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<span style="font-size: large;"> Spring has finally sprung! It was a beautiful day yesterday and I decided to match the weather with linen pants and this new blouse. This is one of the ones that I mentioned in </span><a href="http://lawschoolfashionista.blogspot.com/2013/03/shopping.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">this post</span></a><span style="font-size: large;">. I bought it in 5 colors and patterns and I just checked and they still have it! I may have to head over to NY&Co this weekend to see if they have it in the Carnegie Blue. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I often wonder if I look like a lawyer when I </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">wear outfits like this. I'm certainly dressing for the weather and look put together, but is it too casual? Most of the time when I see clients I wear my blazer so they see me looking like the picture on the right and not like the picture to the left. Nonetheless, I wonder, is it enough? I know that in my mind when I think of how lawyers are portrayed on TV they're all wearing gray, black or blue suits with crisp button down blouses and heels. And I'm all for that look, when its necessary. Its just not always or even often necessary. But this is my view from the inside looking around at myself and my fellow lawyers. I'm lucky to practice in a place where I can wear white linen pants to court and not feel or look out of place. There are definitely courtrooms and judges that would not allow me to dress</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> What I'm really worried about, I guess, is what my clients think of when they see me like this? Do they notice my dark purple nail polish and wonder if I'm professional? Do they wonder if I'm competent if they don't see me in a gray suit? And then of course I wonder if clients would be comfortable talking to me if I were always wearing a suit. Do my trips into casual wear make people comfortable? I know I'm overthinking at least some of it, but I also know that we judge people by their appearances and by their dress. It just happens. If I had a definite answer that gray suits bring in more money, I would imagine I would go out and buy a few more gray suits. But I also imagine that I would still dress this way every once in a while. I enjoy the comfort factor, but I also enjoy being able to express my personality. Any thoughts? </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Blouse: <a href="http://www.nyandcompany.com/nyco/prod/Apparel/Tops/View-All/Solid-Button-Back-Blouse" target="_blank">NY&Co</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Pants: Ann Taylor Loft</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Heels: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005NEIUVY/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B005NEIUVY&linkCode=as2&tag=lawsch-20">Nine West Ambitious </a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=lawsch-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B005NEIUVY" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Blazer: <a href="http://www.nyandcompany.com/nyco/prod/Apparel/Jackets/The-Manhattan-Jacket-Black-Tweed" target="_blank">NY&Co</a> </span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/a1107ar-xrzEJIHMJGKEGFMGKFJO" target="_blank" onmouseover="window.status='http://www.shabbyapple.com';return true;" onmouseout="window.status=' ';return true;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Monday, April 1, 2013</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've said it plenty of times before, I love <a href="http://www.eshakti.com/default.aspx" target="_blank">eShakti</a>! The lovely people over there recently sent me this dress and I adore it. It fits great, I feel great and it has pockets! I. Love. It. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dress: <a href="http://www.eshakti.com/Product/CL0026470/Vintage-style-dot-print-dress" target="_blank">eShakti</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I went shopping on Friday. I discovered a few things that I just didn't quite expect. Some that I totally did. I knew I wouldn't like peplum shaped tops. I tried several on anyway, and they just don't fit me right. I also tried on some loosey goosey sweaters that on anybody else I would love, but for me, it just wasn't cutting it. </span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5-nzXB58HiUkS8UnWJQ56XtHA_wlrHrWqNwdjLYZta9MPZe6gJkH9MFz8ZKIVEI7OvVhv9-oK7DucPg7ZH-p4VsC3-H__okiYO7XlfchQRP4W78xdgVybFZh2OCq5jjIBv15asxKzDOBj/s1600/NYCo3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5-nzXB58HiUkS8UnWJQ56XtHA_wlrHrWqNwdjLYZta9MPZe6gJkH9MFz8ZKIVEI7OvVhv9-oK7DucPg7ZH-p4VsC3-H__okiYO7XlfchQRP4W78xdgVybFZh2OCq5jjIBv15asxKzDOBj/s320/NYCo3.jpg" width="176" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"> Here's what I didn't expect: I bought a size 8. (!!!) For those of you not in the know, I haven't been a size 8 since probably high school. Here's how it happened. I received the New York & Company spring mailer several weeks ago and fell in instant gotta-have-it-its-not-just-lust-but-definitely-love love with this dress. I mean its gorgeous! The colors, the print, the length and the collar all had me. So I walked in to the store and asked the girl working if they still had this dress. Of course I had the mailer and showed her the picture, I did *not* want any of the other very lovely but not quite perfect dresses. She found one. There was only one in the whole store and it was an 8. I told her I would try it on even though deep inside I gave up my dream of owning this dress. You see, I'm a size 10. Its taken me quite a while to be solidly a 10 and not a 10/12 or a 10/12/14. </span><span style="font-size: large;"> I tried on the dress and I heard a choir of angels. It fit! Not only did it fit, it flattered! So as I stood in the dressing room and almost cried, I vowed to stay a size 8/10 because I need to be able to fit into this dress anytime I want. