Tuesday, October 23, 2012

All in the Family

I procured this dress from one of Sean's aunts a while back. I cannot believe I haven't worn it before now! It has so many special details that I just love. Red polka dots, petal sleeves, and pleats? I couldn't come up with a better combination! I always love wearing clothing that belonged to a family member. It makes the item so much more special to know the story behind it. I was told she wore this particular dress for her senior pictures which is so neat! 
I also thrifted this mint scarf at a little antique shop in a nearby town. It has the sweetest print and you all know by now how much I love this color! I also love the combination of red and mint. It's interesting because when you wear red and with a darker green it looks very Christmas-y. Pairing it with a shade like this however adds such a sweet vintage vibe.














Well, the hubby is away for the week on business to California, how unfair is that? I always wish I could accompany him on his business trips because, well-who wouldn't want to go to California? I like having the apartment to myself for a little while, but that only lasts about a few hours and then I want my husband back! My big project this week is to clean every room in the house so that he can be surprised upon his return. Wish me luck!

Have a happy day, all :)
God Bless,
KJA


Psalm 40:8
I take joy in doing your will, my God, for your instructions are written on my heart.



Wearing:
Dress- Belonged to the hubby's aunt :)
Scarf- Vintage
Blazer- Thrifted
Shoes- Thrifted



7 comments:

Beth (Coffee Until Cocktails) said...

Such a darling dress! I love the polka dots! Looks very cute on you!!

Hattitude said...

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talk soon wild child
-Hattie
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Gracey the Giant said...

That dress is absolutely adorable and fits you perfectly. I love this look!

Dus of Cuddly Cacti said...

oh my goodness I LOOOVE THIS DRESS! his aunt's senior picturse!? how awesome is that! and it also fits you like a glove! how perfect. you look beautiful in it! and aww what a sweet wife wanting to surprise him w/ a clean house!
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Allison said...

Gorgeous dress! Love the polka dots, love the sleeves, love it all!
:)
Allison
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Midwest Muse said...

I love the red polka dots. I didn't notice at first. The sleeves are AWESOME and I love the green with it. The green is almost mintish which totally breaks the red+green Christmas vibe.

Kristian said...

That is an adorable dress! How sweet!

Also- good luck.