Saturday, August 27, 2011

Avoiding Puddles




(White + Warren jacket, Blue Bird blouse, Hallelu shorts, Bloch flats, Vanessa Mooney jewelry, Moni Moni bag)

Here I am with my new NYC accessory, a gigantic black umbrella. Sometimes the little compact ones just don't do the trick! Once again, we had some major rain, and UGHH, the hurricane is going to really hit my east coasters and I couldn't feel more scared! I just want the storm to pass already! I am currently writing from the my home in California. I flew back this morning for work this week. I had an 8:30am flight. Looking at JFK's schedule, it was probably the only hour NOT cancelled due to Irene. If I didn't book this early flight I would have most likely been stuck in NYC until Tuesday! So yes, I've been really lucky!! Already missing all the east coast love though! Here I am, snapped in the lower east side by my good friend Claire, on the way to our favorite Malaysian food restaurant NYONYA. We're hooked. You've got to try the Roti Canai and warm purple pudding! INSANE. Anyways, for this evening out and about, avoiding large puddles in my ballet flats, I just threw on my favorite cargo jacket over an all cream ensemble. A little sheer, a little lace, and my signature...a hot red lip.

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194 comments:

Jenny said...

loving the white lace! i am trying to diy a black lace shorts for myself ! you look so prettyy with the red lips

Jenny xx

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priskillan said...

your signature hot red lip is..well.. hot ;) just gorgeous!

xx

NICOLE said...

Loving the color combo. Stay dry!

Nicole

http://blackshoesdiary.blogspot.com

Derrar said...

I LOVE the short :o
Love U xx

The Fancy Teacup said...

That outfit is sure to brighten up any girl's rainy day! Glad you were able to catch a flight out and was safe. And love the bold red lip on you...such a classy and smoldering hot look!

♥, Jamie
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Erika said...

That shorts is a totally to-die-for, LOVE!!!

xx
Erika
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Tonya said...

Cute cute cute as always! I love cream and army green together. And that jacket is always perfect on you. Great look!!

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mary louise said...

really gorgeous shorts and bag

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Kaitlin Mattingly said...

wow you sure got lucky with the whole flight thing. it's a good thing your in California except it's hotter then hell out here that for sure. hope everyone on the east coast stays safe.

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xo kait

Kristin Wyly said...

Those shorts are pure love. Irene is the worst.

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Jaya said...

I love this look!! and those pair of shorts are just soo dreamy! :)

xx
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♥Run With Fashion♥ said...

LOVE YOUR OUTFIT! Love the color palette of the outfit. :)
I loove your shorts, so cute! Love your top, and the jacket is so nice! ♥
Wow @ warm purple pudding, hmm, I'm going to ask my Malaysian friend bout that. :D

Love the pics, you look great. :)

-Eliza

rebelrousher said...

Cute outfit! Love the shorts :)

xx
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MarĂ­a said...

I love your shorts and I love your style too, because it's very relax and gorgeous.
sorry for my inglish, I'm chilean and I don't speek very well

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augustalolita said...

beautiful outfit!! i love your shorts <3

The Foolish Aesthete said...

What a lovely outfit to thumb your nose at Irene with. I was just about to do a white lace shorts post, but after seeing your beautiful lace number, I am thinking twice ;-) Love the Lower East Side (are you at Tompkins Sq. Park here?) and the real Asian food you can get there. Hope everyone is safe in NYC.

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songbird said...

oh you look gorgeous!the red lips,the umbrella,the lace shorts
perfect


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Claire G. said...

bahahaha yes!! awwe first hangout ever, look at you all awesome!! I LOVE/MISS YA!!!

Mary said...

Hello Natalie, I love your look is beautiful.
Kiss.
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clementine* said...

oh i love this outfit. especially the shorts and the flats!

Miss Independent said...

those lace shorts are gorgeous!

Andrés Corella said...

You always look so stylish! Love those lace shorts! Have a good time in California!

xx
Andy
The Black Label

ZHENYA ZHURAVLYOVA said...

YOUR LIPS AMAZING!LOVELY<3

Lin Wan said...
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Lin Wan said...

