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{What I Wore Wednesday — sassy red wedges + a ruffly dress}

June 27, 2012 · 31 Comments
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If you’ve been reading these last few weeks you’ll understand why I’m proud of this outfit post. Remember how my goal for the year is to incorporate more color into my outfits? I found sassy red wedges from Target and I *knew* they’d be perfect for Sunday’s Baptism. My friend Mary asked me to be the godmother to their daughter June. The celebration was Sunday and it was beautiful + perfect! I’m so happy I could be a part of it :) AND — yesterday I babysat little June!

Chambray Ruffled Dress c/o Francesca’s Collections — this dress is super comfortable + lightweight!

Sassy, glossy red wedges from Target — love the bow detail on the toe!

Molded Heart Bracelet c/o Lisa Leonard Designs — it reads 06.07.08, our anniversary date

SMOOOOCH! — I wanted to kiss the photographer, he was really cute ;D

This linen dress is hand-wash only, BUT! it is so comfortable + ruffly that I don’t mind.

 Oh, these shoes. Best purchase ever because PSSST! I found them on clearance at Target for $7.49 last week

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This outfit was so comfortable to wear that I could have worn it all day with no problem. It even has pockets which makes it even more perfect. I should have slipped my lipgloss in there ;D I’m wearing some of that 8-hour no-smudge lipstick and it was perfect for June’s special day on Sunday. Now, to think of a fun date night for Zack + I  so I can wear this dress again…

Do you have a favorite dress or pair of shoes for the summer? What does it look like? Why do you love it?

[linking up with The Pleated Poppy today!]

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  1. Mary says

    June 27, 2012 at 8:39 am

    First of all, you’re adorable. Second, we’re so happy that you were a part of our celebration + that you’ll be such an important influence in June’s life. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

    Oh, and PS… I love that sassy-pants shot. Too cute!! XOXO

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    • Gussy Sews says

      June 28, 2012 at 6:50 pm

      @Mary, muah!

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  2. Becky @ From Ministry to Motherhood says

    June 27, 2012 at 8:42 am

    Love, love, love the shoes! And the ruffles of course… :)

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  3. Kacia says

    June 27, 2012 at 8:50 am

    oh you are so darn caaaaa-yute!

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  4. Annie says

    June 27, 2012 at 9:19 am

    ADORABLE!!!!!!! LOVE THIS OUTFIT!!!!!!! You look so cute!!! What an honor to be that little lovie’s Godmother! Sweet sweet sweet!

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  5. Jacky {The Sweetest Petunia} says

    June 27, 2012 at 9:36 am

    So adorable & sassy! Loooove the ruffles & the pop of red in the shoes. :)

    Have a super happy day, Miss Maggie! xoxo!

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  6. Beth says

    June 27, 2012 at 9:51 am

    You are so cute! I love your dress and it’s so much fun with the red shoes!!

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  7. The Many Thoughts of a Reader says

    June 27, 2012 at 11:34 am

    you are so stinkin’ cute!

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  8. Annie says

    June 27, 2012 at 12:14 pm

    This dress is so so cute with the red shoes! Every girl needs to have a great pair of red shoes :)

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    • Gussy Sews says

      June 28, 2012 at 6:50 pm

      @Annie, AGREE! Why did I wait so long???

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  9. Shannon says

    June 27, 2012 at 12:51 pm

    LOVE those Shoes! They are Fabulous

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  10. the domestic fringe says

    June 27, 2012 at 1:12 pm

    Great outfit! LUV your shoes. Makes me want to run to Target. :-)

    ~FringeGirl

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  11. Lindsay says

    June 27, 2012 at 2:15 pm

    Love this outfit! Such a cute dress and those heels are adorable!

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  12. Diane | An Extraordinary Day says

    June 27, 2012 at 2:24 pm

    Oh Maggie….I spied those shoes right off. Red shoes are my fave!!!! And I LOVE yours!!!

    Speaking of red shoes…my new walking ‘sneakers’ are red and white. Yes, I’m in red heaven.

    Wishing you An Extraordinary Day!

