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8.03.2011

a perfect marriage.

i can't tell you how long i've been lusting over elbow patches.
when i first started blogging last fall, bloggers were
flooding the blogosphere with photos of their
pretty cardigans decorated with elbow patches.
where do you get such an uber cool thing, i asked?
of course...h&m.
land of all pretty things that are not available to me here.

so, imagine my joy when i found this dress on my trip to hilo.
and.
it.
had.
stripes.

double score.

(dress, mink pink; accessories, accessory swap)
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49 comments:

  1. MelsusuAugust 3, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    I've roamed the world for cardigans and I came across some at Urban Outfitters. Definitely on the pricier side. And I hear the H&M website is about to go up for the states soon. Very cute outfit. The elbow patches make me melt.

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  2. AngieAugust 3, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    NO H&M!!!!!! I would die. Literal DEATH! If you ever want anything, I can check the 4 that I have here in the city and grab it for you.

    xo.

    Angie

    thehotnessyourmommawarnedyouabout.blogspot.com

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  3. MeriAugust 3, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    What a cool detail! While I was reading, before I scrolled down, I thought you were going to have a tweedy professor style jacket haha- this is must more you!

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  4. AnonymousAugust 3, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    Oh, I really, really like the dress. And Reva's accessories are a great compliment to the look.

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  5. DeppaAugust 3, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    Double score for sure! I LOVE IT!
    and actually that idea would be a perfect DIY proyect :)

    You look cute.
    Have a great thursday
    see you!

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  6. MissKaitAugust 3, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    Thanks for your sweet comment(:
    Your blog is so cute, and I have a thing for stripes...so that dress is just darling!

    xo
    Kaitlin

    http://kaitgirl.blogspot.com

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  7. daniAugust 3, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    To. Die. For. !!!

    <3 The Daily Dani

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  8. AquíAugust 3, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    This dress looked great on you when you came out of the changing room but oh so much better with those gorgeous shoes! Wise purchase, even if it was a bit out of pity ;)

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  9. JennaStevieAugust 3, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    Seriously no H&M? Boo, that sucks the big one! BUT you found an absolutely AMAZING dress, the stripes and elbow pad combination is amazing, I love this. Seriously, I am lusting over anything striped lately
    xJennaD

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  10. OreleonaAugust 3, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    cute!!! i like how u paired it with like colored shoes!!

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  11. GertrudeAugust 3, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    Such a pretty outfit! That dress is lovely and I love how the patches are a totally different colour than the dress :)

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  12. PlamiAugust 3, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    Great outfit!!! I love the shoes!

    XoXo
    Plami

    http://fashion-thrill.blogspot.com/

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  13. HautepotAugust 3, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    Super cute! I love elbow patches too :) I think I have 3 tops with elbow patches. I love how it reminds me of like old scruffy English professors. I also love your bag!

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  14. JackieAugust 3, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    YAYYY! I was looking forward to this, you look haute in this dress! No one can pull it off like you. Model status <3

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  15. CAMILLEAugust 4, 2011 at 1:55 AM

    Un tout nouveau site ou chacune trouvera son compte : DES FRINGUES TENDANCES A PRIX CASSES EN VEUX TU , EN VOILA !!
    http://vide-ta-penderie.blogspot.com/

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  16. SiaAugust 4, 2011 at 2:24 AM

    Love it, I got a jumper like that recently and I love it. xoxo

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  17. MyrtheAugust 4, 2011 at 2:36 AM

    Nice nice nice!
    Love tihis outfit (:

    XoxO
    Myrthe
    www.myrtster.blogspot.com

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  18. Call me MAugust 4, 2011 at 3:37 AM

    I love striped dresses, and this one is amazing! Love the elbow patches too! Double score indeed! :) I should look for a similar dress too!

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  19. Balancing LisaAugust 4, 2011 at 3:47 AM

    Oh MY GUSH!!! Love everything about this look! so chic!!

    http://www.stilettosanddiaperbags.blogspot.com/

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  20. TiffanyAugust 4, 2011 at 3:54 AM

    That dress and those shoes are just fabulous!!

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  21. Baby Budget BlogAugust 4, 2011 at 4:03 AM

    A perfect match indeed! LOVE anything (well mostly anything) with elbow patches! :) And stripes??? Score indeed indeed!!

    www.plentyforpennies.com

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  22. SpryOnTheWallAugust 4, 2011 at 4:13 AM

    Oh wow, great dress! The shoes look perfect with it! Don't feel alone the nearest H&M to me is in Atlanta and that's just mean. So near, yet so, so far...

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  23. CelAugust 4, 2011 at 4:16 AM

    At long last, elbow patches can be yours! Adding them to other items might not be that difficult actually, perhaps a DIY?

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  24. EllieAugust 4, 2011 at 4:23 AM

    You're so beautiful! I absolutely love this outfit, and that lipstick rocks. I'm loving the elbow patches! I have a sweater like that from H&M :)
    -Ellie

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  25. Shels415August 4, 2011 at 5:12 AM

    Oh wow really LOVE that dress especially the elbow patch! You look great! Went to H&M yesterday didn't see that, guess I have to go to the mother ship store which is in San Francisco.