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've told you this story not because I'm wearing the dress in this post, but rather to show you what size 12 jeans look like on me now. I'm not one to get hung up on numbers on a scale and most of the time the number on a tag doesn't much matter to me. Its the fit of the clothes that you're wearing that tell you how things are going. By the looks of these jeans, its pretty damn obvious I've lost some inches. And that makes me well and truly glad. Getting fit is a hard road. I'm smaller than I was before, but I'm not nearly active enough to be fit and healthy. But I'm working on it. And I've got a dress in my closet to remind me of the benefits of continuing. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Jeans: Old Navy</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Top: NY&Co</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Sweater: Old Navy</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Belt: <a href="http://www.nyandcompany.com/nyco/prod/Accessories/Belts/Essential-Classic-Belt" target="_blank">NY&Co</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/a1107ar-xrzEJIHMJGKEGFMGKFJO" target="_blank" onmouseover="window.status='http://www.shabbyapple.com';return true;" onmouseout="window.status=' ';return true;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Some days, the weather makes it so I have to wear an outfit 2 or even 3 different ways. Here is one of those days. </span><span style="font-size: large;">I wore this outfit to Court, around the office and to hang out after lunch.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> The scarf has been particularly useful as it doubles as a blanket when I get cold in my office. I recently "splurged" on it at World Market. I now wish I had gotten its twin in <a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/product/lavender+pashmina+shawl.do?&from=fn" target="_blank">lavender</a>, <a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/product/gray-pashmina-shawl.do?&from=fn" target="_blank">gray</a> and <a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/product/rose+pashmina+shawl.do?&from=fn" target="_blank">rose</a>. Maybe I'll "splurge" on them later this week. (They're only $9.99 each!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dress: Bravissimo</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Heels: Nine West</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Jacket: NY&Co</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Scarf: <a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/product/taupe+pashmina+shawl.do?&from=fn" target="_blank">World Market</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/a1107ar-xrzEJIHMJGKEGFMGKFJO" target="_blank" onmouseover="window.status='http://www.shabbyapple.com';return true;" onmouseout="window.status=' ';return true;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Wednesday, March 13, 2013</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">If you followed my blog before, you may have noticed that while I've worn this outfit before, it used to fit differently. I've lost a bit of weight in the past year. On one side, its fantastic. I feel healthier and know I'm doing the right thing for my body. On the other hand, it makes my clothes fit oddly. This skirt, for example, used to fit in such a way that it was knee height, now its definitely below knee height. For someone on the shorter side, that difference can mean the difference between a great outfit and an almost great outfit that just seems a smidge off. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Nonetheless, there's a reason I keep going back to this combination. I really love the look of this skirt, brown tights and my Tsubo booties. Apparently everyone in the courthouse does too! I got a bunch of compliments when I wore this last week. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Skirt and Blazer: NY&Co</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Tights: Target</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Booties: Tsubo</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Top: Express</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Friday, March 15, 2013</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I know I mentioned it earlier, but I got a new job. Ergo, I got a new office. I've been taking my work outfit pics in my office, and let me just tell you, this gray-turquoise-y wallpaper is really soothing. So is Doodle, the boxer whose rear you see in this pic. She likes to hang out with me sometimes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">At the new job, the plan is that I won't be going in to the office on Fridays. That plan hasn't been executed so far because I've needed to go to court a the past few Fridays. Its why I wore something kind of like a suit to work this past Friday. I know its terribly cliche, but black dress pants always work in court. Unfortunately, the thing I needed to go to court for fell through, so I dressed up for nothing. Meh. At least I felt cute.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Pants and Blazer: New York & Co.