Secret Gardens

10.01.2012


H and M tulip dress (similar here), 
Vera Wang cardigan, 
Oliver People's sunglasses, 
Alexander McQueen hobo bag (last seen here).

I have to say, I think i'm finally getting used to Fall. The weather in New York has been gorgeous as of late, with bright & sunny days followed by slightly crisper nights. I'm starting to learn to bring a sweater out with me, and finally getting used to incorporating the other half of my closet that's been left dormant during the past five months. 

On this particular day, Micol and I rode our bikes up to The Jungle, a gorgeous plant nursery nearby, in order to get some inspiration for our 'gardens' as we head into colder months. Of course, Micol actually has a backyard, while I only have a row of plants on my balcony, but a girl can still try...

Feeling a little bored with my usual hairdo, I also made Micol add these braids into my hair to give my style a little kick. I love the resulting look! Just wish I could learn to do it on myself... but hey, isn't that what friends are for?
xL

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87 comments :

  1. Helena ResendeOctober 1, 2012 at 2:06 PM

    You look really adorable! :)

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  2. AndreaOctober 1, 2012 at 2:16 PM

    You look great!! I love the two braids, very cute!
    xo Andrea
    Wonderful and Marvelous

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  3. AnonymousOctober 1, 2012 at 2:22 PM

    Beautiful dress and beautiful you!

    Love,
    Jolien

    http://julianaandthedaydream.blogspot.be

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  4. eva loukakiOctober 1, 2012 at 2:23 PM

    you look just stunning.Your hair is just marvellous. xxx

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  5. Just Another ShopaholicOctober 1, 2012 at 2:54 PM

    You look great, love the smoking slippers.

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  6. GraceOctober 1, 2012 at 3:06 PM

    Those braids are super cool

    Grace
    http://gracep-photos.blogspot.com

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  7. Nina PapaioannouOctober 1, 2012 at 3:22 PM

    Love your look and your hairstyle is amazing... but you do have beautiful long hair! Your area is so cool. I can't wait to return.

    xxx
    Nina
    http://trendsurvivor.com/

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  8. GraceOctober 1, 2012 at 4:09 PM

    That dress is ABSOLUTELY STUNNING. Whoa. SO beautiful.

    xo
    http://hautecouture3.blogspot.com

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  9. DaniellaOctober 1, 2012 at 4:45 PM

    Very chic! Love this look, the colours of the dress is beautiful and it looks lovely with the neutral cardigan! I am in love with your loafers also and I adore how you have styled your hair! :)

    Take care,

    Daniella xox

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  10. SusieOctober 1, 2012 at 7:17 PM

    Love the braids – wish I could learn to do that to myself too. Great dress!


    Sea and Swank

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  11. DianaOctober 1, 2012 at 8:17 PM

    Gorgeous pictures!!

    xoxo,diana
    http://www.xoxodiana.com

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  12. GiovannaOctober 1, 2012 at 9:07 PM

    Such a cute location! Loving those slippers! Soo fab!

    xx
    Giovanna
    www.oliveandanarrow.com

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  13. CathyOctober 1, 2012 at 10:45 PM

    Perfect photo shoot location for this look! I wish I could create braids this fab!

    http://cstyledesign.blogspot.com

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  14. Rhoda WongOctober 1, 2012 at 11:10 PM

    great dress!

    www.styleandshades.blogspot.com

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  15. Alexia MickensOctober 1, 2012 at 11:12 PM

    I adore the loafers! Amazing!

    xx, alexia > In The Meantime

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  16. Chidiogo MaxwellOctober 1, 2012 at 11:54 PM

    your dress is gorgeous love

    And that side braid is soo in! :)

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  17. Jayne WilsonOctober 1, 2012 at 11:59 PM

    I love this whole look! especially the braids!

    Following your blog now and would love for you to follow back (:

    http://somuchfashionsolittlespace.blogspot.com

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  18. AnonymousOctober 2, 2012 at 12:23 AM

    Beautiful photos, and I love how the roofs are made used of in NY for parties, gardens etc. great braids!

    http://mrsadvocat.blogspot.se/

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  19. ZxM Style-SquaredOctober 2, 2012 at 12:46 AM

    amaaaaaaaaaaaaazing!!!!love the shoes!!!
    thank you so much for visiting our blog and the lovely comment!hope to see you again soon!
    ps.let us know if you want to follow each other...!
    xoxo



    http://style-squared.blogspot.ca/

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  20. SereaOctober 2, 2012 at 3:08 AM

    Love the dress is perfect for you!!

    xoxo

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  21. JenniferOctober 2, 2012 at 4:26 AM

    Very nice pics! Love the dress <3

    The Celebrity Look

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  22. kadik babikOctober 2, 2012 at 8:04 AM

    You have a lovely blog :) Following you :)
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  23. JessicaOctober 2, 2012 at 10:49 AM

    Lovely dress!

    xx.

