Jan 6, 2011

I'll be your champion and you will be mine + Sparkly Bag Giveaway

Lucky to live another fun day.
You would probably say that most days my outfits dip a little into the too "sweet" territory. But come on, I sure as heckfire am not about to apologize for that! When I dress sweeter, I act sweeter (and eat sweeter things...hehe). Try it sometime! :) I started to doubt myself on whether "sweeter" is a word or not after staring at it for too long. "not salty, sour, or bitter." I like that!

I love the cut of this blouse and the scalloped hem on this skirt. I also love Silverlake more now that we've moved away. There's something about the hills and the views...and those gorgeous fire hydrants. Ha.

I'll give you one guess as to when we took these pictures. Good guess! Yes, it was during our coffee and dog park run! :)








(Blouse, skirt, & mini bag- Vintage, Plush tights- AA, Shoes- Farlyrobin via Gilt, Belt- Zara, Coat- Ruffian for Anthropologie)

So, Gabe and I were craving something sweet (actually just me but I didn't hear him complaining) so we tried this cute little waffle dessert place that's just two hops, one skip, and three jumps from our loft! It was super yummy and I can't wait to try all the different waffle/ice cream combos. Gah! I have a strong suspicion that we'll end up there most nights. They also have tons of iced teas and I got a Cherry Lemonade. It was strange and wonderful. We're really loving living downtown. If only we had a little yard for Birdie I would want to stay here.

Oh, I almost forgot! I want to give this sweet little bag away to one of you lovely people. My mom and I found it and bought it just to give to one of you. I had to wear it first to show you what it looks like though. :) Just comment below to enter. I'll choose someone randomly on Jan 10. :)

Ok, see ya guys tomorrow.

XO.
Coury

91 comments:

  1. LaineyJanuary 6, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    Hi Coury! So, random fact about myself: I'm quite obsessed with waffles. And this post just about made my evening so much better. Thank you for letting me know about this new waffle place that I have to drag Geo to. I'm sure I'll love it. I also love the brightness of the dress. You always look so darn amazing.

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  2. pancakestackerJanuary 7, 2011 at 12:09 AM

    I love your use of color! I wish I could incorporate more color into my wardrobe, but I'm stuck in my navy blue and black phase at the moment. For now, I'll just gather inspiration from your daily outfits!


    http://pancakeSTACKER.blogspot.com

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  3. ElanorJanuary 7, 2011 at 12:14 AM

    what beautiful, SWEET colors you're wearing! i've been seeing a lot of spring colors lately in the blogosphere. I gotta try it!

    and what a cute sparkly little purse! definitely entering for that. ;)

    xx elanor

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  4. LovelyMintJanuary 7, 2011 at 12:27 AM

    so this isn't my first time to your blog, but it is my first comment! i have to say that i'm a complete sucker for scalloped edges and any shade of green that falls close to seafoam :]

    and that bag looks like it'd be the most perfect little evening accessory!

    sara

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  5. bestieJanuary 7, 2011 at 12:49 AM

    Dressing (and acting!) sweet is definitely a good thing! And your style is who you are...and you are wonderful! Plus, what you wear always goes perfectly with your sweet blond hair, pink lips and even pinker cheeks! (Now I'm staring and re-staring at "pinker" like you did with "sweeter".)

    That's such a pretty little bag, too! (:

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  6. EmilyJanuary 7, 2011 at 12:58 AM

    I thought to myself, "Coury probably hasn't posted yet, but maybe I need to see her Disneyland pics again..." But you did post, yay :) Cute everything! Also, I hardly ever know what songs your lyric-titles come from (because I'm so bad at listening to lyrics) but I do know this one because I had this tape on in my Walkman nonstop when I was 11.

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  7. LAVELJanuary 7, 2011 at 12:59 AM

    nice hair :) and this colour os like the ocean ;)


    http://shininglavel.blogspot.com/

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  8. NancieJanuary 7, 2011 at 1:02 AM

    the love the two blue hues mixed together in your outfit!
    www.fashionablenotebook.blogspot.com

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  9. lauren, curious constellationJanuary 7, 2011 at 1:05 AM

    Ohmigoodness, that little bag is lovely. & I love the little lace detail on the top, it's beautiful.

