Jan 4, 2012

Seems like my pockets were filled up with gold.

Hi guys! How has 2012 been for you so far? I couldn't ask for anything better for us. We've had sun every day and have been working hard like busy little worker bees. Today I am especially appreciating my house. I could go on and on about it, but I'll just do that in my head. Today I have given a lot of thought to paint colors (fascinating...I know). It seems like such a waste to paint over the freshly painted walls we moved in to but this beigey color is not working for me. I need brightness! I need contrast! I need color! We can do some of the painting ourselves but our living room has about 25 foot ceilings so that's not going to happen. Little by little. Usually we only stay in a place for a year or so so it's hard for me to take things slow and realize that we'll be here for awhile and not to be in such a rush.

Anyway, babbling!

The weather here is really confusing me! One day it's 27 degrees and the next it's 60! I'm really thankful that it's not 27 every day but I still need to get out to some warm weather soon this month. I'm sure most of you agree that January is the worst month of the year. Anybody from New Orleans? I'm planning a weekend trip there for us this month..and one to the Savannah beach, Tybee Island...good? Tips? We will be driving because A. The drive is half the fun and B. The drive is 1/4 the price of plane tickets...especially when you drive a Prius. :) You can take two trips for the same price. DONE!

Anyway, blabbing again!

This is one of the favorite dresses of my life. I mean...come on....the collar. Just stop.








Wearing:
Vintage Dress: Fancy Treehouse
Shoes: Le Bunny Bleu
Bag: Vintage
Coat: Anthro


Good night! Sweet dreams to those of you who are at your bedtime. I am. I love going to sleep but I love waking up and having coffee more. ♥

XO, Coury



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43 comments:

  1. Jo - Lost in the HazeJanuary 4, 2012 at 12:36 AM

    Hooray for good weather! (It has been incredible here in New Zealand today too!) I love love love your dress! <3 The pastel coloured collar is truly perfection!


    x
    Lost in the Haze: Fashion Blog

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  2. TonyaJanuary 4, 2012 at 12:39 AM

    Just like all of your outfits...i'm loving this! Those shoes are so adorable and I love how everything goes together so well. It's obvious why you love that dress a lot to..what's not to love about it?
    Adorable look as ever!

    www.themoptop.com

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  3. aikenJanuary 4, 2012 at 12:40 AM

    i loved it too!! :) it suits you perfectly, you looked like a walking doll in it!! anyway, good luck on your planned trips! :D

    http://shaveilachic.blogspot.com/

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  4. Julie Khuu | Haute KhuutureJanuary 4, 2012 at 12:41 AM

    Oh honey you look magical! I can tell you lalallaLove this dress by that twinkle in your eye...sweet and chic, as always!!

    Cafe du Monde in Nola...seriously All Day EVERY day!!
    xo-Julie
    Peace. Love. LOL!
    Haute Khuuture.com

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  5. Annie ChangJanuary 4, 2012 at 12:46 AM

    adorable dress! love the retro vibe!

    Bises,
    monkeyshines
    http://monkeyshines-monkeyshines.blogspot.com/

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  6. bestieJanuary 4, 2012 at 1:14 AM

    Ohaiii, it's Barbie! (: god you're awesome. <3

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  7. Petite and HungryJanuary 4, 2012 at 2:13 AM

    gorgeous! i love your coat!

    www.petiteandhungry.blogspot.com

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  8. ftashionJanuary 4, 2012 at 2:58 AM

    I adore your dress so much! The pink collar and folds on the sleeves are just so sweet!

    Ash :o)

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  9. amalieJanuary 4, 2012 at 3:12 AM

    love this! that dress is way cute!
    xx

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  10. ZaneJanuary 4, 2012 at 4:51 AM

    adorable dress and shoes, love the hairdo as well

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  11. LooonaJanuary 4, 2012 at 4:51 AM

    Cute :)

    ♥Looona Lou

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  12. SherJanuary 4, 2012 at 4:57 AM

    the dress is oh so pretty! and so are your pink cheeks:)

    xx

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  13. The Fancy TeacupJanuary 4, 2012 at 5:45 AM

    The dress paired with that lovely coat...so retro chic and darling. x

    www.TheFancyTeacup.com

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  14. UnknownJanuary 4, 2012 at 6:08 AM

    Oh my goodness! This dress is absolutely amazing!! Obsessed! I love it paired with the coat :)

    xxx
    www.ladyalamode.com

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  15. Style FootprintsJanuary 4, 2012 at 7:18 AM

    Nice touch with the hair piece.it really finishes off the look.cute outfit especially with the coat.x

    Www.stylefootprints.blogspot.com

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  16. lauren, curious constellationJanuary 4, 2012 at 8:01 AM

    I love reading your bubbly writing, it makes me smile.

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  17. Andrea AntoniouJanuary 4, 2012 at 8:37 AM

    such a cute dress :) x

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  18. LoJanuary 4, 2012 at 9:14 AM

    I feel the same way about the weather...i live much farther north and we have yet to have snow..very strange. Anyway very adorable dress! :) -Lo

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  19. Lauren HelenJanuary 4, 2012 at 9:18 AM

    I agree about the collar - adorable! Plus I love the jacket with it!

