Aug 29, 2011

Lazy Lack-A-Daisy Day.

This seems the perfect dress to finish the summer and start the fall in. It's half linen, has a sweet crochet stripe near the hem, and boasts my obligatory peter pan collar.

Oh, I have some fun news to share with you on the 1st of September regarding me, Chictopia, and American Apparel! :)

We spent the day touring my mom's history in Southern California. You know, the catholic school she ran away from once and walked 2 miles toward home, her sister's first teeny house, the cemetery some of her family rests in, the drive through her mom used to get milk from, her favorite taco joint...you know, the works. It was very special to me to learn even more about her. She's the best in the west. Darn tootin'!

Things have been insane this month and starting this fall, I'm going to add more content to the blog. Outfit posting is what comes easiest to me and I love doing it and will continue to. We're moving into our first real home (which I'll let you know more about within the week!) and I can't wait to blog about all the fun things that come with that. I'll be cooking a lot more and doing everything under the sun to my house and you can bet your boots that I want to share so much of it with you...much more than just what I wear every day! I'm berry excited!

Until then, here's what I wore today.. :)









Wearing:

Dress: Fancy Treehouse
Bag & Ring: Anthro


Thanks to everyone who is always so positive and encouraging to me here. Your sweet words and kind thoughts have MEANT SO MUCH TO ME. Keep it positive! :)

XO Coury



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49 comments:

  1. jessAugust 29, 2011 at 2:21 AM

    playing house! always fun. i hope your move goes well. and i look forward to the additions on the blog (yours is one of my favorites) !

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  2. coco kaileeAugust 29, 2011 at 2:23 AM

    Lovely, lovely day dress. The Peter Pan collar is oh-so sweet! You look so darling!

    And congratulations on the new house!!! Can't wait to read more about it <3


    xoxo Coco
    Muffin Top Baby

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  3. LieslAugust 29, 2011 at 2:28 AM

    Loving the 50's A Line cut of that dress...so lovely and tying the belt into a bow is such a great idea! How fun to spend the day learning more about things in your mother's life and I am so excited about your upcoming move to a new home...can't wait to follow your adventure!

    Liesl :)

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  4. sAugust 29, 2011 at 2:52 AM

    Love.... beautiful ;)

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  5. The little world of fashionAugust 29, 2011 at 3:01 AM

    Really love this dress and funny pictures! :)
    xx

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  6. AnonymousAugust 29, 2011 at 3:11 AM

    i really love the shoes!
    you look so cute!
    xoxo

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  7. aprileverydayAugust 29, 2011 at 3:19 AM

    Ooh I cant wait to see all the upcoming posts about your new house! I love things like that! :) Love the dress too!

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  8. ReneeAugust 29, 2011 at 3:23 AM

    ooh you're so pretty and lovely dress xo

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  9. TekstualnaAugust 29, 2011 at 3:29 AM

    you look so sweet and adorable!!! love your style :)

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  10. CookieAugust 29, 2011 at 3:48 AM

    I'm really looking forward to the new sections on your blog - house stuff and cooking, niiiice^^
    And I would love love love to read more about "local" things - since I booked my LA trip now, yeah!, and Palm Springs too - locations you like and photos where you've been. I still adore your Disneyland pics :)
    Greetings from Germany <3

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  11. Michelle LeeAugust 29, 2011 at 3:59 AM

    lovely :)

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  12. LuciaAugust 29, 2011 at 4:00 AM

    oh pretty dress, I really love the crochet stripe near the hem! :)

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  13. PlamiAugust 29, 2011 at 4:41 AM

    This dress really is perfect to end the summer wit! It's gorgeous! Can't wait to see pictures from your new place :)

    XoXo
    Plami

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

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  14. Natalie LeungAugust 29, 2011 at 5:11 AM

    such stunning photos as always!!

    natalie

    http://lucyandtherunaways.blogspot.com

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  15. Aleksandra SkorupanAugust 29, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    so lovely

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  16. JoyAugust 29, 2011 at 5:24 AM

    Lurve how simple and clean this is!

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  17. The Fancy TeacupAugust 29, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    What a darling dress! The peter pan collar is super cute! Looking forward to seeing your new home.

    ♥, Jamie
    www.TheFancyTeacup.com

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  18. AnonymousAugust 29, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    That is a goregous Courtney! I remember doing one of those tours with my grandfather, but he's a builder so he showed me all the places he built. It was rather special & he was so proud.

