Sunday, May 27, 2012

Sleek Black

Black has always been a staple in my wardrobe.  Ok, let's be honest- for a long time, it was THE staple in my wardrobe, the only staple.  It wasn't until I decided that I really wanted to start blogging that I realized I had better add some color to my wardrobe, and to be honest, I'm really enjoying color.  For several years, 3/4 of my closet consisted of black & grey clothes, and I only shopped for items in those colors.  I still find black to be extremely chic and just spectacular in general, but now it only takes up about 1/2 of my closet.


For my sleek black look, I chose to pair some glossy-washed jeans with a navy blazer, and accessories with sprouts of purple, blue & pink colors.  What do you guys think of my pairing?









Blazer: Express (Old, similar here)
Tank: Gap Pure (softest tank ever!!)
Jeans (Similar)
Scarf: Alexander McQueen Koi Scarf (Sold out, very similar here)
Jewelry: Scarf ring- Alexander McQueen ring used as scarf ring! (Sold out, similar here); 
Bracelets- LA Jewelry District (Similar here); Art Deco-style earrings- Vintage (my grandmothers!)
Bag: Chanel GST
Shoes: Prada

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296 comments:

  1. Love that scarf! Yes, I know what you mean too! Black is always my go to, especially for work. Then I think to myself to incorporate some color!!
    http://aneyeforfashion.blogspot.com/

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    1. Thanks, Kat! I know, I'm trying to make an effort to put color into my wardrobe! :)

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  2. Every time I come to see your
    updates I like it more and more,
    you look amazing as always!
    Have a good day beautiful :)
    http://scarlletgs.blogspot.com.br

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  3. Love the pairing, it's so classy! I love your shoes especially :)

    xo, alison*elle

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  4. you style everything so well, all the colours perfectly fit too!

    xxx

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  5. This outfit is sooo cute! Love the scarf! You gotta let me borrow it! :p

    xo - David

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    1. haha you're so funny! Thanks, David!

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  6. You look stunning dear!
    Kisses!

    http://vestidaparaelexito.blogspot.com/

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  7. love your outfit!

    thanks for your comment by the way,
    and yes I would love to follow each other
    I follow you now xxx

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    1. awww thank you so much! I love getting new followers!!

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  8. love your bag *-*

    http://itsnotjustanotherfashionblog.blogspot.it/

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  9. Definitely can't go wrong with black! Those earrings are gorgeous!!
    x

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  10. Hi sweetie!!
    Love your look, specially the shoes!
    xx

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  11. Hi Allison! you look very nice! love this look! Kisses!

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  12. I think 3/4 of my closet is black or gray. I really need to work on incorporating more color. Love the shoes and scarf!

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    1. Thanks, Brittany! I know what you mean- it can be so hard, because black is such an easy color to wear!

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  13. Oh this outfit is so classy! I'm in love with your earrings!

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  14. Oh my god you look totally gorgeous! :) xxx

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  15. In deep boil-a-rabbit-crazy kind of love with those earrings!

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  16. Hi there' thanks for stopping by ! Nice dress you got there (: Mind following via Gfc , Blog loving and facebook ? I'd love to

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  17. Hey, Alison, love your pairing.
    The shoes and scarfs ads colors to your outfit and black doesn't look boring, but chic ;)

    With love from Lithuania, Egle [HideInSugar]

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  18. you look very pretty,I adore your bag!
    http://sienastyle.blogspot.com/

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  19. very pretty outfit! :)

    xo, Hanna
    http://whoishanna.blogspot.com/

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  20. I love this outfit! That blazer rocks:)

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  21. Im loving the shoes and earrings! You look great:)

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  22. Love this outfit! You have a very nice blog.
    Wanna follow each other?

    Please visit my blog!
    kisses

    madamchic.blogspot.com

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  23. Amazing outfit!!!

    http://estilohedonico.blogspot.pt/

    xoxo

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  24. lovely outfit:)

    xx

    www.inablondeworld.net

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  25. Lovely McQueen scarf! The shoes are very pretty too, pretty colors.

