Thursday, August 2

Weekly Wears: Garden Party

Truth be told, I've spent a lot of time in the ol' jammies these last couple of weeks.  I've been spending large amounts of time house searching online, working on a bit for a magazine (details to come in the near future), and other general house/life stuff.  After weeks like that, sometimes you need to get a little EXTRA dressed up.  A little fancy can go a long way.  ;)

Dress: c/o Unique Vintage;  Shoes: c/o Lotta From Stockholm;  Necklace: c/o Ladybird Likes

You may remember this dress from this post.
I really did have fun prancing around in this gorgeous dress.  I'm pretty sure I need to throw a garden party when we get our next house... I already have the perfect outfit!  ;)

64 comments:

  1. AmandaAugust 2, 2012 at 11:25 PM

    Um, love! Perfect garden party dress. And look.

    And I'm sure you've answered this somewhere else, but where are your glasses from? They're awesome. Every pair of glasses I've ever had makes me look like I'm still in 4th grade. In 1989.

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    1. skunkboyAugust 2, 2012 at 11:41 PM

      Don't laugh, but they are from Wal-Mart. My husband used their vision center and I found them while I was waiting for him. Careful, though-- they make the ground look very far away!

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  2. UnknownAugust 2, 2012 at 11:32 PM

    So beautiful... Your hair, those leaves and let's say it : that beautiful necklace! I wish to make a nice garden party, all dressed up with outstanding pastel dresses, champain and flowers!

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  3. ChelseaAugust 2, 2012 at 11:35 PM

    simple and SO ELEGANT!!!!

    i love the whimsy of these nature shots... nonchalantly beautiful!

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  4. Clare LanusseAugust 2, 2012 at 11:38 PM

    girl, why you so cuuuuute?!

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  5. UnknownAugust 3, 2012 at 12:03 AM

    Um...that dress is absolute perfection. A garden party is definitely in order :)
    xo Jac
    thesunshinedistrict.blogspot.com

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  6. Katie BurryAugust 3, 2012 at 12:05 AM

    I loooove your tattoo! It's so elegant. <3

    Also, that dress is adorable and I know what you mean about a little extra fancy - I wore my bright red, tulle prom dress today for no reason what-so-ever. <3 It was lovely.

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  7. vintage honeybeeAugust 3, 2012 at 12:13 AM

    I love everything about this. It's just magical.

    Vintagehoneybee.blogspot.com

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  8. McKenna LouAugust 3, 2012 at 12:24 AM

    What a fun combination!! I want your shoes!

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  9. Kelsea EchoAugust 3, 2012 at 12:42 AM

    This is just a gorgeous combination. Loving how it shows off your tattoos beautifully too - that back tattoo is divine!

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  10. VictoriaAugust 3, 2012 at 1:18 AM

    You look so pretty. The dress is wonderful!

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  11. pinksuedeshoeAugust 3, 2012 at 1:38 AM

    Wow. Gorgeous dress, gorgeous hair. And you are stunning Katie!

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  12. Crystal August 3, 2012 at 1:50 AM

    this dress is special ..! You are a princess ...
    .:magiko:.

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  13. LoulouAugust 3, 2012 at 2:55 AM

    Such a pretty dress! So fancy looking and perfect with your hair colour.

    Loulou

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  14. AnonymousAugust 3, 2012 at 3:17 AM

    What is written on your back? It looks amazing!

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    1. skunkboyAugust 3, 2012 at 10:53 AM

      Thanks, Bara! It says, "and days went by like paper in the wind". :)

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  15. FayeAugust 3, 2012 at 4:47 AM

    These are such lovely photos, I adore the dress and that hairstyle looks very pretty on you. :)
    Faye x

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  16. JennieAugust 3, 2012 at 5:14 AM

    This is such a wonderful fairy dress! The embroidery and bows are beautiful.

    Jennie x
    Stitches On The Radio

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  17. Sailor JulyAugust 3, 2012 at 5:27 AM

    SO CUTE!!! What a perfect outfit. :D You better throw a garden party!!! So fun.