    Our weather was strange as well... we usually have snow by October but we didn't get snow until Christmas Eve (could only have been a miracle)!

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  20. The Wh0le StoryJanuary 4, 2012 at 9:26 AM

    Lovely pictures, and you sound uber happy right now! Can't wait to see pics from your trips.

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  21. Joana CaldeiraJanuary 4, 2012 at 9:48 AM

    You look SO sweet! Lovely

    http://callme-jo.blogspot.com/

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  22. California Dreamin'[amywitt]January 4, 2012 at 10:15 AM

    WOW is all I can say!
    You look stunning!
    So beautiful!
    xoxo
    Amy

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  23. Emily WestonJanuary 4, 2012 at 10:23 AM

    I lovvve the collar and the stripes, and your shoes look absolutely amazing!

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  24. Taylor AnnJanuary 4, 2012 at 10:30 AM

    That is the prettiest dress! I absolutely love it!
    xxo
    Taylor

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  25. UnknownJanuary 4, 2012 at 11:33 AM

    so so pretty!!! but its already sold out!! :(
    page

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  26. UnknownJanuary 4, 2012 at 12:04 PM

    this outfit just absolutely blows me away! CUTEST dress ever. and i love how you styled your hair! good luck decorating im sure it will come out amazing!

    <3 steffy
    Steffys Pros and Cons

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  27. rachelJanuary 4, 2012 at 2:15 PM

    i love that coat! it never gets old. :)

    have fun decorating your house... i am excited for you!

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  28. RachelJanuary 4, 2012 at 2:40 PM

    Savannah and Tybee Island are so great! Savannah has amazing southern charm.. when I went there back in the summer, it just felt like such a mysterious, sultry town.. that would possibly be filled with vampires. Hah :) And Tybee Island is so quaint and very Americana. I think you will be pleased!
    Xo, Rachel
    http://electricglamour.blogspot.com

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  29. Two Happy HeartsJanuary 4, 2012 at 2:48 PM

    i love this outfit on you! yes, that dress is the best ever. i can see why it's your fave ;)
    and your hair!! too cute, too cute.
    best of luck with your decorating & warm getaways!

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  30. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2012 at 3:26 PM

    amazing!
    xoxo

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  31. kiss me quickJanuary 4, 2012 at 3:57 PM

    I love checking out your blog ^^ your hair is so pretty and the photos are delightful!

    how cute is that dress?

    xxx

    http://kissmequick-kissmenow.blogspot.com/

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  32. The Braided BanditJanuary 4, 2012 at 4:04 PM

    AHH! You're posts always crack me up! Not the pictures, those are usually pretty not funny. But the ramblings, and the ending part about going to bed and coffee! Okay, I'll stop now. Happy New Year!

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  33. Constance MurphyJanuary 4, 2012 at 4:42 PM

    Amazing look! You have a great style girl.

    http://runwaymeeting.blogspot.com

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  34. lucillejoyJanuary 4, 2012 at 6:54 PM

    Can 100% see your love for this dress, pretty colours, flattering shape and collar! Yes! Very sweet coat too

    wishfulsinfulyou.blogspot.com

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  35. Annalise January 4, 2012 at 9:03 PM

    The dress really is lovely. It's supposed to be nice and warm here in San Francisco tomorrow as well. I can't wait to make one of my new years resolutions start off right by taking my dog to the park. :D
    XOXO

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  36. maggieJanuary 5, 2012 at 12:22 AM

    You look amazing! That dress is just gorgeous, and you're right, THAT COLLAR! I hope you have fun on your future trip, I wish I had time for one ; A;

    xx maggie
    saltandleather.blogspot.com

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  37. Michelle LeeJanuary 5, 2012 at 1:20 AM

    you should be a cosmetics model too :)
    lovely post as always

    www.pinklemonincrystal.blogspot.com

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  38. sweet harvest moonJanuary 5, 2012 at 12:42 PM

    Beautiful dress!

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  39. AlexandraJanuary 5, 2012 at 3:22 PM

    Hey you,

    it would be a pleasure and a great help for me if you could answer my blogger-interview about the relation of fashion, blogs and journalism. It's anonym, but you can also name your blog if u like. It's to find on my blog!

    Thank you in forward,
    Alex

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  40. UnknownJanuary 5, 2012 at 4:04 PM

    Oooh you look darling! And that coat is perfection!

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  41. JessicaJanuary 5, 2012 at 10:24 PM

    Wow that dress is fantastic! I've never seen anything like it and there's so many pretty details on it too which I love. xoxo

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  42. Resourcesful University NetworkJanuary 10, 2012 at 2:49 AM

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  43. twilas vintage clothingJanuary 10, 2012 at 2:53 AM

    Hello!!

    I don't live in New Orleans but I visit several times a months since I have several friends go live there and I grew up two hours away. When will u be headed this way?! I actually an suppose to visit a few friends in Nashville in Febuary. I love that city!

    Twila
    Twilasvintageclothing@gmail.com
    Twilasvintageclothing.com

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