golden flower.


F21 cropped flower motif jumper | Asos peplum waist pencil skirt | Zara studded evening box clutch | Zara  court heels with capped toe | Ray-Ban wayfarer sunglasses

Practicality has become part of my decision process when it comes to purchasing clothes. As I work full-time in the corporate setting all day, I must maintain a more professional appearance than I would during the weekend. Sometimes I forego buying certain things, just because I will not be able to wear them to work and I am no longer wish to buy things that I can only wear once in a great while. Seems a bit frivolous. I take mental note to fill my wardrobe with clothing that can worn for many uses, just like a flower has many purposes--loose leaf teas, corsages, natural display of affection, a lovely way to border a home, etc. So anytime a "professional" item that fits my style catches my eye, I just blossom. This peplum skirt created that exact sort of budding romance with me. Appropriate to wear in the office, and on trend. Perfection. 

       




154 comments:

  1. Wow love the peplum skirt!!
    This outfit is darling, you look professional but chic!!
    Also love the studded clutch!
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  2. OMG!!! I LOVE that studded clutch!!!! I'll have to get one! ;) Your outfit is very darling! So very well put together! Love ya! <3

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  3. Hi Jamie!!
    Absolutely LOVING your peplum skirt! Totally trendy, and spring ready- also, I'm a teacher, so I definitely can understand the practicality part of dressing up, yet still looking chic!
    xo, elle from Living in Color.

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  4. Great outfit! Really love the chic simplicity. I always find that practicality is key.
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    x.

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  5. Gorgeous skirt! It is a great shape on you.

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  6. the flared skirt is KILLER...and the shoes are RAD ! <3
    Rory
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  7. Aw honey pretty pretty peplum! This one hits you at just the right spot...totally elongates your petite frame! Just the thing I need in my life as well :D

    Thanks for visiting my blog love, hope you’ll be back to see my latest designs!

    xo-Julie
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  8. That skirt is so cute and I love the shoes.

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  9. That skirt is gorgeous... love it ♥

    And the clutch looks glam.

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  10. I'm the same as you which is why I have also been on the hunt for that perfect peplum skirt. Yours looks amazing on you.

    xo, alison*elle

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  11. So beautiful! This is ultra feminine and lady like! Love the peplum skirt, such a gorgeous silhouette!

    Cess O. <3 The Outfit Diaries

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  12. I love the skirt and shoes! The floral fitted shirt goes so well with the skirt!

    xoxo,
    Suzie Q
    Style Cue by Suzie Q

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  13. Love, Love, Love the peplum skirt!!!


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  14. I would also wear this in an office setting. so chic! I love your outfit posts :) keep inspiring!

    -Samantha Mariko
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  15. the jumper z very pretty...

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  16. Very cute peplum skirt! I like your clutch a lot!

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  17. I love that skirt, it's so gorgeous, I love peplum! You have such a lovely blog.

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  18. peplum prettiness!

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  19. It is amazing that you can take all thing and you still look good at it :). Gorgeous ! :)

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  20. Love your pumps , nice looks <3

    @cindytanuwijaya
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  21. lovely look in a dark hues Jamie~ I really like your studded clutch to go with the whole look. it's so chic and pretty !! I certainly think the top's really practical. it can be dressed up and dressed down a bit. this one, you've dressed it up very nicely =)

    xoxo
    Style Hostess

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  22. oh wow, anything looks amazing and chic on you =)

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  23. ppppppppppppeplum! a girls best friend! You look fab in this skirt, gonna need to get me one of these xx

    South Molton St Style

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  24. OMG THE SKIRT IS SO CUTE!! <3

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  25. Super cute peplum skirt. When I worked in corporate, I used to hate dressing up. Now I miss it, especially seeing all your fabulous outfits on this blog :O)

    Seattle Beauty and Fashion - Girlie Blog Seattle

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  26. Gorgeous heels! I love them!

    xx
    -S

    http://www.gingerandlace.blogspot.com

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  27. Lovely skirt! i think like you we should buy things that we can wear many times

    kisses!

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  28. a wonderful outfit!

    xxx Anita

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  29. great outfit! and great view on purchasing things. I should definitely adhere to that.

    x
    Angie
    sundaybelle.com

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  30. The skirt is beautiful and I also love shoes! :)

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  31. Love the skirt, and the clutch!
    Really professional yet fashionable look for the office! Pretty! :)

    Call me M @ Do You Speak Gossip?

