Is it just me or did they start advertising for Valentine’s Day really early this year? Well, I guess the subliminal messaging worked because I wore this outfit recently:
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| dress- thrifted from saver’s, tights and flats- forever 21 |
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| cardigan- forever 21 |
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| apologies for the bad lighting, I’m really trying to work on it! |
I wore it to a white wine tasting, which was a lot of fun! We tasted different types of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, and Pinot Grigio– I think Riesling is my favorite because it is so deliciously sweet. Even though we are technically only allowed to go to one, I’m trying to see if I can attend the red wine tasting because the white wine tasting was so informative and fun! Which do you prefer, red wine or white wine?
Also, I would like give a big thank you to Anna and Ribka for both giving me the Stylish Blogger Award this week!
In order to accept this award, I’m supposed to share seven things about me– however, I am really bad at sharing in this sense, so I thought maybe you guys could ask me questions (in the comments) and I will pick seven of them and answer in the next post. How does that sound?
I’m also supposed to pass it on to seven bloggers I’ve recently discovered, so here we go!
![It's a very belated book haul! These are the four books I picked up on my trip to Australia back in May. Of course I had to check out some bookstores on my first trip to Sydney and I think I ended up visiting 9 in total (check out my stories to see the mini bookstore vlog I made)!
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It was so fun book shopping over there since majority of the covers are different from our US covers. I couldn't resist this pretty edition of PACHINKO, which I've already read. And when I picked up this copy of PEOPLE PERSON, I was so excited to see it because it wasn't out yet in the US at that time. I also bought two books that I hadn't heard of before I discovered them in the bookstore: IDOL and LOVE AND OTHER PUZZLES.
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Do you tend to prefer US or UK book covers?
[P.S. This is an old photo that includes a HarperCollins UK title, but please note that I support the HarperCollins Union.]
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[ID: A stack of the following books sits on top of white bedding in front of a white wall (from top to bottom): PACHINKO, IDOL, LOVE AND OTHER PUZZLES, PEOPLE PERSON.]
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Thank you!! :)
Thanks Zarna! :)
Ooo, honey wine, I haven't heard of that before- it sounds amazing! Thanks for the recommendation and your kind comment about my dress! :)
Thank you Erica! :)
Thank you! and yes, I know, I have no plans yet!
yay!! love the red dress!!
you look fabulous wore it girl :)
THE SECRET LIFE OF "D"
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Queen D
This is such a great dress – perfect colour. Congrats on the award!
Thanks so much for your lovely comment.
xxx
theothersideofthepondmydear
i totally agree – it seems like valentines day has come very early this year!
loving the red dress :)
I really love the red color on you!! You look really hot!! you need to put some more red on you!!
<3
http://reserveradefashion.blogspot.com
Wine is one of my favorite things about life. I prefer dry whites and sweet reds. If you liked the sweetness you must try honey wines. Often times they are better than juice.
That dress couldn't be more perfect for the occasion. It fits you beautifully.
you are rocking that red dress. :) congrats on the award!
<3, Mimi
http://whatmimiwrites.blogspot.com/
That is one sassy and sexy dress. You look gorgeous!
xo
beeautiful red dress! so perfect for vday coming! and agree, the holiday gets overly hyped haha, but I enjoy all the cute outfits everyone wears! :) hope you had a lovely weekend girl! :)
<3, Kathleen.
Simple, slinky and classic! What a great dress. And yikes! Valentines already.
Nice dress and cardigan. Congrats to your award :)
You're very welcome! And thank you! :) Ohh, sweet dessert wine always gets me! Actually, I have a weakness for almost anything sweet! :D
Thank you for the award dear. You look hot in that dress! How about some big earrings to go? Personally I prefer white wine but my true love lies in sweet dessert wine.
Thanks Ashley! :D
Love, love, love the red! And yes, Vday did seem to come early. But at least you're ready with your red dress!
–Ashley
araeofstyle.blogspot.com
what time of day is it? the glare from the windows might be killing the photo quality? bleh, what do I know about photography lulss
Thanks! I know, I have no idea, I'll have to try and come up with something else! :)
Thank you Raya! :)
fun vday outfit! now the question is what will you wear on the real day!!! :) cant wait to see!
xx.M
http://www.bellesandrebelles.blogspot.com
you look great with this dress:)))
Killer dress. x hivennn. p.s enter my jeffrey campbell giveaway?
Hey, thanks! :)
That dress looks so good on you! I'm jealous.
? Olivia
Thank you!! :)
Great style!!!Great blog!!!
http://www.fromustwoyou.com/
xox Cybelle & Fabi
Thank you!! :)
ooh la la ! very pretty! hmmmm questions? what about where you're from – what state?
Red looks great on you!! And I ADORE those flats… so cute!!
Thank you! Hehe, yes, I did have to be a little more careful with my glass by the end ;)
You're very welcome!! :)
Thanks Josie! Yes, I started seeing things in late December, early January! haha
Thank you Claudia :)
Great dress – it's perfect for a wine tasting (especially for me because I'm such a klutz and I'd totally spill red wine on myself).
xoxo ~ Courtney
http://sartorialsidelines.blogspot.com
awh thank you very much :) x
Thank you so much for your comment :) I like this red dress is really nice!
By the way, you have pictures on your room's wall about La Roja and Madrid!! hahaha what a surprise!
kisses,
Anna
I LOVE Valentine's Day, so naturally I love this outfit! I have so many ideas in mind for Valentine's Day outfits…I think the first two weeks of February are just going to be me wearing a bunch of red and pink floaty things. With hearts. Lots of hearts.
Wine sounds good. You only get to go to one? How come?
Have a great weekend! And congrats on your awards, you deserve them!
You look great in your little red dress — I agree; the Valentine's things came out super early this year!
xo Josie
http://winksmilestyle.blogspot.com
that dress is really flattering onyou! :) amy,x
I really like it! Classy with a pop of red :)
Thank you Marie! :D
At this rate they'll start advertising for Easter in January! haha :)
Wow, while you were Christmas shopping?! That's crazy! Thanks :)
this dress is HOT! i never find such good stuff thrifting! you have a talent :)
You're right…Advertisements for Valentine's did come super early this year…
ooo, i love question posts!! (also i love your red dress and RED WINE. and white wine. i love all wine really, haha.)
so, question: what is your major at school? also, if you could only watch one movie for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Hi Nnenna!!!!
So sexy with these dress :)
xoxo
lookofstyle.blogspot.com
i saw valentines stuff while i was christmas shopping. it gets earlier and earlier every year.
cute red dress :)
Thanks Queen D!! :)