It's official, I completely and totally miss college. This past week while helping guide my, unfortunately sick, but still super fabulous, sister through recruitment, I found myself yearning for the simplicity of college-ness. The days where responsibility capped off at schoolwork and mornings consisted of messy ponytails and reaching for baggy sweaters. The idea that walking through campus is now nostalgic is so bazaar that it's hard to wrap my head around. We all have those moments where life's rapid speed suddenly catches up with us and today, while sitting in a familiar campus parking lot, I couldn't help but feel overwhelmed.
This is a parking lot I'd pull into 30 minutes before class everyday in fear of being late. I'd sit there daydreaming of life beyond dorm rooms and frat parties. Where would I be? What would I be doing? Then there I was today, on the phone arranging meetings for New York Fashion Week, while proofing a two page Fash Boulevard magazine feature. Physically I was sitting in the exact spot I was two years ago, but everything was different. It felt like a dream... A truly pinch me moment that I made sure to savor. I felt accomplished and excited and ready to dream even bigger. I even got a little teary eyed when I spotted my wedding ring... As you know, Justin and I had a long distance relationship throughout college. I sat in that parking lot almost everyday on the phone with him wishing we could be together. And now... well you know the story.
No matter how you look at it, life will always fly by at an alarming rate... but isn't it amazing when you realize you don't really mind it as much as you thought you would. I had that feeling today. It was a wonderful feeling that I hope you all get to experience more often than not.
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What a perfect blend of colors! I know what you mean though. I'm still in university, but i love to learn. I wish I could be a permanant paid student for life! lol
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love the colors!
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I know what you mean Anna! Sometimes it would be nice to shed all the responsibilities of life!!
ReplyDeleteSo in love with your green heels!
Have a fab Thursday Hun xoxo
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I love the shoes. They have the perfect hight.
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Great outfit, the heels are stunning! Love them! ♥
ReplyDeleteAww I know just what you mean - I miss my University days so much. Everything was so much simpler back then and I had so much time to do the things I wanted and to dream big, whereas now-a-days work is so time consuming that I've lost the dreamer aspect a bit and wish I could go back for a day or two.
ReplyDeleteYour shoes are gorgeous by the way - I love the colour!
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Great shoes and scarf! I totally understand how melancholic
ReplyDeleteyou feel about the collage and collage days. I have those same feelings
from time to time.
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Such a fresh look!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors of this look ! Nice shoes !!
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wow, those shoes are SUPERCUTE and SUPERHIGH! but what can i say, you look lovely as always!
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First of all, holy shoes. Obsessed.
ReplyDeleteNext, I yearn for my college years from time to time, too, especially when I get friend requested now by our new sorority recruits and see I have quadruple grand littles. ;)
And lastly, I am so happy for you & Justin! It's so nice to see a wonderful relationship that has lasted through hard times. Even though it's fresh to me, last year I got out of a long-distance relationship because my boy just couldn't quite wrap his head around making it work through the distance. :( I'm so impressed by your bravery and that you & Justin made it through and are stronger because of it! <3
those heels are gorgeous! the color is so pretty:)
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OMG!!!!! I love this shoes!!!
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Those shoes are amazing! xoxo Demmmy
ReplyDeleteSuch cute heels! love the green colour in combination with
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Girl, those heels are so amazing!!!!! I LOVE THEM.
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You look adorable! Looove your shoes!
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Congratulations to all of your success Anna, you've totally earned it! Perfect outfit as usual!
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Top and scarf are so adorable!
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perfect heels! I love the outfit! You look so nice!
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Cute as always!
ReplyDeleteLove your blouse <3
Thanks for sharing this intimate thougt with us dear! Yes I miss college too and I firmly believe that someday I'll study again.
ReplyDeleteThe look is gorgeous and the shoes to die for. Where are them from??
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Patricia
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Wow beautiful colors..that heels are perfect :)
ReplyDeletei love your colors combination girl!
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You are a true true true blogger! You´ll soon have to make your own magazine, tou know that?? The outfit, your hair and even the text you wroote are incredible cute!!
ReplyDeleteAnna, you are such an inspiration and a wonderful writer. Thank you for sharing this with us.
ReplyDeleteI love your shoes!
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Miriam
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your outfit is very clean and fresh; i really like the statement ring.
ReplyDeletei also miss my university days...not so much the work and constant reading of ancient law books, but the social community, my friends and the optimistic outlook i had of the future!
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amazing pump!!! i love it
ReplyDeletelove this outfit. The colors are amazing, it looks great!! :)
ReplyDeleteGeorgie from jump and twirl
You look sou beautiful :) And you scarf and ring are amazing!!
