January has been so brilliant so far, I am in love with 2014! I spent last week working hard to turn my thoughts into concerts, making new friends and waking up on rooftops. On Thursday I stayed up very late watching Spirited Away and sewing white sailor stripes onto this dress ready for my day off on Friday. I met James for breakfast before he went to work at the Southbank Centre. I wandered home through parks and pigeons along a route that’s been familiar to me since I was about 15; I was quite sleepy but it’s nice just to wander these familiar roads when I get the chance. London feels so crisp at this time of year.
Dress – The Whitepepper (white stripes added by me), gift. Navy tights – Forever 21, £6. Bag – Mind In Camden charity shop, £2.50.
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Such a cute dress! And I adore those boots, I have a similar style in black that make me feel edgy even when I’ve got my fluffiest dress on:)
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The dress is lovely, such a cute style, and the color too! What for a nice present! The bag is in red and I looove red, such a cute bag, you look very pretty! I know what you mean, it’s so difficult to find someone you can share everything with and when you find, being apart feels so confusing! denisesplanet com
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Easily the best dress I’ve ever seen, what a beautiful gift! I always feel similar when Mark is away, sometimes when silly things happen to me I need to tell him immediately so he can laugh at me, it’s not quite as fun only having yourself to laugh with! xo
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Ahoy, Awww my, what a dress! so cool you added the white stripes! I’m glad to hear your loving 2014, it’s going to be a good year.x
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I love the whitepepper! I’ve had my eye on a few of their dresses for a while, you’re a lucky girl! The additional white stripes are gorgeous, I would never have guessed they didn’t come with the dress, they look so professional :) I LOVE that yuor tights and your shoes are coordinated with your dress! These pictures are so pretty and I’m really jealous of your food. I should never read your blog when I’m hungry!! I hope you survive the week without James :) You should write down everything that you would have shared with him if he were there and give him a bundle of noted for when he returns xx
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Jess I actually do have a list of reminders on my phone! It’s called “Things To Tell James” and I’m constantly adding stuff to it and telling him when he is around. Hahaha. XX
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I cannot get over how much I love your blog- you dress amazingly and I definitely need to update my wardrobe :) It’s so funny, I have had my lonely moments in college this year, but then I discovered your blog and you reminded me of a girl I went to high school with with your amazing outfits and ukelele playing. It just made me feel happier and I just can’t get over it. So, to thank you for being so amazing, I nominated you for a Liebster Award! :)
xx Alissa
thiselegantawkwardness.blogspot.com
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Alissa this is the nicest comment ever! I’m so glad my blog makes you happier that’s so sweet of you to say. I love your blog too, I hope this doesn’t sound patronising but you actually remind me a lot of myself a few years ago haha. I think I customise nearly all of my clothes to make them fit me better! What is the Leibster Award? Brilliant thank you! XX
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I actually take that as a great compliment! You are so amazing! You definitely deserve the Liebster award, and I can’t wait to continue reading your brilliant blog. xx
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Aww, you are missing your first mate. :( Hope you make it through your solo week!
In other news, that dress is adorable. Love that you sewed on your own stripes, it definitely adds to the look! Is Spirited Away good? I know it came out ages ago but I’ve never gotten around to watching it.
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Lovely post so glad your having a fab start to 2014!
mybeautysleuth x
http://www.mybeautysleuth.com
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Laila you just look so perfect! That dress is the stuff of dreams and I love what you’ve added to it! Some beautiful pictures too!
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Oh, the sailor collar is the cutest collar ever! I love that you added the extra white edging, it looks even more sailor esque. This is my kind of outfit!
Emma x
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You are adorable- and I love your bangs!! I had bangs cut like that for while but I don’t think they every looked as natural and nice as yours do. Great dress, also! I love that “sailor” to you means “Sailor Moon” hahaha
♥ perfectly PRIYA
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