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Sweet As Apple Pie

7/31/2014

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Hey! WTF, bro? I know. You were expecting something crazy/scary and instead I wore another cute outfit. Haha. Sorry, man. It just wasn't in the cards, this time. Plus, I gotta keep you on your toes. Hehe. You never know when I'm going to strike! ;D
~ ~ ~ So, this apple dress may look familiar to some of you, because I wore it as a blouse underneath overalls. Click here to see that comparatively rustic style.

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I told myself that I was doing you all a grave injustice by covering up the dress in that way, so here is the full dress in all of its glory. Take it all in, folks. Take it allllll in. o_O O_o <3 Speaking of ogling, this man on a bike rode by on the street next to this very sidewalk I'm standing on and gave me the squintiest eyes I had ever seen. It was disconcerting. I mean, he looked angry almost. Hehe.

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 My partner thought the guy was going to run into a parked car, because of the way he kept looking back at me. o_O. About maybe 5-10 minutes later, he ending up riding back. I was geared up for round two of crazy eyes. However, this time the guy yelled, "I like her style!" as he rode away. I thought, 'Oh, whew! I thought that guy was going to stab me or something.' *^_^* People are weird, you guys. Haha.

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By the way, that frilly black lace fabric below the dress is the hem of a skirt that I wore underneath. For some reason, I just didn't like the bare look of the dress and I wanted some extra coverage. I could have worn shorts underneath, but I thought the lacy skirt would do the same job and look nicer. ^_^

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So, where did I go on this fine, sunny day?
Just a walk to get coffee. Yup! Haha. My partner and I took the long, scenic route and ended up running into a festive block party on the way. Just goes to show that you don't need a lot of money to have fun. You can have an adventure just by stepping outside and picking a direction. The walk is free, but a pair of squinty eyes following you will cost extra. ;P


Thrifted - Apple Dress (Swap Group), Tortoise Cat Eye Glasses (Swap Group),
Black Fedora (Buffalo Exchange - Austin), ModCloth Blue
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(Gift) &
ModCloth Wingtip Ankle Booties (Gift)
ModCloth - Black Pleated Skirt w/ Lace Trim


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Missy May link
7/30/2014 10:32:44 pm

You look so cute and pretty. Love that bag - such a radiant colour. :)

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Anna
7/31/2014 08:01:28 am

<3 *^_^* <3

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Sarah link
7/30/2014 11:59:35 pm

Lol people are weird. The dress is very cute, I love the addition of the lace skirt underneath and the shoes make this look so edgy.. Glad that you remixed this dress from your last post.

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Anna
7/31/2014 08:03:14 am

Me, too! I hate being able to wear something only one or two times. I always feel like I wasted my money when that happens. Haha. I have a rather crazy style in mind for this dress, but it may involve going to the tailor to get something adjusted..... ;D We'll see...

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Mariah link
7/31/2014 01:38:27 am

I love this sweet dress. And I know that feeling about your style changing up. My style tends to be on the sweet side, but every once in a while I really feel grungy. This is your blog and you post what you like! Haha!

<a href="http://theatricalitybymariah.blogspot.com">Theatricality by Mariah</a>

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Anna
7/31/2014 08:04:36 am

Haha, right on. Yeah, things have been a little too sweet, lately. I definitely need to mix it up. I'm thinking the darker styles will start to show up around Fall when I can pack on the layers without people looking at me strangely. ;D

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Sammi link
7/31/2014 02:31:29 am

I have this same dress! I love the little skirt underneath, too. And the wingtip shoes are awesome with it!

xox Sammi

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Anna
7/31/2014 08:06:04 am

Oh, rad! :D I was lucky enough to thrift this for the cost of shipping basically, but I totally would have bought it! There's just something about the pattern scheme that I really love. <3

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Maeva link
7/31/2014 03:12:42 am

Such a beautiful dress... I love your collar ;) xoxo
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Anna
7/31/2014 08:07:05 am

:DDD <3

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Kristian link
7/31/2014 03:54:01 am

This is sweet as pie- but still you. I like how the shoes compliment the dress and give it a retro vibe without being too twee and the hat keeps it very you.

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Anna
7/31/2014 08:07:29 am

Rad, thanks! :D <3

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Suzanne link
7/31/2014 04:19:19 am

That squinty eye story is priceless. How we internalize that he doesn't like what we're wearing and even wants to "stab you" and then in the end he just likes your style! A few lessons can be learned from that I think ; )

Love the shoes with this.

bisous
Suzanne

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Anna
7/31/2014 08:11:47 am

Ahh, I guess there's a lot I haven't really explained, because I don't want to bring down my blog with negativity, but I haven't had the best of interactions with men on the street. I've been verbally and physically harassed, cornered, stalked (to the point of having the entrance to my apartment blocked and I had to slip around the back and take the stairs), etc. This has happened so many times over the last two decades that I have become rather withdrawn. I don't go out of my way to talk to strangers and quite frankly, I don't want them talking to me, especially if it's some sketchy looking dude, because in my vast experience, very little good comes from it.