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  18. BeckyAugust 3, 2012 at 6:07 AM

    Oh my, that dress is stunning! Plan that party pronto!

    Becky
    xx

    http://www.beckybedbug.com

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  19. Josephine PearlAugust 3, 2012 at 6:08 AM

    You look absolutely stunning, so pretty! love you necklace too.

    Jo. x

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  20. Sarah LeonardAugust 3, 2012 at 6:26 AM

    That butterfly necklace almost looks like a tattoo in the first pics! It's gorgeous!

    Sarah
    http://acatlikecuriosity.blogspot.co.uk/

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  21. Cindy / Aka ChymecindyAugust 3, 2012 at 6:42 AM

    Very nice dress. Love it!

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  22. Roni E.August 3, 2012 at 8:27 AM

    You look lovely!! Did you and the hubby go somewhere for you to show off this gorgeous dress? I am so in love with this. I can just picture the tea party....and it involves lots of furry little woodsy animals coming along for an invite. :)

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  23. FeliciaAugust 3, 2012 at 8:31 AM

    Wow stunning, love the outfit!

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  24. Sarah DeeAugust 3, 2012 at 9:18 AM

    That dress is beautiful! You look lovely lady :)

    xoxo Sarah
    theantiquepearl.blogspot.com

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  25. TeddiAugust 3, 2012 at 9:55 AM

    katie, holy gorgeousness! bring on that garden party. i hadn't remembered that dress, but i most certainly do now. the unique vintage link didn't work. that butterfly necklace is uniquely beautiful, & very decently priced. :)

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    1. skunkboyAugust 3, 2012 at 10:51 AM

      Thanks, Teddi! The link is all fixed up now. :)

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  26. AnonymousAugust 3, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    oow. that's a such pretty dress.. ;) Irene Wibowo

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  27. SuzanneAugust 3, 2012 at 10:11 AM

    That dress is to die for! It looks amazing on you. The link didn't work, but I imagine if it's vintage it's only one-of-a-kind anyhow. You scored big on that dress!

    http://bisous.typepad.com/bisous/

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    1. skunkboyAugust 3, 2012 at 10:51 AM

      All fixed up now! The dress is actually a vintage reproduction, so it isn't one-of-a-kind!

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  28. GeliaAugust 3, 2012 at 10:26 AM

    You look great! Although I must say that ironing the dress would make it look even better. Just take a damp hand towel and place it over the tulle, then iron over the towel, that way the tulle will be steamed and not damaged. Ta-dah!

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  29. UnknownAugust 3, 2012 at 10:40 AM

    This is such a beautiful dress and you wear it well.

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  30. AnonymousAugust 3, 2012 at 11:51 AM

    This dress is super sweet!!!! Aw. Where are the pictures of you prancing though?!? It is nice to see that you wear dresses more than once!!
    +Victoria+

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  31. DorienAugust 3, 2012 at 12:13 PM

    Such a pretty dress! And what a perfect necklace, I love it.

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  32. natashaAugust 3, 2012 at 1:26 PM

    Such a beautiful dress, you look really lovely! xo

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  33. UnknownAugust 3, 2012 at 2:05 PM

    You look absolutely adorable! Very lovely. :)


    xoxo,
    Laura
    http://lauraisthriftingthroughlife.blogspot.com/

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  34. jooleedohAugust 3, 2012 at 2:09 PM

    you look GORGEOUS! this dress was totally made for you. the pictures are really nice too. love love love it all!

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  35. Et tu, tutu?August 3, 2012 at 2:09 PM

    Amazing dress! I want it! But it wouldn't nearly as good with my hair as it does yours. Yours sets it off perfectly.

    -Lindsey
    Et tu, tutu?

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  36. Everything You Do is A BalloonAugust 3, 2012 at 3:10 PM

    I think that you must be the Paradigm that all women want to be. So, so gorgeous.

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  37. Kasia SarnaAugust 3, 2012 at 4:00 PM

    What a lovely and feminine dress! :-)

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  38. Kacie // A Collection of PassionsAugust 3, 2012 at 4:28 PM

    This is one of my favorite outfit posts EVER! You look amazing. Have a wonderful weekend.