Love your outfit and I love how you can actually pull off the whole look with the umbrella! And I love the lace shorts because it add on the sweetness on your whole outfit :) Oh I'm glad that you love Malaysian foods :D! Yeah Roti Canai is the one of the best foods in Malaysia and usually M'sians had it with a glass of Teh Tarik(hot Malaysia tea and 'tarik' means pull in Malay :)) during night at the mamak stall where the people usually chat after work and watch football match. I am a fellow Malaysian too so I know all this:D!

Marie said...

I love this outfit!
The shorts are so lovely.
x

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Luciana said...

Looooooove the shorts!!!

xx
Luciana
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Jacquelyn said...

Love the lace shorts!! Aha I'm so bad at avoiding puddles while wearing flats!


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Dark Blue Stripes said...

I love this look. Great lace shorts and bag. Lucky that you got a flight out just in time!

Christie (Dark Blue Stripes)

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Little Penguin Princess said...

Love your shorts badly, i'm from Malaysia, pretty glad that you love malaysian food. Malaysia is definitely a food lover haven. =D

xoxo,
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Amanda said...

Really loving the red lips and parka! :)

Marloes. said...

The shorts are lovely. So cute!

Christina Wonsbeck said...

nice post ! i like the photos, the text, the header - everything. really good natalie ! :) keep on going !!!! I LOOOOVE your blog.

Marijke said...

I'm soo happy my friend is already back in Belgium, otherwise she would be stuck in NY too.

Nice nude outfit!

kcomekarolina said...

AMAZING!!! love this outfit!!!




xoxo from rome
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Grace said...

I love this outfit so much I am going to do a 'How to' of it tonight on my blog!

Its so amazing!

Grace x
i'd rather buy shoes...

Naina said...

Love the contrast of the girly lace shorts with the tough-looking jacket.
You were so lucky with your flight; I'm flying into NY tomorrow, hoping the weather decides to ease up!

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bravegrrl said...

love this look!

Esmee D said...

ohh i knoww how you feeel! I live in Holland where it rains 99% of the time! I have a BIG seethrough umbrella so i can put it over my head when i bike to school/work and still see where i'm going:P haha so weird!

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Bows and Brooches said...

I love your shorts, they look woderful :)

xx Dinah

Ria :) said...

i love ur shorts and bag :) xxxx

Agyness Nilsson Zackrisson said...

thank you my dear! i agree, love them type of looks when you just look so effortless :)
i love them shorts you´re wearing, and the whole outfit aswell, looks great!!

xx love from London

Rachel B. said...

Love the short !
R.

Joy said...

Gorgeous pairings of colours. So beautiful.

raspberry-rouge.com said...

You look amazing! Love the cream with the pop of red and army green! Suc a cool and effortless look! Hope all the east coasters stay well during Irene, fingers crossed! Glad you're safe and well in Cali! Have a great sunday! XO Rebecca

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FashionHippieLoves said...

lovely shorts!

X

It's me you're looking for said...

Your shorts and the bag are so adorable!

fashionmix said...

great daily outit <3

Ela said...

I love how the jacket adds a laid back twist to your dainty feminine outfit!

x

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Modafobik said...

Amazing as usual! :)
Kisses from İstanbul.

modafobik

Manon H. said...

Gorgeous shorts and blouse ! Beautiful as always !

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PookeBoop♥ said...

beautiful shorts!

Kaśq. said...

beautiful!

Julia Janku said...

Uh, I really can`t stand too much rain, especially when it is supposed to be hot.
Your shorts are lovely !

x,Julia

www.thebeeskneesbyjulia.blogspot.com

Carlinn said...

Lovely shorts! :)

sugarhoneybaby said...

lovely look!

lisa signorini said...

have a great Sunday!(and a magic days in California!!!)
New post on my blog: I'm waiting for u!

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Zoi Fulidu said...

What a beautiful bag!

Pauline said...

Love the combination of the parka and the red bag. Looks amazing :)
Your shorts are great as well. I'm obsessed with lace shorts like everyone else :D

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Fashiable said...