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Blouse: Zara (via my mom)<br />Heels: Nine West (present from the Fiance) </span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/a1107ar-xrzEJIHMJGKEGFMGKFJO" target="_blank" onmouseover="window.status='http://www.shabbyapple.com';return true;" onmouseout="window.status=' ';return true;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">March 16, 2013</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Seems kind of foolish of me to announce that I'm back to blogging and then don't blog for a whole week. Oh well! I guess this is what happens when I don't have a bunch of outfit pictures stashed away ready in case I have a day when I don't have time or chance to take a few pictures. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Without realizing it, I wore this blouse yesterday when the whole rest of the world was also wearing green. Unfortunately, because I was rushed, I couldn't really tell that the green didn't come out in pictures until after I uploaded the pics this morning. C'est la vie. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I'm not sure where this shirt is from, my little sister gave it to me, but the pants are from Ann Taylor Loft. Sometime last summer I went shopping on a mission to find some linen pants. I found these from Loft and grabbed them up as they were on final clearance sale. You can't tell in this pic, but the front panel has buttons that are reminiscent of a nautical theme. Also, they're 100% lined which I was thrilled with when I got them. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Mostly though, this outfit is about the wonderful feeling that Spring brings. Linen pants + flip flops + sleeveless blouse = win! I was both comfy and felt a stylish step above the go-to jeans and a shirt combo. Do you ever feel like you want a more stylish version of your jean + top outfit? What do you go with? </span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/a1107ar-xrzEJIHMJGKEGFMGKFJO" target="_blank" onmouseover="window.status='http://www.shabbyapple.com';return true;" onmouseout="window.status=' ';return true;">
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">You may be wondering why I'm back to blogging. As mentioned <a href="http://lawschoolfashionista.blogspot.com/2013/03/and-so-im-back.html" target="_blank">here</a>, the reasons are varied. One reason, however, is that I enjoy being creative. Part of that creativity is sharing it. One way I'm creative is in my dress, so it felt only natural to once again share my outfit creativity here on the blog. </span><br />
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In reality, this outfit isn't creative at all. Its pretty basic in fact: shirt + pants + boots. But that would mean that an outfit is only as good as its individual parts and their basic attributes. What made me really enjoy this outfit had nothing to do with the basics and everything to do with the unusual. <br />
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My first attempt at the outfit included regular jeans. The shape of this shirt and loosey goosey fitting jeans just didn't work. So instead I grabbed a pair of black skinny jeans, tucked them into my boots and this outfit was born. The only addition I made to it throughout the day was to add a blazer when I had to run over to the courthouse for something and a scarf when we went out to eat for lunch.<br />
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I bought this top for my mom in 2005 when I was studying abroad. I figured she would enjoy the flowiness and the cool pattern. It sat in her closet until this past New Year's Eve with the tag still attached. I took it out of her closet and brought it back with me to NC. I hadn't given it a lot of thought recently, but considering that it was Friday and I wanted something work appropriate but a bit funky, I figured, why not? The reasons I love it are the shape, the pattern and the sleeves. Does anybody else ever feel the need to get a little funky at the end of the work week?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/a1107ar-xrzEJIHMJGKEGFMGKFJO" target="_blank" onmouseover="window.status='http://www.shabbyapple.com';return true;" onmouseout="window.status=' ';return true;">
<img src="http://www.lduhtrp.net/3977r6Az42OTSRWTQUOQPWQUPTY" alt="Dresses from Shabby Apple" border="0"/></a></div>A-Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14451526362668647500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7659061940441701198.post-53957344461273278982013-03-10T17:48:00.001-04:002013-03-10T17:48:31.458-04:00And so I'm back. . .Hi. I'm back. Took a long time to get here, but it feels good. So, how's the last year treated you? Mine has been pretty good. Had several big cases, changed jobs, flirted with coming back to blogging a few times, Bella and Merlin had puppies, we sold 3 of 5 puppies and kept 2 ( yes, I'm crazy). Some things haven't changed though, namely the Fiancé and I are still engaged. Meh. We'll get there at some point in time.<br />
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Anyway, so back to blogging. I've decided to change the name of the blog. I've been out of law school for almost 3 years and this blog is mostly about style, not fashion. So instead of law school fashionista, this place is now Style Briefs. So yea, hi. <div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/a1107ar-xrzEJIHMJGKEGFMGKFJO" target="_blank" onmouseover="window.status='http://www.shabbyapple.com';return true;" onmouseout="window.status=' ';return true;">
