Monday, July 16, 2012

splash of yellow

Dress (worn like this)- Swapped; Shoes- Consigned; Belt & Necklace- Thrifted; Bracelets- Smart Set; Nail Polish- Fuschia Fever by Revlon
 This past weekend flew by- I worked most of Saturday and had dinner & drinks with friends in the evening. On Sunday I once again slept in until noon (I'm clearly not getting enough sleep during the week!) , ran errands, made homemade guacamole (which is becoming a weekly tradition) & banana hemp heart muffins, visited a good friend and did a lot of cleaning, laundry and household chores.  We take ownership of our new house on July 31st (eeek I can't wait!) and I am determined to keep the new home spic and span unlike my current condo which is a mess at the best of times! I'm not a tidy person by nature so it's going to take a lot of concentrated effort. I'm so excited to make the space my own and will attempt to keep the disorder contained in my clothes room (yes you heard me right, a whole bedroom for my closet, this is what I'm most excited about!
 


I took creative liberties with today's Inspiration Monday challenge because my favourite flouncy high-necked dress is currently in my 'to be altered' bag-which reminds me, I should get around to that someday soon! (And by get around to it, I mean pay someone to do it- I will learn to sew one of these days!)

What did you get up to this weekend?

19 comments:

  1. I love this outfit! So fun and summery, but still classy enough for work or something.

    As for cleaning...I feel your pain! I try to stick to this super-easy schedule I found on The Hairpin (http://thehairpin.com/2011/07/ask-a-clean-person-the-basics/). Some weeks are better than others, haha.

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  2. This is a lovely outfit! I really like the brightness from the yellow belt and shoes. And the necklace with the leaves is really fantastic!

    Sleeping until noon sounds lovely! Though I have no idea if my body would ever let me do that anymore!

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  3. you look so cute and summery! i love the pops of yellow! guacamole and sleeping in sounds great to me!!

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  4. ooooo fun tie dye! and i love the bright yellow against the black :)

    <3 CAMBRIA
    jupefashion.blogspot.com

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  5. Hey! Lovely to meet you via 2 birds! What a pretty outfit- I love the contrasts of yellow against the black and that necklace is sensational!

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  6. Cute dress love the yellow accessories, and I have those same shoes! pretty necklace as well :)
    Heathersthriftycloset.blogspot.com

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  7. Beautiful outfit. The necklace, the heels... all wonderful. Glad to hear how exciting your life is right now.

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  8. I'm always scared of doing black and yellow and looking like a bumble bee but you did an awesome job with the pops of yellow here! love it! And that necklace is so pretty.

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  9. Ohh I love these shoes! Necklace is an awesome statement piece, too... I think this is one of my favorite Tinfoil Tiaras outfits ever!

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  10. Oh my goodness! I stopped scrolling when I saw that yellow belt against the black. Which is loved. But just about died with happiness when I scrolled the rest of the way down to see the yellow shoes. You are a girl after my own heart. Adorable outfit, Emily! Best of luck prepping for the new house and move - so exciting!

    Callie
    www.coffeeandcardigans.com

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  11. my weekend included lots of walking and lots of sale shopping. obviously I got a little bit carried away :P but your outfit, Emily, looks great! I love seeing black & yellow together. it's an awesome combo. and the thrifted necklace - oh my, I love it!!

    Maiken,
    Maikeni blogi - part of me

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  12. your creative liberties look just as lovely! actually they are downright delightful. good luck with the clean new house goal. ;)

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  13. I love this outfit!! The pops of yellow are so pretty and that leaf necklace is gorgeous. How exciting--July 31st, that's coming up!

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  14. I SUPER LOVE THIS OUTFIT! It is smokin hot girl! That necklace is gorgeous. Congratulations on the new house. That's a fabulous achievement!
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  15. Wow we had very similar interpretations! Those yellow shoes and belt are totally fab, as is that necklace. What a beautiful statement piece! Good luck with the house/move. We're house hunting this weekend!

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  16. Love the pop of yellow! And your necklace - absolutely fabulous!

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  17. What a gorgeous outfit! Yellow is one of my favourite colours. Congrats on the house, that's so exciting. Hope you enjoy your week. -xx

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  18. This is really pretty. I love the splashes of yellow against the black. Pretty necklace, too!

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  19. I really love how you've styled this outfit. Every detail is well thought-out. You look gorgeous!

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