Sunday, February 17, 2013

country girl

There are those things you sometimes wish you had that make you question your own age. For me, that would be a steamer. I would quite happily forget about my dire need for a car if I had a steamer. Anyone that works in retail or studies fashion knows that magic that one of these things can work on creases, particularly on delicate fabrics you're too freaked out to iron.

I may be day dreaming about a 50's housewife's dream gadget. I may be trying to detract you from noticing how completely un-ironed my dress is (FUN FACT: I met Richard in this dress! Aww! Post Valentine's Day romantic gesture!). I may have failed in the latter by mentioning steam irons and creases in the first place. Either way, the point remains: the title "Country Girl" refers more to the fact that my dress is a little dishevelled in an I've-just-been-riding-horses kind of way, and the colour palette sort of makes me think of denim and cowboy boots.






Tan knit: Attik | Navy dress:United Colors of Benetton | Tan leather sandals: Urban Outfitters | Necklace: Lovisa

65 comments:

  1. You are totally giving me inspiration on outfits for spring! I love the shoes as well :)

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  2. I've got a bit of a thing for slouchy knit jumpers lately, and I'm loving yours; the colour is gorgeous, and I always like it when jumpers are longer in the back :)

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  3. I love the way the sweater looks over the dress!

    -Haley-
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  4. love the layering!

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  5. I love your blog! Your style, photography, everything is great :) Going to keep an eye on you from now!

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  6. Wow! This is such a fun read and you hit upon something I need so badly too! A steamer is just the thing I need, too! Especially if I was too lazy to iron!!!

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  7. Aaw, well you look lovely even with creases! xxx

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  8. I love the layering, the colours are really pretty together. The creases actually fit in with this style haha!

    Jessica xo
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  9. love the colors together! but even more I love your sandals - and the fact that you get to wear sandals in February :)

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  10. Michelle you really are stunning! Major leg envy!
    Sophie
    X

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  11. Girl, you so cute! Sometimes I simply can't be bothered to iron things and (try to) convince my friends that it's the new look. Yeeeeah. xxx

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    1. (The cute thing was in reference to the "wore this when I met Richard" part of the post. Not the steamer part. That's not really cute, per se)

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  12. That dress is sooo lovely. Wish I had a steamer too but sadly only the pricey ones are good <3

    xx

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  13. you look super great & this sandals is amazing ! , love it

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  14. you look great as usual:)
    xxx
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  15. Lovely outfit!! You are pretty :)


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  16. This is such an adorable outfit, I love the way you layered the jumper over the dress, it looks so cute. Love the shoes and the way you've styled your hair too, lovely.

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  17. Amazing outfit :D

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  18. I love your dress! and your jumper... amazing outfit
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  19. these pictures are lovely! really like your jumper

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  20. I think the style of the photos and the colour palette make it look like it was meant to be a bit creased on purpose. Also it looks delightfully warm where you. Very jealous!

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  21. Absolutely gorgeous! I love that you remember what you were wearing when you met your man :) So adorable.

    xox Lara www.weheartbeautyblog.com

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  22. Such an amazing outfit, in love!
    Katie xx
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  23. So casually fabulous! I love your blog! Following, will be back! :)

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  24. This outfit is lovely!

    I'm a new follower :)

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  25. Love it al!!

    New follower!! :)

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    hope you check mine out and do the same xx
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  27. Beautiful outfit! I love it!


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  28. Lovely outfit, I really like your cardigan.
    And thank you so much for your nice comment :)

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  29. Steamers are so cool! My mother and I have in-depth conversations about them (now I'm questioning my age). I love your knit and sandals.

    x

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  30. Love this, so effortless but stylish!

    Hannah xx

    the-beauty-drawer.blogspot.com

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  31. I love the layering in this look and the casual chic feel! I love that sweater!

    -Erin-
    OneTwoSummer

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  32. very pretty girl. love this sweater color

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  33. You are gorgeous, I love the dress and the jumper together, it looks so cute

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  34. Gorgeous outfit, I love the knit so much! ♥

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  35. Thanks for your comment on my blog! you look amazing, I love your style. Great blog xoxo

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  36. I've discovered your blog thanks to your comment onmy blog!
    You look so pure and I just like your style<3

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  38. Thx for stopping by my blogg!! I love
    this outfit,so cute!! I'm your newest
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  39. I love this look, the color palette, everything... country yet chic and lovely. The dress is so cute, and even more sentimental you met your boyfriend in it! I love how you paired it with the sweater. So sweet.

    Oh Michelle, your blog and style is beautiful. I'm so glad I found it & happy to be following!

    Victoria

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  40. the outfit is super pretty and that dress looks like it would be cute by itself, too. the last shot is gorgeous.

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  41. thank you for your sweet comment on my blog! i really love your blog and style, maybe we can follow each other? (:

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  43. Thanks for visiting my blog. You look lovely in these photos - very pretty.

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  44. you look wonderful! and i really hate ironing, so my clothes are nearly always unironed (though it doesn't really bother me..) :-) x

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  45. Nice look! Love those sandals!

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  46. Loveee this outfit!

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  47. I love this outfit! I can't wait for summer to reach north america so I can wear bare legs again. I agree about the steamer. I hang my clothes int he bathroom when I take a hot shower and pretend that a steam does the same magic. Sadly it doesn't but I refuse to iron so instead I am going to continue to pretend that it works just as well.

    -Emily

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  48. love the colour combination & the neckline of the dress, beautiful photos too :)

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  49. Your style is unbelievable amazing! You look gorgeous girl X

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  50. You are seriously so beautiful. Love these photos and your outfit! xo

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  52. love this look and also your blog! It's so nice!!! I follow you!
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  53. But I think it still looks great unironed! I know what you mean though, I don't have an iron/steamer around and I have a pair of shorts that desperately need one.

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  54. i love how you layered these 2 pieces together!!! they totally look great like that :D

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  55. Hi!
    Thanks for your comment, this look is really cool, love the colors!

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  56. I love this, it looks so relaxed but sort of bohemian.
    Also, you have great eyebrows, if you don't mind me saying.
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  57. Such a pretty outfit! I love how you have layered the pieces :)
    Loving your blog!

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  58. I love chunky knits over dresses, this looks great!

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