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Wednesday, 26 September 2012

What I Wore Wednesday: Retirement Celebration

Last Thursday my Mother-in-Law retired so NotBlondeHusband, Blondie Boy and I went out to dinner with her to celebrate. I bought yet another Cynthia Rowley dress from TK Maxx and hadn't worn it yet so decided now was the time! Unfortunately it was pouring rain and blowing a gale so I couldn't wear cute shoes. I know some people are very, very, very anti sheepskin style boots but when it is disgustingly cold and wet outside and you are running to and from the car with a toddler cute shoes just don't cut it!

Zara Coat
Chelsea Skull Scarf
Cynthia Rowley Dress
M&S Leggings
Sketchers Boots

I had to bundle up with my skull scarf and my Zara coat. I some how managed to lose my favourite black leggings in our massive clear out so I had to go buy a new pair but used a gift card I found in said clear out so not a total loss.

I even busted out my Katy Perry "Oh Honey" fake eyelashes. I've only worn them once before but I love them. They are easy to put on and after that initial weird fake eyelash feeling I don't even notice they are on!


I love this nail polish I got at the grocery for only 89p! Plus it is Fast Dry which I love because I'm impatient.


The dress has pockets which I love and zip detailing on the back that I forgot to take a photo of! I'm planning on wearing it when I fly down to London to go into the office this week. I'm thinking with my leopard heels? Do you think that would work?


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46 comments:

  1. Melaina2526 September 2012 at 00:15

    Leopard heels will be better than flipflops ha ha ha x

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  2. Melaina2526 September 2012 at 00:18

    I love your outfit! Although I can't imagine being that bundled up- still hitting 100 regularly in Phoenix!

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  3. Melaina2526 September 2012 at 00:21

    I don't wear flip flops to work! I almost linked to you and said "I know Claire won't approve...." before the bit about the boots.

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  4. Melaina2526 September 2012 at 00:55

    Polka dots and pockets are a GREAT combo!

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  5. Melaina2526 September 2012 at 01:09

    love how you mixed the prints!

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  6. Melaina2526 September 2012 at 02:51

    what a cute outfit, I love the dress. The pocket details are great.

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  7. Melaina2526 September 2012 at 03:58

    You looked wonderful!! I think the boots look cute.

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  8. Melaina2526 September 2012 at 04:06

    I love dresses with pockets!

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  9. Melaina2526 September 2012 at 04:30

    Cute dress! Thanks for the link up :)

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  10. Melaina2526 September 2012 at 07:37

    ha ha ha. Nah i with you, my uggs were the comfiest thing ever. And on a nasty day comfort is needed!

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  11. Melaina2526 September 2012 at 11:16

    Yes, that dress would totally work with leopard print heels! I love that dress, I'm a bit pocket fan as well. Whenever I see CR dresses in TKMaxx I think of you. So far I've not found any I love, so haven't got any, but I keep looking! I forgot to reply to your reply last week. Yes, I think Cardiff would be the closest red lable store, so I'll have to plan a girly shopping trip there with my Christmas money!! xx

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  12. Melaina2526 September 2012 at 11:52

    Love that scarf - and as always, you look lovely :)

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  13. Melaina2526 September 2012 at 12:58

    I am impressed you can paint your nails (even when it dries in a flash) and not mess them up. I look like a two year old did mine if I try!!!! :) Very cute dress, too!

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  14. Melaina2526 September 2012 at 13:23

    There is nothing better than a dress with pockets.

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  15. Melaina2526 September 2012 at 13:45

    cute scarf!

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  16. Melaina2526 September 2012 at 14:28

    love your pattern-mixing! :)

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  17. Melaina2526 September 2012 at 15:11

    that skull scarf is very unique! looks great!

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  18. Melaina2526 September 2012 at 15:48

    Love the scarf!

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  19. Melaina2526 September 2012 at 16:08

    Yes! Can't go wrong with leopard heels!
    Ashley

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  20. Melaina2526 September 2012 at 16:52

    Skull scarf is amazing!!! And yes - that dress & leopard will be amazing :)

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  21. Melaina2526 September 2012 at 17:20

    Thanks Bri!

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  22. Melaina2526 September 2012 at 17:20

    Phew :)

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  23. Melaina2526 September 2012 at 17:20

    Thank you! I'm sorta in love with it :)

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  24. Melaina2526 September 2012 at 17:20

    Thank you! I got it in Sweden :)

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  25. Melaina2526 September 2012 at 17:20

    I'm pattern mixing!!! I never thought I would and now I have accidentally :)

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  26. Melaina2526 September 2012 at 17:21

    Thank you!

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  27. Melaina2526 September 2012 at 17:21

    Lots of practice and touch ups :)

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  28. Melaina2526 September 2012 at 17:21

    Aww thanks Aimee!

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  29. Melaina2526 September 2012 at 17:24

    The dress is sooo cute + love the scarf!

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  30. Melaina2526 September 2012 at 17:26

    Yay thanks! Can't wait to see the results of that trip!

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  31. Melaina2526 September 2012 at 17:27

    Thanks!

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  32. Melaina2526 September 2012 at 17:27

    Aren't they the best?

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  33. Melaina2526 September 2012 at 17:28

    Aww thanks Jeanine!

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  34. Melaina2526 September 2012 at 17:28

    I just love pockets on dresses!

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  35. Melaina2526 September 2012 at 17:28

    I wasn't even intending to and look at me I'm bang on trend ;)

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  36. Melaina2526 September 2012 at 20:28

    Great buy on the nail polish! I have a very similar color and love it!

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  37. Melaina2526 September 2012 at 22:11

    I am no fashion expert here, but I think it could totally go well with the leopard print shoes. Sexy! I need a pair since I don't have one. So shame! hehehehe.... You are looking lovely and if I were in the same situation I would want my shoes to be comfy as well. Love that dress! I have not tried wearing fake eyelashes as well so I should try it. Maybe this halloween should be my first try since if it goes bad coz I won't know what I am doing, then it would be okay since it's halloween like you were meant to do it that way. LOL!

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  38. Melaina2526 September 2012 at 22:14

    I REALLY like your skull scarf and that blue nail polish.. whenever fall comes around I know it's time to pull out the navy polish! :)
    xoxo, Nikki at www.bedazzlesafterdark.com

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  39. Melaina2526 September 2012 at 22:55

    Love the dress and your scarf! x

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  40. Melaina2526 September 2012 at 23:59

    Dresses with pockets are the best! As are polka dots. It's a win-win, really. :)

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  41. Melaina2527 September 2012 at 00:27

    I love that dress!!

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  42. Melaina2527 September 2012 at 04:51

    Ah! I love a good pocket dress -so cute!!! ~Sarah

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  43. Melaina2527 September 2012 at 17:07

    Looking good. Very cute. x

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  44. Melaina2527 September 2012 at 21:54

    I love the dress. Fabulous find! And I'm with ya on the nail polish. I am so impatient. I half to have fast drying!

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  45. Melaina2528 September 2012 at 04:53

    Great dress and I loved that you paired it with the skull scarf. Funny, when I attended a retirement party last year I went with the same color scheme (black and white).

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  46. Melaina252 October 2012 at 10:45

    Looking good! Love a polka dot x

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