Wednesday, January 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 treats:

Jo said...

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
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Tonya said...

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!

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aiken said...

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

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Julie Khuu said...

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
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monkeyshines ♥ said...

adorable dress! love the retro vibe!

Bises,
monkeyshines
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bestie said...

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

Petite and Hungry said...

gorgeous! i love your coat!

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ftashion said...

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

Ash :o)

amalie said...

love this! that dress is way cute!
xx

Zane said...

adorable dress and shoes, love the hairdo as well

Looona Lou said...

Cute :)

♥Looona Lou

Sher said...

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

xx

The Fancy Teacup said...

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

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Caitie said...

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

xxx
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Style Footprints said...

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

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curious constellation said...

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

Ria :) said...

such a cute dress :) x

Little Lo Hood said...

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

Lauren Helen said...

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)!

Vanessa said...

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

Joana said...

You look SO sweet! Lovely

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California Dreamin'[amywitt] said...

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

Emily @ Wardrobe Block said...

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

Taylor Ann said...

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

Page Song said...

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

Steffys Pros and Cons said...

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

rachel! said...

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

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

Rachel said...

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
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Two Happy Hearts said...

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!

Justalazymorning said...

amazing!
xoxo

kiss me quick said...

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

how cute is that dress?

xxx

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The Braided Bandit said...

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!

Constance Murphy said...

Amazing look! You have a great style girl.

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lucillejoy said...

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

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AnnaBananaCupcake said...

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

maggie said...

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
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Michelle Lee said...

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

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Sweet Harvest Moon said...

Beautiful dress!

Alex said...

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

Ashley said...

Oooh you look darling! And that coat is perfection!

Jessica said...

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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twilas vintage clothing said...

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
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