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{What I Wore Wednesday — week #19}

June 15, 2011 · 22 Comments
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Hello, hello {waves} — it’s time to link up with Lindsey for another week of WIWW! This last week was insane. First it started out with 100*+ weather, then it dropped to 70* with rain & clouds. And then we snuck away for a long weekend in Michigan which of course meant more rain and clouds. So, just one outfit this week {sorry!}.

Below I’m wearing a blue racer back tank from Forever21, purple/blue shorts from Target and a *new* clutch from my shop! Now that it’s nice out it’s so much more fun to carry a clutch — it’s the perfect grab & go item for me. I can fit lip gloss, sunglasses, my wallet and a big set of keys {now that we have a car, yay!} inside. Plus gum, a few pens and a plastic flower ring I had forgotten about…

♥ What is your favorite grab & go item, and where do you take it?

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  1. Jennifer says

    June 15, 2011 at 7:17 am

    Just received word my pouch shipped! Wooohooo! Can’t wait to play with headbands on Sat! :)

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  2. Brittany B. says

    June 15, 2011 at 8:28 am

    love the new clutch!!

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  3. Erin says

    June 15, 2011 at 8:32 am

    This past week was crazy for a lot of people! I am sitting here reading blogs and sipping coffee {ahhhh} and it seems everyone {even Lindsay @ The Pleated Poppy} didn’t catch many pics due to a busy week! Even me ;) Anyway, LOVE the clutch, LOVE the shorts, LOVE the tank {I think a trip to F21 is in my future…}

    My grab and go item is my Fossil wristlet {gift from hubby ;) }…it holds all of my cards and cash and is small. I can toss it in my diaper bag when I am leaving and it fits just fine! Wristlets and clutches are great for that!!

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    • Gussy Sews says

      June 15, 2011 at 2:11 pm

      hi erin! thanks so much for your sweet comment :)
      hoping the rest is your week is super fab!

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  4. Sarah @ Handbags*N*Pigtails says

    June 15, 2011 at 8:40 am

    I love that last picture of you, cutie pie. Have a great(hopefully sunny) day!
    xo

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    • Gussy Sews says

      June 15, 2011 at 2:11 pm

      aww, sarah! you’re so sweet ♥ — xo

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  5. Zack says

    June 15, 2011 at 9:20 am

    You’re pretty :)

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    • Gussy Sews says

      June 15, 2011 at 2:12 pm

      {blush} thanks baby

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  6. Jo Jo says

    June 15, 2011 at 9:44 am

    My camelbak water bottle! I don’t leave the house without it!

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  7. teresa says

    June 15, 2011 at 9:53 am

    Oh I’m just LOVING that sweet comment from Zack!
    How cute is that!
    What a cutie~pie you are!
    Love the clutch!
    Hugs from Bainbridge!
    *do you EVER have a bad hair day?* LOVE your hair! xo

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    • Gussy Sews says

      June 15, 2011 at 2:12 pm

      hah — i’m sure i do. i usually run to the shower in the morning because i hate second day hair. on me. others can pull it off but i usually have crazy lady morning hair ;D

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  8. April Foss says

    June 15, 2011 at 9:53 am

    Cute pics Gussy! I wish I could wear cute shorts. I have now have mom legs:/ I don’t have a grab and go, I always need to have EVERYTHING in my purse. I am sure it would be different if I didn’t have at least one of my kids with me at all times.

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    • Gussy Sews says

      June 15, 2011 at 2:13 pm

      pssh whatever! you can totally wear shorts! i want to try out bermuda’s but they are always too long for my short legs. maybe you can wear them and then i will be envious of you? :]

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  9. james says

    June 15, 2011 at 11:10 am

    good ol’ michigan…guess what its going to be doing for the next few day….you guessed it raining.
    what part did you come to?
    I am saving up money so i can get a wristlet to carry my phone keys small digital camera and wallet. i need a better wallet too.

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    • Gussy Sews says

      June 15, 2011 at 2:13 pm

      hi james! we visited petoskey — and it was cold! boo ;]

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  10. kelly says

    June 15, 2011 at 12:26 pm

    your shorts are totally cute! my grab and go item is my camera. don’t leave hoe without it!

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  11. kelly says

    June 15, 2011 at 12:27 pm

    uhhhh i meant home. 0_0 yikes!

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    • Zack says

      June 15, 2011 at 2:47 pm

      LOL!

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  12. Leslie says

    June 15, 2011 at 1:54 pm

    Cute outfit, LOVE that clutch!

    Love your shop!!! I linked over via the pleated poppy

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  13. Mariah says

    June 15, 2011 at 2:16 pm

    Love my clutch.. With two kids, it makes my life easier.

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  14. Erika says

    June 15, 2011 at 11:21 pm

    Your shorts are adorable!! I so need a pair of cute printed shorts for this summer. <3

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  15. Ashley says

    June 16, 2011 at 7:39 am

    Super cute outfit! And I love the clutch. Beautiful colors and design.

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