<img src="http://www.lduhtrp.net/3977r6Az42OTSRWTQUOQPWQUPTY" alt="Dresses from Shabby Apple" border="0"/></a></div>A-Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14451526362668647500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7659061940441701198.post-5548179269281750712012-02-03T15:01:00.000-05:002012-02-03T15:01:54.468-05:00Triple Threat<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"> As you can tell from my previous post, I don't always wear suits to work. They are, however, really easy to wear. I just decide whether I want a skirt or pantsuit, choose a top and shoes and I'm out the door. Awesome, right? Also kinda boring. I combat the boring trend this in one of 2 ways: switching up the skirt and pantsuit options and not wearing suits at all. Also, I try to not wear the same suit over and over again. (Bonus: less wear on my suits that way). Nonetheless, I do find myself wearing suits on a pretty regular basis. I feel comfortable in them and enjoy the ease with which they allow me to get dressed. I guess its a hazard of working in court.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> One thing I have learned from shopping for suits is that its imperative to find an ensemble for which I can get a skirt option and a pants option. I have yet to find the elusive triple threat of skirt, pants and dress, but I'm always searching. The pluses are pretty obvious, you get 2 suits for the price of 3 separates. Add in the different combinations of tights, shoes and tops one can include and you end up with several different looks with the same basic pieces. Hell, if you want to get incredibly creative, all you have to do is add a solid matching jacket or cardigan and now you've got even MORE combination possibilities. The point is, that if its possible and you need it and its not going to financially bankrupt you, I totally recommend buying the skirt + pants + jacket trio for suits. </span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/a1107ar-xrzEJIHMJGKEGFMGKFJO" target="_blank" onmouseover="window.status='http://www.shabbyapple.com';return true;" onmouseout="window.status=' ';return true;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.pajamagram.com/SellGroup/hoodie-footie-for-women-ws-leopard.aspx?bhcp=1">THIS</a> is what I got for Christmas from the Fiance. Behold it in all its awesome glory. </span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/a1107ar-xrzEJIHMJGKEGFMGKFJO" target="_blank" onmouseover="window.status='http://www.shabbyapple.com';return true;" onmouseout="window.status=' ';return true;">
<img src="http://www.lduhtrp.net/3977r6Az42OTSRWTQUOQPWQUPTY" alt="Dresses from Shabby Apple" border="0"/></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7659061940441701198.post-39507984149077294952012-01-29T13:36:00.001-05:002012-01-29T13:36:29.758-05:00wedding table<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><div style='position:relative;width:400px;height:400px;'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/wedding_table/set?.embedder=1145903&.svc=blogger&id=42986945'><img force='1' border='0' height='400' title='wedding table' src='http://embed.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-set/cid/42986945/id/okDyWf-JRpOb5bUOM-AS4w/size/e.jpg' alt='wedding table' width='400'/></a></div><br/><div><small><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/wedding_table/set?.embedder=1145903&.svc=blogger&id=42986945'>wedding table</a> by <a href='http://lawschoolfashionista.polyvore.com/?.embedder=1145903&.svc=blogger'>lawschoolfashionista</a> on <a href='http://www.polyvore.com/'>polyvore.com</a></small></div><small><div style='padding-top:16px'><p style='clear:both;margin:0em;padding:0px'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=1145903&.svc=blogger&id=20087232' rel='nofollow'><img force='1' height='50' style='border:1px solid #cccccc;margin:0 8px 8px 0;padding:2px;background-color:#ffffff;' src='http://ak1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/20087232.jpg' hspace='4' align='left' width='50'/></a><div style='margin-bottom:8px'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=1145903&.svc=blogger&id=20087232' rel='nofollow'>IKEA Borrby</a><br/>$15 - 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<span style="font-size: large;">I've worn this combination of skirt + jacket + tights + shoes before <a href="http://lawschoolfashionista.blogspot.com/2011/03/alley-chic.html" target="_blank">here</a>. And ya know what? That doesn't matter because I love this combination. I'm able to look put together without wearing a full suit *and* my outfit has some personality. It's not like everyone else wears velvet jackets and booties to court all the time. Even Bella approves! </span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/a1107ar-xrzEJIHMJGKEGFMGKFJO" target="_blank" onmouseover="window.status='http://www.shabbyapple.com';return true;" onmouseout="window.status=' ';return true;">
<img src="http://www.lduhtrp.net/3977r6Az42OTSRWTQUOQPWQUPTY" alt="Dresses from Shabby Apple" border="0"/></a></div>A-Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14451526362668647500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7659061940441701198.post-76285462062916306162012-01-24T13:45:00.003-05:002012-01-24T13:45:43.704-05:00Rainy Days<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sQHbFwyzcYk/Tx7uwZQv7lI/AAAAAAAADD4/egW_KlIr5gY/s1600/IMG_5943.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sQHbFwyzcYk/Tx7uwZQv7lI/AAAAAAAADD4/egW_KlIr5gY/s400/IMG_5943.JPG" width="195" /></a> <span style="font-size: large;">When I first saw this dress I thought of rainy days and how things look distorted through the rain and puddles. Its really what made me like it in the first place. That and the price. I thought I was going to pay $32.99 for the dress, but when I got to the register it rang up as $21.77 including tax. Pretty great find if I do say so myself.</span><br />
