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Thursday, August 25, 2011

Hold Onto Your Hat

"It is not light we need, but fire; it not the gentle shower, but thunder..."
~Frederick Douglass

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Outfit Details: Dress: Thrifted/Hat & Ring: UO/Scarf: Thrifted/Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell

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Picnik collage

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 So apparently I felt very inclined to hold on to my hat today...

I guess lots of big and exciting things are ahead.

Once again the humidity from the stormy weather was very heavy in the air.  My poor lil camera got a little sick from it, hence the blur.  I felt pretty courageous braving this monsoon though (yes, I'm being over-dramatic..hehe).  Valley Forge National Park is beautiful no matter what kind of weather floats it's way and Albert and I make use of every opportunity we get to drive through this majestic landscape here on our ventures home from Philly.

Anyhoo, hope you're having a completely wonderful week darlings. Next week I'll be on vacation down south.  While I am soaking up the sun (and hopefully not hurricane Irene), another gorgeous gal will be guest posting here for me.  Be sure to give her lots of love:)

Until then.

Love,



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40 comments:

  1. ChauceeAugust 25, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    I just love the dress you are wearing! The pleats are beautiful. Hope you have a GRAET time on vacation : )

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  2. Vanessa, Take only MemoriesAugust 25, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    You look so pretty in red! And the holding on to your hat thing is hilarious! I wouldn't have noticed it if you hadn't pointed it out!

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  3. Something Infinitely InterestingAugust 25, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    such a cute dress.. i wish i could find second hand dresses that look good one me.. but they never do :(

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  4. Antoinette MusikAugust 25, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    Marisa, this outfit looks so so great on you, the shade of red REALLY suit red! Not many people can pull off the vintage look and look so fabulous.
    Thanks so much for your encouraging words on my blog, it meant so much to my. I love how blogging has let me connect such wonderful like- minded women like yourself.
    xx

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  5. Virginie BardotAugust 25, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    This scenery is gorgeous! And so is this red dress on you dear!

    I always do the same thing with hats, touch then when taking my picture and I always end up wondering if I do it too in real life... ha ha :)

    Virginie ♥

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  6. Morgan JordanAugust 25, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    You look so cute! I love the dress.

    Don't forget to enter my Coach purse giveaway! http://stylocrat.blogspot.com/2011/08/100th-post-vintage-coach-purse-giveaway.html

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  7. Nikki | The Ginger DiariesAugust 25, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    Your photos are incredible :) if I take a picture from a lit building it's all yellowish... x

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  8. geeAugust 25, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    love these photos. the first one is beautiful.
    have a wonderful vacation love. <333

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  9. LyndseyAugust 25, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    I absolutely LOVE this dress on you and what a beautiful place! My camera has been hitting it pretty hard with the humidity as well, hurricane Irene is headed directly towards Georgia! We live only 2 and a half hours from the coast so it's pretty scary.. hopefully it won't be as bad as they are expecting it to be!
    xx
    lyndsey of hellolyndsey

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  10. AnonymousAugust 25, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    Red very much suits you dear :)
    I adore the location shot, so amazing <3

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  11. AnonymousAugust 25, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    cute dress, darling!

    xx
    deni

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  12. AlyspankAugust 25, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    You look so beautiful in that dress! I think I fell in love with it a bit more once I saw the skirt portion was pleated :) Gorgeous pictures as always.

    Have fun on your vacation- and I certainly hope you don't get swept away by the hurricane!

    Alyssa

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  13. The Cat HagAugust 25, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    I love such majestic national parks, and you definitely do this one justice with your pretty face and uber cute outfit!

    Hope things are going well on your end sweetie, and i look forward to more photos of your new living space. <3


    xoxo,
    Addie
    The Cat Hag

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  14. UnknownAugust 25, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    I absolutely love the setting of these photos! And, of course, you look so beautiful in that red dress :)

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  15. Preity Lama TamangAugust 25, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    Gorgeous gorgeous dress!! love it!! and u look FAB!!
    xoxo

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  16. Pramudita PuspitaAugust 26, 2011 at 12:46 AM

    super lovely red dress!! I love it so much! and you look amazing!

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  17. AnonymousAugust 26, 2011 at 2:32 AM

    The red dress is magnetic! I just can't take my eyes off it! The photos are just gorgeous as always, especially that last one. Love the colours in it and just the general feel... It's so serene and mysterious...