    Kacie

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  39. LAVIE DEBOITEAugust 3, 2012 at 4:41 PM

    OMG it looks sooooooo beautiful!!!

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  40. AnonymousAugust 3, 2012 at 4:50 PM

    So beautiful! You look like a Vintage disney princess with tattoos :)

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  41. UnknownAugust 3, 2012 at 6:36 PM

    That dress is just perfect on you! I always love those short dresses with full skirts - so fun!

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  42. KristianAugust 3, 2012 at 6:54 PM

    What a gorgeous creature you are, especially in that dress!

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  43. UnknownAugust 3, 2012 at 6:58 PM

    Katie,

    You look incredible - I absolutely love how the necklace looks on you, thank you so much for wearing it! It goes so beautifully with your hair too (have I ever told you you are my hair style icon?!)
    Thanks again, you are such a total doll :)

    Zoe xoxo
    PS. Would it be okay if I used one or two of these photos on my blog, with links back to this post and to your blog ? Id love to show my readers how awesome you look!

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  44. MsShutterbuggAugust 3, 2012 at 8:24 PM

    I'm sure you get this question all the time, but what does your tattoo say. As someone once said, never get a tattoo with writing on it unless you're willing to what it means!

    That dress looks amazing on you, but all the dresses do!

    Erika
    http://shutterbugg553.blogspot.com/

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  45. {C.J.A}August 5, 2012 at 8:01 AM

    By far one of my favorites, very whimsical! Serioulsy there is not one piece that I am not giddy over! Your choice of backdrop makes it just that much more magical: A M A Z I N G :)

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  46. Valentina DuracinskyAugust 5, 2012 at 1:08 PM

    Katie, you look gorgeous!

    So, I showed you my first tattoo - the small heart on my wrist... Well last night I had a dream in which I got a tattoo just like yours on my arm - but also drawn by me, so ugly! I know it was a copy of yours cause it had a bird... And while I was getting it done, I was regretting it. It was a horrible dream! I've been thinking (already) about my next tattoo but that dream just teeeerrified me :P

    Your tattoos are always an inspiration though. They're soooo beautiful.

    I'll let you know when I get my next one :) probably for my 20th birthday next summer!

    Your new blogger friend,

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  47. Valentina DuracinskyAugust 5, 2012 at 1:10 PM

    Ps. Also, the tattoo in my dream was all crooked and with no color :S

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  48. AnonymousAugust 5, 2012 at 5:22 PM

    Love the contrast between the tattoo and the dress!! :)
    And the butterfly necklace adds just enough quirk and personal touch! Perfect! :D

    Erin
    writedreamrunsing.blogspot.com

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  49. UnknownAugust 5, 2012 at 6:51 PM

    your dress is a dream!

    Xo,
    steffy
    Steffys Pros and Cons

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  50. Tessa ShoemakerAugust 5, 2012 at 7:00 PM

    What I wouldnt do for that dress!!!! Ive never been more envious.
    I actually just posted about how crazy for daisies I am...that dress is close enough.

    http://tessashoemaker.blogspot.com/

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  51. UnknownAugust 5, 2012 at 10:32 PM

    this dress makes me so happy!

    xxx
    www.ladyalamode.com

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  52. MelissaAugust 6, 2012 at 11:18 PM

    Cute, cute, CUTE dress! Seriously though, I want it :)
    Oh, My

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  53. SylviaAugust 7, 2012 at 11:44 PM

    Beautiful dress. You almost look like a fairy princess :)

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  54. Miss_DespAugust 10, 2012 at 9:35 AM

    incredible photos!
    Your blog is lovely!!
    we just followed you!

    take care
    http://fashiondng.blogspot.gr/

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  55. UnknownAugust 16, 2012 at 3:38 PM

    This dress (and these pictures) and you are so pretty! I would love a tutorial on how you did you hair like this - looks lovely.

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  56. Toilet hireDecember 5, 2012 at 2:15 AM

    It is a lovely dressing idea. It matches you well. I love the hairstyle and the butterfly pendant.

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