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-e3FRxod9HKY/Tx7usLQ37oI/AAAAAAAADDo/MIMSrZN_Kd4/s1600/IMG_5938.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-e3FRxod9HKY/Tx7usLQ37oI/AAAAAAAADDo/MIMSrZN_Kd4/s320/IMG_5938.JPG" width="153" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"> Today I decided to pair it with gray tights from Assets (ie Spanx) and gray heels. I figured that the gray would work with the colors best and still keep me warm. In addition I added a dark blue blazer and a dark blue cardigan for when I'm in court or in my office (assuming it gets cold today, which I doubt). I really like the simplicity of letting the dress be the focal point and allowing the tights and jacket/sweater to be supporting members of the cast. </span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/a1107ar-xrzEJIHMJGKEGFMGKFJO" target="_blank" onmouseover="window.status='http://www.shabbyapple.com';return true;" onmouseout="window.status=' ';return true;">
<img src="http://www.lduhtrp.net/3977r6Az42OTSRWTQUOQPWQUPTY" alt="Dresses from Shabby Apple" border="0"/></a></div>A-Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14451526362668647500noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7659061940441701198.post-392597793321170372012-01-21T09:00:00.000-05:002012-01-21T09:00:38.173-05:00Comfy Fridays<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LE2ouTaI1yM/TxrCJBRnr7I/AAAAAAAADDc/mE8WtiBb0Xc/s1600/IMG_5933.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LE2ouTaI1yM/TxrCJBRnr7I/AAAAAAAADDc/mE8WtiBb0Xc/s400/IMG_5933.JPG" width="231" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"> I love Fridays! It signals the end of the week, sure, but it also means I can go to work in something less than court attire. In my county, at least, we don't generally have attorney court on Fridays. It *is* possible that I'll do a plea or have to run to court real quick to continue a case, but more than likely (like 99.9% likely) I'm not going to be standing in front of a judge on a Friday. Thus the comfy/casual Friday look you see here. Now, don't get me wrong, its not like I'm wearing yoga pants to work. And if I had to appear in court I always have a blazer and heels in my office to transform whatever casual outfit into a court appropriate outfit. In fact, whenever I wear jeans to work on Fridays and I think I just *might* need to appear in front of a judge, I always bring a pair of pants to change into. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> But I think I'm getting ahead of myself a little bit, so let me explain a bit about "court appropriateness." Generally, I wear a suit or suit separates to work Monday through Fridays. The reason being that I more than likely will be in court and thus in front of a judge. Now, there is no dress code nor are there hard and fast rules for what is appropriate for court, but there are lines in the sand that I personally draw. For example, I will always have a blazer or a jacket in court because to me, at least, its a nod to the formality and importance of the court. I'll also not wear mini skirts or short dresses to court either for the same reason. My goal in court is to be professional and represent my clients with the utmost respect for the court. To me, at least, showing up to court looking sloppy or half exposed just doesn't do it for me. In the end, it really just comes down to: what would my client like me to look like when I represent them? </span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/a1107ar-xrzEJIHMJGKEGFMGKFJO" target="_blank" onmouseover="window.status='http://www.shabbyapple.com';return true;" onmouseout="window.status=' ';return true;">
<img src="http://www.lduhtrp.net/3977r6Az42OTSRWTQUOQPWQUPTY" alt="Dresses from Shabby Apple" border="0"/></a></div>A-Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14451526362668647500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7659061940441701198.post-88113067056315101882012-01-18T12:31:00.002-05:002012-01-18T12:31:55.413-05:00Test Run<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7h266Sp76qA/TxcBCS6QEcI/AAAAAAAADDQ/Q5KzpdfaCjQ/s1600/IMG_5929.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7h266Sp76qA/TxcBCS6QEcI/AAAAAAAADDQ/Q5KzpdfaCjQ/s400/IMG_5929.JPG" width="225" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">Hi! So I've been thinking about this blog a lot. And I've concluded that I've missed blogging, or at least parts of blogging anyway. What that means for this little slice of the internet is that I'm going to do a test run of blogging again and depending on how that goes will determine whether I continue to blog and how much. And with that having been said. . . </span><br />
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LeraDMgQ0rw/TxcA_2OX7QI/AAAAAAAADDM/tb3JT1hhNTw/s1600/IMG_5925.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LeraDMgQ0rw/TxcA_2OX7QI/AAAAAAAADDM/tb3JT1hhNTw/s320/IMG_5925.JPG" width="193" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">I need your help my wonderful blogging community that I have missed . You see, I bought this dress on Monday and I'm not 100% sure I should keep it. I feel like it looks good on and its flattering on me, but is it *too* flattering? Yes, I know its kind of a dumb question, but the reason I ask is that I plan on wearing this dress to work. And for me, work is court and the office. In court I would definitely wear this with a jacket, which looks great by the way as the top part blouses rather nicely. But is it too form fitting otherwise? What do you guys think? Am I totally overthinking this or is there a grain of truth somewhere to my madness? I guess when it comes down to it, would you like your lawyer to wear this to represent you? Do you feel its professional and appropriate? Help, please?!?!