Having my partner as a shield, doesn't help sometimes, as I have had people say things and even touch me in his presence. So, I guess it's sad that my first thought is that this man wants to hurt me, but so much has happened to me that I'd rather be safe than sorry. I always assume the worst for my own protection. =/ <3

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Joey Roberts link
7/31/2014 04:21:37 am

I like the lace being under the dress. It looks like it naturally would be. I realized this morning while reading this that this post that I need more fruit in my wardrobe.

Also, yay for not getting stabbed! Yay weird guys on bikes with compliments!

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Anna
7/31/2014 08:15:09 am

Haha yeah. Whew! The way he looked at me was just so....I dunno. I've gotten looks from people, but not quite like that. I'm glad he turned out to be a nice guy! <3

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MilanoTime link
7/31/2014 06:34:35 am

Amazing! Love the first pic!
kisses
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Anna
8/1/2014 02:29:26 pm

<3 *^_^* <3

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Amber link
7/31/2014 10:13:09 am

I think this dress has got to be one of my favorite dresses that you own (: I actually almost bought it at F21 once but then I decided not to and am forever kicking myself for it. Haha, anyways, I really love how you styled this dress. The skirt underneath was a really nice touch (:

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Anna
8/1/2014 02:31:08 pm

Aww, yeah that has happened to me so many times! I keep telling myself, 'oh, I'll buy it when it gets restocked (or when it goes on sale)' and then when it doesn't come back, I'm crushed and filled with regrets. Hehe. It took a lot of begging before I was finally able to swap something for the dress and I'm glad I have it! :D <3

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Qing Pineda link
7/31/2014 01:18:14 pm

OMG! LOve the dress and the oxford! :D

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Anna
8/1/2014 02:31:29 pm

<3

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Jackie link
7/31/2014 02:42:36 pm

LOVE the print of the dress! The collar and hat make this look perfect.

xo Jackie
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Anna
8/1/2014 02:31:49 pm

Thanks! :D <3

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Noszę Co lubię link
7/31/2014 07:16:55 pm

What a sweet girl! This dress is really cute. And I needt to say it again: GREAT shoes.

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Anna
8/1/2014 02:32:06 pm

<3 <3 <3 *^_^* <3 <3 <3

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Keit link
7/31/2014 09:43:26 pm

Bahahah, he really said that? :D Wow, nice guy! All I get are stares :D
Btw, I read your reply to Suzanne, and I can relate. I've had a lot of shitty experiences with shitty men on the street, I always expect the worst. (especially on public transport) I think it's a normal reaction, after taking so much crap. >.<
Love the girly side of you :D And placing a skirt underneath the dress is another genius Anna idea! Love it!

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Anna
8/1/2014 02:35:56 pm

Yeah, it's been an uphill battle. I used to be scared to even go outside of my apartment. If I had to walk somewhere, I'd walk really fast so no one had time to try to stop me. It really affected me and how I lived my life. I've gotten a little bit better about talking to strangers, but it's going to take awhile before I ever feel comfortable being outside alone. You know, the place where I felt the safest was Japan! No one really bothered me. I could stay out all hours of the night and walk around and I was fine. :D <3

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pop champagne link
8/1/2014 12:54:22 am

ohh love this dress on you, so feminie and summery :D

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Anna
8/4/2014 08:58:37 am

Hey! Thanks so much! <3

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Marija link
8/1/2014 02:38:00 am

I think I'm one of those weird people in a street ;) I would totally stare at you, he he, well I love your style. And I think i need a hat like that in my life! xoxo

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Anna
8/4/2014 08:59:10 am

<3333

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Elisabet link
8/1/2014 03:14:32 am

Anna I´m in love with your dress, shoes and hat!!! So lovely outfit, you look stunning :)

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Anna
8/4/2014 08:59:34 am

Thanks! *^_^* <3

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Agnes link
8/1/2014 07:41:21 am

Super duper cute outfit <3 I always take-out the cheapest coffee in town and simply go to a walk when I have no money but want to do something fun:P
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Anna
8/4/2014 09:00:41 am

Right? You totally get it! :DDD <3

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Rebecca link
8/1/2014 08:42:31 pm

I love the look of the skirt under the dress! I need a nice lacy skirt to layer under dresses for that exact same reason - just a bit more coverage.