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    • Gussy Sews says

      June 28, 2012 at 6:51 pm

      @Diane | An Extraordinary Day, You sound just like my mom — except she has pink tennis shoes ;D

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  13. Mindy Kral says

    June 27, 2012 at 2:26 pm

    What lip color are you wearing? It’s so pretty!

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    • Gussy Sews says

      June 28, 2012 at 6:51 pm

      @Mindy Kral, It’s Outlast by Cover Girl, that 8-hour stuff? It’s my favorite. I love wearing lipstick but I hate that it wears off. Reapplying it ten times a day is just too much work. But this stuff? I lurve it :)

      Reply
  14. tricia says

    June 27, 2012 at 3:14 pm

    You are adorable!!!! Love this outfit on you!

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  15. Margaret says

    June 27, 2012 at 3:34 pm

    Holy heck, I also found these puppies on the clearance end cap at Target for 7 bucks! CA-UTE!

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    • Gussy Sews says

      June 28, 2012 at 6:51 pm

      @Margaret, SHOE TWINS! :D

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  16. Katy (lil' alice) says

    June 27, 2012 at 3:43 pm

    i have 2 pairs of red shoes. a wedge peek a toe from dsw and a slip on pair from a store in florida a few years ago. my sil’s thought i was kidding when i said they were cute!

    anyway, just picked up a pink & grey striped skirt from target today. it looks super cute and super comfy!

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    • Gussy Sews says

      June 28, 2012 at 6:52 pm

      @Katy (lil’ alice), I have a skirt like that only from Old Navy. And I’m wearing it today ;D

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  17. Kristin S says

    June 27, 2012 at 8:02 pm

    You are so adorable!

    I wore and almost identical dress today with fun yellow sandals. Chambray is so flexible.

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  18. Suzanne says

    June 27, 2012 at 8:28 pm

    I love my super comfy old navy sundresses. I got a cute pink/white chevron one and a bright blue one. So comfy but better than yoga pants. I didn’t do a WIWW post today, but I did blog about my gussy tote that came in the mail yesterday. LOVE IT! And I had 3 people ask about it at work today. It is my newest summer accessory, and it goes with everything in my closet. Thanks!

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  19. Kate @ Songs Kate Sang says

    June 27, 2012 at 11:48 pm

    Love those red shoes!

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  20. Grace (My Spare Oom) says

    June 28, 2012 at 12:38 am

    I lurrrrrrrrve your outfit, Maggie!! You are too stinkin’ cute! (And I’m so tempted to run to Target + buy said shoes.)
    Found your blog partly through #SheReadsTruth (I’m Raewyn83 on Instagram) and through Jenna when she posted about her Gussy Sews wallet. I love your blog – you are so joyful and inspiring! Thank you, girlie.

    Psss, nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award! Details on my blog. :)

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  21. Kasia says

    June 28, 2012 at 1:40 am

    Oh! What a beautiful blog! So cosy and warm and inspiring! I love it and the things you create. I’ll definately b popping back here!
    Cheers
    Kasia

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    • Gussy Sews says

      June 28, 2012 at 6:52 pm

      @Kasia, Thank you Kasia!!!!! :}

      Reply
  22. Sylvia says

    July 2, 2012 at 10:32 pm

    I love your outfit! Your shoes are so adorable :)

    Reply

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  1. Shoe Therapy & Donut Dates « These Stones says:
    June 27, 2012 at 7:20 pm

    […] Lights.  Went to Target.  And bought shoes.  Those cute red ones up above.  $7.49 on clearance {thanks for the tip, Gussy!}.  And picked up a new pair of shoes for Alex too.  Star Wars, light up shoes.  He is in SEVENTH […]

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  2. {morning coffee: Sharing what’s on my heart, baby talk.} says:
    June 29, 2012 at 7:44 am

    […] [snippets of my #SheReadsTruth journal, sassy red shoes, babysitting June + Lucy, June's baptism {I'm her godmother}, video conference call with the #SheReadsTruth team, my new ruffly dress] […]

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