the art of being proper.


H&M tweed blazer | Asos pussybow blouse | F21 corduroy flares | H&M bucket bag | Madewell crest pin | H&M fox & rabbit stacked rings |  Zara leather court heels | OPI "You Don't Know Jacques" nail lacquer

It all started off with this pair of corduroy flares. Then some ruffles, a tweed jacket, and a cognac stowaway bag were added, and all of a sudden it was time to dash away to the English countryside. Just imagine- wild horses, historic castles, quaint villages, and all things prim and proper. Although it has been years since I've visited the English countryside, I still like to reminiscence of what seems like a faraway land. Rolling hills with a borough tucked in here and there, bluebells fencing country lanes, and fragile streams that sing with the resounding strength of a symphony all make up this panorama. Perhaps Jane Austen novels that I read when I was younger are at fault for my whimsical thoughts. Or perhaps that any girl likes to feel and be treated like an aristocratic lady. You may serve the afternoon tea now, my dear.

       




150 comments:

  1. what a great outfit! the love different textures!

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  2. Great outift, I usually wear things like that! Great blog =)
    -Farrah
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  3. You look so sophisticated, I adore your blouse! :)

    xx
    not without incident

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  4. Love your shoes! Too cute. You're beautiful. xo, rv

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  5. I love that this look came together so naturally, and yet it looks like all fo the pieces were meant to be together. There's something so fresh about it, and yet a very classic 70s element at the same time. Annie Hall-esque, and yet feminine. Just gorgeous!
    xox,
    Cee

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  6. oh what a great tailored outfit! really suits you :)

    natalie
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  7. I love when looks just happen like that! I definitely get that English countryside feel from your outfit - though it's a bit more modern! :)

    xo, alison*elle

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  8. I feel ya honey...except mine always starts with a mood...feeling like frolicking around the English countryside always calls for winter florals and definitely some sort of cape into the mix...bonus points if it's raining and I get to bust out the wellies...ahhhh the fantasy of fashion!

    Love this head to toe Fall look...styled beautifully babe!

    xo-Julie
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  9. I have to say, I'm always impressed with your outfits, but this is probably one of my faves. I love the blazer and the flared cords. And that top is absolutely stunning. Gorgeous!

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  10. Very proper and sooo chic! I love the blouse with that blazer. I can't believe those pants are corduroy. They look like denim, but that's even better that they're not. it gives it an unexpected texture that's very Fall.

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  11. I love this outfit it's beautiful all you need is a cup of tea Fancy teacup!

    Bluebox89

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  12. You look very elegant in this outfit. Burgundy, gray and brown are such great combination. I always find pairing blazer and long pants make my petite figure look even shorter, but you carried it very well!

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  13. I hardly see you in jeans! This is a great outfit. So chic and classy looking. The blazer is gorgeous and I love that nail polish color. Perfect look for the fall. ^_^

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  14. I love the blazer!!! Must go get one! :D Lovin' the twins rings too! ;) Just overall a very adorable and sophisticated outfit! Love ya!!

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  15. your writing is always exquisite...and so are your outfit. love the tweed jacket. perfect for fall :)

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  16. What a lovely lady you are :) So classy!

    xoxo

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  17. The tweed blazer is like the icing on the cake! Love!

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  18. Love your outfit!

    Especially the blazer =)

    Lovely...


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  19. This is a fantastic look! Love, love, love the blazer and blouse :) xxx

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  20. Lovely outfit :) I adore pussybow blouses! xx

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  21. you look beautiful as always!

    xo
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  22. This time you look quite mature, your tender light smiles, and your preference for the cold colors, I love that.. quite experienced!!
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  23. This is so elegant and lovely, that blouse is simply wonderful! xx

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  24. this outfit is my favurite! and the last one too, and all previous too ;) i love your style so much!
    xoxo

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  25. I'm loving tweed right now, so adore that jacket! Gorgeous outfit :)

    The Deer Head

    x

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  26. Gorgeous, I love the different textures and the warm colours. Perfect for autumn. <3

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  27. good look for fall! nice colours!
    Miss Starshiny

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  28. Very classy! I love this combination of colors! Maybe I would add some simple belt.

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  29. I loove the look so much!!!!!!!

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  30. you are always so gorgeous<3

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  31. Cool blazer you have there my dear!
    PS. Congratulations for winning the Bloggers' Wardrobe competition! you deserve it!! <3


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  32. love the bag and the rings!

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  33. You look amazing !! I really love everything you're wearing ! You inspire me :) ♥

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  34. om gawd, I love it! you look gorgeous!!!

