Monday, July 4, 2011

Independence Day

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So, here in the United States, it's independence day, so to those of you who celebrate, happy fourth of July! I don't generally do much to celebrate on the fourth of July, but I figured I would dress up in the only red garment currently in my closet and go take pictures by the American flag mural by my house. I ended up only with stripes in the background since the stars had been graffitied (patriotism!), but that's fine with me. I may end up using this wall ad the backdrop for future photos now. Also, it's worth mentioning that while taking these photos I had the most embarrassing Marilyn Monroe-esque moment. It was bad. This skirt is so full and has so much fabric that once the wind caught it, all hope was lost. Oh well. At least my underwear are blue, thus completing my patriotic outfit.

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Until tomorrow,
Nicole
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30 comments:

  1. KuleighJuly 4, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    Adorable dress! I love the horse print!!! Also, red is fabulous just about any day. Happy 4th of july!

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  2. CatherineJuly 4, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    I love the dress sooooooooooooooooooooooo much! Where did you get it? Second I love the background it looks so nice. Happy 4th of July! The Girl in the Paper Dress

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  3. RaquelJuly 4, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    I love that dress! I drooled over it at H&M back in London and now keep seeing it in some blogs and drooling a bit more.
    Your 4th of July outfit is wonderful and so is the background. I completely support the idea of becoming a regular background for your outfit shots.
    Happy 4th of July!

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  4. AnonymousJuly 4, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    What a perfect dress! It's so flattering and patriotic! LOL, I've had a marilyn-moment before too, so embarrassing but kind of funny later on!

    Lidi @ Eclectic Flair

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  5. maggeygraceJuly 4, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    Ummm...cutest dress EVER? I love it!! Gosh. If you ever want to pick things up for me at H&M, be my guest ;) This is the cutest 4th post ever!

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  6. Vanessa, Take only MemoriesJuly 4, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    I almost bought that dress! But it looks way cuter on you than it did on me!

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  7. AlexJuly 4, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    ohhhh. this is so nice! I love that mural, but wow! is it really vandalized? haha how weird. anyway, the outfit is so pretty as well! and hey! you're right, at least you had matching outfit going on down there as well :)!

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  8. ChauceeJuly 4, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    great dress! I love the cut and the print. and happy independence day to you too!

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  9. Emily, Ruby Slipper JourneysJuly 4, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    The background is awesome, and I kind of love the timely graffitti, ; D Great little fourth of july outfit!

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  10. LeaJuly 4, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    This is so happy.
    The striped wall is so so perfect :D
    Happy fourth.
    Also loving the hat.

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  11. Veronika Novotny July 4, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    Happy 4th of July!! And oh my goodness that dress is just so adorable, I'm loving the silhouette & the colour is lovely on you. Haha, to the Marilyn Monroe moment. I've so been there! xx veronika

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  12. The Semi SweetJuly 4, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    Lovely dress!! I liked your idea of taking photos in front of the flag mural too. Very neat!

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  13. geeJuly 4, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    nicole, i do not think you could be any cuter!
    l love everything about this outfit.

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  14. LikeSpinningPlatesJuly 4, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    That dress is the cutest!!! I love the print. And red dresses are my fave. Happy fourth of July! I wore pink today =x oops.

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  15. callieJuly 4, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    That's such an adorable place to take photos! I love these shots. Your dress is super cute, although I'm so sorry about the MM moment. I had one of those the other day, at work no less! EEK. Your boater is the perfect touch for this look too. :)

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  16. SOJOURNED IN STYLEJuly 4, 2011 at 11:35 PM

    these images are incredibel, your eye for colour is impeccable. adore this dress, the print is just lovely, and the shades and hat too good! and your hair looks amazing!

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  17. UnknownJuly 4, 2011 at 11:36 PM

    How can this be your only red item in your closet? You look SOOO good in this dress Nicole! The print and the fit is so wonderful on you! I can't wait to see how else you style this dress--as a top, as a skirt...ahh the possibilities are so endless! As for the Marilyn Monroe moment...that's why I usually wear biker shorts underneath to avoid that hehe :)

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  18. AprilJuly 5, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    What a wonderful background, and dress for the 4th!!

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  19. Corinne MoniqueJuly 5, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    very cute :) I hate those embarrassing Marilyn moments - happens to me too ;)

    Corinne xo
    http://corinnemonique.blogspot.com

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  20. MoniqueJuly 5, 2011 at 12:14 AM

    Supercute...love those glasses and that dress! Great wall too!

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  21. Heather, 29 SkirtsJuly 5, 2011 at 2:04 AM

    Eeek! This dress has such a cute print and looks awesome on you! I really like how your sunglasses are your only blue in this 4th of July outfit (aside from the underwear)...very cool.

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  22. ShelbyJuly 5, 2011 at 2:13 AM

    you look adorable. i just love that dress sooooooooooooo much!

    http://asimplefate.blogspot.com/

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  23. Ana, Playground LoveJuly 5, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    hahaha, I´ve had quite a lot of Marylin moments myself. I live close to the ocean, so it´s really windy all year round, and most of my dresses are full as well. So I can sympathize dear. And I absolutely love your dress. I am a sucker for red, and that dress is just perfect.
    I hope you had a nice independence day.

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  24. Victoria / Justice PirateJuly 5, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    my skirt that I wore on the 4th was long and almost did that too! You made me laugh about your blue underwear completed the patriotic colors. haha. I love these shots of your outfit!!! you look great!!!

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  25. Le blog de LetilorJuly 5, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    Perfect the red dress. I love this color!

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  26. MargaretJuly 5, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    I LOVE love love this dress. You look great in it! That's the problem with full skirts. We love 'em to death but we have to be constantly paying attention to make sure we're not flashing anyone. That's why I always wear a pair of shorts whenever the skirt is full or a little on the short side.

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  27. JennyJuly 5, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    You look like a Fourth of July dream! I love the little red dress with the boater hat. There is something about a boater hat that screams summer to me. Beautiful lady! xx

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  28. AnonymousJuly 5, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    Hehehe, you're so funny! That happens to me whenever I'm wearing circle skirts :) Maybe we should bring bloomers back in style!

    You look super cute in your red dress!

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  29. Kerri @ OldLadyChicJuly 5, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    These pics are great. Looks like you are on the cover of Born in the USA album! Love the dress. Happy 4th.

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  30. Bethany Kellen of bunnypicnicJuly 9, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    i was thinking as i opened this post that i've never seen you wear a lot of red. but it looks lovely on you!

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