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  19. KateAugust 29, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    these shoes are amazing plus i love your dress :)
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  20. AnastasiaAugust 29, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Love it! Yay for more features!! I love doing those family tours, but I get to do them in rural wisconsin. So wonderful!!

    anastasia
    ugly plants

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  21. Charis HillAugust 29, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    eee! cant wait for newness and fall!

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  22. sweet harvest moonAugust 29, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    What a lovely look!

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  23. NathalieAugust 29, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    What a beautiful dress! Lovely as always.

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  24. zeeAugust 29, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    sounds amazing! and peter pan collars are the best...i plan on making one for myself :)

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  25. TeddiAugust 29, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    like a doris day movie, dear coury! :) cheers to fab mom stories, & time spent with your family, moving adventures, new blog posts, & pleasant surprises along the way!

    http://honeybeelane.blogspot.com/

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  26. UnknownAugust 29, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    i love the precious collar on that dress! i am so excited for new posts and new house! i love your blog and can't wait to follow your little journey :)

    <3 steffy
    Steffys Pros and Cons

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  27. AnonymousAugust 29, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    very cute. crazy braidy belt!!

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  28. UnknownAugust 29, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    such an adorable dress on you! I am so thrilled/excited for you to move into your new place. Can't wait for more details :)

    xxx
    www.ladyalamode.com

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  29. WildthingsrunfastAugust 29, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    love this outfit. The ring and the braided belt are the cherries on top.

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  30. ElanorAugust 29, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    i can't wait to see the new additions to your blog! it's already fantastic... :) but a new house? that's great! & i love the buttons and collar details on this pretty dress. pluss....cool belt!
    xx

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  31. rachelAugust 29, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    WOHOO! can't wait to hear more of your plans and read more from you! that will be exciting! good luck as you move and stuff...first house? so exciting! have fun!! <3

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  32. out of orderAugust 30, 2011 at 1:44 AM

    oh my goodness, I cannot, simply Cannot! wait to see what you do with a house!! Congrats :)


    <3Meghan

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  33. AnonymousAugust 30, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    You look so pretty!!!!

    Xx. ALie from Paris**

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  34. Movimento ModaAugust 30, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    This looks cool with your hair :)

    Sara Alves Corceiro
    movmoda.blogspot.com

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  35. Michelle GoldieAugust 30, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    that last pic of you skipping makes me smile. so sweet. :)
    god i miss summer days like these - london is too grey at the moment.

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  36. Rebekka SealeAugust 30, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Ooooh....I can't wait to see your new home...congratulations, how FUN!

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  37. modHello!August 30, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    Amazing ring!!!!!!
    kisses, gaia

    http://modhello.blogspot.com

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  38. TrudeAugust 30, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    That dress is ridiculously cute. Glad you had fun with your mama!

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  39. nicholeiAugust 31, 2011 at 2:15 AM

    Yay for moving into a house! :)

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  40. SherAugust 31, 2011 at 2:27 AM

    you are such a doll:)

    xx

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  41. DollyAugust 31, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    Beautiful dress! You look so sweet!
    Happy moving into a house! :)
    Dolly, xo

    http://dollygoesfashion.blogspot.com

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  42. ChuChusAugust 31, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    lovely post!!! it´s amazing!!!!

    www.elblogdechuchus.blogspot.com

    fron spain!

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  43. Anha SenetAugust 31, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    Nice dress ! :)
    xoxo

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  44. Victoria / Justice PirateAugust 31, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    That's some interesting history. I can't imagine running away from a school . . I guess I'd be a little scared as a young girl (maybe because my mom always told me I was a pretty little girl and that there were weird out people who kidnapped and raped girls who sometimes traveled alone).

    Don't you look like a lovely type of Hailey Mills in this dress of yours!?? I think so. Gorgeous!

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  45. UnknownAugust 31, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    cute dress!
    julyandafter

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  46. Pranita KocharekarSeptember 1, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Just came across your blog and im loving it! :) Love this dress and the mint dress(in the next post) You're so girly and cute!:)

    www.arty-heart.blogspot.com

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  47. Ieva KurashSeptember 2, 2011 at 1:12 AM

    Amazing! You dress is so nice, I love it :)

    eM!
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  48. pharmacyDecember 12, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    Gorgeous! I couldn't ignore those colors! It's a lovely blog and keep up with this work

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  49. xlpharmacyDecember 13, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    hey my sunshine, you really have style and knowledge of what good fashion is, I love all your outfits, you look so gorgeous with all I have seen, your beauty blows my mind!♥

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