ReplyDeleteI love the color synchronization on the top, scarf and the ring! :) Touching reflection, Anna :)
ReplyDeleteOMG, the pumps are gorg. I loved this story along with the post. Personal and inspiring.
ReplyDeletethis is a beautiful post. my long-distance boyfriend is about to move to where i live - really does feel like a dream come true.
ReplyDeleteStunning outfit. Love it!
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I understand what you are talking about.
ReplyDeleteBut still, your outfit looks amazing :)
All the best
Lissy (Love The Fabulous)
Your life is a dream. You're so lucky.
ReplyDeleteI can only say wowww
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing Anna. I've been out of college 4 years and sometimes I miss it.
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I love the two colours together, you have great style.
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xx
I like this outfit very much. The shoes are perfect!
ReplyDeleteI love this post. I totally agree with you - I definitely have those moments of reflection. It's so awesome that you found your dream job and dream guy!
ReplyDeleteDana
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So proud of you Anna. You inspire all bloggers.
ReplyDeleteOBSESSED WITH THOSE HEELS!
ReplyDeletePerfectly said. Perfectly styled. Great post, girl. Glad you and your sister are having such a blast. xoxo
ReplyDeleteI totally understand what you were talking about. Although I'm not with someone I dated from college now but sometimes driving through school, it does feel like time just flew by without me even realizing it. I even remembered singing that song "Graduation" by Vitamin C. It still brought tears occasionally when that song play over the radio =)
ReplyDeleteI like your mint shoes!
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I'm just starting college in September and I can't wait it. Happily, my boyfriend will be with me but after knowing your story I think we also could do it whatever happens. Thanks for your posts Anna, I always find something that is for me too. :)
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great post! thank you for sharing and you look gorgeous like always.
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Anna, you are beautiful inside and out.
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Love the color combination and that big ring!
ReplyDeleteSuch a fresh look !!! Amazing outfit;) Your beautiful!!! Thanks for comments on my blog;)
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Awww, I get like that sometimes too! Its been 7 years since I left college and I miss the days of less responsibility.
ReplyDeleteLOVE that scarf!!
-AJ
FitTravelerAJ.blogspot.com
Aw, beautiful post, thanks for sharing your experience!
ReplyDeleteLove your outfit.. So very summer. Thanks for sharing your reflection. . I hope you will share your experience of NY Fashion Week and your magazine feature. It is so nice when dreams come true.
ReplyDeleteI know exactly what you mean! It's definitely easy to get caught up in nostalgia. I love your outfit- those shoes are beautiful!
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Katherine
Thanks for your comment! This outfit is to die for!! Love it!!
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what a lovely post! I miss college very badly some days too! Isn't it crazy how time flies?
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I love those colors together. Very pretty!! :)
ReplyDeleteWhen I was still in law school I just couldn't wait to be done with it, now I would love to only have as a responsabilité to go to class and study and hang around campus ! I miss it too !
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love the colors in your outfit - so pretty and soft! xo
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Perfect outfit, just love your heels and peach orange top! The scarf is a really special touch. :D
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That's life girl! It goes by so quickly. Especially when you have kids...
ReplyDeleteAmy
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Love the reflection and it's so true. You should be so proud of yourself for what you have accomplished! You look beautiful as always and I'm completely obsessed with your peach colored ring.
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LOVE THE COLORS!!!!! PERFECTION!!!! i'm following your blog now!! and your pinterest too :) thank you so much for visiting my blog also. :)!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love those moments in life where you can look back and truly appreciate where you've been and where you are. This was a nice post. -Heidi http://fabricandfrosting.blogspot.no/
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome post! I have my reflective moments often too, missing my college days. But, at the same time, I'm also proud of how far I've come since graduation. Congratulations on all your success girl, it's very inspiring!
ReplyDeleteAnd of course I adore that outfit!
xoxo, Mallory
Thanks for sharing! Great post! You look fantatsic! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post! I miss college as well, but it's good to reflect that life has taken me on some pretty spectacular adventures since then :)
ReplyDeleteYou look stunning and I love these combinations of colors. Great shoes and drooling over your accessories. Like you I do miss college and sometimes HS (well my girls of course, forget de drama..Lol) ;) xoxox
ReplyDeleteLove the outfit, and I totally understand your feelings of nostalgia. My husband and I did the long distance thing in college too, for three years. It was hard, but definitely worth it!
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You look stunning! I love the heels!
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love your outfits!
ReplyDeleteGreat outfit :) Love these combinations of colors. You look very nice :)
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ps loved your lauren conrad post! so happy for you that you've gone after your dreams
ReplyDeleteI love your shoes! And I really enjoyed reading your wedding post.
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It doesnt surprise me that you almost have 5400 followers. Your blog is amazing and I love this outfit post!