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  10. TarynJanuary 7, 2011 at 1:23 AM

    the color of that blouse is divine, it really makes your hair color pop :)

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  11. Audrey MarianneJanuary 7, 2011 at 1:25 AM

    Gosh, those photos are gorgeous !
    I am so jealous because this make-up perfectly fits you.
    Your blouse is so beautiful too, & I cross my fingers for the giveaway !

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2011 at 2:02 AM

    I love this skirt, it's so cute!

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  13. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2011 at 2:08 AM

    Hello! I love every one of your outfits. :) You inspire me so much everyday and I just wanted to tell you that you are one of my idols. :)

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  14. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2011 at 2:22 AM

    This is such a cute outfit, and that colour looks amazing in you. By the way, that bag is just lovely x

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  15. SherJanuary 7, 2011 at 2:43 AM

    I love how stylish you are even when you're on a coffee/dog park run:)

    Absolutely adore the scalloped hem of the skirt!

    xx

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  16. Iulia RomanaJanuary 7, 2011 at 3:23 AM

    Your outfit is adorable ♥ I am in love with your coat!

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  17. charlottemirandaJanuary 7, 2011 at 3:25 AM

    hello! i only just found your blog and sat and looked through it all! i love your clothes :) kind of wish i was able to wear the same signs instead of being stuck in english snow though! and i love the bag :)
    p.s. i think you should do a post on what make up products you use, i love it!
    x

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  18. R.G.January 7, 2011 at 3:41 AM

    Oh god your coat! LOVE!!!

    xx from germany

    http://rosanna-chloe-rose.blogspot.com/

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  19. UnknownJanuary 7, 2011 at 3:53 AM

    you are soo adorable ! All your outfits...an inspiration !

    Love your blog!

    Diana
    luce_diana@yahoo.com

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  20. A.January 7, 2011 at 4:41 AM

    adore your skirt!! love the colors :)
    and ofcourse I'm entering for the giveaway :))

    all best,
    Aida.

    e-mail:aidootia@gmail.com

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  21. Kelli SheaJanuary 7, 2011 at 5:01 AM

    I'm in love with your jacket.
    I'm looking for one myself to run away with.

    I also adore anything gold and sparkly...so that bag and myself might get along quite well.

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  22. Gemma BanksJanuary 7, 2011 at 5:17 AM

    Hi,

    I think you are rad!

    With much love from Christchurch, New Zealand

    Gemma Banks

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  23. AnaiviloJanuary 7, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    Great outfit! I really like your style and the fact that you use so much color :D

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  24. LeesyJanuary 7, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    I love the shirt, and your hair! I've really been contemplating bleaching mine to that color, but have been too lazy to get around to it.

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  25. LOLA FINNJanuary 7, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    You are so pretty! I love your skirt <3

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  26. VickiJanuary 7, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    coury please tell me what brand and colour your beautiful blusher and lipstick are! i have to get them!! also would love to see a blog post on your loft! sounds so chic! :) x

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  27. EmilyJanuary 7, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    So cute as always! Those colors also look really amazing on you!

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  28. Artfully AwearJanuary 7, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    Oh, I love the turquoise color on you and the scalloped hem of the skirt is perfect.

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  29. AnetteJanuary 7, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    Love it!

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  30. Savannah January 7, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    That top is so pretty!

    xxx

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  31. UnknownJanuary 7, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    Lovely Bag :)
    geodemi@libero.it

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  32. SimoneJanuary 7, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    i love the colour of your blouse and the scallop hem on the skirt is adorable! lovely as always.

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  33. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Turquoise is my fave cvolor and looks gorgeous on you!

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  34. veronika, tick tock vintage.January 7, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    in my mind, the sweeter the better! i love the little lace detail that (i think) you added to the blouse. really cute!

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  35. amandaJanuary 7, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    i love all your sweet outfits!! they seem to fit your personality perfectly :) and i love the lace on the blouse. and that is such a fantastic little gold bag!

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  36. KatherineJanuary 7, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    That blouse is beautiful! I love the lace detail :)

    www.LaPetiteMarmoset.com

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  37. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    great outfit as always, you look lovely! and the bag is so cute!

    kas.dz@wp.pl

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  38. KristiMcMurryJanuary 7, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    I love your sweet taste in clothes...especially that hemline! I love scalloping on pretty much anything.