    XOXO
    Shels
    http://followyourbliss4ever.blogspot.com/

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  26. AlbeeLuckyAugust 4, 2011 at 6:05 AM

    You lucked out, that dress rocks! I like the way you accessorized to highlight the elbow patches.

    xx- AlbeeLucky.blogspot.com

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  27. Fashion Confessions of a MommyAugust 4, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    super cool. I love how the shoes pick up on the patch color. That straw purse is so cute.
    Daphne.
    http://fashiondivamommy.blogspot.com

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  28. Bronzed HumanityAugust 4, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    AWESOME score! Love the elbow patches!
    xx

    Hot Pink Day
    Blue Vanilla Giveaway

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  29. AilyAugust 4, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    Stunning dress! Looks so good on u!

    -AIly-
    http://urwhatuwear-aily.blogspot.com/

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  30. welldressedmakerAugust 4, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    CUTE!!! I love that the dress has those elbow patches! I still have to find a cardi with those, but I think if I check the men's section, come fall, I'll find me some!!!
    ♥ laurathe blog of worldly delights

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  31. StyleIDnetAugust 4, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Adoring the styling. Dress is so cool and purse can't even tell you how much I am loving your purse.
    I understand the feeling. Here in Miami We only have 1 (ONE) H&M and its a tourist area where its super crowded all the time.

    http://styleidnet.blogspot.com/
    http://styleidcloset.blogspot.com/

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  32. kimbirdyAugust 4, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    i am totally in love with that dress!! now you are the fabulous blogger with the fashion other bloggers drool over. :) awesome find!

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  33. CatAugust 4, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Elbow patches suit you so well hun, expecially with the stripes. :D
    & your matching heels xxx

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  34. Dream WhisperingAugust 4, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    Love your outfit!

    :)

    Kiss!

    www.dream-whispering.com

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  35. CAMILLEAugust 4, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Un tout nouveau site ou chacune trouvera son compte : DES FRINGUES TENDANCES A PRIX CASSES EN VEUX TU , EN VOILA !!
    http://vide-ta-penderie.blogspot.com/

    I see your comment on my blog.
    Are u interested by the leopard jacket?
    :)

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  36. Ms PolevshAugust 4, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    So loving the dress! in fact i think i love anything with elbow patchs

    Kisses
    http://speakprada.blogspot.com/

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  37. Pam @ over50feeling40August 4, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    I love how they match your shoes....and there is that great necklace again!

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  38. TaraAugust 4, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    No H&M? The horror! At least you have online shopping to look forward to soon :)

    But I kind of love this dress more than most things I run across at H&M anyway, so I'd say you're doing fine!

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  39. mtgAugust 4, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    I know your pain. The closest H&M store from here is 4 hours away. Being married and especially with kids I'm not making the trip just to go shopping.
    Beautiful dress and love how you styled it!
    xx
    maya

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  40. Strawberry FrecklefaceAugust 4, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    The elbows! Diggin it.
    strawberry freckleface

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  41. PROYECTOSAugust 4, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    Great blog!!!

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  42. NeekohAugust 4, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    Man, wanna do a clothing swap? Ok, I'll take this dress. What do you want? ;)

    Seriously, I'm way into elbow pads, too and this dress is absolute perfection because it's striped, too.

    XXo,
    Neekoh

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  43. Pranita KocharekarAugust 5, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    LOVE the dresss! the elbow patches are SO glam!

    www.arty-heart.blogspot.com

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  44. Sharon LeiAugust 7, 2011 at 12:09 AM

    It definitely is a shame that we don't have H&M (or Zara) here in Hawaii... and to make things worse, it's not even accessible to us via the interweb. :/

    I really love this dress of yours, though. Great find. I will always be a fan of stripes and the elbow patches are super sweet too.

    xx Love & Aloha

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  45. TeresaAugust 8, 2011 at 5:27 AM

    G.O.R.G.E.O.U.S!!!!! that dress is so special & unique (i love anything with stripes), the bold shoes, cute purse are the best accessories and hair feathers!

    xx
    http://www.trend-ish.com

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  46. AnonymousAugust 8, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    Great dress....I mean--entire outfit. I've been a little out of the the loop. My grandma passed away last week. It was a blow. She was not ill just old, 92. I just wanted to let you know, Becks. talk soon.

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  47. ClaireAugust 8, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    goodness, i love those shoes and gotta love the patches on that already cool striped dress! loving your necklace too!!!

    spinning-threads.blogspot.com

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  48. Shels415August 10, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    Sorry I thought you're dress was from H&M..read it wrong =) I found a blazer w/ elbow patches at H&M! I hope they make your dress in this post soon!

    XOXO
    Shels

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  49. MarieAugust 13, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    Wow, gorgeous dress! ♥

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