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5.09.2012

experimenting with extremes. florals.

it's the floral blouse again.
i was getting tired of trying to pair it with bright bottoms, figured black would be too boring, and denim just ok. i didn't have the right striped bottom and thought leopard would just be over the top (although, i'm ok with over the top!). that left florals, and i had the perfect skirt to match. the flowers are similar in size, both prints are somewhat watercolor-ish, and both are black-based...which all seemed cohesive in my mind.
i guess this would be my take on the head-to-toe print trend.

this past sunday was absolutely gorgeous. while waiting for mini-she, my friend and i packed our little coolers full of beer, chips and salsa, babybel cheese, and sushi, and headed to the beach park. we took a long walk then enjoyed our
adult beverages while the boys played.

michelob ultra in styrofoam cups....that's how we roll.
(top, h&m; skirt, f21 (similar); shoes, nine west)

in case you missed it:


pippa, a travel writer who doesn't see the point of marriage or commitment, is forced to rethink her take on love when she temporarily takes control of her father's wedding magazine. the storyline is predictable, but i like graham and her free-spirited character. overall, a cute movie.

35 comments:

  1. I love your skirt. Your Sunday sounds like the perfect day.

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  2. I totally LOVE the floral on floral action in this outfit, Becks! It looks like the Wizard of Oz effect: from black and white to color!

    ♥ laura
    the blog of worldly delights
    the shop of worldly delights

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  3. love this outfit! love the beer in the foam cups! gotta do what you gotta do!

    loveshappyhour

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  4. At first I totally thought this was a dress! Love the mixing of florals, it really does just flow. You always look so amazing :)

    xo

    Ashley

    Southern (California) Belle

    P.S. Enter my first Bliss skincare giveaway here!

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  5. This is another one of those outfits I never would have picked out myself, but absolutely love! You have such creative style and you look great.

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  6. You look great!! The floral combination is a winner, as far as I'm concerned! I prefer wine in paper cups under those circumstances, but I'm sure the beer was tasty too! Glad you had fun.

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  7. gorgeous. loving this mix!! xx

    kristina+sarah

    http://girlsinthegreenboots.blogspot.com/

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  8. Love this floral! So adorable on you.

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  9. I really like the way you ;ve combined these! Really nice total floral look!

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  10. I am absolutely loving this floral on floral look. It doesn't look to extreme!! I really do love this blouse, such a wonderful piece.
    This picnic sounds wonderful, a great combination of delicious goodies!!
    xJennaD

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  11. Look at you Miss Thang! Love the floral on floral! This is a great pairing!

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  12. Your sunday sounds so relaxing. Love how you mix and match.

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  13. super cute combining the florals! i always love a mix and match of prints!

    x0
    annette
    www.theversastyle.com

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  14. The color floral mixed with the black and white floral has this really cool effect! Great style!

    -Lisa
    The Lovely Memoir

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  15. Love the mixture of florals, especially the top!

    :)
    Allison
    afashionfiles.blogspot.com

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  16. Love the floral... Also loving your accessories.
    www.dafashionfreak.blogspot.com

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  17. he! wonderful bluse, I love mix print
    kisses
    AJS

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  18. I really like this combination! gorgeous shirt :)

    Love, Rachel

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  19. Fun combo...I do love the boldness of it!

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  20. I love your floral blouse !
    I really like this combination, beautiful !

    xoxo

    http://www.thetrendysurfer.com/

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  21. Floral print!!
    I love it!!!

    http://clothes-and-fairytales.blogspot.com/

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  22. ohh I love the floral prints!! you matched the skirt and blouse nicely :D

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  23. An awesome pairing and love that the florals are similar just a different color! Great combo!

    www.plentyforpennies.blogspot.com

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  24. I like that you pulled the color out of the blouse with the belt.

    Jenn

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  25. wow, i love how you paired the monochrome with multicolor florals and still managed to look uber chic! gorgeous :)
    xx
    -S
    Ginger and Lace

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  26. I am so not a floral girl. But you manage to have me rethinking that...very cute.

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  27. I really liked how you paired these florals together! It's a nice combination!
    I'll definitely check out the movie! I like these kinds of storylines.

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  28. Very gutsy!! I wish i could pull something like this off. Need to be less Matchy Matchy. cool blog! :)

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  29. gorgeous and of course very trendy at the moment:))

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  30. So jealous of your picnic! Love these florals together, so much fun!

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  31. great mix of floral prints ! I love the way you wear this gorgeous belt !
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  32. Rocking the floral girl and great mixtured SO CHIC.


    <3 Marina
    Fashion.MakeUp.LifeStyle

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  33. Gorgeous combo.
    http://halielandry.blogspot.com/

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  34. This has got to be my favorite outfit of you ever girl! Seriously, you are working this floral on floral look! Beautiful.

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