</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/a1107ar-xrzEJIHMJGKEGFMGKFJO" target="_blank" onmouseover="window.status='http://www.shabbyapple.com';return true;" onmouseout="window.status=' ';return true;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> Last week an attorney friend of mine wore a nice dress to court. I have no idea if she had a blazer or matching jacket with her, but that doesn't really matter since at the time she wasn't wearing it. While waiting for the time for attorneys to check in with the judge an out of town attorney was looking for the day's calendar. He approached the attorney and asked her if she was the clerk of court. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> At first blush, that's not that big a deal. She was hanging out in the area where the clerk normally sits. But upon further reflection, it occurred to me that maybe he asked her if she was the clerk because she's a woman. It turns out that all the clerks that I know are women. And I would hazard a guess that most clerks are women. So, while its not terribly surprising that someone would ask a woman standing near the clerk's are if she's the clerk, it is more than a bit bothersome. I guess my question really is, was it simply her proximity to the clerk's area or was it her being a woman that made him ask if she was the clerk?</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> There are a couple of reasons I bring this up. The first is to point out that even in our super awesome modern world, there is still the old-fashioned point of reference that men hold the positions of power while women hold the support positions. (This is quite awful for the simple reason that by being stuck in the support positions, women are relegated to the lower paying jobs with the least amount of power. But this subject really is too complicated for this post just right now) It IS quite sad, however, that in a time when women make up at least 50% if not more of law school graduates and have done so for the past 15+ years, that such a point of reference still exists in the practice of law. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> Now, while its totally possible that I'm thinking too hard and this moment isn't about sex and positions of power, I am 1000000% positive that if everything were the same but that my friend had been a man, the out of town attorney would NOT have EVER asked him if he was the clerk of court. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> Another reason I wanted to share this story is to tie it back into choice of dress. While I completely support my friend's decision to wear a nice flattering dress to court, I think she would have been better served to have worn a blazer along with the dress. A blazer is the perfect item to professional-ize just about any outfit. A sundress is no longer an expression of femininity and girly-ism when its paired with a blazer. With a blazer, a sundress is suddenly professional and an outfit that a woman in power wears. The same can be said for a pair of linen slacks or a brightly patterned skirt; with a blazer each of these looks perfectly appropriate for court. I guess what I'm saying, really, is that if you're in doubt about what you're wearing and want to exude confidence and power, grab a blazer. Without one you could find yourself in an awkward position that really could be avoided. <b>Do you think I'm overthinking it? Anything similar happen to you or someone you know? </b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">So its been a while, a little over 2 months in fact. My life has been crazy busy and exciting and downright boring for that whole span. I wasn't 100% sure I would come back to blogging, but here I am. It seems I just can't get away. In celebration of my return (or just random good timing) I've got a special offer for all of you, my lovely readers who have yet to give up on me! I have a $20 off <a href="http://eshakti.com/">eShakti</a> promo that is valid for the next month, until September 15, 2011. The code is <span style="color: red;"></span></span></span><span style="color: red; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;">AC0811</span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: red;"></span>. The terms are these:</span></span><br />
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</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">The Details:</span></b></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">tee: Old Navy</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Skirt: Consignment </span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-f5j01GZLzOo/TewgK43ub8I/AAAAAAAADCo/FaG7F4ytXlU/s1600/IMG_5685.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-f5j01GZLzOo/TewgK43ub8I/AAAAAAAADCo/FaG7F4ytXlU/s640/IMG_5685.JPG" width="322" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Normally with an outfit this simple I would wear a necklace to add a little sparkle or contrasting color. It didn't even occur to me to add a necklace, or any other jewelry on Friday to this outfit because I was so out of it. To be honest, its kind of a miracle I put on a skirt, soooo not having a necklace isn't so bad. Besides, the Fiance thought I looked cute. :) </span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/a1107ar-xrzEJIHMJGKEGFMGKFJO" target="_blank" onmouseover="window.status='http://www.shabbyapple.com';return true;" onmouseout="window.status=' ';return true;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;"> Once I figure out the basics of using a clipliss curling wand, I went ahead and tried mine out. (Turns out that, instead of starting at the ends like with a traditional curling iron, you start out curling at the roots and work your way down the strands of hair.) Without much effort I was able to curl my whole head of hair in about 40 minutes. Once I curled it all I finger combed through the curls and slept on them. The next morning the curls were still perfectly intact. In fact, as the picture below shows, the curls were still perfect the next evening. I would definitely measure that as a success. </span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KD-UFshm5rs/TdBf7Ya2nwI/AAAAAAAADBI/YT1hdAmZ3xw/s1600/IMG_5372.