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Monday, June 16, 2014

Manic Monday: Ladylike





Sunnies: Gucci | Necklace: Express | Pouch: Kate Spade (solid color options, polka dot option) | Dress: J Crew Factory | Watch: Kate Spade (option) | Heels: Kate Spade (option, not really similar at all, but these came up in my "bow pump" search and they're adorable, and cheap!) 

Remember that floral maxi dress I wore a couple weeks ago here? Well, I loved the way it fit me so much, that I ended up ordering this dress, which is, in essence, the same dress, just a shorter length. I think we can all agree it was made for me, no? I just love everything about it - the color, the cut, the fit.

This dress is so ladylike to me that I decided to play up on that feel with this bauble necklace and the satin bow pumps. And yes, I ended up buying this pouch as a result of enabling you guys to shop the Kate Spade surprise sale last week. But I am comforted knowing that my wedges now have a matching accessory. 

I'm looking forward to catching up this week. I feel like my last few weeks have been ridiculously busy, and this weekend was much of the same. So, I apologize for being so far behind on replying and commenting and reading and, well, life. Thanks for hanging in there with me!

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83 comments :

  1. Rachel The HatJune 16, 2014 at 8:04 AM

    oh my days.. those shoes, the clutch, you in that cute pink dress all equals PERFECTION! so so pretty!!XXX

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  2. MicaJune 16, 2014 at 8:04 AM

    Love the pink and blue together! :) Thanks for the linkup :)

    Away From The Blue

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  3. UnknownJune 16, 2014 at 8:04 AM

    Fabulous dress! Love the pairing of pink and blue together! The clutch and shoes are to die for!

    Hope you had a great weekend!

    xo, Erica
    Casually Styled

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  4. Gina DailyJune 16, 2014 at 8:10 AM

    Yes, I think I love that dress. SO cute on you. LOL that your own enabling enabled you to shop. Funny how that works sometimes. Okay, like...all the time. ;)
    Gina -- On the Daily Express

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    1. CaryleeJune 22, 2014 at 10:35 PM

      I swear blogging makes me shop! Sigh. But I do love this beauty! And I squealed when I realized the pouch would be great with it!

      Thank you :)

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  5. Rachelle (http://pinksole.com/)June 16, 2014 at 8:11 AM

    I adore this whole look every single item is a must have.

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  6. UnknownJune 16, 2014 at 8:17 AM

    Love your outfit! Cute dress!!

    pinkandnavystripes.com

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  7. Straight A StyleJune 16, 2014 at 8:17 AM

    Beautiful dress! Your accessories are perfection, as usual! Hope you had a great weekend.

    xo, Amy Ann
    The Real Arnolds

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    1. CaryleeJune 22, 2014 at 10:35 PM

      Thank you! I hope yours was good as well! Mine was busy and I'm already exhausted! Ha! But this pretty dress helps!

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  8. KellieJune 16, 2014 at 8:18 AM

    I agree...that dress was made for you!! The cut works so great on you! Plus the color...fab! Love the bag!
    Kellie @ www.ie-style.com

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    1. CaryleeJune 22, 2014 at 10:36 PM

      Thanks girl! I love when a dress makes you feel good! Nothing beats that!

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  9. UnknownJune 16, 2014 at 8:21 AM

    Such a lovely dress...the necklace is the perfect addition!

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  10. Doused In PinkJune 16, 2014 at 8:21 AM

    This dress fits you perfectly and looks so great with the blue accessories! Love the pink and blue color combo!

    Jill
    dousedinpink.blogspot.com

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    1. CaryleeJune 22, 2014 at 10:46 PM

      Thanks, Jill! Blue felt great with the pink!

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  11. RebeccaJune 16, 2014 at 8:41 AM

    Oh wow someone's looking so prim, proper & gorgeous.....love this ensemble Carylee!!!

    Rebecca
    www.redtagchiclosangeles.com

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  12. Good Girl Gone GlamJune 16, 2014 at 8:46 AM

    This style is so feminine and I just love the color and print combo! So so pretty!

    Marianne
    www.goodgirlgoneglam.com

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  13. Whitney 'Nic' JamesJune 16, 2014 at 8:49 AM

    Very lady-like...I love it! So pretty and dainty. Thanks for hosting...xo!

    ~Whitney
    www.whitneynicjames.com

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    1. CaryleeJune 22, 2014 at 10:47 PM

      Thank you! And our pleasure! Thanks for participating!

