September 4, 2012

In A Dream

 Dress: Thrifted, Shoes: Nanette Lepore, Accessories: F21 hat, vintage necklace, Belargo bracelet, Jimmy Choo for H&M bracelet, Michael Kors watch

This was the first long weekend that actually felt...long. It was gloriously relaxing and uneventful. The hubs and I stayed in pretty much for all of it and unplugged from the chaos of life and technology that often times consume us both (with the exception of his school work). I think every once in a while, we need to step away in order to recoup our energies and get real rest. The older we get, the more we forget what it means to literally do nothing. We are often with our phones, our laptops or taking care of some chore so we don't get a break. We spend a lot of time thinking of what we have not yet done and not enough time looking at how much has been done. 

To echo my Utopian mood, I wore this romantic looking dress. It's part vintage, part romance and entirely dreamy. I love the nude color and the bead detailing that runs across the front and back. If I could imagine a look that mirrored my thoughts, this is it.


OK, enough pontification for the first day back to work. How was your long weekend?







38 comments:

  1. That beading is exquisite, just love it! Looks like you did have a great, relaxing, peaceful weekend...at least based on this outfit :) Wish mine had been the same!

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  2. this dress is stunning! So glad you and the hubs enjoyed your long weekend :)

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  3. The dress is beautiful, I love it! Looks great with those shoes and that necklace too :D
    Helen at Never Quite Elegant xx

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  4. I love how you always rock a beanie in your outfits. I'm inspired to use mine more! :)
    Super cute look as always

    Trendy Teal

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  5. love this looks with the mushroom hat! so cute!

    love from San Francisco,
    Britt+Whit

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  6. I love everything about this look my dear! Your dress is beautiful, its got such a beautiful vintage vibe to it and I love how you styled it in a far more modern and edgy manner! :)


    Take care, Daniella xox

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  7. I love how you paired the beaded and feminine floaty dress with a beanie and chunkier shoes. So cute!

    -Erin-
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  8. love the details on that dress

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  9. Love the pretty color palate you're working here--so serene and lovely! I completely agree...sometimes "turning" yourself off from technology is the best break.

    -Alyssa
    The Glossy Life

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  10. That dress is like a dream. :) Cute look!

    Satu
    Indie by heart

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  11. Hello Nancy! Beautiful pics! A different wall behind you!! :D This romantic dress fits you perfectly.

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  12. OH my your dress and necklace are TOO perfect! Love this!

    xoxo,
    Rachel
    Rachel’s Lookbook

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  13. i love this dress on you. I never would have thought about pairing the hat with it, but it looks great.

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  14. That is some IMPRESSIVE thrifting! Fantastic dress!

    Tara

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  15. that sounds like a great weekend and good time together! we need to do that! and I love this outfit - you are so cute!

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  16. I absolutely LOVE this look...so feminine & romantic with a slight urban edge...perfect :) so glad you had a lovely long weekend! XO Brynn

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  17. So cute- love your outfit!! You look gorgeous!

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  18. So pretty! I love the extra long necklace. Reminds me of the 1920's and the Great Gatsby style that is really coming back into fashion.

    Bisous
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  19. Very romantic, and pretty! xo K
    www.lilieslattesandlace.com

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  20. This is a gorgeous dress! Weekends that are spent just relaxing are few and far between, but they are so nice when they do happen :)

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  21. Oh WOW, such a beautiful dress! I really LOVE how you styled it with that hat and those shoes...unexpected yet totally fabulous! I really wish I could pull off your "cool girl" style!

    xo Jenny
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  22. Lovely dress. Love that bracelet too!

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  23. GREAT outfit - LOVE the detail on the bodice! Can't believe those shoes are thrifted!
    XOXO
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  24. That dress is perfection! I love the soft colors and the beading is gorgeous. I'm glad you had a relaxing weekend. I am now going on day 3 without my phone (because I left it at home) and it's kind of making me crazy, but also kind of a relief. LOL. <3

    toni

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  25. You look like a dream!Looove the dress!;)
    xx
    B.
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  26. You are gorgeous and adore everything you are wearing with such a grace.
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  27. I like the details on the dress! You look so pretty in this outfit!

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  28. You are gorgeous! Thanks for the sweet comments on my blog yesterday!

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  29. oh my this dress is so dreamy and all around amazing. I'm also loving those shoes - could they be any cuter?

    xxx
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  30. i know what you mean about forgetting how to do absolutely nothing! our weekend was filled with the usual routine errands, but the actual holiday was spent at home relaxing. loving your jewels here.

    [oomph.]

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  31. I'm a litle obsessed with that dress, it's gorgeous !
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  32. I love this oufit! really like how youve paired it with a french beret!

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  33. That dress looks gorgeous on you Nancy...love how you styled it!

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

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  34. Thank you so much for stopping by my blog and for your sweet comment. Got to say that I love your blog and I would love to have a hat like yours! Don't know if I'd look as good as you though!

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  35. That dress is gorgeous. Great find.

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