Hearts Driven by America

Okay... so. Finally! An outfit post! It's been roughly two-and-a-half weeks since my last outfit post and Yikes! I guess life caught up with me. Being sickly, then my birthday, and then moving. All in one fell swoop! We made time to shoot a few little piccy-pics of today's outfit outside our back door. Get used to this backdrop because you'll probably see it a lot ;) The light is perfect there after 12:30pm so I'm sure when we're rushed or feeling lethargic, it'll be our go-to solution!

The title comes from our building, paired with the outfit's color palette and prints. Rather than go in the nautical direction, we went for an All-American patriotic look. We live in the smaller of the two Marathon Motors buildings. They converted them to lofts so I decided to pair it with my Chevy bag I procured at Therapy boutique in California a couple of years ago. I honestly have never worn it. Crazy, right? It's kind of perfect. It's ultra roomy and the perfect little piece to top off the look. Sure, Chevy isn't Marathon, but it's the same theme! Work with me here.

Right now we're sitting in Starbucks on West End, leeching the internet. I've been trying to edit these photos (in the outfit I'm currently wearing, mind you!) in the middle of the busy spot and it's just awkward, awkward, awkward! So instead you're getting straight-from-the-camera. Dark lighting and all. Sorry friends! Either way, I'm glad to have something to finally post! We're hoping to get the place together tonight so I mayyyyy have pictures of it soon! We've put our heart and soul into that little place so far and we are in love! Anywhoo- We will have internet on Friday so I'm going to schedule the next two days and if you need to reach me by email, I'll be responding via iPhone.




Anyway, we're off to head back home and try and organize the mess that is our little place! Hopefully you'll enjoy tomorrow's reader submitted Wedding Wednesday and Things I Love Thursday! Maybe if I'm feeling frisky I'll venture out tomorrow for more outfit photos and maybe an impromptu post?! Who knows! Don't hold your breath... but maybe! 

Dress: Forever 21
Belt: Forever 21
Cardigan: Forever 21
Tights: Target
Wedges: Dolce Vita x Target
Bag: Therapy Boutique
Headband: c/o Sunshine and Carousels

PS; Don't freak out that I'm not wearing my engagement ring! We've been painting for the past 2 days and the last thing I want is paint getting on that ring! Peep the paint that won't come off my hands! haha
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27 comments:

  1. ShewearscrazywellApril 5, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    Well thats just adorable! :) Hearts, Janna Lynn

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  2. oliviaApril 5, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    I love your dimples. :)

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  3. ColletteApril 5, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    I love this outfit... The clashing prints, the colours, the bag... everything really. Bootiful! I only wish I had the nerve to dress like that instead of playing it safe. I always feel too old to be wearing clashing prints and colourful, fun clothes!

    PS - I love your Wedding Wednesdays, and the post I did/posted (?) earlier reminded me of them. But in a totally different way. My post was all about Irish Traveller weddings, they're quite different I'll have you know!

    xo

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  4. Meghan EdgeApril 5, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    That bag is lovely. ^_^

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  5. AnonymousApril 5, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    love the chevy bag and the background is purty too! :)

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  6. DanielleApril 5, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    ahh I have this dress and adore it. It's such a surprise that it's an F21 dress.

    And you miss, are beautiful and stylish as usual. I love how you always add a bit of whimsy to your outfits, and in turn, add so much sparkle and sunshine into the world! Love it.

    Have the best time decorating little lady!
    xoxo
    Danielle

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  7. JessicaApril 5, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    Girl, you are so frickin adorable! I love this! Good luck getting the new place together--can't wait to see the pics!

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  8. BlaceApril 5, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    too darn cute! i hate using the internet in public places. always feels awkward to me for some reason.

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  9. UnknownApril 5, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    Awesome! I can't wait to see what you're doing to your new place. We are moving to a new apartment next month, and I'm sooooooooooo excited to decorate!

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  10. SaraApril 5, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    Ah! I love the old bricks of your buildingggg. Also, super cute outfit! I love the hearts cardigan.

    PS. I'm a new reader, hi! I love your blog and I think you may have inspired me to buy a wig. I'm a former hair dye junky and sometimes I really miss the wild colors, but my hair is dark dark and after years, I decided to stop killing it. You make wigs seem so fun!

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  11. SaraApril 5, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    Ah! I love the old bricks of your buildingggg. Also, super cute outfit! I love the hearts cardigan.

    PS. I'm a new reader, hi! I love your blog and I think you may have inspired me to buy a wig. I'm a former hair dye junky and sometimes I really miss the wild colors, but my hair is dark dark and after years, I decided to stop killing it. You make wigs seem so fun!

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  12. SaraApril 5, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    Ah! I love the old bricks of your buildingggg. Also, super cute outfit! I love the hearts cardigan.

    PS. I'm a new reader, hi! I love your blog and I think you may have inspired me to buy a wig. I'm a former hair dye junky and sometimes I really miss the wild colors, but my hair is dark dark and after years, I decided to stop killing it. You make wigs seem so fun!

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  13. alexisApril 5, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    you look lightly patriotic :)
    and that cardigan is adorable

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  14. marissaApril 5, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    Um, hello gorgeous hair color! Seriously, yours now is my DREAM color. Did you DIY or go to the salon? It looks beautiful on you!

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  15. DelaneApril 5, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    I LOVE LOVE IT!!

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  16. Jo - Lost in the HazeApril 6, 2011 at 2:53 AM

    Your hair is amazing! Seriously, shape + colour are just divine! And I just love love love your collar! So babe!

    x
    www.lostinthehaze.com

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  17. ErinApril 6, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    You look so sweet! I love the backdrop of the building and can't wait to see your first apartment post.

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  18. UnknownApril 6, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    You look absolutely stunning! Love all the colours together! The bag is lovely!xxxx

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  19. CateaclysmicApril 6, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    You look gorgeous LOVE the cardigan xoxo

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  20. Mrs. DinosaurApril 6, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    Just adorable!
    You look so nice and cute :-)

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  21. MeganApril 6, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    I love this outfit and that pretty brick wall!! Have fun decorating doll!! xo

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  22. UnknownApril 6, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Hahaa...I know exactly how you feel when you feel the awkwardness when you're borrowing the internet around so many folks. Especially if it's editing pictures! Glad that you did that for us though...just to have a post. You're so sweet. ;) I really love how you paired the patterns together. That little heart cardi is adorable! Sorry I'm commenting so late. Had to work like a mad woman last night. Have fun painting the fab loft! :)

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  23. I BLEED PINKApril 6, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Your the cutest!!

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  24. RachelApril 7, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    You look lovely, and your hair is beautiful!

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  25. amyApril 7, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    beauty !!


    kisses,
    amy !
    www.amyflyingakite.com

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  26. ChloeApril 8, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Hey! This is kind of random, but I stumbled across your blog and really love your outfit posts!
    MTV Canada has a fashion/beauty/lifestyle blog called Fora, and we're running a contest right now. Submit your outfit photos and win an iPad2!

    You should definitely check it out;
    http://fora.mtv.ca/2011/04/what-good-is-an-ipad-case-if-you-dont-have-an-ipad/

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  27. LyndseyApril 8, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    darling you are so gorgeous and i've missed you beyond crazy! i am still so so so happy for you and the mister :). i love the colour combo and everything about this. you're just a doll!!

    xo
    lynds<3
    http://hellolyndseyyy.blogspot.com

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HEY! Thanks for dropping by. xo KB