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  24. ElmaOctober 2, 2012 at 11:14 AM

    Wow, amazing pics! Really love your outfit, such a great dress! :) x

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  25. CarmenOctober 2, 2012 at 11:28 AM

    Love your dress and hairdo :)
    xx
    www.clothesandcamera.blogspot.com

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  26. Domestic SweetheartOctober 2, 2012 at 11:42 AM

    Oh, this is so pretty! I'm a new GFC follower :)

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  27. GagCloudOctober 2, 2012 at 11:42 AM

    Amazing pics ^^
    Thank u for ur lovely comment
    Sure i follow u back :)

    Kisses!

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  28. Chicks AboutFashionOctober 2, 2012 at 12:00 PM

    Thanks for your comment!
    You have a nice blog & pictures.

    I'm following you!

    www.chicksaboutfashion.blogspot.com

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  29. Mitha KomalaOctober 2, 2012 at 12:08 PM

    gorgeous dress! you look stunning! <3

    Letters To Juliet

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  30. Mademoiselle S.October 2, 2012 at 12:19 PM

    Wonderful blog! Of course I wanna follow each other! Followed you with pleasure <3 Let's stay keep in touch!

    xx

    http://mademoiselle-s-blog.blogspot.fr/

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  31. Carlee, Almost EndearingOctober 2, 2012 at 12:38 PM

    I love your blog! I also really like the color of that dress so beautiful. I am now following you.
    Carlee
    Almost Endearing

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  32. The Fashion MoodboardOctober 2, 2012 at 1:10 PM

    I love the dress and your hair. You look absolutely gorgeous!

    Would you like to follow eachother?

    xoxo
    www.fashionmoodboard.com

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  33. ChezkaOctober 2, 2012 at 1:17 PM

    Oh my gosh such a gorgeous dress - Love your shoes as well!
    - Che

    style-che.blogspot.com

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  34. RachieCakesOctober 2, 2012 at 1:22 PM

    I'm impressed that you can keep a garden alive! following you back love :)
    xo Rach
    rachiecakes-rachael.blogspot.com

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  35. SimonaOctober 2, 2012 at 1:26 PM

    Amazing braid and dress, the color is fantastic and the composition of the photos is incredible!
    Xx
    Simona
    Www.lakenmoon.blogspot.com

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  36. Carolina NetoOctober 2, 2012 at 1:28 PM

    Thanks for following my blog. i am following urs too. love the pics

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  37. Forever FashionOctober 2, 2012 at 1:48 PM

    Hi Your blog is amazing!!! i already started following :)
    Thanks for your comment, visit my Main Blog at

    fashionqueen294.blogspot.com

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  38. S.October 2, 2012 at 1:59 PM

    This blog is amazing! Gratulations! And you look beuatiful ;)
    Sure, I'm following now and I hope that you followed back ;)

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  39. [Unspeakable Thoughts Unspoken]*October 2, 2012 at 2:03 PM

    what a a lovely dress!!
    Following you back now! thank you!

    xxx

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  40. AnonymousOctober 2, 2012 at 2:27 PM

    pretty braids!
    Following back :)

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  41. PingOctober 2, 2012 at 2:41 PM

    Awesome pictures Micol and Ilove that hairstyle on you Lauren, very rocker yet still sweet. Tahnk you both for follwoing and for your sweet comments on my blog. Following you back!

    ~Ping
    http://withinthesun.blogspot.com/

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  42. MayaOctober 2, 2012 at 2:43 PM

    Great pictures! Love your style!
    Following you, follow back if you like my style!

    http://mayasfashioncorner.blogspot.com

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  43. InésOctober 2, 2012 at 2:45 PM

    I love everything about this look, Micol! From hair to slippers! hehe!
    I really like your blog, so I'm following you, of course!
    I invite you to visit mine, and if you like it, I'd really appreciate if you to follow me back , hopefully via bloglovin!
    A big hug!

