I can’t say this American-themed outfit happened by accident. That morning, I put on the white tee and navy skirt and knew the perfect way to finish off this look would be with my red cardigan. This skirt is long enough to wear to work, is perfect for twirling, and has polka dots- win, win, win!
Do you guys have any fun things planned for this weekend? My friend’s birthday is on Sunday, so I’ll be heading to her place for a little birthday celebration. Other than that, I’m thinking it will be a pretty quiet weekend. I’ve been feeling sleep-deprived and headachy for the past few weeks, even though my sleep schedule hasn’t really changed, so I’m going to try to really rest up this weekend!
Outfit Details: Cardigan, Skirt, Necklace- Forever 21 // Sunglasses- H&M // Purse-Ruche // Shoes- Lucky Brand via TJ Maxx // Lips- NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Dragon Girl (all photos of me taken by my friend Babe- thanks lady!)
![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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I love “perfect for twirling” skirts! That red cardigan is super cute too!
Thank you Jenmarie :)
Like Jenmarie said, I love it when you wear a skirt and find out it’s a perfect twirl. Love the bag and sunglasses! You look so good! xx
Daphne | Peanut Butter and Chocolate | bloglovin’
Thanks so much Daphne! :)
I agree…red, white, and blue is the perfect color combo :). Love the polka dotted skirt!!
Veloria in velvet
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Thank you Madeline!
Ha, you’d fit right in at my office today. In honor of Flag Day my boss decreed we could put up decorations and dress (“tastefully” per the email) in r/w/b–I completely forgot and I think I’m the only one who’s in a different color! The red especially looks great on you.
I too shall be catching up on rest this weekend, and maybe checking out the local county fair before it ends on Sunday. We’ll see, I might sleep right through it!
I forgot about Flag Day! That’s pretty awesome that your boss said you could celebrate it in the office :) Hope you have a wonderfully relaxing weekend!
Independence Day outfit?
Definitely an option!
I love red and navy paired together. It’s such a great combo…guess that’s why they chose it for the flag…haha.
Tara
Penniless Socialite
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Thank you Tara! I love navy and red together too :)
skirts that pass the twirl test are always a win! you look adorbs, babe!
Thanks so much! xx
you look GREAT!!!!
xx.M
http://www.bellesandrebelles.blogspot.com
Aww, thanks! :)
LOVE the print of your skirt and the red cardigan is great! hehe such a great patriotic outfit. woohoo can’t wait for july 4 barbecues:)
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Same here- BBQs are the best! Thanks Joyce :)
You look so cute! Love love love that skirt :)
Annie
The Other Side of Gray
Thank you Annie! :)
wow I am so much loving your skirt and your bag! such a lovely outfit! by the way, that last photo is amazing!
Drawing Dreaming
Thank you so much Ester! :)
Adorable skirt! I love the black, white and red combo!
Isn’t That Charming.
Thank you Emily!
I love the red, white, and blue outfit, Nnenna! That skirt is dotty fabulous :) A quiet weekend is always a good weekend! :)
Yes, agreed- quiet weekends are my fave :)
Super cute! Red, white & blue is a classic color combo
Thank you Kim! :)