Decked Out

6.06.2012


Vintage blouse and bracelet, 
Thrifted bodycon skirt (similar style here), 
Vera Wang wedge sandals, 
Mossimo cardigan (similar look here), 
Franco Sarto glasses, 
F21 floral bib necklace, 
Michael Kors Tortoiseshell watch.

We're back! Well, I'm back. I know it's only been a few days but for me it seems like an eternity as I've only just gotten internet in my new apartment. Five days with no internet access for a web geek like me is torture. Luckily, I've mostly been distracted with getting settled in the new place. It's such an amazing apt, with huge tin ceilings and 1920s tile flooring (it used to be a candy store!) - but the biggest challenge is that I have zero closet space...no, actually ZERO closets. So, you know, I'm currently surrounded by huge stacks of shoe boxes and feeling like the scary junk lady in Labyrinth. 

To help me de-stress Lauren was able to convince me to take a break from all my unpacking and enjoy the warm weather on the rooftop deck of our good friend (and fellow Southside Heartbreaker) Kara. Kara and her beau created a fantastic urban oasis complete with hammock and plush deck pillows that we put to excellent use.

PS. If anyone has any creative ideas on building storage space, I'd love to hear them!

xx, M

70 comments:

  1. Love the entire look. Esp the accessories and skirt. You look great!

    xx

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  2. Beautiufl outfit, I especially love the skirt and necklace!

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  3. This is making me want to do some serious deck-lounging. Love the whole vibe of this look and these shots!

    Sea and Swank

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  4. Love that skirt! Can't help it, but I'm always staring at your hair, love it!!

    xoxo

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  5. These pics look like they've come straight out of a magazine!
    Xo,
    Natalie

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  6. That skirt is fantastic! Love the colors & print! Paired with those wedges... this is a drop dead gorgeous outfit! Your photos are stunning as well! Then again, they always are! Lovely post! xo, Megs

    princess.hippie.love.

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  7. Loving these yellow-toned photos and the overall bronze look of your outfit!
    -kw, ladiesinnavy

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  8. cute outfit
    love the pattern of the skirt

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  9. OOO your apt sounds fab!!! Love the look and those sunglasses are killer!

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  10. OOO your apt sounds fab!!! Love the look and those sunglasses are killer!

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  11. These pictures evoke the height of summer, absolutely stunning! I love that skirt! xxx

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  13. Yay, you're back! Killer skirt! Love the rooftop photo shoot!

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  14. Okay -- LOVE this outfit so much. I love everything about it. I can't honestly say what I love most because it all rocks.

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  15. The skirt is truly TDF! The print is gorgeous and fits well too.. great find!

    Come see my current obsession
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  16. Hey Girl!

    Thanks for stopping by my blog! I love your blog too! You have great style and this skirt is super cute! Looking forward to seeing more of your great style. :)

    -Amy
    www.amybirdtweets.com

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  17. Hi there! I live in the UK now, but I used to live in Canada. You'll never believe it, but in the UK, people didn't usually have closets. Instead they would have a piece of furniture called a wardrobe, and they put their clothes (their wardrobes) in it. Actually, it is still relatively uncommon to have what they call here, a "built-in wardrobe" (closet to you and me.) Go figure!

    Cheers,
    Rosemary from www.foreveronthecatwalkoflife.com

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  18. Lovely outfit!! The wedges are absolutely stunning, and I LOVE your necklace:) XX

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  19. Awesome outfit!
    xx
    www.clothesandcamera.blogspot.com

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  20. Great outfit! I love your tribal printed skirt and the knotted blouse! Very pretty.
    xo Andrea
    Wonderful and Marvelous

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  21. soooooo amazing, just love everything!
    super blog hun
    xx

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  22. amazing photos, chic outfit
    love the wedges :)

    xo

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  23. Love the outfit. And super cool shades! Thanks for posting! xo

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  24. Gorgeous! I love the golden hues :) My little shoebox apt barely had any closet space either (C'mon nyc!) so I had to buy a clothing rack...Kind of thinking of getting another one :)

    xoxoxo

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  25. Love the print on this skirt! You look amazing! Excited to follow along..

    - Mary
    www.happilygrey.com

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  26. absolutely stunning! love your blog! following you now!
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  27. Love these sun kissed pics! The new apt sounds beautiful but, living in an old building in LA, I know what you mean on no closet space! I always use those long clear storage boxes to keep sweaters or season clothes under my bed! I have racks on the back of doors for belts and scarves to still make it look cute! XO
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  28. Beautiful! I love the vibe, and you have such long legs! I am definitely your 181st bloglovin follower!
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    Rebecca

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  29. obsessed with everything about this outfit!

