I wasn't in love with these pictures or this outfit from yesterday, but this dress deserved some fun in the sun before I decided to off it. I've only worn it once (I believe) and I loved it last time. Something about it didn't sit well with me this go around. I think it was the cream cardigan I paired it with. To be honest it's because it was the only one I could find in my room. Sad, I know. It definitely does no favors for my less-than-toned upper arms but still, I tried anyway. Mike said this outfit reminded him of a trip to California with his mom where they indulged in Irish Cream Ice Cream on the beach! Hence the title!
We started our day as usual with a walk around the neighborhood. My shins are starting to not like my choice of footwear for those long walks. Afterwards we laid in the hammock for a bit, just swinging. The air was crisp yesterday but nice. There's been a substantial wind, too. Almost felt as though we were living on the coast. Oh how I cannot wait! Seriously, these 2 weeks (less than 2 weeks even!) need to fly by so we can enjoy some roadtripping with Susannah and Chris! I'm so excited! It'll be great to have such wonderful friends along for the ride, too!
We decided to try and make that Tomato Basil soup today but it was too creamy for me. We obviously changed a lot of it up but that was the general idea if you're looking for a recipe! I like just straight-to-the-point-and-a-bit-spicy tomato soup. (Was that enough hyphens for you?) Although when I was lurking my friend Liz's blog today I found an even better sounding recipe! CLICK HERE to check it out.
Another neat post in the blogosphere would be this headband DIY from my friend Elle! She shows you a super insanely simple but totally cute braided headband how-to!
I've felt sort of in a funk lately so hopefully it'll pass! Happy weekend everyone!
Dress: Macy's
Caridgan: Charlotte Russe
Tights: Target
Flats: Target
Headband: c/o Sunshine and Carousels
That skirt is great! I love the tie at the waist, and the color is really pretty. :D
ReplyDeletehey! i just realised that you have bigger pictures now. love them! =]
ReplyDeletei really like that dress, but it seems like it would be hard to pair with other things like sweaters/tights.
ReplyDeleteloving the outfit! you dress well and colourfully! <3
ReplyDeletelovely dress. love the color match up. you look fab as always
ReplyDeleteYou look gorgeous! I love the dress and the cardi is cute too, but maybe-as you said- not right for the dress. It would have looked great with a navy or a mustard yellow cardi.
ReplyDeleteI would love to have a hammock to lounge around in. That sounds fabulous.
I hope you have a great day beautiful!
Eek! That dress is too cute! Stripes + green = perfection to me.
ReplyDeleteI feel like a little bit of a funk before an exciting trip (or anything) is normal... you just want it to to be here, but it seems so far away. I'm sure you'll be your peppy self in no time!
I really like the dress and think you look fabulous in it. But I totally get it when you buy something and you love it but then a couple months down the road it just feels off for some reason!
ReplyDeleteHave a good weekend!
Oh I adore that dress! It looks so pretty on you! =]
ReplyDeletexo.
That dress is perfect! I wantzzzzz it. And seriously, the rest if February needs to hurry the eff up! :)
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, I actually love this outfit (especially the dress)! I'd go as far as to say it's one of my favourites of yours.
ReplyDeletei'm glad you posted this dress, seriously my goal for this spring/summer is to find more bold colors. bright greens, royal blues, yellow. i love it!
ReplyDeletehillary-www.helpamutha.blogspot.com
Don't get rid of it...it's soooo cute. This is one of my favourite outfits you've worn recently. I just LOVE that green!
ReplyDeletegreen is your colour! it compliments the red hair! really great on you. one of my fave outfits from you this week :)
ReplyDeletenothing worse than feeling funky and not being able to pin point the source. hope ya feel perkier soon. x
I actually think this is my favorite outfit since I began following you.
ReplyDeleteis it strange for me to say, that the photos are really clean, crisp? does that make sense? really good photos!
ReplyDeleteand adorable outfit.
I love that dress. I really, really, really love green. And the pictures are great! Don't worry :)
ReplyDelete-April
Cute outfit! You don't look quite as chipper as usual...but I have been there too.
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I'm not a big fan of green, I think I may have 2 items of green clothing, but I LOVE LOVE LOVE that skirt!
ReplyDeletehey!
ReplyDeleteyour so pretty . i love your hair!
and the colors of the dress are cute!
oxoxoxox
theresa
theresaisyourhomie.blogspot.com
I actually really love this outfit on you - it looks great and the Green looks really good with your hair xo
ReplyDeletewhat a great dress! i just love that color green!
ReplyDeletexo,
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Very pretty. I love your style!
ReplyDeleteoh my! don't get rid of that cute dress! unless you plan to sell it to me *wink* then, get rid of it all you want :)
ReplyDeleteif you decide to please email me; kelly green is my favorite color of all of the time forever