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Red, White, & Chambray & Fun Fashion Friday Link Up!

July 2, 2015
Happy July 4th holiday weekend, Friends! 

And for my international readers, happy weekend!

I just had to do a red, white, and blue look this time around.  



Outfit details and shopping ideas:

Exact chambray dress from eShakti. (Also, as most of you know, you can customize eShakti dresses and I made this one knee length.)
Red shoes – vintage Prada

Sharing some fabulous red, white, and blue looks from last week’s link up:

Jill of Doused in Pink

Don’t they all look adorable and ready for a fun weekend?
As always, I’m excited to see what my chicks are all wearing this week! Link up, please link back, and try to visit other blogs so the love and support flows in all directions! 

Have a fun & fabulous 4th!

OXOX



True Shoe Love & Fun Fashion Friday Link up!

June 4, 2015

I’ve fallen in love … true shoe love!  

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I found these vintage Prada beauties at a local vintage store. My favorite color, so funky and glam and my first Prada anything!  

Prada, Karen Scott, House of Harlow, vintage

What if I tried to reach this level of excitement about everything I buy?  Or is that too unrealistic?

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Outfit Details & Shopping Ideas

Shoes – Prada vintage
Red sunnies – Marc by Marc Jacobs
Jeans & tee – Old Navy
Blazer – Karen Scott (Macys)
Bag – vintage (thrifted)
Necklace – House of Harlow 1960 (Shopbop)
Watch – Jord
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Some fabulous looks from last week’s link up …

Carmen of Fashionable Over 50 is rocking palazzo pants.

Amy Ann of Straight A Style is chic perfection in culottes.

Gracey of Fashion for Giants is after my own heart in this wild boho look!


Can’t wait to see what all my favorite fashionistas are wearing this week! Link up, please link back, and have fun visiting other blogs!


OXOX
Dawn Lucy


Link ups: Top of the World StyleLabour of Fashion, Charming Friday, Passion 4 Fashion






Teacher Starbucks Date & Fun Fashion Friday Link Up

May 21, 2015
To be honest, I had no photos ready to go for my Fun Fashion Friday post today. It’s been a crazy week, taking care of a sick kitty and giving finals at school.  So I asked my bestie and fellow teacher, Lynn (IG @lynnnie34) to meet me at Starbucks before school and be sure to look cute for some pics!

So this is us this morning ….

My outfit details:
Kimono – H&M (Shop Kimonos at Shopbop)
Jeans and Tee – Old Navy (Shop Old Navy)
Cage Shoes – Madden Girl (Shop Cage Shoes at Shopbop)
Fringe Purse – Carlos Santana 
Tassel Necklace – Lucky (Shop Tassel Necklaces at Shopbop)
Watch –  Jord (Shop Jord)

Lynn’s Outfit Details:
Gingham shirt and cardi – J. Crew
Flare jeans – Express (Shop Jeans at Express)
Booties -Vince Camuto 
Tote – Coach (Shop Tote Bags at Shopbop)

Isn’t she the cutest?

Of course after the coffee kicked in things got silly … (actually with us together it’s ALWAYS pretty silly!)
Look how excited we are for Fun Fashion Friday!  
(Of course knowing that we only have one more week of school could have something to do it too!)

Here’s my picks from last week ….

Don’t they all look amazing?!
Time to link up, link back, visit, & have fun!  And don’t forget to enter my new AMI Clubwear Gift Card Giveway!

OXOX
Dawn Lucy 



White Jeans & Fun Fashion Friday Link Up Party!

April 16, 2015
  As a pear-shape, I’ve always stayed away from light colored pants.  But I keep seeing you dolls rocking your white jeans (and it’s the next HIWM challenge) so I figured it was time to step out of my comfort zone and give some white jeans a try!

A few hints if you’re curvy on the bottom too and shopping for white jeans …

Hint #1 Tame your expectations. These will never be your go-to black pants or your flattering dark wash jeans.

Hint #2 Don’t try on anything in a junior store or junior sizes, or very light weight super stretchy fabric. Just trust me.

Hint #3 Prepare to try on a lot of pants that day. Of course if you start where I stopped, you might be luckier. I ended up with The Loft Curvy Straight Leg Jean.
What do you think?

Wore this casual look on a day trip to Carmel with the hubby.

Outfit Details & Shopping Ideas

White jeans – The Loft

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Grey sweater – Old Navy
Sneakers – Roxy
Anchor necklace – Etsy
Tote – Burlington

Here’s other fabulous dolls rocking this trend …

Allison of Sydney Fashion Hunter 

Rachelle of Pink Sole

Rachel of Garay Treasures
Time to link up, link back & have fun!