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  14. Merrie K.June 16, 2014 at 8:51 AM

    Carylee, you looks o cute in that pink dress!!! And you know I've always loved those shoes :)

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    1. CaryleeJune 22, 2014 at 10:36 PM

      I really do hope you come across these shoes one day!
      Thanks for the sweet note, as always!

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  15. Kathrine EldridgeJune 16, 2014 at 8:55 AM

    Love this dress and the color looks amazing on you!

    Http://www.kathrineeldridge1.wordpress.com

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    1. CaryleeJune 22, 2014 at 10:47 PM

      Thanks! The shape is just perfect! I need the other colors!

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  16. Becky MJune 16, 2014 at 8:59 AM

    I am drooling over your dress!! And that necklace is so pretty - awesome look girl! Happy Monday!

    www.madeintheshadeblog.com

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    1. CaryleeJune 22, 2014 at 10:36 PM

      I appreciate it- thank you!
      Have a great week!

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  17. Lauren {By Lauren M}June 16, 2014 at 9:16 AM

    What a pretty dress! I LOVE the shoes and clutch too!

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    1. CaryleeJune 22, 2014 at 10:37 PM

      Thanks, Lauren! Appreciate you popping over!

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  18. UnknownJune 16, 2014 at 9:20 AM

    That watch is adorable!

    Serena

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    1. CaryleeJune 22, 2014 at 10:47 PM

      It really is - I caught it on sale at the outlet!

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  19. Anna BelleJune 16, 2014 at 9:24 AM

    That dress really is perfect for you! Plus, I would have gone monochromatic (or white/gold) with the accessories, but the blue is just too much fun!

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    1. CaryleeJune 22, 2014 at 10:37 PM

      I'm such a sucker for cobalt- I could not resist!

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  20. Crystelle BoutiqueJune 16, 2014 at 9:42 AM

    Oh my goodness! That clutch is just adorable! What a head-turner you are today!!! :)
    x Crystelle
    Crystelle Boutique

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    1. CaryleeJune 22, 2014 at 10:37 PM

      Awww- thanks! The husband keeps complimenting me so I guess I did something right!

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  21. All That GlittersJune 16, 2014 at 10:25 AM

    Super cute! I love the mixing of colors:)

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    1. CaryleeJune 22, 2014 at 10:37 PM

      Thank you! Seemed like a good idea to do and made me happy doing it! :)

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  22. UnknownJune 16, 2014 at 11:01 AM

    What a pretty dress! I love the pink and blue combo! You look great!

    Nicole
    Nicole to the Nines

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  23. Beautygirl24June 16, 2014 at 11:19 AM

    I love that fit and flare dress! Those are my favorite right now. I also love the clutch! Kate spade does everything so well :)

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    1. CaryleeJune 22, 2014 at 10:48 PM

      She really does, I'm such an addict, it's scary!

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  24. MoJune 16, 2014 at 12:31 PM

    Great color combo and the dress looks great on you. :-

    Mo

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    1. CaryleeJune 22, 2014 at 10:38 PM

      Thank you so much! I've gotten a lot of "wow you're bright!" comments today but I still love it! :)

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  25. Adri LatelyJune 16, 2014 at 12:53 PM

    That clutch really adds the perfect punch to your dress!
    xo Adri
    www.adrilately.blogspot.com

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    1. CaryleeJune 22, 2014 at 10:48 PM

      Doesn't it? It was so fun to pair it with the dress!

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  26. Nikki CrewsJune 16, 2014 at 1:28 PM

    That is an adorable dress! I love everything about it, too: the color, the cut, the fit. You look amazing.

    NCsquared Life

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  27. JessiJune 16, 2014 at 1:50 PM

    You look so perfect in this pretty dress! And I'm drooling over those gorgeous shoes!!

    Jessi
    www.haircutandgeneralattitude.com

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    1. CaryleeJune 22, 2014 at 10:38 PM

      Someone legit emailed me out of nowhere once and asked if she could buy these shoes. And she is 1.5 sizes bigger than me so not sure how that would work! Haha!

      Thanks for the note, lady!

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  28. Madam Too MuchJune 16, 2014 at 2:22 PM

    This is such a Great Girly dress and you look very good with the blue accessories. Enjoy!

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  29. DarcyJune 16, 2014 at 2:41 PM

    This is just darling! I love the necklace -- one of those is on my wishlist!
    www.amemoryofus.blogspot.com

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    1. CaryleeJune 22, 2014 at 10:38 PM

      It's a great necklace! I get so much use out of it- you will love it!

      And thank you!

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  30. Vivi N.June 16, 2014 at 2:59 PM

    Pretty necklace! Goes great with the dress. I found your blog via Whitney Nic James' Monday Link-up.

