Monday, June 20, 2011

Father's Day

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Yesterday, my family and I went out to lunch to celebrate Father's Day. Being the terrible daughter that I am, I didn't take any photos with my dad or of the lunch. I even almost forgot to give him his present (a guide book on California, since we're visiting next month)! Like I said, terrible. My relationship with my father has been iffy since I was a kid, and he gets on my nerves quite easily, but yesterday was surprisingly enjoyable. We had a lot of laughs and a lot of Italian food, so I can't complain. My dad may say and do some things that upset me, but when it comes down to it, he's my dad, and everyone makes mistakes sometimes.

I wasn't planning on wearing this dress yesterday, but the outfit I had planned out in my head just didn't end up feeling right. The colors are a bit wintery on this dress, but I just decided to cut the long sleeves off the other day and I wanted to try it out in its new, warm weather version. I think I'll get a lot more wear out of it now!

Dress: Salvation Army
Shoes: Forever 21
Belt: Delia's

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Until tomorrow,
Nicole

20 comments:

  1. What an adorable dress with a vintage-y silhouette! I know what you mean about having an iffy relationship with your Dad. :-/ But I'm glad the day was actually enjoyable for you and your family!

    Lidi @ Eclectic Flair

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  2. Aw, you look so cute! I bet Betty Draper would be proud of your dress :D I'm glad you had fun with your dad. We're always annoyed by our parents but don't forget that they're like that because they love us so much! What am I saying...

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  3. ahh, this outfit is the cutest ever! it's exactly what i wish i was wearing right now. when/where will you be visiting california?! i have to ask because i'll be there in july too :)

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  4. the dress is so cute and it looks great on you :)

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  5. WAIT oh gosh. you are visiting CA and so is Sydney?? (I just read her comment) If you guys are coming to SF, we should try and meet up. And find anyone else who may live around here... I've never been to a blogger meet up. would be fun!

    i love your dress! that is a great color on you, nicole!

    x

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  6. I am glad you had a wonderful time yesterday.
    And I love your dress. And the shoes.....so pretty.

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  7. i am so in love with that dress! awesome awesome find - and it looks amazing on you! dresses that "spin" well are just the best! :)

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  8. You look absolutely adorable, I love love love the dress on you! x

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  9. Awww! How sweet! I really love the short sleeves on this dress, you made it look perfect for Spring and warm weather!

    My dad is the same, but he works two jobs so he gets tired and grumpy. Hehe, gotta love dads :)

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  10. I like the dress and I think the short sleeves on it look really good! My dad annoys me too but I still love him! California sounds fun! I've never been west.

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  11. I have the same relationship with my dad. I love him, but maaaaaan he gets on my nerves almost every day! but it's true, at the end of the day he;s great and I'll always love him! I am loving your shoes and dress! You have such a classic style, it's so enjoyable to watch

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  12. You look gorgeous! That dress is perfect for you :)

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  13. AHHH! I love that you chopped the sleeves. Vintage dresses look so much more modern if you modify them. Stay classy gf.

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  14. Love the dress Nicole! You look so lovely in it! You're visiting California next month?! Come visit me!! :D My relationship with my dad is the same way, but I still managed to have a good Father's Day with him too :)

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  15. Looks like your relationship with your dad is very similar to the one I have with mine! But I am glad you had an enjoyable day dear :)
    I love that dress, and the short sleeves are great, nice thing you cut them!

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  16. where will you be going in california?! that is such a great father's day dress. i love it!

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  17. I think this dress looks amazing and don't really believe that colour palettes for the seasons are written in stone. Also love the look above with the tied blouse... every blouse I wear is tied at the moment!

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