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  39. CassieJanuary 7, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    lovely colours against the black

    www.dressingmissdolly.co.uk

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  40. AkhilaJanuary 7, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    I love your blog and the color of your shirt/top - so vibrant, cute and definitely "sweet." Love the style of dressing. And of course the bag is divine :)

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  41. Amy McMillanJanuary 7, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    I am in love with this outfit. So cute!
    I am now following, hope you can do the same :)

    www.amyssecretcloset.blogspot.com
    Xx

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  42. yelizabetaJanuary 7, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Loving that blouse! With the little lace detail:-) and that bag!

    Www.yelizabeta.blogspot.com

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  43. MariaJanuary 7, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    Gahh so in love with your outfit, especially that blouse!! Ooo so in need of a cute, sparkly bag like that!

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  44. Rebecca JaneJanuary 7, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    That scalloped skirt is so pretty!

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  45. Laura @ The World Looks RedJanuary 7, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    Oh, I love the scalloped edge on the skirt. I always find it hard to incorporate bright colours into my wardrobe but you do it so well and it looks amazing with your blond hair!

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  46. the carnival by the seaJanuary 7, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    weeeee! another give-away, so fun!! i adore that bag :) cheers!

    ~zara

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  47. Victoria / Justice PirateJanuary 7, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    well I think this outfit is beautiful in every way. I am fascinated by it.

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  48. rachelJanuary 7, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    waffles are the new best thing. :)

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  49. RaquelJanuary 7, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    Love this look! The first picture is perfect.

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  50. simplychicJanuary 7, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    gorgeousness! the whole look is perfection, including the makeup.

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  51. UnknownJanuary 7, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    Your outfit is so cute! And the giveaway is quite exciting!

    I'm also doing a giveaway: a pair of Report Signature Fairfax 3 Over the Knee Boots. Check it out: http://goodbadnfab.blogspot.com/2011/01/new-year-new-giveaway.html

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  52. AmberJanuary 7, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    the hem of your skirt is amazing. I love your "sweet" style

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  53. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    I love your blog and that you're always so cheerful and positive, thanks for that!
    Also, <3 the bag!
    Heather Jones
    heathermjones@ufl.edu

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  54. UnknownJanuary 7, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    love the outfit! <3

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  55. Je22aJanuary 7, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    i absolutely adore you...your hair, your outfits, your locations..everything seems perfect :)

    this outfit got me again..maybe i should try myself on more skirts :)

    <3

    http://www.fancyfairycake.blogspot.com

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  56. PaigeJanuary 7, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    Your play on colors with this outfit is outrageously feminie, yet a bit hard at the same time. Love it!

    paigewiley16 AT gmail DOT com

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  57. lydia.January 7, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    this is probably one of my most favorite outfits you have done. :)
    and i'm in love with that sweet little bag!
    crossing my fingers. :)

    xo.

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  58. tiffany.January 7, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    Oooooh! you know what!!? I don't own a gold purse at all! This would be wonderful! :))

    XO.
    http://dropsofjupiterBLOG.com

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  59. Beth MillerJanuary 7, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    I always love looking at your posts! They're so inspiring and fun. I love that you always look perfect... even when visiting the dog park!
    I'd be THRILLED beyond belief to win that adorable bag.

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  60. eelectroCuteeJanuary 7, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    ahh.. I really love your top!!! it's so pretty..
    I follow you now.. :D

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  61. cayceJanuary 7, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    you are simply marvelous! i look forward to clicking over to your blog every day! always such a sweet surprise :)

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  62. Sara DowntonJanuary 7, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    waffles, yumm!
    the hem of your skirt is lovely. dressing sweetly is definitely not a bad thing, proven by you always looking so nice in your photos!
    have a good weekend :)

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  63. Rebecca MaureenJanuary 7, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    i'm in love with the fact that you coordinate your outfit with what you want to eat. awesome.

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  64. UnknownJanuary 7, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    if you ask me, you can never be too sweet :)

    and the bag? ahhh-mazing!

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  65. UrwaJanuary 7, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    you're my style crush for sure!
    absolutely gorgeous!
    what blush and lip colour do you wear?

    urwawaqar@hotmail.com

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  66. TuiJanuary 8, 2011 at 3:46 AM

    What a cute little bag, and I always crave sweet and wish I could eat waffles by the truck load.

    xx Poppy

    parisblue77 (@) gmail (.)

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  67. NicolJanuary 8, 2011 at 4:28 AM

    you´re so pretty:) lovely outfit!

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  68. jessicaJanuary 8, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    I'm jealous, we dont have waffle places in Ireland, we do however have plenty of potatoes and beer. Lots of beer.

