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| Blazer: Zara; Blouse: Thrifted; Cluctch: Aldo; Necklaces: c/o Stella & Dot; Jeans: AG; Shoes: Target |
As I plopped into bed last night with Husband, I looked over at him and said, "I'm not tired." But before he could respond, I fell asleep. And I fell hard. When I woke up feeling refreshed and ready to get up to start the day, I glanced at the clock softly glowing in the dark. It read 1:00. How could it only be 1, I thought. The question was never pondered, because I quickly dozed back into a slumber. Even though my body was sleeping, my mind was anxiously ready to start the day, as I continued to wake up every hour, on the hour. I was anxious because it was Husband's birthday. I was also anxious because I really wanted to be wearing this Italian polka dotted blouse I found that day at a thrift store. Sometimes, I'm still like a little kid on the first day of school with a brand new outfit. When I finally met my match with the clock at 5:30 AM, I rolled over to husband, kissed him on the forehead and whispered happy birthday. Without hesitation, I then bounced out of bed, and four tiny paws softly followed behind me. And even though it's just another Tuesday, on this thirteenth day of March, with no particular plans, I get to make the very best of it. And quietly celebrate the life of someone very special to me.










77 comments:
Happy birthday to your husband!
That blouse is so fun and festive! It's really cute. Whenever I am really excited about a day or outfit to wear I also keep waking up, it's the excitement!
Have a great and happy day!
:) Ewa
http://ewalooksattheworld.blogspot.com/
I LOVE your outfit!!! It has the perfect amount of color. So vibrant and chic!
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just discovered your blog, truly charming! love that Zara blazer, tres chic mama!
xx
Cat
flauntandrepeat.com
Always enjoy reading your posts! Love the print of that blouse! Great thrift find!! (I'm a huge thrifter) Love how u paired it with a striped blazer -- always a fan of mixed prints! Lookin' gorg as usual!
xx
Jen
http://belledecouture.com
Very nice combination of colors!
stripes and florals??? this is gorgeous and it looks so fresh!
CupcakesOMG!
This is one of my favorite outfits you have done, that blazer is to die for! Don't you love loved ones birthdays, I get more excited for my husband's than my own!
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You look absolutely adorable! Love this color and pattern combo. Have a great day with the birthday boy.
That outfit..... PERFECTION! Hope the hubby's b-day was grand.
I love the floral blouse!! gorgeous
LOVE the bright colors! So fun & perfect for spring!
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what a great blouse!!!!! i love finding great thrifts!
~Mel
:O i love your floral, polka dot top!
~Natalia
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love that blazer!
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oh my gosh I love this outfit!! And you paired it perfectly with those shoes and that clutch!! I hope your husband's enjoying his birthday!
great color and print combo! happy birthday to husband! and hope the rest of your day was just as exciting!
Such a cute post. I love your writing style, you've got such a lovely way of describing things.
Great outfit, loving the blazer!
Aww, I just love this post! Happy Birthday to him! Your outfit is absolutely fantastic! I adore every part of it and especially love your hair :)
Great outfit!
Your outfit is perfection!!! Happy Birthday to the Hubs! Have so much fun celebrating.
I love this post! Almost as much as I love that blouse. Can't believe it's thrifted!
XO,
Caitlin
www.douxrousse.com
Love the blouse
Happy birthday to husband!
Justine
I really really like that blouse, and it is super stunning with the blazer, I truly love both!!
jess
www.jesscauseblog.blogspot.com
Such a stellar combo - so inspiring :)
Krystin
Suburban Faux Pas
Gorgeous blouse and very gorgeous jacket! Hope you've had a great day :)
Emma xx
A very happy birthday to your husband!!! :)
Love the outfit especially the blouse and the clutch!! :)
Hope you have a wonderful day!!
This outfit is well put together, I love the mix prints. The nude pumps go perfectly with the outfit because they are simple and don't take anything away. BTW your highlights are amazing!
This is such a fun combination of prints - cannot believe that blouse is thrifted...it's perfect! :)
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that shirt with that blazer is amazing!!!!! you are one perfect fashionista!
xxoo
gah that's so cute! You're a great writer, too Katie! :)
Ror
www.WearAboutsBlog.com
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So sweet! Happy Birthday to your hubs!