OXOX
Dawn Lucy



Floral Bags & Fun Fashion Friday Link Up Party!

March 26, 2015

I found this adorable vintage floral handbag at an antique market in Monterey.  I fell in love with it right away. I love when something vintage echoes something so on trend … in this case, florals!

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It made me feel ladylike and ready for spring!
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Outfit details and Shopping Ideas:
Sweater in Flame – Old Navy
Boyfriend jeans – Old Navy
Purple suede pumps – Aerosoles
Sunnies – Readers.com
Accessories – earrings (gift), bracelet (J Crew), coffee (Starbucks!)

A few super pretty floral bags I found online …

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Here’s just a few of my favs from last week’s link up  …
(you fab dolls make it soooo hard to only pick a few!)
Here’s Katie of Hello Katie Girl looking springy in this pretty abstract floral skirt, with a striped top and denim jacket.

 Mica of Away from the Blue has been enjoying beautiful weather for awhile now in Australia.  How cute and chic is she in shorts with a kimono and statement necklace?

 And Pam of Over 50 Feeling 40 is the picture of classy chic in this leopard coat and red bag!
Thanks for all the gorgeous looks you shared last week. Here’s to another great link up!  Link away, link back, and have fun!



OXOX



Spring Patterns & Fun Fashion Friday Link Up!

March 19, 2015
We’ve had amazing weather lately in San Jose.  I feel a little guilty enjoying it so much, because first of all, a lot of my blogging buddies and readers are still buried in snow, and second of all, California desperately needs rain.  But since I have no control over either situation, I’m just gonna enjoy the sunny 80 degree days!
And one way I’m enjoying the weather is by wearing bright pretty patterns for spring!  
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Outfit Details & Shopping Ideas

Patterned top – Vintage Havana (thrifted) (cute option(cute option) (cute option)
Jeans – Lucky Brand Charlie Flare
Sandals – DSW (option)
Turquoise tank – Old Navy
Sunhat – Coolibar (great floppy sunhat)
Bag – Burlington (beautiful straw tote)
Sunglasses – Ralph Lauren (also RL)
Pink bracelet – vintage (thrifted)
Gold cuff – J. Crew

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Here’s a few fabulous pattern-wearing pretties from last week’s link up party …



Always fab Cathy of Bay Area Fashionista is also enjoying our beautiful weather in this cool 70’s vintage shirt!

Loving this pretty orange and purple print on pretty Olga of Local Fashion.

Is your weather not quite springy enough yet? How about a gorgeous color-block cape, worn here by the beautiful Vale of Fashion and Cookies.

And hey Dolls, I’m having my first ever giveaway … don’t forget to enter!  The winner will be announced this Monday!

Let’s link up!
(Please link back!)


OXOX
Dawn Lucy


Linking up my link up! A Labour of Fashion! Thursday Favorites! Fab Favorites! Look What I Got! Mummy’s Got Style





Getting Lucky & Fun Fashion Friday Link Up!

March 5, 2015

Look out, Dolls, I’m on a winning streak!   Check out this Topshop plaid blanket scarf I won from a More Pieces of Me giveaway. Thanks, Caryl! In December I won a fab LEL sweater from Gracey’s Fashion for Giants (post here). Not sure if two wins in three months qualifies as a lucky streak, but I’m going to assume it does and get ready for my next prize.  Hey, a little positive thinking never hurt anyone!
I never did get around to buying a blanket scarf, so I was excited to win one!  Super cozy!

Outfit details & shopping ideas:


Plaid Blanket Scarf – Topshop (Plaid scarf bargains!)
Handbag – Michael Kors 
Denim Jacket – Lucky Brand – (Cute option from Levi’s)
Riding boots – Nine West (great option)
Jeans – Gap Always Skinny
Sunnies – Ralph Lauren

I always dress cute to sit in my backyard and read Vogue. 
Don’t you?!


Now on to your fab looks from last week’s link up ….


Lea of High Heeled Style is also on a winning streak!  Love this Karina dress she won from Not Dead Yet Style!  Karina should hire her to model, don’t you think? FAB!
Check out this adorable dress here.



When I saw this outfit that Maricel of My Closet Catalogue shared, I wrote and told her that I wanted to wear this outfit this weekend! It’s true!  Funky, casual, and fun!

And thanks to Adrienne of The Rich Life on a Budget for sharing this sophisticated and classy look.

Time to link up!  Don’t forget to link back! Always excited to see all your great looks of the week!


OXOX 
Dawn Lucy

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