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{What I Wore Wednesday — week #16}

May 25, 2011 · 19 Comments
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It’s time for What I Wore Wednesday, brought to us by Lindsey of the Pleated Poppy :] This week I made a huge effort to snap some pics of my outfits. My mornings go by super quick, and that’s the only time during the whole day I have to take pictures of myself. Hah!

It’s been fun to do WIWW — if you don’t link up with Linds yet you must!!! ♥

Purple floral shorts are from Target, purple tank is from Gap, engagement & wedding rings are from Zack ;]
{Everyone say hi to Bauer in the doorway…}


Blue & white striped dress and peach tank, both from Target ~


Skinny jeans, peach shirt and peach tank — all from Target {where else, right?!} ~

This week’s question [it’s a serious one]: Are you signed up for my new Inspiration Workshop? The first newsletter will be emailed this Friday — hope you’re on the list! Remember there are no rules/requirements/skills needed to participate — just a love for feeling inspired! Click the link above for more info; a sign up box is in the right sidebar. xoxo

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  1. james says

    May 25, 2011 at 6:57 am

    Man I wish I lived closer to Target. I love your clothes. I am signed for the inspiration workshop. I can’t wait for it to start!

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  2. Alicia@ eco friendly homemaking says

    May 25, 2011 at 7:15 am

    They are all so cute but I especially like the dress. It looks so cute on you!

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  3. Southern Gal says

    May 25, 2011 at 8:04 am

    I’ve seriously got to make more trips to the big city to visit Target! The shortness of those clothes looks super cute on you. My short days are long gone. Ha!

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  4. April Foss says

    May 25, 2011 at 8:06 am

    Very cute:) I am sooo close to joining you girls. I have always hated having my pic taken, but lately I have been sharing a little of myself on FB. So cute to see how you look everyday!

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  5. Kristina says

    May 25, 2011 at 8:06 am

    Yes! I am signed up and stoked for the upcoming inspiration workshop.

    I love WIWW, but I didn’t snap any pics this week *insert frowny face here*

    I’m still trying to get up the gumption to wear skinny jeans….;-)

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    • Gussy Sews says

      May 25, 2011 at 11:56 am

      ohhh, you must jump in!
      i was shocked at how much i loved skinny jeans ~ seriously :]
      do it! do it!

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  6. Paige says

    May 25, 2011 at 8:50 am

    I love the stripe dress!

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  7. Skye says

    May 25, 2011 at 8:56 am

    I love the striped dress the most! :) Did that belt come with it?

    I’m signed up for the inspiration workshop and i cannnooooot wait to get my first assignment this friday! :)

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    • Gussy Sews says

      May 25, 2011 at 11:56 am

      yes — it came with! :]

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  8. Lauren @ Pineapple Pizza says

    May 25, 2011 at 8:57 am

    So cute! Down in my neck of the woods its so hot (already 90-95!) that I’ve hit shorts and t-shirts for the rest of the summer. And not cute shorts and t-shirts either. Too hot!

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  9. Sarah-Anne says

    May 25, 2011 at 9:10 am

    girl. these are some of your best outfits!! love them all, but especially the dress! too cute & salior-ish. ;)

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    • Gussy Sews says

      May 25, 2011 at 11:57 am

      ahhh hah! thanks sarah-anne! ♥

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  10. Kristy says

    May 25, 2011 at 9:32 am

    Okay, that navy striped dress is adorable! It’s already too hot to wear jeans here. Can you believe it?!

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  11. Lenore @ Lather. Write. Repeat. says

    May 25, 2011 at 10:38 am

    That striped dress is adorable!!

    XO
    Lenore

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  12. Megan Lane says

    May 25, 2011 at 11:24 am

    aww you look soo pretty maggie!! that striped dress is super cute, especially with the skinny belt!

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  13. Molly @ A Bit O' Shine says

    May 25, 2011 at 12:44 pm

    I love Bauer peeking through the screen door, tee hee. :)
    You must be getting nicer weather than I am. I was wearing capris yesterday and a sweatshirt today! Oh well.
    And whaaaaaat? You look ah-mazing in peach!

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    • Gussy Sews says

      May 25, 2011 at 2:10 pm

      yeow! thanks molly! xoxo

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  14. mujgan says

    May 25, 2011 at 4:50 pm

    You look so cute in that mini dress!!! And I don’t know how much you like it but peach looks very good on you. Have a wonderful day! :)

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  15. Heather @ Life as we know it with Two Twinkies & a Tater Tot says

    May 25, 2011 at 8:31 pm

    Love the striped dress…you have a great smile too!

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