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  32. i love your top a lot!!!!!!gorgeous look!!<3


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    xx

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  33. Love the skirt!
    Claudia xxx
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  34. loving your skirt.. so feminine and chic!

    Sincerely,

    BERTHA NATASHA

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  35. Love this outfit. So beautiful ;)

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  36. I love the skirt .. Zara shoes combine well.)
    looks amazing

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  37. I love this outfit, the colors are perfect. I love the peplum skirt and the clutch :)

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  38. nice colors!


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  39. Love your clutch!

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  40. very pretty look and I love your shoes!

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  41. love your shoes!!!

    laurie
    www.love-laurie.com

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  42. Love your style!!! Pretty skirt! :)

    Evi xoxo

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  43. Love the peplum skirt, so pretty.

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  44. that skirt is stunning! and your bag is really great

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  45. What a cute amazing darling skirt :)
    You are beautiful.

    xxx

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  46. Nice outfit, darling!



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  47. i def know what you mean by the corporate setting... sigh sometimes it hard to ever go back to lots of color after seeing professionalism in each space. i love your outfit though. perfect for the office and anywhere else, esp for lunch

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  48. This outfit is so darling and chic, I love it.

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  49. Oh Jamie you are so gorgeous and I am forever jealous of your hair! This peplum pencil skirt is just fantastic and right on trend. I totally agree about purchases. Blogging has really helped me decipher what is a "I'll wear this all the time" purchase vs. a "I would like to wear this once or at some point or I just want to have it in my closet" purchase. Gorgeous as usual!

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  50. LOVE this on you! So cute...love it all, don't even know where to begin!
    xx
    Be Frassy

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  51. love the clutch and skirt

    love always xoxo

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  52. you look awesome in peplum - and this would be perfect to wear to work.i love it paired with this top, especially. i always have trouble buying things if i couldn't wear them to work because i go to work 5 days a week - as you probably do - and buying a dress that isn't work appropriate often seems like a waste

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  53. well you've done a perfect job! you look amazing!

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  54. Adorable! I've been obsessed with those zara shoes for so long!

    Champagne Lifestyle on a Beer Budget

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  55. Love this look! I really like the print on the shirt and the skirt is perfect.I try to shop carefully, too, but sometimes I end up with things I never wear. How do you do it so well? :)
    xoxo,
    Liv and Isabelle -- Blues and Shoes

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  56. sooo chic! why don't we follow each other??

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    kisskiss from italy
    Fiore

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  57. great skirt,great shoes,great clutch!!!!
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  58. love the outfit! you look great :)

    Hayley xx
    www.addictionstoshopping.blogspot.com

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  59. Totally agree with you as I also work in the corporate world. I love the skirt. It's practical yet "in" at the same time. I am a really big believer in updating basics!

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  60. wow, this photos look so pretty and inspiring ^^

    just lovely!



    xxx
    kissmequick

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  61. absolutely gorgeous clutch, I need to invest!

    x

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  62. Love love LOVE the peplum skirt you are rocking! I def want to try this trend out! you make it look so chic!

    love from San Francisco,
    Britt+Whit

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  63. Goodness that skirt i so brilliant! I love how it looks on you, the peplum is great! :D

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  64. I love the studded clutch! That skirt is so chic! Awesome post
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  65. Obsessed with the skirt! Looks great on you!

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  66. I just love that skirt -you look so beautiful (and tiny!)

    XO
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  67. it's not a skirt, it's a super skirt :)

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  68. Super cute clutch! Also love your clutch!!

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  69. How I wish I could pull off a skirt like this...love it on you!

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  70. The skirt is gorgeous! xx

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  71. you look AMAZING in the peplum! Love how feminine and chic this look is! xo
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  72. I love the pattern of this top and the skirt is so cute!

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  73. You look gorgeous. I love the Peplum and especially those heels. I totally went and bought them from Zara after seeing them on you :)

    xoDale
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  74. You look lovely and I am obsessed with your skirt! I have to add some peplum to my closet! Love it! xo, Christina

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  75. awesome clutch!


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  76. Very Dainty! Love!
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  77. What a very poise and pretty outfit! Those court heels are stunning Lubna
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  78. Peplum for the office is such a great idea...love it!

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  79. gosh, you look so beautiful! i love this outfit!

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  80. Wow! Peplum skirt is awesome on you. Love it, dear :)

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  81. Why i see your blog for the first time ? It missunderstanding ;)
    I immediately felt in love !!

    come and see may beginnings :)
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  82. Nice photos!