    M.

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  26. So chic! I absolutely love every piece you're wearing here.. especially that Chanel bag :)

    - Victoria
    www.Vickkitas.blogspot.se

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  27. Gorgeous sophisticated look and a fellow Chanel owner always has style.
    Thank you for commenting & yes, I'd love to do a mutual following :D
    mllewanderlust♡

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    1. awww thank you! You are so sweet!

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  28. Great Look! and such a COOL handbag!
    Have a great week!
    http://robertascoolestplaces.blogspot.com.es

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  29. Hey! Thanks for commenting on my blog! :) I love your whole outfit here, very chic! Especially love those shoes!

    Walk In Your Own Shoes

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  30. Lovely outfit!!

    xoxo

    http://www.lolitainthemix.blogspot.com

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  31. great look! love those earrings.

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  32. aaahh..so chic!! Love everything in this outfit! specially the scarf and the shoes! Hope you are having a wonderful long weekend!
    -Jyoti
    Style-Delights Blog

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  33. It works all too well! What I'm loving is that slick back thick ponytail. Looks hot!

    xx

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    1. awww thank you! You're so sweet!

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  34. Black is a mayyy-jah staple of my wardrobe. I can't help it! It goes with everything. Love those shoes, by the way.

    http://www.glamkittenslitterbox.com/
    Twitter: @GlamKitten88

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  35. You are RIDICULOUSLY stylish.

    xoxo http://glamd0lll.blogspot.com/

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  36. I love this outfit! It's funny because for me, black is the one color that I really don't have in my closet. I'm a sucker for color!

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    1. Good for you! I wish I could wear color nonstop!!

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  37. Black is such a great staple! Love this chic ensemble using that color :)
    Your jewelry and accessories are just amazing!

    Enter to win a $50 voucher for Dark Horse Jewelry!
    Trendy Teal

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  38. Oh hahah I use to have the same dilemma, except with navy blue not black (because I use to wear abercrombie and fitch like all the time). Anyway, I think your blazer is gorgeous and so is the scarf! I love this outfit, now following :)

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    1. awww thanks so much, Joyce! I really appreciate that you are following! And I know what you mean about Abercrombie- I always thought it was strange that they don't make things in black. When my sister was in undergrad, she worked there, so I also owned a ton of white, because I like the crisp, clean look of white. I still shop there regularly for white tees.

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  39. love your bracelets :D

    http://mulanranagradis.blogspot.com

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  40. Awesome outfit, black looks amazing on you!

    Have a great week!
    SDMxx
    http://daringcoco.blogspot.com.au/

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  41. i am the exact same!! i've always worn way too much black and didn't realize it until i started taking photos. one of the best parts of having a personal lookbook :)

    www.stylingmylife.com

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  42. love your earrings, they are so unique
    this is such a cute look

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  43. I think the scarf and shoes were great ways to add color to an otherwise simple outfit! I am so jealous of your scarf and those earrings are fab :)

    -Rose

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  44. You look pretty as always! I love your shoes and your jewelry, so cute! You can never go wrong with black! :)

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

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  45. I love visiting your blog because everytime I do, there's always something new and fabulous to see.
    xx http://camomeetscouture.blogspot.com

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  46. black is always elegant in an outfit, love it :)


    http://fashion-gourmet.blogspot.com/

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  47. swooning over those shoes and obviously that bag!

    xxx
    www.ladyalamode.com

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  48. You look great. Love all the little details you added.


    Xox Soph

    Glamorous Life

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  49. Yes half of my wardrobe consists of black outfits too. Thanks for following me on GFC. Following back. Let me know whether you like to follow each other on bloglovin too.
    www.thoughtsofpaps.com

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    1. yay! Thank you so much for following!!

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  50. I love everything about this outfit! You look incredibly chic and I'm dying over your shoes!

    xo,
    Angela
    headtotoechic.blogspot.com

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  51. This is such a wonderful outfit. Your shoes are gorgeous and I absolutely love your bag!!!