And OMG the shoes, of course. Love them!

-Rebecca
Idealism never goes out of fashion
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Anna
8/4/2014 09:01:55 am

I need to find more excuses to wear these shoes! I really do love them. You have a treasure trove of awesome kicks, though! I wish I had as many cool boots!

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Kate link
8/2/2014 12:13:20 am

OK. It's official. You must have the most awesome swap group of all time. You seem to get so many great pieces through that. Can I join yours? Lol.

I love the peter pan collar and the strawberry print. :)

I had my first blog photog oglers this week, believe it or not. A couple old guys started whistling at me and my photog when we were standing on train tracks. And they wouldn't stop. I didn't even acknowledge it. Gross.

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Anna
8/4/2014 09:05:14 am

Gaaaaah. That's terrible! Some people are just straight up assholes. I find that it's usually the ones who don't have anything better to do and don't have much self respect who jeer, taunt and carry on. Just keep on ignoring them. They thrive on the sadness of others and live for conflict.

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Masja link
8/2/2014 03:42:39 am

Great outfit, I love the pop of color added by the bag!

<a href="http://mymakeupmemoire.blogspot.com/2014/08/brown-shimmer-for-night.html" t="_blank">My Makeup Mémoire</a>

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Anna
8/4/2014 09:06:54 am

:D <3

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Rachel Dahl - ALAMODEST link
8/2/2014 09:00:27 am

Really nice touch on the layering of the skirt! The overalls was a nice touch too!

Oh, and I like your style too! ;-) It's definitely weirder though for someone to see you posing in front of the camera with just a tripod!

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Anna
8/4/2014 09:08:00 am

Haha, yeah. It's definitely less weird when I have someone with me. I've had people walk by and look at me funny when I have my tripod out. I even had someone ask me if I needed help. I was like...ummm...nah, man. I'm good. Hehe. o_O <3

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Denise link
8/2/2014 12:44:46 pm

Hi, Anna! It's impressive - I am out of the blogosphere for some weeks and come back and see that there was a weirdo looking at you in a strange way - at least I see you on facebook! I told you I love these shoes! These people that look at you are so strange, not you - this dress is great, you look so beautiful and as I said, the shoes are amazing! denisesplanet.com

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Anna
8/4/2014 09:09:20 am

Haha. Ahh, that's pretty much errday, bro. I just try not to talk about it every time it happens. This particular time was of note, though, since someone actually said something nice! :D <3

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Olivia link
8/2/2014 03:48:29 pm

Hahah I'm glad your creepy guy story had a happy ending. You do have quite the awesome style, quite eye-catching:) Anyway, love the peaches dress! It reminds me of Georgia or something:P
xo Olivia

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Anna
8/4/2014 09:09:53 am

Me, too, my dear. Me, too! Hehe :D <3

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A. link
8/3/2014 11:28:58 am

I like this sweet side of you. The dress is adorable, the hat takes it back, and the bright bag modernizes it. Just perfect. :D

love,
a

www.missdecaf.blogspot.com

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Anna
8/4/2014 09:10:51 am

*grumbles* hehe *^_^* <3

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Dana
8/3/2014 11:43:30 am

You look so sunday-school cute!!
Love!

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Anna
8/4/2014 09:12:23 am

Bah! *^_^* <3

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Anna link
8/4/2014 05:27:30 am

I have no words to describe how much I like your outfits! Another brilliant styling, full of color and very original :) awesome dress! And I have to say that I am a huge fan of absolutely all of your glasses;)
xoxo,
Anna

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Anna
8/4/2014 09:12:56 am

Aww, man... you're much too kind! Wow.. Thank you! <3

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Chantilly link
8/4/2014 08:15:24 am

I *love* the look of the slip layered underneath! It's exactly the right length, and peeks out perfectly. Also, that hat is magic! xx

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Anna
8/4/2014 09:14:05 am

Oh, I love it, too! *^_^* I fear that I wear it too often, but it's the only hat of its kind that I own. I'd love to get a straw hat and maybe a similar fedora in dark brown just to mix it up a little. Maybe I'll get lucky the next time I go thrifting! <333

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Anisimeoku Dago
8/4/2014 10:34:15 am

That dress is beautiful dear! :)

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Ester link
8/20/2014 01:42:52 am

that dress is so damn pretty, I love the print! :) one of my favourite outfits of yours!
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ellen link
9/2/2014 01:36:48 pm

this dress is so adorable! and i just love this outfit!

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