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Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Black Dress with Pops of Color and a Blogger Meet Up

BLACK AND WHITE FLOWER DRESS - Last Chance Boutique
CORAL CARDIGAN - Gap
WHITE WRAP BRACELET - Cara
ZEBRA EARRINGS - Heavenly Treasures
BLUE PURSE - Linea Pelle for Target
MULTI-COLORED WEDGES - Cynthia Vincent for Target

Today I had my very first blogger meet up with Mary Jo from "Trust Your Style."  I was excited to finally meet my blog friend face to face and we had such a lovely time sipping coffee, eating quiche and joking about becoming closet hoarders (lately Camoflauge has been watching "Hoarders: Buried Alive" on TV and it scares me).  We also discussed our common dream of having an entire room turn into our personal closets with shelves to display our shoes and handbags, with rows of color coordinated clothes.

You know how when you go to college and your parents turn your room into a gym or an office?  Well, I decided the only way I'd get my "dream closet" would be when my girls grow up and move out.  Then I can turn their room into my closet :)  I haven't checked with Camo on this, but I did ask Princess Sparkles.  She said, "yes" AND nodded.  I assured her she could still visit and sleep in my closet.  I'll even have a special chaise lounger for her and a pull out for Pigtails (Mary Jo helped me come up with that one!).

Mary Jo and I
Anyway, for my meet up I wore this black dress and added color with a coral cardi, my Cynthia Vincent for Target wedges and a bright blue purse.  Mary Jo looked fab in a light blue top, a skirt, ballet flats and an amazing bright green bag (which I was totally coveting!!!).  Check out Mary Jo's blog, "Trust Your Style" if you haven't already.  She's so creative and often mixes art with clothes and accessories. 

I had such a lovely day.  It was nice to have a relaxing brunch sans kiddos (though nice to see their smiling faces when I picked them up!).  And to think, I'm only 2 decades away from having my dream (closet) come true!!!

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42 comments:

  1. Shels415August 17, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    Fun outfit! Really love the edges of your dress! And hope to do some local blog meet ups too!

    XOXO
    Shels
    http://followyourbliss4ever.blogspot.com/

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  2. Style JourneyAugust 17, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    So fun! I hope to be able to meet some of our blog friends someday!

    Great choice with dress and pop of color in the cardi. So wish I had these wedges too, you have worn them with so many things!

    I only have 2 more years for Kayla to go off to college. Maybe I can turn her room into my closet. She probably wouldn't like that much, lol!

    Heather

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  3. TiffanyAugust 17, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    Super cute dress!! You look lovely!

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  4. MelissaAugust 17, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    How fun! I hope you girls had a fantastic time. :) You certainly look fantastic, I love the pops of color and that dress is gorgeous on you!

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  5. AnonymousAugust 17, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    the hem on your dress is beautiful. I smiled as I read your post because that is basically how my enlarged closet was created...after the kids left home.

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  6. Courtney ErinAugust 17, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    Blogger meet ups are the best! And I love what you wore!

    xoxo ~ Courtney
    http://sartorialsidelines.com

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  7. TaraAugust 17, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    HA! I love the idea of turning the girls' room into a closet...when they're being bratty teens, you can go in and start measuring for your shelves just to annoy them :)

    Glad you had so much fun at the meet-up!

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  8. Amy's Fashion BlogAugust 17, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    Blog meet up are fun.

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  9. UnknownAugust 17, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    got to love neutral + color combo!

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  10. UnknownAugust 17, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    This black dress up is perfect- I love the scalloped detailing! I would love a dream closet but in a one bedroom it's just not happening...yet!

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  11. erica marieAugust 17, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    Love your dress & a blogger meet up sounds like fun :)

    erica

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  12. The Suburb ExperimentAugust 17, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    Oh my gosh. You and I need to have a blogger meet-up someday. My husband and I joke about moving the girls upstairs so I can turn their bedroom into my closet. :) I'm glad I'm not the only one eyeballing their child's room!!

    Jenn

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  13. my thrifty closetAugust 17, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    you look pretty in pink cardi and a black dress. The floral details on the hem is so beautiful!

    love,mongs
    mythriftycloset.blogspot.com

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  14. Selvaggia CapizziAugust 18, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    You both look great and I adore you dress! The hem is sooo cool!
    Xx
    http://dontcallmefashionblogger.blogspot.com

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  15. zizi bloomAugust 18, 2011 at 12:35 AM

    thank you for your sweet comment darling!!
    have a nice day!!
    zizi
    www.zizibloom.blogspot.com

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  16. Megan GAugust 18, 2011 at 1:01 AM

    What a super adorable dress. Love it with the blue bag.