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  52. You have great style! The navy and black combi works really well here

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  53. Lovely, sleek outfit! The big Chanel bad is amazing!
    Thanks for your sweet comment on my outfit post! Such a cute blog! :)

    ~Jacy

    http://laviedelenore.blogspot.com

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  54. And you just can't go wrong with black! Gorgeous shoes!!

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  55. Thanks for lovely comment, now i am your new follower (:
    Please visit my blog again!

    kisses
    mdamchic.blogspot.com

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    1. yay! Thank you so much for following! I really appreciate it!

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  56. I think your pairing is great! great way to wear dark color by sprinkling some colors here and there!

    Come check out my post on vacation outfit here:
    http://mrsjackofalltradesdaily.blogspot.com/2012/05/style-travel-venicetreviso.html

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  57. I love the scarf! You look amazing!
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  58. great idea following each other, I follow you..now it's your time!

    http://itsnotjustanotherfashionblog.blogspot.it/

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  59. Amazing outfit! I just followed you! Would you mind to follow me back? :) xx

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  60. Hello Alison!!thank you so much for visiting my blog and for your nice comment!!love your blog your style is amazing!!i am your new follower,would you like to follow me back?
    shoppingtherapy153.blogspot.com

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    1. Thank you so much for following! I really appreciate it! :)

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  61. i am also following you on blogloving.
    shoppingtherapy153.blogspot.com

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  62. gorgeous outfit, I really want your chanel bag, you look so pretty


    http://mademoisellecharlotteanne.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. Thank you so much, Charlotte! You are very kind!

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  63. Love love love love love, you look soooo chic!

    See you xx

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  64. u have a lovely blog! welcome us as ur new followers :)
    do drop by our blog sometime, follow if u like what u see!
    the blog is a virtual surprise for my bestie, id be glad if u could drop by your wishes!

    Love
    thenotsogirlyblog.blogspot.com

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  65. Hi dear, you have such stunning style, very sophisticated and graceful. Loving how you put this look together, those shoes are divine! Following you on Bloglovin.

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  66. Oh wow! You look so pretty and elegant :) I adore your earrings <3
    xoxo from Munich

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  67. Love your shoes!!
    Un kiss
    Rocío
    http://elclosetderocio.blogspot.com.es/

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  68. Love this look – super chic. Esp love navy + black.

    Sea and Swank

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  69. absolutely stunning outfit, I am a little bit jealous of your bag :) and the scarf is beautiful too!

    love
    SunshowerLover

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  71. Amazing look! I love your earrings! <3 You're so pretty and sylph! :):) I am following you now:):)

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  72. The earrings are stunning! The whole outfit is just classic chic. One can never go wrong with black.

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    1. Thank you! And, I agree- black is always the way to go when in doubt!

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  73. Can I just say that I love you in color but you look insanely chic in black.....and that I am swooning over ALL of your accessories :)
    Brooke @ what2wear, Monikabrooke.blogspot.com

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  74. oh alison u look stunning as always i love the earrings its so nice there ur grans. i love black too its just so versatile and chic looking i love ur watch too it looks Fab hope u have a great week alison with lots of fun kisses from ur Irish friend xx leo.

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  75. first!! i love the outfit dear!! CHIC all-black ensemble with a nice addition of that cute floral scarf!! like the bag!!



    ps: thanks for dropping by and commenting on my blog post! i do appreciate :)



    czarina♥
    paint it stripes
    xoxo!
    New Outfit Post "Bright Pastel" is up, Hope you can check it out!

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  76. i love black too!
    i love what you did with your mcQueen ring used as a scarf ring.
    you grandmom is so fashionable!

    thanks for checking out my blog.

    your new follower! ;)

    ~http://zoeonhowlifeis.blogspot.com/

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    1. awww thank you so much! My grandma is a very fashionable lady, and she is who I got a lot of inspiration from growing up! And thank you so much for following!