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  69. SiaJanuary 8, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    that scalloped hem looks fantastic !
    great make-up :) with your blond hair it looks sweet and very girlish :)

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  70. Chelsea, Tea TalkJanuary 8, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Last night and this morning I've gone through tons of your posts and I have to say, you seem like such a sweet person!

    I simply adore your style<3

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  71. StephanieJanuary 8, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    I adore the colors in that outfit! & the gold sparkly bag is perfect with it. I would love to win it and see what outfit I could dream up to go with it!

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  72. AmyJanuary 8, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    i wish i could match up clothes the way you do! your outfits always look so effortless and yet so put together. i'm way too matchy-matchy most of the time.

    ..perhaps that beautiful gold bag can give me some inspiration? ;)

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  73. PamJanuary 8, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    I love how you mixed all the colors. They compliment each other so well! :D And pictures of the icecreams and waffles plz!

    sPam of frou-frou

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  74. alexiaJanuary 8, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    i think this might be your cutest outfit ever!

    not saying your other ones weren't..haha

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  75. Casa cu cadouriJanuary 8, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    Love your blog and your positive energy :) (and the blouse is pretty sweet too).

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  76. SartiricalJanuary 8, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    The scalloped edging on that skirt is to die! And the bag is so glitzy and glam!

    the-poor-girl.blogspot.com

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  77. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    I look forward to reading your blog when i'm having a bad day and it always puts me in a sweeter mood : )

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  78. NYJanuary 8, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    One Word:

    Sweet!!:)

    http://fashion-heartbeats.blogspot.com/

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  79. KelliJanuary 8, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    I love the gold and teal together..very sweet!

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  80. babooshkaJanuary 8, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    Ooh I love that little lacy thingy on that blouse.

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  81. StrawberryCalfJanuary 8, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    I've been reading Your blog for some time now and every time I'm about to post a comment, there are so many things on my mind I would want to write that I give up immediately. So I'm using Your giveaway as a kick to start commenting, haha. And that bag looks soo happy ( happy people make their possesions happy, I guess).
    Also, I checked the waffles website, looked at some photos of ice cream and now I've been hungry for them for most of the evening.
    Besides, I admire Your style, but I'll probably tell You that another time, when my comment won't be so awfully long already :D

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  82. KaylaJanuary 8, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    I adore your pretty, & bright way of dressing. You're good at making 'cool girl' type looks very feminine. and the colors-yes. excellent combinations.

    p.s. I wouldn't mind owning that shiny purse one bit. :)

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  83. kelly annJanuary 8, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    oohhh i've been on the hunt for a cute little gold bag, how darling! and i just love your coat :)

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  84. ChikaJanuary 8, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    After I saw your pretty turquoise outfit, I miss laying on the beach! Such a fun color :) And I love how you wearing the plush tights. (nice twisted technique!!...I got to copy that, hehe) The gold bag is too lovely :)

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  85. Bridget MichelleJanuary 8, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    Hello Miss Coury!

    I frequently skip around your blog, you are one of my very most favourite style bloggers. I must check in on your blog at least once per day!

    The scalloping on your skirt this post is super sweet! Recently i discovered my sewing machine is capable of scalloping, Huzzah!

    the little gold bag up for grabs is beautiful, i love the metal-joiny makeup of that type of bag! why dont they make those anymore?!

    hope you have a lovely week ahead :)
    aroha (love) from New Zealand

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  86. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2011 at 3:30 AM

    I love the colour of your blouse ♥

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  87. SofeefeeJanuary 9, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    Sweet is always good, it's like a little bell is ringing in my heart.

    I love your outfits ♥

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  88. AnnaJanuary 9, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    This is such a cute outfit. I love the way you rearrange vintage clothes. When I see some stuff I just think its old clothes, but you have a great feeling about what matches and how to wear it in a very cool way. By the way: the cut of the skirt is amazing!

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  89. UnknownJanuary 9, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    You look so pretty! I love when you dress sweet. I love this look but I don't think I could ever pull it off like you!

    oh & please enter me :) x

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  90. BethJanuary 9, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    that top is lovely and the colour is stunning on you!

    enter me for that cute bag please!
    xox

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  91. kiley elizabethJanuary 10, 2011 at 12:56 AM

    first off, i adore you and all of your darling outfits.
    second off, i would love to own that little bag!

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