I am in love with the lace shorts!

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her persona said...

oh i love your outfit. great combo

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Trips &amp; Treasures said...

Once again a great outfit ! I really like those shorts

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Steffys Pros and Cons said...

i love that green cargo jacket!

<3 steffy
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Helena said...

I would love to visit NY one day, without the hurricane of course!
Anyway, I love your outfit, the jacket is amazing, I love it!!!

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Francesca said...

amazing lace shorties! xx opinionslave
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lifeisamaze said...

Pretty outfit !
:)

amalie said...

lovely outfit! i love your shorts xx

Laura said...

Love the details of the shorts

Hope you get home safe!

xxx

Chloe said...

Love the lace shorts.

C x http://memiorsofalittlethingcalledlife.blogspot.com/

Laura said...

Nice outfit honey! I really love these photos

Xoxo
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Gina Michele said...

Love the shorts! Beautiful pics, as always!

♥ Gina Michele
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match.box.muse said...

lovely shorts :) hope you're having a lovely weekend!

love, M
match.box.muse

Juls said...

amazing outfit ;)I love that military color with the cream touch. have fun
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eloiselabetise said...

Beautiful outfit! Your shorts, your shirt and your jacket are amazing! xxx

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Ice Pandora said...

Take good care of yourself Natelie!!
xx

Clara Turbay said...

I love the shorts and that red bag... you lok great.

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Oxana Ivanova said...

I really love you bag ♥ ♥ ♥

shanice said...

Love love love your shorts! Your lipstick is gorgeous too, really suits your skin tone :)

Marinka said...

You look great I love the lace shorts , and your red bag ..

Ahu said...

U are so lucky girl.I love your signature red lips.U always look good.

Love
Ahu

Ms.Fashionista said...

I SO agree. The hurricane is just hitting where I am and I'm getting out my big umbrella, lol!

www.alifeinthefashionlane.blogspot.com

xo

Tara said...

great post, love ur outfit Natalie specially the jacket :)

The Fashion Cloud said...

lovely look and loving the green jacket

xx

TFC

Rae said...

Great outfit. I love the jacket and the bag! Come check out my blog!

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Lena said...

I LOVE EVERYTHING ! Kisses from a Parisian :)

xoxo

Angelina S. said...

You look gorgeous as always! I love this shorts and the jacket!!! Hope everything's fine!!

I hadn't noticed that you have a fan page on Facebook! Stupid me! I just liked you!!

Kisses!

Camilla said...

I love those shorts so so much, they're so pretty- and your legs are kinda never ending :)

xo Camilla
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Eva said...

LOVE your green jacket, it goes so well together with the red lips xoxo

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M e l a n i e said...

Loving the jacket and the contrast of the red bag with the outfit. You always look very pretty and the red lips is hot! Wish I could pull it off. Haha! =)

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Tanii said...

I love your blog,you look always great!xx Tanja
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Rtp Farra Arisha said...

you are the prettiest girl i've met!! :D

Collections said...

So LUCKY! I'm stuck in NYC but to be honest nothing really too bad has happened by our apartment (knock on wood). Love those shorts.

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Jazzy E (hivenn) said...

Beaut. Stay safe! x hivenn

eleni said...

Love your outfit! x

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Krissy ~ said...

aww cute, i love those shorts paired with the pretty blouse!
love it!
Krissy xoxo

FashionFlirt said...

This outfit is just perfect! Love your jacket, the lace shorts and this wonderful red bag.
xxx, FashionFlirt

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Closet Fashionista said...

Love this outfit! and oooh you were quite lucky with your flight! :)
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Nina said...

love the shorts, and the jacket, you are always so gorgeous!

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Between Heels said...

Beautiful pants...great look!

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Le Salt Lake said...

Oh my! Those lace shorts are lovely!!
-J

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Gaja said...

I love your outfit, it's perfect.. <3
xx

LADYTRENDY said...

so pretty!!! love your look!!
xx
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A Tablespoon Of Life said...

You are beautiful Natalie :)
Thank you for just being you!

DailyGlamour said...

lovely short you have !

