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{What I Wore Wednesday – #7}

March 9, 2011 · 28 Comments
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Happy Wednesday, friends! I think I need one of those magical “time stoppers” — and quick. Where has the week gone?!?!?! Do you want one, too? I’ll get you one. *wink* Today I’m linking up with my CA friend Lindsey of The Pleated Poppy for WIWW. Here are some outfits I wore…

This outfit was worn on a major day of sewing & blogging {I love muh job}. I like to wear layers when I sew, because… ironing makes me HOT! So the sweatshop really lives up to it’s name on ironing days. Tan wrap sweater is from the Gap, blue tank is Charlotte Russe, skinny jeans & slipper boots (hehe) are from Target. Necklace, Lisa Leonard {from TCC last year, build-your-own necklace says “create”}.

Here I go, wearing plaid again! Red & Pink plaid, that is… This whole outfit from Target: red plaid dress, gray leggings, white t-shirt underneath, red slipper boots. F A N C Y :]

Random fashion facts about Gussy ;)
* I love me a cute pair of slipper boots {seriously!}
* Sleeves must almost always be 3/4 length or shorter {can’t handle a sleeve that touches my wrist}
* Thankfully I have curly hair, because I wasn’t given “hair styling skillz” at birth
* I wish I could wear lipstick, but whenever I do I just feel awkward. Lip gloss it is!

Wishing you a fabulous rest of the week!
xoxo

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  1. Ashley Pichea says

    March 9, 2011 at 8:12 am

    I pretty much LIVE in my slipper boots… sometimes I even forget to put on “real” shoes when I leave the house!

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  2. Erin M. says

    March 9, 2011 at 8:14 am

    Love love loving the slipper boots! And your hair always looks fab! Jealous ma’am!

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  3. Sandy a la Mode says

    March 9, 2011 at 8:17 am

    oh my goodness! you are too cute! love the necklace and how it matches your slippers!! and plaid is soooooooo in right now, i need more of it!!!!

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  4. Paige Borda says

    March 9, 2011 at 8:19 am

    I LOVE the slipper boots! I have a pair too and I wear them ALL the time! I just adore the first outfit especially, you look so comfy but super cute!

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  5. MaryBeth says

    March 9, 2011 at 8:35 am

    I feel the same way about lipstick…AWKWARD to say the least. I love my Wetslicks fruit spritzers lip gloss by Cover Girl! The Guava Splash is yummy!

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  6. ashlee says

    March 9, 2011 at 8:47 am

    2 things in common: I don’t wear long sleeves either, but only because I am so tall the sleeves are never long enough so then it just looks like my shirt is too small:) I don’t wear lipstick either, makes me feel like a clown. Although I really wish I could. I need some slipper boots!!

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  7. Rebecca@This Present Life says

    March 9, 2011 at 9:00 am

    Ok, I might totally have to get some slipper boots! And I think the plaid is cute and feminine because it’s red and pink….so I’m not even sure it should be considered plaid. I would just consider it “cute”!!!

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  8. sarah @ Handbags*N*Pigtails says

    March 9, 2011 at 9:23 am

    What necklace is that? I dont recognize the star???? One of these days I WILL own me a nice little collection of Lisa’s necklaces:)
    XO,
    Sarah

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  9. Tara says

    March 9, 2011 at 9:35 am

    I live in my slipper boots! Mine are white with pompoms from the gap.. luckily my feet are small so I got them in the kids dept. Btw, your hair always looks great!

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  10. Ms. Megan says

    March 9, 2011 at 9:55 am

    I LOVE Target!! They have the cutest things!!! Those booties are so freaking adorable!!! and I have zero talent for styling my hair. Most days I just let it do it’s thing {air dry}. I LOVE your hair though!! it is so beautiful!!!
    I have a weird thing for sleeves. I like my stuff tank top style/strapless then I just put on a cardigan. Sleeves make me feel claustrophobic. #weird
    Have a wonderful day!!
    xo

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  11. Laura Ingalls Gunn says

    March 9, 2011 at 10:05 am

    Visiting via The Pleated Poppy.

    You are completely adorable!

    I am currently hosting a Royal Wedding Wear GIVEAWAY featuring reader bridal gowns, hats, veil and engagement rings. I’d love for you to link up.

    Past posts are ok.

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  12. Suburban Sweetheart says

    March 9, 2011 at 10:06 am

    Seems like we have a lot in common! ALL four of your random facts apply to me, too. :)

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  13. Leanna says

    March 9, 2011 at 10:15 am

    having wavy/curly hair is so beach babe!!! :) you are lucky!

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  14. Andrea Howe says

    March 9, 2011 at 11:21 am

    Cute! Love your curly hair. Suits you perfectly!

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  15. Molly @ A Bit O' Shine says

    March 9, 2011 at 11:57 am

    I love your blue and red pairing in that first outfit with the little red bead on your necklace tying it all together. Verra nice!
    And your red slipper boots look exactly like my pink slipper boots which I have pretty much lived in all winter. :)

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  16. oh amanda says

    March 9, 2011 at 12:16 pm

    Adorable as always!

    And slipper boots–hmmm…I must get some of those!

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  17. Taci (sounds like Tah-see) says

    March 9, 2011 at 12:37 pm

    If u live here u have to have slipper boots, that’s just all there is to it. U look quite lovely this morning!! I am with Molly on the aqua and red- that’s very cute and very NOW- u hip thang u!

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  18. Marie R. says

    March 9, 2011 at 1:40 pm

    cute, cute, cute! Love your curly hair! I just ordered (last week) a tote from your shop, I’m SO stinkin’ excited about it! :) Makes my heart smile!

    thelincbetweenus.blogspot.com

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  19. Stacey says

    March 9, 2011 at 3:12 pm

    Super cute sweater! Love that!

    And the random facts are great! Keep them coming!

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  20. grrfeisty says

    March 9, 2011 at 3:40 pm

    i am exactly the same way with the sleeves….i prefer 3/4 always! and i looove your first outfit. super cute. 2nd, too!

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  21. Sarah-Anne says

    March 9, 2011 at 4:11 pm

    you are so adorable, gus! love you!

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  22. Janelle says

    March 9, 2011 at 4:13 pm

    I wish I had straight hair, as I can’t style mine curly without looking like an 80’s perm. Your curly hair is awesome.

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  23. Jana says

    March 9, 2011 at 4:16 pm

    I totally have the Target shirt that is red & pink! Or well mine is PJs though so maybe not…

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  24. kirstie@bonhomiejewelry says

    March 9, 2011 at 8:09 pm

    LOVE slipper boots – got an awesome pair of Vera Wangs from hubby for Christmas!! I used to be a girly-girl, lipstick wearin’ chick but I just don’t feel like I can pull it off anymore. ditto on the lipgloss!

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  25. Rachel K says

    March 9, 2011 at 11:13 pm

    Cute outfits!! I love your natural curls! Random question: What do you use to keep your curls intact and smooth? I have curly hair too, yet mine likes to frizz.

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  26. Heather G. says

    March 10, 2011 at 6:40 pm

    You are soooo cute! Leila is sitting on my lap right now and said “I like her curly hair!”

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  27. nicole says

    March 11, 2011 at 2:54 pm

    You’re so cute!!

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  28. Lindsey says

    April 10, 2011 at 10:54 pm

    I love your hair! Do you have a favorite product that you use for your curls?

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