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  18. Rosalina S.August 26, 2011 at 3:03 AM

    its okay. those photos r fabolous. thx for droppin comment on my blog. appreciate it ((:

    Im following ur blog, if u dont mind pls follow me back :D

    xoxo,

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  19. the girl never gets olderAugust 26, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    oh, beautiful, beautiful pictures! I love this scenery, and these lights and colors and your wonderful, contrasting outfit, amazing! ♥

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  20. kukiskukuAugust 26, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    nice dress.following you now.
    everybody please check out my beauty blog.i'd appreciate that very much. :)

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  21. michelle_August 26, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    loving all these gorgeous photos on your blog !

    www.glistersandblisters.com

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  22. RebeccaAugust 26, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    What gorgeous photos and what a gorgeous dress. I love the precious pleats. I just found your blog and I'm smitten!

    RebeccawithanR

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  23. Espia Collection of ReferencesAugust 26, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    ESTA FABULOSA!!
    ME ENCANTA TU LOOK!
    BESAZO
    ♥

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  24. AnonymousAugust 26, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    Wow what a beautiful place- where is this at? (:
    Fantastic look by the way! ♥

    http://thestylemoodboard.blogspot.com

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  25. Once Upon A Time...August 27, 2011 at 5:12 AM

    oh that dress you're wearing is soo beautiful! i really like the first picture!!

    jos xx

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  26. Beige RenegadeAugust 27, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Your red dress and the green background are so perfect : O

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  27. AnonymousAugust 27, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    i love red!!
    xoxo

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  28. dunia kecil indiAugust 27, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    you look so pretty in red, marisa :) good luck for your vacation, have fun, and i hope everything's OK :) can't wait for the guest post. and of course i wanna hear A LOT from you about the vacation! :))

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  29. Claudia PaolaAugust 27, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    Oh my goodness- this bright shade of red made me instantly happy! You'll show hurricane Irene who's boss! (I cannot believe there is a hurricane of that magnitude hitting the east coast.. do stay safe!!) And have a wonderful vacation! xxx

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  30. AmandaAugust 28, 2011 at 3:41 AM

    oh you look gorgeous, that red dress is a killer... Love the photos as well =)

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  31. JulAugust 28, 2011 at 4:04 AM

    Great pics! I love the pop of red contrasting the landscape in the first photo. And I must say you look really great :)

    http://lifeisaromanticpoem.blogspot.com/

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  32. jessAugust 28, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    The dress is so pretty.

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  33. UnknownAugust 28, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    that hat looks really good on you :) and i love the red dress!!

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  34. CelinaAugust 29, 2011 at 3:09 AM

    Like your sense of style !

    Nice blog - I'm a new follower. Visit my blog and follow me too if you want too ;)

    Kisses from Germany !
    Celina

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  35. GosiaAugust 29, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    You look so good in red!
    Have a great vacation!

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  36. Isabel BianchiAugust 30, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    Lovely dress!! Great colour!!
    Nice to meet you"
    xoxo
    MY LITTLE SUEDE SHOES

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  37. MonsterchenAugust 31, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    red is definitely your colour!!! you look so fabulous in red!! this dress fits you so perfect, the first two pictures are so amazing that they seem to be more beautiful paintings of an artist than real fotos..
    and tim burton is a genius;)
    love and kiss,mary

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  38. fedricsonyaAugust 31, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    I actually LOVE this dress on you and what a admirable place! My camera has been hitting it appealing harder with the clamminess as well, blow Irene is headed anon appear Georgia!

    Cowboy Hat

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  39. Some Korean Website HighjackerSeptember 3, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    red really is your color, how gorgeous are these? and YOU! at first i was like....did Marisa go to Paris??? omg, i think i'm in need of a hat to keep hold of this swirly-whirly mind of mine ; )

    the vast landscape is a treat to see, even if the day was providing some ominous power potential. you kept it bright and lovely! xoox ♥

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  40. EmilySeptember 6, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    Oh, red dresses! I have a deep love for them. You look stunning in yours! And that floppy hat is so perfect. It looks so appropriate for any season. I really want a floppy hat that can translate into fall!

    xoxo
    Em

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