Love love love the print mix here! They are both so vivid, looking at them make me smile! ... Happy b-day to your hubby!
Cess O. <3 The Outfit Diaries
this is my favorite outfit i've seen in a very long time. it is perfect!
sophie
princessrhyme.blogspot.com
Great combo, the stripes and the floral polka dot are so perfect together!
Another great outfit!!
Love this outfit, you rock it! happy birthday to your husband!
yourrrrrrrrre so pretty!!! i miss you! its been seriously forever since i last saw you...not ok
Very sweet post. :) I wonder if insomnia is in the air, I couldn't sleep either!
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Omg, I love, love, love this outfit! What a lucky thrift find. I would be too excited to be wearing it also :)
xo,
Monica
Great vintage find! Enjoy this day with your man!
Your posts are so refreshing. Thank you for sharing life's simple pleasures.
Sounds perfect to me. :)
Love love love that clutch from Aldo!! Too bad I'm all the way in Vienna or I would get it, but they don't ship over here!
Happy Birthday to Husband!
How do you find such cool thrifted clothes!! I LOVE this blouse! And the blazer is killer...really...the whole outfit is awesome!
Happy Birthday to Husband!! Oh and DARLING outfit! seriously so fantastic! :)
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Happy Birthday to your husband!
Fantastic blazer and blouse.
I feel the same way about a new outfit.
Love this combination! Your blog is fabulous and you are absolutely stunning!
I have that blazer and you've inspired a new way for me to wear it :)
have a great day, love your blog!
-Veronika
What a beautiful post. I think it is priceless that you still get so excited about your husband's birthday. Awwwww:-) You look gorgeous and I love the red and white blazer!
Perfect outfit for this time of year! Absolutely adorable!
This outfit has such a whimsical look to it! Love it!!
~Heather
How sweet. :) I hope you & husband had a wonderful day!
Also, this is seriously a lesson in layering PERFECTION. Loving everything about your outfit!
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Happy birthday to your hubby! make it a wonderful day :) xo Nikki
What a great find - that blouse is beautiful!! Perfectly paired with the blazer as well! Hope you and the hubby had an amazing time celebrating his birthday!
xx, Allie
www.alliesbubble.blogspot.com
Hi there!
Just discovered your blog and love your writing :) It's so easy and fun to read and you talk like we're all friends! Congrats with the husband (one day late) and I love you italian polkadot blouse!
Love, Sari
This is one of my favourite outfit posts -- it is gorgeous :) xx
Nice printed shirt!Love it
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I love your outfit in this post! It's a fabulous combination! I pinned the last image to Pinterest and all of the 'repins' tell me that everyone else loves it too! :)
Love your blog!
gorgeous combination - have fun celebrating!
i love your hair. can you talk about what you ask for when you get it dyed?
happy birthday to your man!
I am in love with your blouse!
I do that all the time. Tell the hubby I'm not tired, then I'm out cold in 5 seconds. Lovely isn't it? Your blazer is adorable!! I'm loving your blog.
this is such a perfect outfit! i just love how bright it is and how the patterns go well together! so stylish!
xoxo
kelly
offkellyshanger.blogspot.com
I love your blouse, so pretty!
P.S. I'm hosting a fabulous Shabby Apple giveaway, stop by and enter to win the beautiful Dressage dress!
I linked this look on my blog. So gorgeous!
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What an awesome thrifting find! I love this outfit!
Prettyyy!
Divine Confessions
You are seriously absolutely stunning darling!
Love the mix of floral and stripes!!! I love your style!!!
Rachel
revolvingmarket.blogspot.com
You look awesome. Loved your floral shirt and top! It's really look a Happy Day.
WOW You look STUNNING as always. That jacket and blouse are FABULOUS and you have the confidence, style and class to mix and match many bright colors with florals and red/white stripes. WOW indeed!!
Please Katie, don't forget to stop by my page and start following me as I follow you as well. =)
Love love your style & attitude as usual. =))
Take Care, Ada.
I love this!! perfect pattern mixing!!
love the mix of patterns! my current fav is stripes with leopard : )
xo SideSmile,
Ashley
OH MY GOSH! This is stunning! xoxo A-
I love the indie look!!! The mixing of the two patterns is super chic!
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