    Inés
    SimplyClassyMe.blogspot.com

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  44. monikaOctober 2, 2012 at 3:14 PM

    nice blog,maybe we can follow each other when you like?:)

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  45. Be Happy With FashionOctober 2, 2012 at 3:22 PM

    Like your blog... and this look is so cute :)

    I follow you back :D

    http://behappywithfashion.blogspot.it/

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  46. marina miouprincessOctober 2, 2012 at 3:23 PM

    love the tulip dress,so pretty!
    www.miouprincesslovespink.blogspot.gr
    www.facebook.com/miouprincesslovespink

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  47. Nicoleta_BOctober 2, 2012 at 3:32 PM

    Thank you so much, dear.

    Gladly follow you.

    See you soon,

    www.nicoleta.me


    ps.let me know if u are intrested to follow each other on social platforms. kisses

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  48. AnciaOctober 2, 2012 at 3:34 PM

    Thank you so much for your comment. I follow you too. And even via Facebook and Bloglovin, too. Hope you can return the love <3
    Btw: great hair. Love the two braids!
    X, Ancia
    visit OVERDIVITY &
    join my Facebook Fanpage

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  49. ana jacobsOctober 2, 2012 at 5:29 PM

    Thank you so much for stopping by my blog. I'm following you on GFCand Bloglovin!
    Beijos,Ana
    www.anainstyle.com

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  50. Princess MarthaOctober 2, 2012 at 5:29 PM

    Love the hair!!!
    It looks gorgeous...
    You always look very beautiful and this color works beautiful on you.
    Enjoy your garden...even if it's just a row...that's more than I have so you see...it's not that bad ;)
    XOXO

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  51. DuaparaOctober 2, 2012 at 5:58 PM

    Thank you so much for your comment dear. I´m following you too
    kisses
    Duapara

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  52. Bruna FernandesOctober 2, 2012 at 6:09 PM

    thank's :)
    following you too :)

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  53. Patricia AyusoOctober 2, 2012 at 6:21 PM

    great outfit, you look perfect ;)
    i follow you! hope you follow me back because i love your blog ;)
    kisses pretty
    http://blogcashmeremafia.blogspot.com

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  54. ZxM Style-SquaredOctober 2, 2012 at 6:36 PM

    happy to follow you back!!followers 540! see you again soon!;)
    xxoxo




    http://style-squared.blogspot.ca/

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  55. Vanessa.October 2, 2012 at 6:40 PM

    Wonderful pictures and great blog, I'm following :)

    xoxo

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  56. Vanesa CruzOctober 2, 2012 at 6:50 PM

    Gorgeous look! Thanks for the comment. Followed you as well. :)

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  57. XxxLoveIsBeautyxxXOctober 2, 2012 at 8:00 PM

    lovely dress! would you like to follow each other in gfc? let me know! http://xxxloveisbeautyxxx.blogspot.ie/

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  58. Rin HandikaOctober 2, 2012 at 8:16 PM

    you are so pretty and those dress are so amazing! Looks so fit on you <3<3
    im following you now, mind to folow back? Kisses :*

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  59. Victoria | HauteOctober 2, 2012 at 9:00 PM

    Your outfit is stunning!! I'm seriously coveting that dress!

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  60. Daisy NguyenOctober 2, 2012 at 10:26 PM

    LOVE those smoking slippers!
    XOXO
    -Daisy Nguyen from PS BANANAS fashion blog:
    http://psbananas.com

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  61. Paisley McCollumOctober 2, 2012 at 10:53 PM

    What a pretty little escape from the city! I love the colors of your clothes against all the greenery. I wish it was sweater weather here in LA...I'm so ready!
    xx,
    Paisley
    paisleynotplaid

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  62. CinzOctober 2, 2012 at 11:57 PM

    WOWwwwww....this blog post title matches your outfit!!! Love the tulip dress, i lovee H&M, always got good deals:)I love the braids too and yes, i wish i had someone who could do my hair too! I'm terribly at setting up my own hair,haha

    I couldnt help but laugh when you said "Of course, Micol actually has a backyard, while I only have a row of plants on my balcony, but a girl can still try..." too funny! hehehe

    Anyway, i'm finally back from my Europe trip and will be back to blogging so stay tuned!!:D

    Cinz
    http://cinzee.wordpress.com

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  63. PAPSOctober 3, 2012 at 12:04 AM

    Beautiful pink dress. Do you like to follow each other on GFC and bloglovin? Let me know will love to follow back.
    www.thoughtsofpaps.com

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  64. Always UnluckyOctober 3, 2012 at 1:10 AM

    Looking very Beautiful in that pink one
    plz visit and share following post
    Shocking images

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  65. Veronica YudinaOctober 3, 2012 at 2:45 AM

    So amazing blog! Love it!))
    You have a new follower!)) Hope you'll do the same, dear!
    Thank you!