Shelby said...

those shorts are simply stunning!! love that you paired them with a similar colored top and utility jacket... it is a very cool combination and you just look gorgeous <3shelby

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The serial shopper said...

Great look!


xx

Meelena

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VerĂ³nica said...

OMG
I really love this look!

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vonilicious said...

Love your lace shorts. I hate when I wear flats and it rains or has rained and I don't think about it. Gotta avoid those puddles like the plague.

Daisy-Mai said...

i love these shorts, i have the in navy!
Daisy
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xx

indonesiatooverseas said...

what we wear show who are we

crazy pig said...

awesome outfit, dear! I love your shorts and the blouse (and also that these two items have similar color tone <3).

see you!

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I love the pictures and the red lippy looks great on you! I'm a new follower :D

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iris said...

I really hope everyone you know will be fine! I'm so glad you could take that plane! <3
Those shorts are lovely.
besos!

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Mars said...

I love your shorts! And your red lips are really stunning. Ugh, models...you are all so perfect.
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LouBehr said...

Perfect style !!!! Love the flats with the shorts !!!

You look amazing :) !!

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MĂ³nica C. Welton said...

Lovely hair+lips!
great outfit

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rmw said...

such an amazing outfit!! Bex X

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♥byAnja said...

this outfit is simply amazing!!! love it so much!!!

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AquĂ­ said...

what gorgeous shorts! I really love the soft neutral pallet in this outfit! I have been hunting everywhere for a casually loose coat like this!

Rebecca said...

Gorgeous shorts!
xx

MITICA ILLUSTRATIONS said...

Wonderfull as always!!

Kissessss!!

Zweiteiler said...

lovely outfit! I love the shorts paired with the parker!!!

crystal

LadyFLASHBACK said...

pretty lace! really dig how you've paired them with the green jacket,

jess // LF

TatiannaMaria said...

Amazing look!
I am in love with those shorts :)

xx, TatiannaMaria
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Meggy said...

Great look! I want your shirt and shorts.

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xx

Charline said...

I really do like the lace shorts :)

sara tee said...

such beautiful lace shorts! i'm glad irene has finally passed

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Ale. said...

The outfit is perfection & the red lips just add a cool touch to it!

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Chasing Dreams said...

lovely outfit!!

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guildedsecret. said...

WOW... i am amazed with this outfit - the lace shorts are such a lovely contrast to your tougher jacket...

with love,
guildedsecret

Bella said...

Perfect combination!! Love whole this look! :) Especially I love your shorts! :)

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fashion nightmare said...

thanks for your comment, dear !

i really love your outfit. all over.
but esp. the pants ! amazing.

xx,
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Katie said...

Love your shorts! Adorable! xo

Phuong said...

Can I have your shorts please? You look lovely!!
Travel in Style

Two Happy Hearts said...

those are the cutest lace shorts. i love them paired with the jacket!

The PvdH Journal said...

Oh Natalie lucky you! And I agree with the general sentiment of the comments- the shorts are absolutely fantastic!

PvdH

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Inhale | Fashion and Beauty said...

Love the lace shorts!

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Elizabeth of PrettyNiftyThriftyFashion said...

oh i just love the lace shorts and your jacket is so adorable :)

Cristiana Nunes said...

I love this bag of yours, it has such a great colour. Another cozy and fashionable outfit. Beautiful shorts. And I've been thinking that i should buy a pair of flats, just like yours, they must be comfy!

estefania said...

Hello! Thank you very much for the comment ... made me very excited that I discussed in my blog, I occasionally pass through your blog and I really like. kiss

Zanita said...

Always flawless, thanks so much for your comments beauty xx

Francesca Felix said...

this is adorable look natalie.. love the shorts with that blouse, so effortless and girly. I need to get me a jacket like that one!!
XO
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Lianne and Tia said...

Gorgeous color combos!

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Sophia said...

ah lovely outfit for an almost hurricane! I loove those high waisted lace shorts. I'm in nyc too and super relieved that rain boots didn't have to be included in my attire for the next few weeks.

best,

sophia
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Vasilieva said...

lace shorts and a parka, the best mix ever

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x

Marella said...

