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Thursday, October 13, 2011

Benches and Birdcages

"There is more to life than increasing its speed."
~Mahatma Gandhi

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Outfit Details: Dress: Anthropologie (old)//Jacket: Target (old)//Hat & Tights: UO//Watch: Gift from Hubby//Sash: Thrifted//Boots: Michael Kors Via Marshall's//Purse: Vintage from Grandmother

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Today I went antiquing.  I can't even begin to tell you how much I love doing this.  It's kind of like a new found love.  Getting lost amongst treasures from a different time and place is so relaxing to me...so much that I couldn't be bothered with snapping photos inside this darling and quite ginormous shop.  It was nice to just slow down for a bit and enjoy the experience.   Anyhow, I managed to walk away with a couple of relics that I will be quite pleased to give a new home.  Both the bench and the birdcage were each $14.00.  Score!

The Finds:


Speaking of things that are as old as dirt: this dress!  Well, that's a tad dramatic, but you know what I mean.  I'm pretty sure I haven't worn it since this post from way back in the day and it was old even then.  As I was organizing my little heart out, getting ready for my move (which hopefully happens at the beginning of next month) I found it in an uncharted pile deep in the corner of my closet.  Hooray for making old things new again.

Wishing you a beautiful weekend!

Love, 
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27 comments:

  1. ChauceeOctober 13, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    LOVE this look my dear : ) And I'm SO happy about the house! Let me know if you need help moving.

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  2. kit and nancy.October 13, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    a gorgeous post! aren't you just a pretty picture of loveliness. that birdcage is perfect and the florals on that stool?...just broke my heart. x

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  3. KylaOctober 13, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    I love that dress! It's so bright and happy :) I love "rediscovering" things in my wardrobe, it's like getting a new item without paying for it ^^

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  4. Pramudita PuspitaOctober 13, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    what a cute blazer! perfect with the skirt :)

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  5. SaraOctober 13, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    I am in love with all of the colors of this look! What great finds on the bird cage and the bench :) I want to go antiquing for my house too!

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  6. tiarenieOctober 13, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    i agree with kyla - your outfit is so bright and happy! and its such a flattering ensemble to boot! i love it. wish i could shop your closet.

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  7. squidwordOctober 14, 2011 at 12:07 AM

    beautiful colors!! i adore the stripes and hat!! amazing style!!
    http://mychoicesaremystyle.blogspot.com/

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  8. AnonymousOctober 14, 2011 at 2:29 AM

    Love the mixing of colours and prints! This is my kind of outfit :D

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  9. Elyse (Give Me Bows)October 14, 2011 at 2:40 AM

    Sounds fun, and that bench you picked up is adorable :) Love your use of colour in this outfit, it makes me happy <3

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  10. JulOctober 14, 2011 at 4:37 AM

    What? I can't believe you paid them just 14 dollars!
    I love this look and love how you combine colors, dear :)
    Life is a romantic poem
    My first giveaway

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  11. Vanessa, Take only MemoriesOctober 14, 2011 at 5:05 AM

    You always mix the most fun colors together! Another fabulous outfit! It's good to hear that you had a fun time antiquing!

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  12. Something Infinitely InterestingOctober 14, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    soo cute.. i love the green with the brown boots.. would of never thought but it looks good!

    XOXO
    LISA

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  13. Haus of StyleOctober 14, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    What a colorful and unique outfit. Love the shape of your bag and do I see mustard tights? Drool! Thanks for sharing!

    http://justtututiny.blogspot.com/
    Thu

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  14. MariseOctober 14, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    This is such a happy outfit! I love love love those bright colors!

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  15. GosiaOctober 14, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    Oh how colorful and optymistic this look is. You look fantastic!

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  16. UnknownOctober 15, 2011 at 12:35 AM

    Gorgeous! Love the colour combo!
    Sophie x

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  17. dunia kecil indiOctober 15, 2011 at 2:54 AM

    i love the bird cage, look so classic and romantic for me. oh, it's getting closer marisa! good luck with the moving thing. keep update so i can follow your news from here :)
    i love your outfit as always, and i didn't realize that wore a same dress. you're master of mix and match, hehehe :) and still, i'm in love with that yellow chair. the chair is so you, somehow :)) have a nice week end! <3

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  18. Harlow DarlingOctober 15, 2011 at 4:49 AM

    Your cardigan is so cute! I love that you are tracking back through your wardrobe and coming up with such great outfits :)

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  19. Two Happy HeartsOctober 15, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    lovin' the color of your skirt! pretty, pretty :)

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  20. LyndseyOctober 15, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    You look so adorable! I love the colors so much, it's so earthy and stands out!
    Oh how I can hardly wait for tomorrow! I'm going thrifting and I seriously hope to find some good house goodies. I can't wait! That birdcage and bench are amazing finds!
    xx
    lyndsey of hellolyndsey

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  21. Luna TigerOctober 16, 2011 at 3:50 AM

    What a beautiful cage ! I love the colors of your pictures !
    http://selenite.weebly.com

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  22. SofiaOctober 16, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    Awww, a wooden birdcage, it's beautiful

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  23. Lydz xXOctober 16, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    drooooool, you look amazeballs!!! love the colours

    http://themashedup.blogspot.com/
    Lydz xX

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  24. AnonymousOctober 17, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    I *so* want to steal those boots : )

    Cakes
    http://www.cakesandshakes.wordpress.com

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  25. GosiaOctober 17, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    I just awarded you in my blog, check it out! ;)

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  26. UnknownOctober 18, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    I love how your wear colors.
    There is no need in constantly buying new clothes anyway. Good luck with the move.

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  27. Pack Your Luggage BlogOctober 20, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    Hi Marisa, the color of the blue jacket is one of my favorite colors. I think this color looks extremely good with dark hair color.:)

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