PirateJuly 3, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    I honestly don't think any music collection would be complete without Ella Fitzgerald or Louis Armstrong. If people don't know who they are or don't know their songs, they need to!!! Now I feel like listening to my Ella collection vinyls. Goodness! see what you did to me! ;)

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  36. CassidyJuly 3, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    Oldies are the best! I adore your outfit. God, can I raid your closet? Haha you have the cutest clothes!

    Also, I just released the summer 2011 edition of my new magazine Femme and I'd appreciate if you checked it out :) You can view it for free here: http://issuu.com/bisousmonamour/docs/femmesummer11

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  37. Célèste FohlJuly 3, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    Your nails look cute. Are they white with tiny colorful flakes? How did you do them?

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  38. Michelle LeeJuly 3, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    great sunnies and shorts!

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  39. LauraJuly 4, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    I love this outfit! beautiful combination of soft yellow and blue!

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  40. TamiaJuly 4, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    You had me at homemade ice cream. Enjoy some for me!

    ~Tamia
    TheStyleSample

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  41. callie aliseJuly 5, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    goodness you are adorable! my mom makes homemade OREO icecream.. i ate mine, and some of my boyfriends when he wasn't looking ;)

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  42. AnieJuly 6, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    Just stunning. You look beautiful!! It makes me want to go for a picnic :)

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  43. Rebekka SealeJuly 6, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    Louis Armstrong is my favorite, ever. Every summer, we ride the train down to New Orleans and I always dream about his life down there. For years, I've planned on singing "Sleepytime Down South" to my children as a lullaby. Just sayin'!!!!

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  44. Cristiana NunesJuly 13, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    Love your bag and shorts!

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  45. Macarons&CoquelicotsJuly 14, 2011 at 5:59 AM

    Really love this outfit !

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  46. aprileverydayJuly 31, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Just thought I'd let you know that I included this outfit in my monthly recap post which can be found here http://www.everydayforgotten.co.uk/2011/07/july-monthly-recap.html - (I've included a link back to your blog) hope thats ok? :)

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