Tuesday, May 29, 2012

The Preppy West

















I took a vacation day today, tacked on to my three-day weekend, and enjoyed an amazing stay-cation. My boyfriend and I checked out an antique mall a half mile from our apartment that we didn't know existed, had lunch at a favorite restaurant/tequila bar called "The Matador" and then went furniture hunting at a cute consignment shop. We ended up hauling home a pretty shabby chic coffee table and a wicker chair for the bedroom. I came home and my boyfriend was kind enough to take these pictures. I paired a preppy white and green dress that I bought for a Kentucky Derby party with some brown boots and a leather belt to give it a western flair (a pair of heels and a hat throw it back to the east). My cat, Archer, made a cameo appearance, much to his chagrin!

Dress: Forever21; Shoes: Famous Footwear; Belt: American Eagle; Necklace: bought at a maritime museum gift shop; Ring: sterling silver, found antiquing
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  1. MollyMay 29, 2012 at 7:54 PM

    I love the dress and how you styled it. Archer looks pretty good, too!

    Molly

    morecharminginperson.blogspot.com

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  2. AmorMay 29, 2012 at 8:50 PM

    I love, love the dress! Gorgeous! :)


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    1. Ladies in NavyMay 29, 2012 at 9:52 PM

      (: thank you! i am in love with green and white stripes.

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  3. Style-DelightsMay 29, 2012 at 9:03 PM

    such a chic dress! Absolutely loving it! And staycations are the best - no packing and unpacking!:-)Hope you are having a wonderful day!
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    1. Ladies in NavyMay 29, 2012 at 9:51 PM

      thank you - staycations are amazing! i am following you now and would appreciate a follow back! love your blog.

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  4. My Vintage CurvesMay 29, 2012 at 11:15 PM

    Cute dress and well accessoriezed

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    1. Ladies in NavyMay 30, 2012 at 6:25 AM

      thanks hon! i'm terrible at accessorizing so this is a lovely compliment!

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  5. The Dainty Dolls HouseMay 30, 2012 at 1:55 AM

    Love that outfit, stripes are wonderful!! You look stunning :)) xx

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  6. TheTinyHeartMay 30, 2012 at 5:58 AM

    That preppy striped dress is adorable! Staycations can be a lot of fun and everyone needs an extra day off now and then :)

    -Sharon
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    1. Ladies in NavyMay 30, 2012 at 6:26 AM

      i agree! staycations might even be the best -cations as they eliminate the packing, unpacking, travel bits that are so tedious!

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  7. Amy ShaughnessyMay 30, 2012 at 6:47 AM

    Cute dress! This is a great summer piece and you can style it so many ways.

    Amy

    fashionandbeautyfinds.blogspot.com

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    1. Ladies in NavyMay 30, 2012 at 7:30 AM

      thanks so much, amy! (: i'm looking forward to trying different styles with it!

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  8. AndiMay 30, 2012 at 7:46 AM

    That dress is just perfect! I really love how you styled it, too. I'm pretty excited I found your blog, I've been loving all your posts!

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  9. Hannah @ Tattoos and PearlsMay 30, 2012 at 8:29 AM

    Love that dress- great F21 find! I love staycationing with my husband. We always find something new in our town/ surrounding towns.

    Hannah Tattoos and Pearls

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    1. Ladies in NavyMay 30, 2012 at 10:58 AM

      it's totally divine - loving the antique mall we just discovered down the street!

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  10. AnonymousMay 30, 2012 at 9:16 AM

    love the dress!

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  11. KathleenMay 30, 2012 at 10:51 AM

    I like this dress! My Italian Greyhound tries to get on my blog all the time.

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  12. JoanneMay 30, 2012 at 10:55 AM

    The dress is so cute! And I love your cat :)

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    1. Ladies in NavyMay 30, 2012 at 10:58 AM

      thank you! he's a little terror, but i love him too!

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  13. AnonymousMay 30, 2012 at 11:34 AM

    That sounds like the most wonderful of days :) I'm all over this pretty bright striped dress...but it just might be rivaled by your darling kitty!

    <3 Cambria
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    1. Ladies in NavyMay 30, 2012 at 2:57 PM

      (: thanks hon! (: i've entered the giveaway too! fingers crossed.

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  14. Wardrobe GirlsMay 30, 2012 at 2:55 PM

    that dress is F21?? It looks like kate spade! I love it.

    xo,

    wardrobe girls

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    1. Ladies in NavyMay 30, 2012 at 2:57 PM

      right?! i love kate spade and thank goodness for cheaper alternatives. you have to dig but sometimes f21 can give you absolute classy steals.

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  15. UnknownMay 30, 2012 at 3:43 PM

    cute dress! love the pleating. and your cat is adorable! :)

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    1. Ladies in NavyMay 30, 2012 at 3:47 PM

      thanks for the comment and nice to see you here and on ifb! (: i do love my kitty!

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  16. AmyMay 30, 2012 at 4:08 PM

    gorgeous dress!!
    and cuteee cat!


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  17. Jessica @ Here(and)NowMay 30, 2012 at 7:12 PM

    ooh, a day of indulging in local finds sound fabulous! Loving your green striped dress!
    xx
    Here&Now

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    1. Ladies in NavyMay 31, 2012 at 8:22 AM

      isn't it the best when you can repurpose old things?!

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  18. A stylish distractionMay 30, 2012 at 11:14 PM

    Lovely dress!! Sounds like a lovely day!

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  19. CecilietteMay 31, 2012 at 7:02 AM

    it sound you had a great vacation day! I love that dress, the thick stripes are <3!

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    1. Ladies in NavyMay 31, 2012 at 8:22 AM

      i'm digging them, too! i usually only wear very thin stripes.

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  20. NnennaMay 31, 2012 at 7:30 AM

    Aww, I love your green and white striped dress! And your kitty is sooo cute too! :)

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  21. GiovannaMay 31, 2012 at 10:15 AM

    Love love love this look! That dress is adorbs! I can't believe it's from F21!

    xx
    Giovanna
    www.oliveandanarrow.com

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  22. ColleenMay 31, 2012 at 3:20 PM

    This dress is incredible! Love the stripes with such a bold green, you look fabulous!

    Colleen
    daybydaydarling.blogspot.com

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  23. KellyMay 31, 2012 at 6:20 PM

    I LOVE this dress! The stripes are so fun and I love the boots with it!

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  24. CCJune 29, 2012 at 12:02 PM

    Love that dress! It is so cute and looks amazing on you! :)

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