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  17. FedeAugust 18, 2011 at 1:32 AM

    i love blogger meetings

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  18. Sophie in the SticksAugust 18, 2011 at 1:43 AM

    I love the flower detailing to the hem of your dress x

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  19. The Clothes MaidenAugust 18, 2011 at 3:18 AM

    I really like your outfit, cute flower detailing :)

    www.clothesmaiden.blogspot.com

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  20. ClaireAugust 18, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    wow such fun to meet up, i'd be so nervous!

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  21. LucindaAugust 18, 2011 at 5:50 AM

    Love the pops of colour!!

    Please check out my blog x

    http://yellowchicroad.blogspot.com

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  22. That Chelsea Girl™August 18, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    Thank you for your supportive comments about my wardrobe post!
    Also, I really hope that one day you get your "dream" closet! Your daughters are too sweet, I'm sure Camo will eventually warm up to the idea!

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  23. DawnAugust 18, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Your outfit looks really super pretty on you. I love the scalloped edge of your dress and shoes. I am following your friend mary jo now. Great inspiration you could be sisters. Dawn Suitcase Vignettes xo

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  24. Baby Budget BlogAugust 18, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    Blogger meetups are always super fun! Loving your colorblock with pastels!

    www.plentyforpennies.com

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  25. nooneAugust 18, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    ohh I really like the bottom of that dress! the embroidery is so pretty and classy looking :D

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  26. rachelAugust 18, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    i really like your outfit! i always love the look of embroidered stuff.

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  27. Jayme @ Her Late Night CravingsAugust 18, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    You are too funny! :-)
    Love that you had a blogger meetup...How fun??


    Jayme & Mendi @ Her Late Night Cravings

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  28. Bravoe RunwayAugust 18, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    oooo I think you are closer than you think in terms of having your own dream closet! I dream of a closet one day with full shelves and a chandalier hanging with an island in the middle...AHHH! The outfit was adorable and so nice to meet a blogger isn't it?

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  29. KezzieAugust 18, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    I love the floral edging and those funky stipy wedges!!! You look fab!

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  30. Closet FashionistaAugust 18, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    Ooh I love your dress! And woohoo for blogger meet ups! Always fun :)
    http://www.closet-fashionista.com

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  31. jessAugust 18, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    I've never done a blogger meet-up. I love the hem of the dress. It's so interesting.

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  32. DAugust 18, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    Such a feminine girly look! You have a nice way of changing up things. What a sweetie Princess Sparkles is for saying yes to the closet. LOL at friend Tara's idea.

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  33. Shea LennonAugust 18, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    Haha, I love your dream closet idea! That's always been my dream too--to have a whole room I can devote to a closet! Anyway, I love the hem of that dress--it's so pretty!

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  34. MarinaAugust 18, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    I love this outfit! SO far it's one of my favorites!! Love it love it love it! :) and the dress is amazingly pretty!

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  35. Bird Bug PugAugust 19, 2011 at 1:19 AM

    love this outfit. that dress has such great detailing!

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  36. UnknownAugust 19, 2011 at 4:11 AM

    I like your blog! It's really nice! Please visit mine, and tell me what do you think!
    Kisses
    Miriamstella from italy
    http://isfashionmypassion.blogspot.com/

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  37. Once Upon A Time...August 19, 2011 at 4:46 AM

    it would be so lovely to meet a blogger face to face and talk about fashion and stuff like that!!!

    that dress you're wearing in the picture is really beautiful!!!

    ps: i sent you my gift a couple of days ago. hope it arrives safe and sound haha!

    jos xx

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  38. Stacey KayAugust 19, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    Your shoes are TOO CUTE!

    xoxo
    Stacey Kay
    “Runway Inspiration, Vintage Decoration”
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  39. AnonymousAugust 19, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    Your dream closet is on it's way you just have several years to go..lol
    I have never been to a blogger meet-up! Jealous!

    Love love the dress you wore, the cut out flowers are so beautiful!

    ps. I'm so sorry for the lack of commenting it's impossible to get anything done with this job. :(

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  40. aki!August 22, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Cute outfit! You're absolutely glowing in this picture.

    The meetup sounds like fun too. Did you guys just meet each other through blogging?

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