In love with your shorts!

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Rea said...

LOVE these lace shorts! great look!
xx
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Lolek said...

Bags<3
shorts<3
how much shorts?

Sasha said...

the shorts are insaaane!
xx
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moded'amour said...

gorgeous look!


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Michelle Lee said...

love your look!

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madzia said...

nice bag and shorts :)

India said...

Loving the color combo!

this chick's got style said...

Lovely look! :)

Blush and Flats said...

how many times i can say that i love your blog & style ? thousands ? <3

Everyone loves fashion said...

well i can't say more than just beautiful :) Seems these lace shorts are everywhere now :) I'm glad there is the nice weather to wear it :)

Flight To Style said...

i love your outfit! It's simple, but chic!

xo

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COULD BLOOM said...

I love this set, shorts is the best :)

Rochelle Fox said...

so glade you safe and sound outfit is killer brightens up even day like that xx A Fox That Meows ♥

Lisa Fergus said...

very chic! love this pairing of the delicate creams with the jacket and flats! Beautiful!

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Evi said...

I'm in love with lace.... your outfit rockssssss love it!!

Evi xoxo

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alexandra.samarina said...

Wow dear! This shorts look gorgeous on you! Love the combo of lace and a tougher cardigan! And the red lip make up suits the whole look the best!

Love, love,love it:)))))

Alexandra

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JESSICA LANDER said...

I love the cream on cream paired with the army green jacket is so fresh. The shorts are literally to die for.

xoxo

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Isi, Wake up &amp; smell the azahar said...

My favorite color mix, burgundy, military green, white & black. Love it.

menina elegante said...

Probably smart that you got out before Irene!! You look stunning though! the lace shorts are amazing. : )x

Flashes of Style said...

Loveee your shorts! Dy just gave the same pair to me :) hehe


xoxo,

Bonnie

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RAW Fashion Magazine said...

Loving this outfit very casual but flirty at the same time; have fun in Cali xx
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Liberty Walk Sara said...

great outfit, love it! :)

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C'est La Viii said...

The shorts are hot!

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Look Pretty said...

Classy outfit!!

Chelsea Lane said...

sooooo cute! :)

xoxo

The Fashington Press said...

lovely soft pictures...love the jumpsuit.

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Sweet Harvest Moon said...

Very pretty!

Nici said...

You look so gorgeous!
Great blog! Following you now! :)

BN said...

J'adore ta veste et ton short, l'ensemble est divin ! (;
Bis

jamie said...

oh honey, can you get any more perfect? i Super duper love this look! esp the red lips =)

xx

Eline said...

Amazing look!
Your shorts are amazing! Perfect combination with the blouse and jacket!
And i really love the lips and bag- matching colours. :)

LOOK OF STYLE said...

hi natalie! how much time!!!!
love your outfit, like always :)

xx
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Fleur d'air said...

OMG! Your look is very, very nice... you look fantastic!

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Kiah Cole said...

lovely shorts

Audrey said...

LOVE the lace shorts! I'm obsessed w/lace! I just wore a lace top on my blog. My husband and I were in NYC this past weekend. We miraculously made it back to LA on one of the last flights out. Glad all is OK! www.casualglamorous.com

Kat said...

beautiful shorts!!! they are soo cute :)

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Kimberly said...

great outfit love those shorts with the cargo jacket!

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Eve said...

wow ! that shorts and this jacket are super together! ;)

kelly (unremittingly kel) said...

ahhhh I wore those shorts yesterday! friends told me to wear white/cream on top but i opted for color.

lookin' good :)

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Adele said...

this look is perfect! romantic with a twist! <3


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Meanz (Koi Story) said...

I love those lace shorts and this outfit in general! The jacket is adorable and we were experiencing a lot of rain here too yesterday and I'm in the Midwest! Instead of ignoring puddles, I love splashing around sometimes... haha

Sammy said...

Love the lacey piece with military jacket :)

Sam

liina said...

love the shorts they look great, i have a pair like that from leyendecker :)