The first Bloggers Do It Better Challenge was so much fun, I couldn’t wait to do it again! This time the assignment was White Out– using whites, creams, or a combination of the two in your outfit.
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| cardigan- Ross, cami and skirt- forever 21, wedges- target |
I only had one creme skirt, which solved the problem of what to wear on bottom. Not going to lie, the skirt is pretty tight and short, so I want something flowier on top to balance that out. I wore this open white cardigan which I shrunk in the wash! It used to be much longer and the sleeves were full-length, but it actually doesn’t hit me in a bad spot, even in its shrunken size. Then I zipped up these Target wedges, which I love love love!
This was a pretty good weekend =) On Saturday, I went shopping and I finally bought my graduation dress. I’m going for an overall summery look, but still dressy of course, and I’m probably going to wear it with these Target wedges since I know we have to walk all over grass and such and I wouldn’t want my heels to sink in. I can’t wait to wear my dress on graduation! Also, in preparation for my trip to Myrtle Beach in a little over a week, I bought a floppy black straw hat, a bathing suit, denim shorts, and two pairs of sandals. I think I’m pretty beach ready! I know you guys have never seen me in a hat, but it is something I’ve been meaning to try, so don’t worry, there will definitely be pictures!
And don’t forget to check out the other outfits here!
![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 so much Claire! =)
They're so much fun! =) And I love my floppy hat- makes me think hats actually look okay on me and I can't wait to wear it at the beach!
Thank you Kiah! The Bloggers Do It Better Challenge was created by Kristina of Pretty Shiny Sparkly and every couple of weeks she posts an outfit challenge for bloggers to try. Then on the due date, everyone submits their links and you can check out other people's take on the challenge. It's been a lot of fun for me so far! =)
Thank you so much Cait, it's so fun getting to see everyone's looks! =)
Thank you so much Gertrude!! :D
Haha! I'm always very paranoid when I wear white because this once time in high school one of my friends was wearing a white skirt, and then she sat down on a piece of chocolate, and you can imagine the rest…Anyways, since then I've always been super careful when wearing white! Thank you =)
I know, I can't wait!! =)
Yes, I love wearing all white in summer. There's something incredibly pristine and alluring to all white. I think you got the shapes – tight skirt, flowy top – spot-on.
We do it better indeed! :) I love your outfit!!! Whites re perfect for summer!!!
XoXo
Plami
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love the all white outfit with the black shoes. looks so chic. can't wait to see your graduation gown!
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ohh i like these blogger challenges! and your vacay hat sounds awesome! i think i need a floppy hat too!
Those shoes are so cute! I love all white outfits!
This outfit looks really nice, love the slightly different shades and the skirt is really nice, it would be a nice outfit for a night out :)
Really cute outfit … love the all white outfit!
You can totally rock a white outfit! Ahh you're making me dream of Summer and beaches :) Enjoy your trip xo
I have those Target wedges! Aren't they the greatest? And they totally anchor this white/ivory look – great choice. I personally never wear white (I own two cream colored dresses and one cream colored top and I think they get worn about once a year max) because I just prefer dark colors.
xoxo ~ Courtney
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Never! Mainly because I am a clumsy oaf and would look a complete state within twenty minutes… I do like seeing the look on people such as yourself who can carry it off, though :)
Great styling for the white out trend. I wanted to participate in this weeks bloggers do it better but I just couldn't come up with anything. The only white item I have in my wardrobe is a cardigan with roses on it so I didn't have much to work with.
I want to go to the beach too~haha
DeyiMizu
Can't wait to see pictures!!! I wish I could be wearing beach clothes already. But I'm lucky to wear capri's with this weather. :P Great outfit! Love those wedges as well!
Not at all weird, haha, thank you! Can't wait to check out your look! =)
I love that skirt on you. Even if it feels tight, it looks great, and you have the legs to pull it off. Super job on the White Out challenge!
Is that a sequiny skirt or eyelet?? Either way…super cute!
Have fun in Myrtle Beach! We always took family vacations there when I was little, good memories :)
Is it weird to say that I love the shoes the best??? YES I DO! Perfect for graduation too!
Would love it, if you would stop by and see how a 45+ year old handles “White Out”—you might get a good chuckle anyway! See you there! http://stillblondeafteralltheseyears.com/2011/05/white-out-change-it-up-outfits-modeled-by-women-over-45/
The Chief Blonde
Great all white look. I really like your wedges, they look so comfy!
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