Wednesday, August 1

Weekly Wears: Birthday Duds

Vintage Dress: c/o Vic and Lily;  Necklace: c/o Cheerfully Charmed;  Shoes: c/o Bait Footwear;  Sunglasses: Target;  Earrings: c/o Poshlocket;  (Not pictured: those little bike shorts, which have become my favorite under-dress staple)

I wore this to my MIL's birthday lunch yesterday.  We all sat around and chatted and ate (in the AC!) while the little granddaughters warmed up to each other.  Hope (of course) is sweet, patient, and willing to share her grandma, but Poesy tends to lean a leeeettle on the jealous side when the youngest grand-baby comes around.  She's still learning that sharing thing.

It was a really nice lunch to celebrate such a special lady, though-- I can't even TRY to sum up the amazing part she has played in my life.  I know some wives have a hard time with their MILs, but I kinda won the MIL lottery.  I love her to pieces.

I hope your week is going well so far!

31 comments:

  1. Crystal August 1, 2012 at 12:56 AM

    I love this dress ...good luck
    .:magiko:.

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  2. UnknownAugust 1, 2012 at 1:23 AM

    you look so cute...those BAIT shoes are amazing.
    i have a wonderful MIL too. i happen to be closer to her than to my own mother. i think God knew just what i needed..!

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  3. KimmyAugust 1, 2012 at 1:46 AM

    Eeep! You are just so adorable. I love your style.
    I'm sure your MIL thinks she won the DIL lottery too. :3

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  4. Valentina DuracinskyAugust 1, 2012 at 1:55 AM

    very lovely pictures katie! great outfit!

    Off to Barcelona, I am! check the blog when Im back :)

    Val
    http://valentinaduracinsky.blogspot.com/

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  5. Irene WibowoAugust 1, 2012 at 2:04 AM

    love this! :)

    http://lovesimplegreen.blogspot.com/

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  6. BeckyAugust 1, 2012 at 3:00 AM

    Aaw it's so lovely that you get on with your mother in law! I'm so shy and awkward that I've never really spoken to mine properly, though she is very nice!

    I love how your necklace matches your shoes so perfectly!

    Becky
    xx

    http://www.beckybedbug.com

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  7. JennieAugust 1, 2012 at 6:42 AM

    Oh how I wish BAIT was available in England! I'm always lusting after their collection of shoes. So beautiful and I can't seem to find a similar store based over here.

    This dress is just lovely too; a wonderful outfit!

    Have a wonderful day today.

    Jennie x
    Stitches On The Radio

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  8. vintage honeybeeAugust 1, 2012 at 7:24 AM

    I myself have a great MIL. My girls love her so much. And the bow earring are charming. I'm a small earring wearer too.

    Vintagehoneybee.blogspot.com

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  9. Emily WestonAugust 1, 2012 at 7:45 AM

    I love this outfit - the necklace and shoes are my favourite!

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  10. AnonymousAugust 1, 2012 at 8:30 AM

    Beautiful shoes!

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  11. UnknownAugust 1, 2012 at 8:37 AM

    I love how you choose bold colors and they come together in such pop! I love my MIL!! She is the best but she's an Aries not a Leo! Still Fire Signs!

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  12. Jodi InkenbrandtAugust 1, 2012 at 8:49 AM

    Beautiful! And I know what you mean about having a wonderful MIL. When we moved from the Midwest to CA, I was most sad about being moving so far from my MIL. Your's sounds like a sweet lady!

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  13. Courtney ErinAugust 1, 2012 at 9:16 AM

    I love the blue dress and coral necklace together -- such a great combo. It's awesome that you get along with your mother-in-law so well, it's such a cliche that wives and mothers-in-law also feud.

    Courtney ~ http://sartorialsidelines.com

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  14. UnknownAugust 1, 2012 at 9:27 AM

    The shoes are so cute!

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  15. jennifer laneAugust 1, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    I love the necklace! so cute! it is great that you get along with your MIL it is such a nice relationship to have.

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  16. RachelAugust 1, 2012 at 10:06 AM

    I love love love that necklace- checking out the shop now!

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  17. Anna ZimmermanAugust 1, 2012 at 10:50 AM

    What an adorable outfit Katie! You always look so fabulous.

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  18. LeahAugust 1, 2012 at 11:09 AM

    This necklace makes me so happy! How fun!

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  19. Diana August 1, 2012 at 12:05 PM

    I think this is one of my favorite outfits. So chic!

    I had a hard time with my MIL at first but after a couple years it did get easier. Even after her stroke, she's still the feisty MIL that treats me like I took her youngest son, and I honestly kinda love that, ha! I want that firey attitude at her age.

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  20. natashaAugust 1, 2012 at 12:56 PM

    Such a lovely outfit! Poesy being jealous reminds me of a story my Grandparents told me about when I was an infant. My cousin (Dad's side) was playing with my Grandad (Mum's side) and I went up to her and said "That's MY Grandad". I have definitely grown out of that and learnt to share and so will Poesy. I hope you had a great lunch xo

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  21. The GingeAugust 1, 2012 at 4:11 PM

    This is such a great dress. And I love the pop of color that the necklace adds. Beautiful look!

    http://thelittletexan.blogspot.com/

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  22. H J L August 1, 2012 at 4:32 PM

    Pretty earrings! Love the little details.

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  23. StevieAugust 1, 2012 at 5:56 PM

    what an amazing pair of shoes! Added to my wish lish, for sure!

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  24. KristianAugust 1, 2012 at 6:58 PM

    Had to look up what an MIL was but how cool when I found out!

    Also, your shoes are amazing.

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  25. KellieAugust 1, 2012 at 7:09 PM

    Everything about this outfit is amazing, love it!

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  26. MsShutterbuggAugust 1, 2012 at 11:05 PM

    You're a beautiful woman inside and out!
    Erika
    http://shutterbugg553.blogspot.com/

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  27. UnknownAugust 2, 2012 at 5:23 AM

    You remind me of Emma Stone!

    oldcaledonia.blogspot.com

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  28. AnonymousAugust 2, 2012 at 12:21 PM

    Hello!
    I have a question about a particular dress that I have seen you in, but you have never sourced. It is the bee dress with no sleeves and cute brown buttons. This dress is my FAVORITE and would love to find out where you got it from.
    Thank You!

    -myssie :)
    myssroberts@yahoo.com

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  29. UnknownAugust 2, 2012 at 10:37 PM

    Absolutely in love with this look!!
    xo Jac
    thesunshinedistrict.blogspot.com

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  30. UnknownAugust 5, 2012 at 3:05 AM

    Gasp! Those shoes!!

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