ReplyDeleteI had a moment quite similar the other day... It just makes you appreciate life that much more :)
ReplyDelete<3 Melissa
I've definitely had some seriously nostalgic moments just like this – so bittersweet! Makes me wonder how I'll look back on these times.
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Congratulations on everything you have accomplished...the best is yet to come :)
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SO true - college flew by for me, too. Wasn't I just a freshman and now I'm working full time in NYC. It's insane!
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I do miss college sometimes & I wonder if I truly appreciated it then. But there have been so amazing times since & there must be more fabulous times ahead!!
ReplyDeleteYou have a fantastic blog and so many things going for you. There will be more great things to come! I love your outfit. It's so summery. Your shoes are AMAZING!
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I love this outfit! It is so super cute!!!!
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Great outfit,and wonderful post. You look amazing.
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You post makes me miss law school - even though it was hard work, looking back it was the best time!!
ReplyDeleteLove your blog xoxo
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What a great look! Those shoes are so sick :) Thanks for posting.
ReplyDeleteYour ring looks absolutely stunning Anna! The blend of colors is complimented so well here! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove your blog! Such a talented young woman you are. Thanks for stopping by my blog.
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Wow beautiful outfit, loving that light orange colour and those amazing green heels - gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI am missing college as well, in-fact I am thinking of going back!
xx
xoxo Bree
The Urban Umbrella
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Absolutely in LOVE with your blog! Your shoes are so adorable and your top is very chic! Followed you back (:
ReplyDeletelovely outfit!!!
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I am so glad you directed me here, I love this post and I love the outfit! I'm following :)
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ReplyDeleteI'm still in college so I'm still longing for the days when I've moved past this point in my life- but its a little scary not knowing what the future will hold. Will I be successful? Will all this hard work pay off?
Cant wait till I'm looking at this experience from your side of things!
Great outfit, those heels are stunning! I'm still in school right now and I can't quite imagine life after school.
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This is a great post! I'm in college right now and find myself thinking a lot of the same things. It's hard not to get carried away that is for sure!
ReplyDeleteI miss college so much too! It was simple, class, study get the grades and have fun on the weekends. My little sister is going through recruitment next week at the college I attended... I am so jealous! But I am excited for her and excited to visit her :)
ReplyDeleteLove your outfit dear!
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Rachel
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Love the shoes- adorable color and style. Your blog is beautiful- great look, feel, and photography. love it!
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ReplyDeleteOMG! That ring and those shoes!!!!!
ReplyDeleteloving the color of those shoes!!!!!
ReplyDeleteSomedays I wish I could go back to simpler days, but I realize I'm actually happiest now where I am and how I've gotten here. Looking forward to a beautiful future. Good luck to your sister. I'm sure she'll cherish these moments :)
ReplyDeleteWow! Love your heels! <3
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Love these sweet pastel colors!
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Love your top and scarf!
ReplyDeletexo Jo
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It's amazing how much we accomplish in a few years! I remember wandering around my campus wondering what my life was going to be like and getting so excited about that fact that I had NO IDEA what lay ahead of me. I always say that it's nice to have good memories and keep them close to your heart but live in the day and appreciate what you have NOW. :)
ReplyDeleteLOVE the shoes, by the way. :)
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I'm at the end of my college years and I'm ready to move on! Trying not to rush it, but it is hard. I know I'll look back on them fondly like you do though!
ReplyDeleteVery well-written!
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I love the outfit sweet girl! Its so cute & darling on you :) I want a replica.....
ReplyDeletelove the look! Hope your sis is all better!
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love the combo of colours <3
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Love your shoes! Those colors go beautifully together!
ReplyDeletePretty in peach ;) Oh my word,I have been missing school SO MUCH lately...I'm such a geek. At least you too!
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What a beautiful story, thanks for sharing. You look beautiful!
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Hi Anna, Thanks for visiting Miss Tweedle. Your blog is fabulous! I can't wait to dive into all your wedding posts! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat story girl. I hope your sister does well at school!
ReplyDeleteGreat shoes girlie!!
I love your perspective on this. I miss college so much sometimes (mostly because it was a "simpler time") but I always try and remind myself how I wouldn't trade my lot in life now, no matter how much I miss school!
ReplyDelete-Alyssa
The Glossy Life
Thank you for writing such a reflective and lovely post! I am going through a similar experience myself and could really identify with what you are saying. Thanks again for sharing your story.
ReplyDeleteYou look gorgeous Anna!! I love your scarf!