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  77. You look soo chic with your chanel on!
    loving it

    x, jasmine www.awonderkind.blogspot.com

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  78. Such a cute outfit!

    I love your blog, you have such a great sense of style and I love your DIY posts, I might have to try a few myself.

    Thank you so much for checking out my blog, I just followed :)

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    1. awww thank you so much for following! I really appreciate it, and I really hope that you do try some of the DIY projects!!

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  79. Great outfit! I love the details and the bag! Would love to follow eachother :)

    Kiss,
    N.
    http://nikadressed.blogspot.com/

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  80. Like a bussines girl,nice :)

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  81. I can relate - I too used to wear so much black. I guess I felt safer in it.
    You look lovely and I love that blazer xxx

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  82. You look beautifully wonderful jewelry

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  83. love the pants and shoes!

    http://underthefluorescents.blogspot.com/

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  84. Wow ,classy and beautiful ♡ :)

    xoxo

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  85. Hi A, thanks for visiting my blog back.. sure id like to follow! followed u now. hope to see u back again. btw, love the earrings! this outfit is chic!

    xo, Carla
    misscarlaviolet.blogspot.com

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  86. I love your bag!

    xoxo Sootjeelina

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  87. very chic and sophisticated!

    www.petiteandhungry.blogspot.com

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  88. perfect outfit, love the bag so much! Thanks, but I cant see you in my followers list? I followed u on GFC though!

    xoxo

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  89. Lovely outfit!
    Thanks for your comment on my blog :) we could follow each other, what do you think?

    Xoxo

    Rouge and Chocolate Blog
    Rouge and Chocolate Facebook
    Rouge and Chocolate Twitter

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  90. This look rocks my world! Lovely outfit, I am a scarf lover and you pull this one off so well. Amazing jacket , purse and omg your earrings (want!) Honestly can't find more good things to say!
    Keep doing what you do best!
    -xoxo-
    Arya

    www.helloarya.com

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  91. Thanks so much for your visit, your comment and to be my newest follower!!!!! I follow you too!

    New outfit post on my fashion blog, I'm waiting for u!
    kisses
    www.thecurlylady.blogspot.com

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  92. looove the bag! :) i'll follow you

    http://petitsmorceauxdemoi.blogspot.pt

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  93. What a gorgeous outfit! Nice combo.
    xoxo

    http://modas-diva.blogspot.com/

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  94. Love the jeans! I was the opposite, I hardly had any pieces of black or grey clothing until recently.

    Carmen Ri.

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  95. Thankyou for taking the time to visit my blog, I of course would love to follow you, X

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  96. wouhh! love the elegant outfit! xoxo :)

    blythelifestye.blogspot.com.es

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  97. hey, allision. i was always a black/gray kind of a girl, too... and never really veered from neutrals... but now, i absolutely love adding and experimenting w/ colors. i absolutely adore this outfit... and the accent you gave with your scarf. seeing this outfit makes me regret selling my gst.... (it was too big for me...) but you look amazing with it. :) hope you have a great wk!



    xoxo
    jasmine
    AdamAlexMommy

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  98. you look great! Love ur bag! just a dream! <3

    xoxo
    http://staceyko.blogspot.com/

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  99. Great look! Your earrings are so beautiful and unique. :)

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  100. Ciao!!

    Thank you to have visited my blog and left your nice comment!
    Sorry if I reply you only now, but I spent my weekend in Italy to visit my family and I totally relaxed without pc, e-mails, twitter.. nothing ^-^

    Kisses
    L3

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  101. Thank you for visiting my blog! I am a new subscriber of yours. Love it!

    This outfit is chic! The scarf, the pumps, the jewelry- it all ties together nicely!

    The Pretty Pinhead

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  102. everything you said sounds exactly like me! :)
    Before blogging I mainly had black/grey, now it's a whole new world! Color explosion!
    I really like how you added pastel to under the jacket. And I love how the jacket is navy!!

    xxxo
    ola
    www.stylesbyola.com

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