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  35. What a beautiful, polished fall look. I love the blouse sleeves peeking out from the jacket, and all of your accessories. Great, great outfit!

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  36. Wow, you are full on fall here and looking gorgeous!
    Fab photos today!

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  37. this outfit is fab and i really love it

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  38. I really like it what you wrote. I only regret I can't comment it the beautiful way because English really isn't the language I use...

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  39. that jacket looks perfect with the tied bow from the blouse!

    <3 steffy
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  40. You're so pretty ! love your blouse !

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  41. I love that blazer. <3

    xoxo
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  42. Girl, you look adorable! My favourite piece here is this blouse - such a deep colour and such a soft shape, love it!

    xxx
    Daria

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  43. Great classy outfit girl ;)


    X Sarah
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  44. i lovveeee your bowtie blouse !
    great way to get into the 70s vibe trend !


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  45. I'm in for tea at 5! Love the blazer, timeless and chic!

    Cess O. <3 The Outfit Diaries

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  46. love your outfit! looks like ure ready for fall :) love the top and jacket!

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  47. Your description of 'the English countryside' sounds remarkably like where I live! "Hills...bluebells....streams... horses..." Yes indeed, sounds like home. And I have to say, you would look perfectly at home in this lovely outfit, wandering these country lanes towards a Tearoom, serving scones with cream and pots of loose-leaf tea.

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  48. oh i love this look ! nice blouse dear !
    have a nice day Jamie !

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  49. Love your outfit its amazing and pretty♥
    ~Sarah
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  50. Looks beautiful and sophisticated!

    IRENE
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  51. Lovely outfit! The colors are so perfect for fall!

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  52. great outfit! you look awesome

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  53. you look gorgeous, so classy! i love the location of the pictures too ♥

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  54. PERFECT photos
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  55. You look gorgeous and proper indeed! I love every single piece and detail of this outfit!

    XoXo
    Plami

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  56. I love color of this shirt ;)

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  57. Love this outfit !

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  58. I just love your sheer blouse!! :) x

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  59. always love your pics. that blouse is beautiful too :) great outfit!

    love
    kelly

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  60. Your blouse is so pretty! xx

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  61. That bag is so rad! I love the shape!

    Thanks for always leaving such sweet comments on my blog girl! <3

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  62. love your jacket, blouse and bag! ♥

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  63. everything is fitted so well, and the colors remind me of starting college in the fall! adult-like, still very cute, and still a little comfy!

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  64. Nice outfit Jamie, I love the pairing of the tweed jacket with the deep red chiffon floaty blouse. Great colours.

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  65. Your description of english countryside sounds exactly where i live. I'm in the middle of nowhere, in a historic Georgian town where the streets are cobbled. There's a castle (google "richmond castle" when you have spare time, it should be the first link - that's the town i live in). xxx

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  66. I love this outfit. That blouse is just beautiful. Love the colour!

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  67. i love your blouse! its gorgeous :D

    -haylie
    www.lovefashionloveyou.blogspot.com

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  68. Love the fall colors! That bag is equally awesome!

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  69. Nice outfit! Good colors together! P.S. Oh and, would like to be sipping tea with you right now--- in the parlor, of course!

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  70. Love love this outfit on you! Makes me feel the fall season, which is my favorite!


    XOXO
    Shels
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  71. You look really stunning. What a fantastic blog! :D

    Adèle
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  72. lovely look! I love that blouse!! :)

    xx
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  73. I am now following you!! I love your feminine style.

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  74. Love the jacket and the detail on the blouse!

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  75. I love your outifit. Perfect!
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  76. wow loving the outfit especially the blouse!!


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  77. I'm drawn to the description of your blog. It sounds so whimsical. Your outfit photos are taken in such an artistic manner. I'm a new follower.

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  78. elegant but casual...well done!
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  79. You look beautiful!!! The bag is yum! ;)
    x

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  80. Wow you look beautiful! :)

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  81. super lovely blouse <333

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  82. Love your bordeaux blouse! Great outfit! You looks so pretty!

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  83. Your tweed blazer is gorgeous. Such a classically gorgeous outfit!

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  84. Grest outfit. Love the shoes!

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  85. Hello you, elegant lady! you look beautiful x

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  86. This is such a great fall outfit! Love your tied blouse!

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  87. Love this! The blouse id darling...xo

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  88. Your blouse is the perfect shade! It looks lovely paired with the tweed, too.
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  89. I really like this! You look good in jeans!