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  83. i am loving peplum skirts/dresses right now. This skirt looks amazing on you! + gorgeous shoes! xo

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  84. You're really beautiful and look so sweet in these pics, I like your outfit =)
    Check out my blog, I posted some fashion drawings made by me and I'll be happy to read your opinion!
    XOXO
    Ylenia

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  85. That peplum skirt is amazing! I love it!

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  86. You're so pretty!
    I love that skirt so much!
    xx

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  87. Lovely blog you have here :)

    -thetwinsdiary x

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  88. Love this outfit, looks so chic! :)

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    kisses, Jasmin

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  89. another fab outfit!

    xxx
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  90. I have the same problem..*sigh* Didn't know you worked in corporate too! Anyway I am loving your skirt and clutch! I found similar clutch while thrifting in L.A. which I will post in blog soon! Have a great weekend!

    XOXO
    Shels
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  91. Wow, gorgeous skirt!! <3

    xoxo
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  92. Wow, gorgeous skirt!! <3

    xoxo
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  93. peplum is very romantic, i agree.
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  94. You look so fab! And the clutch ....love it!! It's perfect!!

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  95. gorgeous look dear, the skirt is fabulous x

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  96. You are absolutely stunning, dear! Loving this skirt. There's a new post up on my blog, so feel free to stop by!
    xoxo, Veena

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  97. you always look so stunning, wow<3

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  98. you look stunning! great blog, im following :)
    xo

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  99. I hear ya! I'm stuck in the corporate world too and find it a constant struggle to wear appropriate enough clothese that I don't loose my identity! Good job on the outfit!

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  100. lovely!

    Leonor
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  101. You look perfect!!

    xx,
    Anna

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  102. I really love this Skirt!!


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  103. hey you! you've got an amazing blog :) check out mine as well?

    Hanna
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  104. Love this look. I have the same shoes :)

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  105. Beautiful outfit! And I love your clutch!
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  106. Zara come out with such good stuff, love the whole combos!

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  107. Beautiful outfit, I really love the skirt! <3

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  108. Great and different ideas!

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  109. love you shoes!!!

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  110. I love your outfit. the shoes and the skirt are gorgeous.

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  111. omg u look wonderful!!

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  112. this look is amazing... and that skirt, WOW! xx,
    The Golden Girls

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  113. Acabo de descubrir tu blog y me ha encantado! Tienes mucho estilo.
    te sigo desde ya!
    Eso clutch es espectacular! Yo también lo tengo.
    Pásate por mi blog.
    Un beso.

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  114. Very cute outfit! Love you sunglasses and your hair looks so beautiful!

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  115. Totally loving your look! ;-)

    X
    bloo.

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  116. You look amazing!! Love your heels :)
    K.

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  117. You look absolutely gorgeous!!! love your style so much! Following you on Bloglovin and GFC:)

    Kisses, Lucy:)

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  118. Such a lovely outfit! The clutch is stunning.

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  119. cute peplum skirt!

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  120. Cute outfit, absolutely love the peplum skirt!

    xo Jony
    SHOUT-OUT to you

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  121. YOU'RE BEAUTIFUL! I LOOVE THER SKIRT AND YOUR SHOES* I follow you!
    PLEASE SEE MY BLOG,
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  122. Love that clutch Jamie! Hmmm peplum skirt, I'm still looking for the perfect one. I really love your blog. Is a nice read durin weekdays when I'm slump with work.

    Xx

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  123. I love your blog!

    kisses,
    Klaudia B.

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  124. Hi Jamie,

    Thanks love! You styled them so adorably with the lace contrast top. They go so well together!

    And loving this whole look too... from the top and skirt to the bag! :)

    - Aimee
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  125. that skirt is perfect! you pull it of so well my dear!
    xx

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  126. Loved your peplum skirt :)

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  127. So classy! Love it!

    xx
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  128. adorable peplum skirt!! love it!

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  129. you look really pretty Jamie. I love the silhouette of this dress and it fits you so well!

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  130. You look soooo classy and elegant!
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  131. I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!! AHHH
    OXOX

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  132. I love this your skirt!!! Amazing.

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  133. Amazing sence of style, your beautiful! I would love to follow you, if you want you can visit my blog and follow me, and I'll follow you back :) xxx

    Love Kristina x

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  134. Love the Zara clutch!

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  135. Wow, I love this skirt (dress?) !

    Love,
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