    http://myfiercefashion.blogspot.com/

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  66. ELISAOctober 3, 2012 at 3:16 AM

    Nice blog you have...wanna follow each other?
    please follow with GFC, just leave me a comment and I'll follow u back!
    http://namelessfashionblog.blogspot.it/
    http://www.facebook.com/NamelessFashionBlog

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  67. Violet ♥October 3, 2012 at 4:07 AM

    So pretty! I'm following you - I simply love your posts!
    Mind following mine? ^-^ I’ve just updated it and don’t have many followers :) It’s violetmaya.blogspot.co.uk - I always follow back ♥

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  68. dina vanessa mercadoOctober 3, 2012 at 4:16 AM

    Hi! :) Thank you for the comment and visit. What a beautiful place.. Love that garden...
    Following you now.. ;)
    Hope you'll Follow back. Thank's A lot!

    Kisses from VV!!
    www.voguelyvan.com

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  69. Audrey and PearlOctober 3, 2012 at 6:10 AM

    OMG! Your blog is absolutely fabulous! We are so happy that bloggers like you followed us. We are following u back here, on Bloglovin and Facebook. If you could follow us on facebook as well it would mean a world to us!

    http://www.facebook.com/pages/Audrey-and-Pearl/396910423691546

    We are looking to keep in touch through comments. Cant wait for your next great posts. Have to say: perfect photographer, perfect model!
    xx
    -Audrey and Pearl
    http://audreyandpearl.blogspot.cz/

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  70. Romina Rose MayOctober 3, 2012 at 6:39 AM

    Love the dress, the colour is gorgeous! :) I really like the photos - beautiful :) Have a nice day! :)

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  71. MissTeefeyLeeOctober 3, 2012 at 7:43 AM

    you're stunning! love that dress, the colour is perfect. Great sunny pics

    http://blogoftheprettythings.blogspot.co.uk/

    xxx

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  72. Yulie KendraOctober 3, 2012 at 8:38 AM

    wow lovely dress!!!!! your blog is nice i like your style! Maybe we follow each other!? just let me know :) Many greetings www.yuliekendra.com

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  73. Nicoleta_BOctober 3, 2012 at 9:12 AM

    Thx so so so much :) Gladly follow you back via bloglovin and facebook :)

    On twitter as well.

    see u around,

    www.nicoleta.me

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  74. AnneOctober 3, 2012 at 9:15 AM

    I love your braid, you look so sophisticated! Love the look!
    Love, Anne

    www.movieanne.com

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  75. Styl SirenOctober 3, 2012 at 9:20 AM

    Gorgeous <3
    Following you now ! Thanks for stopping by our blog ! <3

    x
    www.stylsiren.com

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  76. Juliane DescerisesOctober 3, 2012 at 9:37 AM

    thank you for following me! love those loafers! <3 following you!

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  77. Sara et SarahOctober 3, 2012 at 9:52 AM

    I love your dress <3!
    Would you like to follow each other?
    Have a great day ;) !

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  78. Bruna FernandesOctober 3, 2012 at 9:59 AM

    thank's :)
    i'm following you too :

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  79. FabriziaOctober 3, 2012 at 12:03 PM

    I like this post so much: these pictures are so nicee!
    What about following each other? Cosa mi metto???
    Win your favorite iphone case!!!

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  80. The Fashion MoodboardOctober 3, 2012 at 2:26 PM

    Thanks for your comment and for following me!

    I'm now following you on GFC and on bloglovin!

    Kisses
    www.thefashionmoodboard.com

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  81. AlbaOctober 3, 2012 at 3:26 PM

    cute dress!!

    xoxo

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  82. ChiOctober 3, 2012 at 4:00 PM

    nice outfit, I especially love your hairdo and the slippers so much!!! <3

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  83. SkinnyOctober 3, 2012 at 4:24 PM

    Love your dress+chic flats and the 2 braids are so cute!!

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  84. Aurélie and AngeloOctober 4, 2012 at 8:38 AM

    Gorgeous dress, love the tulip silhouette and the colour! Love the cardi and shoes too!

    http://aurelieandangelo.com/

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  85. KJOctober 8, 2012 at 6:58 PM

    Hi,

    I really love your style and featured your look on my Bloggers Got Style Post!

    http://www.pearlsandpeacocks.com/2012/10/bloggers-got-style-too-september-30.html

    Thanks for the stylish inspiration!

    Pearls and Peacocks

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  86. ms fashion streetOctober 19, 2012 at 6:09 PM

    beautiful dress!love your hair!http://msfashionstreer.blogspot.com/

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