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  90. omg u are so amazing! I love this look!

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  91. You certainly wouldn't look out of place in England - although, I have to say, this outfit is a thousand times more stylish than most of what is worn in the countryside! :)

    Sorcha x
    Bonfire Brunette

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  92. Gorgeous outfit with a perfect Autumn feel to it! Your blog is brilliant to read!

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  93. gorgeous. love the mix of wine and camel!

    xx Raez

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  94. I love the look..and your nail polish!!

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    Nina

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  95. I love that blouse, great choice in outfit!

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  96. Great outfit, love the blazer

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  97. Love your pants, they're perfectly fitted. This outfit does kinda remind me of a Jane Austen novel too!

    Ashley
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  98. love your blog!
    hurry and come enter my giveaway for a GORGEOUS black strapless dress, valued at over $150, courtesy of PromGirl! giveaway ends friday at midnight! it's so easy to enter, and i hope i'll see your name!

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  99. Hi Jamie!

    I love your Blazer! Its soo preppy! and so as your style! very chic! I hope you can visit my site too when you have the time!

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  100. I like so much this blog. I hope you can check out mine and follow me if you really like.

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  101. The outfit is beautiful! It's formal and casual. We love wearing styles like that.

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  102. My dream is to have a cottage in the English countryside with a rose garden and shabby chic furnishings. Love the jacket and feminine blouse. Now I want to go to England...or drink some Early Grey!

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  103. I adore the outfit, and styling all together. Im from LA and style is big over here, and so i appreciate your looks


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  104. that blouse is so pretty! your whole outfit is amazing. just came across your blog and love it. x
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  105. Love your blouse and your blazer!!! you look so chic here. great outfit!

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  106. We love how you paired your ruffled blouse with the tweed jacket. You look classy and sophisticated.

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  107. Great Outfit ! I really like your Blog ... denise

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  108. Adorable blazer!
    xo
    Alexandra Grecco

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  109. You look AWESOME !!!!!
    We are in love with your blouse ;)

    xoxo
    Caihlin y Eva

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  110. i love that! your photos are amazing! :) kisses and hugs from Spain
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  111. You're top is so pretty!!

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  112. Everything about this outfit screams fall! I love the addition of the little crest pin

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  113. Love the shade of the blouse under your blazer, it's the perfect compliment!

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  114. The bag is really nice, I like the contrasting panels

    xxxx

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  115. What a lovely blog...You have such a great style..I'm a big fan ;)

    Evi xoxo

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  116. the jacket is awesome!
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  117. the jacket is awesome!
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    XOXOX

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  118. thats such a pretty outfit

    by the way : i have a small giveaway on my blog right now :)

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  119. Absolutely loving that bag! This would be a perfect look for Watership Down. :)

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  121. LOVE the bow blouse!!
    The entire outfit looks incredible!

    xo

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  122. I love your outfit and you look so pretty too :)

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  123. Your bag is amazing and I love your makeup style <3

    Warm Love,
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  124. Love this look !
    Always stunnning!

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    Xoxo

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  125. Just stumbled over your blog! :) I love the outfit!! I looks just great!!

    I'll defenitely follow you now!! :)

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  126. wow I just discovered your blog and really like it. Think you have great style and am following now! Definitely a new fan! You are very inspiring
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  127. You are always so classy! I do love the fresh, classic vibe of this casual outfit, and these flared jeans look great on you.

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  128. Fantastic outfit, fantastic writing, fantastic post!


    xoxo

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  129. the burgundy is such a nice color!

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  130. OOOh such a cute outfit, love the hat and the dress perfectly mixed


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    Peace

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  131. Lovely outfit. So sweet for these pre autumn days.

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  132. Loving the jacket ur wearing! such beauty!!

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  133. love your outfit!

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  134. It's so chic, very Ali McGraw like! A new fan to your blog!
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  135. I love love love the fall colors and the different textures in your outfit... Very nice!

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  136. Love the combination of the blouse with the tweed! Super cute, almost makes me wish it were a little colder over here.

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  137. very chic

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  138. Wow, again an amazing look ! The burgundy and tan go perfectly together. Love the business-y vibe :)

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  139. Loved the blog, the photos are beautiful.
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  140. I love this blazer! Perfect ensemble :)

    Aya ♥ Strawberry Koi

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  141. Gorgeous! That's all I can say. Simple, chic and very prim and proper! I love it! You might like to check out LIFO. It is online hub for girls that let them have their own virtual closet, read and write about the latest fashion, beauty and celebrity trends.

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