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KD-UFshm5rs/TdBf7Ya2nwI/AAAAAAAADBI/YT1hdAmZ3xw/s400/IMG_5372.JPG" width="326" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;"> The curling iron itself is pretty great. Mine is black and came with a protection glove and a heat resistant pad on which to place the wand while I'm working with my hair. In addition, the wand gets really got really fast and doesn't have temperature settings so its either on and hot or off and not. Because the wand gets so hot, its really easy to get hair to curl. With just a little bit of time for each section of hair, I got great bouncy curls all over my head. I know a lot of people use <a href="http://www.misikko.com/corioliss-flat-irons.html">Flat Irons</a> to curl their hair, but I have to say this curling wand is pretty damn fantastic. I would definitely recommend it and any of the other curling wands in the <a href="http://www.misikko.com/curling-irons.html">Corioliss Curling Iron</a> family. </span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/a1107ar-xrzEJIHMJGKEGFMGKFJO" target="_blank" onmouseover="window.status='http://www.shabbyapple.com';return true;" onmouseout="window.status=' ';return true;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> By the way, I absolutely love this suit. I think my favorite part is the high waisted skirt. Once upon a time, I would not have even thought to wear such a high waisted skirt. Recently, ie. in the past year or so, I have broadened my horizons with respect to high waisted skirts. At the moment, 3 of my 4 skirt suits are high waisted skirts and I love them. The silhouette has completely won me over. Its both feminine and comfortable and most importantly, it works for my body. Its pretty great to find a silhouette that is flattering for my body and especially one that I can readily find in stores. <b>Have you been fortunate enough to find a silhouette that works for you? Do you have a silhouette you wished worked for you but doesn't?</b> </span></span><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;">Law school sucks! Sorry, there is just no other way to put it. What makes it suck more is when your freedom of expression (i.e. individuality) is hampered as a result. Of course, now that I am a lawyer practicing in Fayetteville, NC, I understand that my alma mater, in voicing concern with my stylistic choices, was simply trying to prepare me for what I would face in the real world. So what is the faux pas freedom of expression I've engaged in . . . </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;">I HAVE LOCS! Some of you may know them as "Dreadlocks." Screw that! There is absolutely nothing dreadful about my hair. Hence, the shortening of my choice of hair style to just locs, rather than dreads.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;">I came into law school with natural hair. That is, I did not use chemicals to alter the texture of my hair. Most of the time, I wore an afro. Sometimes I would wear braids or twists. During my second year, I decided to embrace the tight coils that my hair often created on its own. One of the first comments I received when declaring that I was locing my hair (because in my early stages of locing, it just looked like I had twists), was whether I was considering a career at a firm. Well, truth be told, I wasn't, but even if I was, if a firm is unwilling to hire me because of the grade, texture and stylistic choices I make with my hair, then I am unwilling to work there!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;">Making the decision to loc is not easy. When most folks think of locs, they think of a chain such as this . . . Bob Marley, pot, rebel, Rastafarian, slacker, etc. Well, as much as I enjoy Bob Marley, and consider myself a bit of a rebel, I am not a pothead, and I am a Christian. I am also . . . (DUN, DUN, DUN) a lawyer. That's right, people who wear locs are successful business types with expensive ass degrees from private schools, too.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;">There are 0, count it 0 other attorneys in this city with locs. The word on the street is that the one guy who did have locs fell prey to the pressure and cut his off. I refuse to conform! When I walk into court (most of the time to observe for now because we have local rules that take some getting used to) all eyes are on me. In fact, one morning, I walked into the lawyers only area behind the courtrooms (exiting a courtroom) and was chased down by a bailiff. "Can I help you?" he barks with his hands on his assault a black person belt. "Excuse me?" I reply wearing WTF on my face. "You can't be back here if you aren't a lawyer." "Well, good news for you sir! I am a lawyer. Were you going to arrest me?" I proceed to fire off questions to him in rapid succession, none of which he is able to respond to because his face is still on the floor. He walked away, likely still in awe that I, yes, the chick with the locs, was a lawyer. FFFFFFF you and the bus you rode in on!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;">While this moment was as heartbreaking as it was entertaining, I consider it one giant leap for nappy girls everywhere. Do not underestimate us because we make the choice not to introduce chemicals into our world. We can run with the rest, and indeed the best of them. So the next time you see someone with locs, take off your cap of ignorance, and don't make assumptions about them. Each one, teach one.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/a1107ar-xrzEJIHMJGKEGFMGKFJO" target="_blank" onmouseover="window.status='http://www.shabbyapple.com';return true;" onmouseout="window.status=' ';return true;">