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  31. Your photos are amazing! It's like an editorial. Your outfit is sexy and you look stunning. X

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  34. Beautiful shots...the light is amazing in them! Congrats on the move, those are always nightmares. Closet space...I mean, is there anything more fab than some vintage/salvaged wardrobes? :)

    Kate

    www.thrillofthechaise.com

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  35. very cool skirt

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    xx

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  36. I love your blog, what an amazing find, that skirt! A new follower :)
    -Kosi
    http://onecreatesoneself.blogspot.com/

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  37. I so tried on these shoes and didnt get them! So bummed right now!!

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  38. Wow beautiful blog!! Love your sense of style! Would you like to follow each other?

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  39. wow ; ))

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  40. What great heels! Glad you are getting settled in. On HGTV, I've seen designers put beds on risers to get more storage height underneath. I use clothing racks for closet overflow, and can't live without them!

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  41. Adore this look so much!
    The skirt is gorgeous :)
    xxx

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  42. Great skirt, you look fantastic!
    -Doris

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  43. Love this outfit and you are gorgeous!!

    xo Ashley
    http://www.ashnfashn.com

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  44. You look so fabulous! Your hair is gorgeous and your outfit is so cute!

    Amy

    fashionandbeautyfinds.blogspot.com

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  45. Ha! Awesome title! LOVE these shots! That skirt is all fierceness!

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  46. You look awesome!
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  47. lovely photos, love your shoes :)
    i'm your new follower, follow me back if you love to, thank you :)

    xx
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  49. Love your look and style! <3
    Following you now.
    Kisses<3

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  50. Thanks so much for stopping by sweetie, I am your newest follower!:)

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  51. Absolutely gorgeous pictures!!! I love them all! And I love the whole look!

    Thank you for visiting and commenting on my blog sweets! It means a lot! :)

    xoxo
    Karola
    www.karolasway.blogspot.com

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  52. you´re adorabale deaeraA!
    Pretty perfect!

    x the cookies
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  53. Looks so warm and nice! Love the skirt - the print is amazing!

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  54. que bonita la falda, me encanta. Y las cuñas son ideales.

    un beso y gracias por comentar.

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  55. Thanks for stopping by! These photos are gorgeous!

    Following you now. :)

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  56. I love the Labyrinth reference, it painted the perfect picture:) The details of your new apartment sound pretty incredible - I've always LOVED tin ceilings!
    These pictures are gorgeous - I mean GOR-GEOUS! That skirt is fab
    x
    www.iloveublank.blogspot.com

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  57. omgoodness! you totally look like a real model...! i thought these were like from a real magazine or something! and thanks for your sweet comment!

    -Joyce, your newest follower :)

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  58. Such a great look and these pictures could be an editorial (I though it was at first). Great post and you look amazing! xo akiko
    Style Imported

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  59. totally stunning shots! xo
    thanks for commenting on my blog honey, I'm following you on GFC and bloglovin' :)
    A
    xx
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  60. LOVE everything about this, especially the skirt & shoes!
    :)
    Allison
    afashionfiles.blogspot.com

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  61. are you a model hun you look stunning!!! i love the skirt- the Aztec print is incredible!

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  62. You look gorgeous!! Love the photos!

    xx
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  63. love those sunglasses!!

    -Jessica
    http://runninginsideus.blogspot.com/

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  64. The skirt and the shoes are amazing!
    Lovely photos as well!

    If you want, check out my blog:
    http://thescentofglamour.blogspot.com/

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  65. Vera Wang wedges? Wow! I've always dreamt of having something from her brand! *.* You're so lucky.
    The outfit is totally awesome! Great for summer, looks like something pleasant to wear on hot summer days. :)
    I'm following you. :* If you want, you can find me on: http://the-wandering-heart.blogspot.com
    Have a nice day! Kisses from Serbia! :*

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  66. hey nice blog there...want to follow each other??? follow my blog and let me know...i'll follow ryt back//

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  67. AH! so gorgeous! the outfit goes so well together! looks like you are on a movie set!

    God bless always
    christine
    www.beyoutifulhope.blogspot.com

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  68. Great Labyrinth quote :-) The challenge of no closet space in NYC is a big one. I also have a (very organised but still a) heap system in my flat!

    I need more bodycon skirts in my life... fabulous look

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  70. Adore tu estilo y tu blog!!!
    Me encantaría que visites mi blog
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    Un beso
    Maru

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