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Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Running Away


I've been on a self-imposed clothing purchasing ban. I did go into to the thrift store the other day though to find some yoga/pilates new year's resolution reject dvds but I found this handmade dress instead. I HAD to break my rule. I want to wear this dress day and night. I love the colours, the print, the style, the not-so-even hemline. I couldn't live without it! When I put it on it fit to a tee and even made my boobs look small (no easy feat)! For $5 I couldn't say no. You can't put a price on love, right?! 

So I thought I'd bring out my now second prized-possession to pair with it. My favourite suitcase. I transformed it way way way back in this post. I feel like running away to a warmer climate where I can frolic in my new dress everyday...

oh, and we had a wonderful sunrise this morning.

cardigan / belt / dress / shoes - thrifted
cowl - taylor house
tights - h&m

Posted by Shy at 9:14 AM
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29 comments:

  1. kate maggieFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    These photos are AMAZING! I love them...and you look so pretty and beautiful!! Cant get over the dress (thrifted? find of the century!!)shoes, scarf, suit case! Ah! This is just perfection.

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  2. kate maggieFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Ps : How on EARTH have I not been following you until just now? Absurd!!

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  3. 6rooveFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    beautiful dress, these flowers are gorgeous, spring is in the air :)

    Xx
    Watching the waves

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  4. LizFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Oh I love this Shy. The dress, your suitcase, the lighting! Love it all to pieces!

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  5. JennaStevieFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    I loove these photos!! Seriously, and your dress is so beautiful, I'm glad you broke the no shopping ban for this. Its perfect with the suitcase, jacket and scarf!!
    xJennaD

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  6. ChauceeFebruary 9, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    If any dress were to be reason enough to break the ban this would be the one!! You look gorgeous : )

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    Dresses like this defy any ban! They're too few and far between to worry about such things :)

    I love the flowers and the cut is gorgeous on you. Great find!

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  8. callieFebruary 9, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    That suitcase and that dress are now two of my favorite things. They are just so perfect. Too bad they're in Canada with you. hehe

    Anyways, gorgeous photos as always!!

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  9. Kate FMFebruary 9, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    That dress definitely warrants a lift of the clothing ban. It's just so beautiful! amazing photos too! as usual I am very jealous x

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  10. Kass DeBoerFebruary 9, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    Aaaah, finding home-made dresses while thrifing is honestly one of my favorite things. Good job giving it a new home, it looks great on you.

    xoox mama wolf.

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  11. maggeygraceFebruary 9, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    I love your scarf and that dress is so cute! I've been on a clothing ban lately too, it's so hard!

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  12. UnknownFebruary 9, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    Oh, I totally would have broke a shopping ban for that dress! It's lovely! And that suitcase is also wonderful :)

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  13. .February 9, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    Yes!! You HAD to. Sheesh five dollars, I spend that in caffeine daily (ok that's depressing). Also I have a trick for making my boobs look small that probably won't work for you cuz it's called My Boobs.

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  14. AmandaFebruary 9, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    Ah, that dress is gorgeous! You're right, definitely can't put a price on love ;]

    I'm digging the colors in these photos. Amazingggg!

    xx

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  15. Rachel, Cold KneesFebruary 10, 2011 at 1:16 AM

    Love that dress and for $5?? There is NO WAY you could've said no! :p It's super cute and of course, so is the case... Have a lovely adventure with them! xx

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  16. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    Thanks for you comment! You have some great pictures again! Beautiful! And we LOVE the dress! Good job voor $5!!

    www.just-think-twice.blogspot.com

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  17. Madeleine RobertsFebruary 10, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    Beautiful floral dress. So many fabulous colors, a green belt, red cardi and my favorite the yellow suitcase! Your traveling case is the perfect accessory for a warm tropical vacation. Wonderful pictures.
    -Madeleine

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  18. the ineffable soulFebruary 10, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    this dress is gorgeous, you most definitely made the right decision breaking the ban!
    Love the suitcase too - i've always wanted a vintage one :D x

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  19. Victoria / Justice PirateFebruary 10, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    This suitcase is amazing, so I can understand why you love it so much!! Great set.

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  20. KirstinFebruary 10, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    Oh my goodness, I love yellow! You made me feel so good by looking at your scarf and suitcase. It is so lovely looking at that bright colour on a dreary winter day! It is funny because people keep writing on my blog saying, "I can't believe you have snow still!" Well... us Canadians know it won't be going away for some time! At least we can make it cheerful with bright colours!

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  21. geeFebruary 10, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    Shy...$5!!!! I am soooo jealous!!! ;p these pictures are beautiful and guess what...so are YOU!!!!!

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  22. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    Lovely, lovely dress. For $5, they were basically giving it away so it SO doesn't count against your shopping ban.

    The Auspicious Life

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  23. Kallie, Happy Honey and LarkFebruary 10, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    you're photos are so beautiful! that dress was just a lucky find, you can't pass up something you love.

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  24. CatherineFebruary 10, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    This is adorable! I wish I had better luck thrifting.

    I just discovered your blog, and I absolutely love the layout of it. So good!

    xox

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  25. Louise (Fifth Sparrow)February 10, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    Gorgeous post! That suitcase is adorable, and you're right... there's no way you could walk away from that dress! It all going together so well! xx

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  26. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    loooove this. the photos, the outfit. everything!

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  27. Sian ThomasFebruary 17, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    Your dress is ridiculously pretty, I love it so much!! And your yellow suitcase is amazing too, brilliant pop of colour =)
    Following you now =D
    http://xrebelangelx.blogspot.com/

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  28. gloomyFebruary 18, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    that dress is beautiful!

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  29. monster cakesFebruary 19, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    These photos are beautiful! And your suitcase, do I even need to say it? AMAZING! I die.

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