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3cebpen1uPE/Tch7emsvzZI/AAAAAAAADAs/N6T8f40GtRM/s1600/IMG_5625.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3cebpen1uPE/Tch7emsvzZI/AAAAAAAADAs/N6T8f40GtRM/s400/IMG_5625.JPG" width="291" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;"> In addition to buying the suit that this jacket belongs to, I also bought this blouse (and a couple of others) as well as these heels. It doesn't seem like the most responsible thing in the world, but I've needed new work clothes for a while, so I let myself have a mini-shopping spree. I didn't go buck wild and in fact stayed at only one store. I bought the one suit, 2 blouses, 1 embellished tee and 2 pairs of heels. A pretty awesome take if you ask me. The way I see it, its an investment in my image and place as an attorney. There is a certain look I think I need to cultivate that is primarily formal but definitely personal. I don't want to be a lawyer in a cookie cutter suit, so personal style is a must. At the same time, however, I definitely want to maintain the right amount of formality. Its a fine line, I think, and one that I'm figuring out as I go along. </span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;">The Details:</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;">Blouse: Anne Klein</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;">Suit Jacket: Rafaella</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;">Pants: Gap</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;">Heels: Nine West </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;">Oh and hey look, I accidentally ended up doing the Everybody/Everywear challenge on the right day too! </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">In the office getting ready to head to the courthouse. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Everybody standing just after the Judge walked into court. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My Sister and The Fiance holding the Bible as I take my oath. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I just got sworn in! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My super proud and supportive (and cute!) Fiance</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My Wonderfully supportive little sister</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;"> Oh, AND I bought my wedding dress there too. For $32.34 if I remember correctly. I'm sure you're wondering how one buys a wedding dress for that much, but let me tell you, every once in a while I have the most amazing shopping serendipity you could imagine. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;"> So here's the story. My friend Jenn and I went to the outlet on a Thursday and I bought the first two dresses. We decided to go again the next morning with some friends because they hadn't had a chance to go. So when we went the second time, since we had already looked through most of the things there, we decided to go through the formal dresses. Let me go ahead and explain how the store was set up. The sale took place in a vacant building where the J.Crew people set up folding tables with boxes of clothes on and under each table. Each box had a size and category like sweater or pants or whatever. There were no dressing rooms so people were trying things on however they could in the middle of this big room. Oh and there was no air conditioning either. </span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oyKjmyGRuyc/TaJa13WJ45I/AAAAAAAAC8s/b8TydeS-A-k/s1600/IMG_5266.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oyKjmyGRuyc/TaJa13WJ45I/AAAAAAAAC8s/b8TydeS-A-k/s400/IMG_5266.JPG" width="221" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;"> So Jenn and I were digging through the formal dresses and the wedding dresses and I pulled out a few in varying shades of white, ivory and champagne. I tried them on on top of the dress I was wearing to see if they fit and one looked pretty good. One passed this initial test so we walked on over to the wall so that I could shimmy into the potential wedding dress and out of my springy dress. Luckily we had a guy friend with us and after getting his boy approval along with my mom's text approval, I bought the dress. The Fiance knows about the dress of course. Luckily he hasn't gotten curious about it as its been chilling in a garment bag in an upstairs closet since I got it. Here is where I would normally put up a picture of the dress, but since I know the Fiance checks the blog every now and again, I can't post it. <b>For those of you that have bought wedding dresses, what's your wedding dress story?</b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;">The Details:</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;">Dress: J.Crew</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;">Tank: Old Navy</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;">Sandals: Aerosoles</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;">Necklace: Consignment </span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/a1107ar-xrzEJIHMJGKEGFMGKFJO" target="_blank" onmouseover="window.status='http://www.shabbyapple.com';return true;" onmouseout="window.status=' ';return true;">
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