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  31. Chill Out, Biscuit!June 16, 2014 at 3:06 PM

    Love all the colors here. Such happy and bright colors! BTW. i love how you did you hair on the first picture. I've always wanted to do that on my hair but it never comes out how I want to (basically like yours).

    Xoxo
    Chill out, Biscuit!

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    1. CaryleeJune 22, 2014 at 10:41 PM

      Thanks! My teasing brush is my holy grail and I could never make my hair look like this without it! I got mine at my salon, but it's just like this:
      http://shop.avon.com/product.aspx?newdept=&s=AV_GGL_PLA&c=iProspect&otc=03813820_HairCare_brushes&bnd=&pf_id=51409&level1_id=300&level2_id=341&pdept_id=415
      Regardless, hope you get it to work out!

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  32. We Shop in HeelsJune 16, 2014 at 4:06 PM

    The pink dress is adorbz!! It looks great with the clutch and cute heels. Always pretty! <3
    http://www.weshopinheels.com

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  33. UnknownJune 16, 2014 at 7:05 PM

    Total perfection Carylee - especially those fab-u-lous shoes! Love xx thanks for hosting xxx

    Mama-andmore.com

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  34. Stylin' In St. LouisJune 16, 2014 at 7:41 PM

    Love this dress! The color is perfect!
    xo,
    Jacqueline
    stylininstlouis.com

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    1. CaryleeJune 22, 2014 at 10:42 PM

      It really is the best - I should get the other color, too!
      Thank you!!

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  35. noraJune 16, 2014 at 8:29 PM

    That pink is a great color for you, thanks for the linkup oppurtunity and you look fab!
    Nora
    www.jacketsociety.com

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  36. My Rose Colored ShadesJune 16, 2014 at 9:09 PM

    Love the pretty pink color on you. And those shoes are just adorable! Thanks for hosting and have a great week, Carylee!

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    1. CaryleeJune 22, 2014 at 10:50 PM

      They make me happy - bows make everything better!
      Thanks!

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  37. NikkiJune 16, 2014 at 9:50 PM

    You look AMAZING!!! Those shoes are fantastic! And I love the clutch! Seriously, I am obsessed.

    Nikki
    thefashionablewife.com

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    1. CaryleeJune 22, 2014 at 10:39 PM

      Thank you so much for this! I really loved this too- in the photos and wearing it in real life. It made me feel good! Thanks for the validation!

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  38. Miss Hot CoutureJune 16, 2014 at 10:50 PM

    Yes Carylee this dress was made for you!! Cute hairstyle btw!

    Cheresa
    www.misshotcouture.blogspot.com

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  39. Elegance and MommyhoodJune 17, 2014 at 3:16 AM

    The first thing I noticed is that awesome gingham pouch which matches your gorgeous wedges. And I agree that pink dress and the sain pumps are lady-like perfection!!!

    I too had been so busy replying to comments and E-Mails. So I finally caught up last week. Looking forward to hearing back from you when/if time allows you. =)

    Enjoy this new week, pretty Carylee!!

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    1. Elegance and MommyhoodJune 17, 2014 at 3:16 AM

      *Satin Pumps I meant. LOL

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    2. CaryleeJune 22, 2014 at 10:44 PM

      It's amazing how fast you can get behind with comments! It's been 3 weeks since I've gotten a chance to really sit down and catch up! Crazy! Would be great if I had 2 extra days in my weekend! :)
      Thanks as always for the nice note! I do read these as they come through!

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  40. UnknownJune 17, 2014 at 5:34 AM

    Love you bag and your watch! Very lady-like and elegant! Thanks for hosting the linkup!

    xoxo,
    Whitney & Blaire

    Peaches In A Pod

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  41. ValJune 17, 2014 at 7:58 AM

    41 Comments! holy crap.
    I am buying that dress.

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  42. UnknownJune 17, 2014 at 8:46 AM

    Obsessing over that gingham clutch! So cute doll!

    xoxo,
    Paige
    Lifesapartydli.blogspot.com

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  43. UnknownJune 17, 2014 at 7:44 PM

    That dress truly fits you like a glove! You should've purchased in all colors! You styled it very well and love the choice of shoes and chunky pearls :)

    Thank you for hosting Carylee!

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    1. CaryleeJune 22, 2014 at 10:51 PM

      Well, I'm definitely wanting all colors now!! Thank you!!

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  44. Antionette BlakeJune 18, 2014 at 11:52 AM

    I love this entire outfit and you look lovely!

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