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those shoes are beautiful <3 this whole outfit is cute! i love this post! it's nice to be able to hear about your personal life :)
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You are such an amazing blogger. You are probably my favorite blogger ever because you are just so relatable! I'm sorry that you miss college but just look how far you have come. Who would have ever thought that you would be such a successful fashion blogger. You make me believe that anything is possible with some hard work and that dreams can really come true. Oh and I can't believe that you are going to new york fashion week. That is so exciting!
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I went back to my college campus with some college friends this past weekend. Every time I drive into town and I get the first glimpse of campus, seeing the old buildings sitting at the top of the hill, called The Ridges, I get teary eyed. So many great memories, lasting friendships and the best four years of my life happened there. I graduated 7 years ago. It never goes away! I couldn't have asked for a better college experience and I'm grateful every day for it. No matter where I go or what I do, I know that a little piece of my heart will always be there!
ReplyDeleteAww man, I'm glad someone feels my pain! I've been definitely missing college life too. Through all the ups and downs, I would love to relive everything again. College is so awesome and such a great experience. Glad I'm not alone in my college feelings. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is seriously so inspiring and has such perfect timing! I stopped by my university today for an appointment, and being there reminded me just how quickly this whole experience went by (I somehow start my last semester next month, but I still remember my first day of freshman year so vividly!!), and I was getting sad and nostalgic about it....the "bitter" part of "bittersweet". Having read your post in the morning, I was inspired to switch my thoughts to the "sweet" side and just be happy for the memories I made; after all, I dreamed about being done with school almost the entire time and it's time to get ready for new adventures. :)
ReplyDeleteHope you're having a wonderful week! Happy almost Friday! :P
You are just so cute! I am happy that you are living the life you want! You deserve it! I miss the old days where responsibility just wasn't required of me! LOL! Now I'm a Mom and I have a lot to do! LOL! Have a wonderful evening and I have a new post and would love your thoughts!!! xx, Pip
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Being half way through university, I can see it will be over very soon. Love this fresh and clean look, definitely have to pick up some white jeans.
ReplyDeleteBrie x
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It's a bittersweet feeling! You think it'll never end during those years and them wish them back when they're gone! Love your fun mint heels!
ReplyDeleteI love the colors in your outfit, very gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThe color combination in this outfit is adorable. And I love that peach and gold ring! :)
ReplyDelete-Mary @ stylethatmoves.blogspot.com
Love the color combo in this outfit and the polka dot scarf! I know how you feel...I find myself getting nostalgic over my college years all the time. I remember being in college wishing for the years to go by fast so I could get married ( I was in a long distance relationship too). Now I'm exactly where I want to be but I still miss those college days :-)
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Hey! Thanks for the comment you left on my blog this morning! I think the outfit is totes adorbs; I love the tangerine ring and I love that color with your hair. The location is also amazing. How about we start following each other's blogs?
ReplyDeleteAmazing outfit. I love the colours :) and the heels.
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very cute. I love your style.
ReplyDeleteTangled with Teaching
I hear ya sister. I don't necessarily miss college but I miss that lifestyle. It's shocking how fast life's responsibilities can take over. You should be proud though, most girls would kill to have you life.
ReplyDeletesuch an adorable outfit! I love the shoes and the light orange color you paired it with . Overall perfection:)
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ReplyDeleteI love this outfit and you are absolutely beautiful.
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amazing, love those colors!! <3
ReplyDeleteI am absolutely in love with this outfit! Could not get any more perfect! Love love love the shoes!
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Hi beautiful girl :-)
ReplyDeletethese outfit is really beautiful. I like the scarve and the amazing shoes special the color is so beautiful.
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http://www.sweetsoflife86.blogspot.com
Cute shoes :)
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www.clothesandcamera.blogspot.com
You mean "bizarre" instead of "bazaar" ?!?!?!!?!?
ReplyDeleteLovely outfit! I love the colors, the ring and those shoes! Amazing! <33
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean, time really flies! I've been out for a while but I still miss college sometimes.
ReplyDeleteI love this soft, pretty color palette. And the pop of turquoise is such a fun touch!
I know what you mean, I really miss College too, such fun times! Love the peach and turquoise colours together :)
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I love that your outfit looks so light and airy, also adore your shoes! You look great
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I am IN LOVE with this outfit! The peach and turquoise are summertime perfect! And I totally know what you mean about missing college. I just graduated in May and already I'm finding out that college was so much simpler than real life.
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P.S: I just adore your wedding dress!
Love your outfit. I just hope that the parking lot is furnished with the right lighting fixtures to help you remind that not everything is silent and gloomy.
ReplyDeleteI love the peach and the turquoise together! You look so pretty!
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I hope this was the post that you wanted me to comment on! I think this is really cute! I LOVE shoes that make a statement, its the perfect way to spice up an outfit. Thanks for following me!
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