Monday, January 31, 2011

The Way That I Am

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outfit: dress and hair bow-- f21; belt -- topshop; tights -- target; shoes -- marais usa

Hello!
So I took a rest from taking outfit photos. Until today, I haven't taken anyway since Wednesday. I spent my days off in denim leggings and oversized sweaters. It was really refreshing not having to fret over what I'm going to wear or if I had worn it before or if my readers would like it. I'd like to transfer this carefree feeling to every morning when I get dressed, even on blog post mornings. I'm so over worrying about statistics. I'm blogging because I like it: I love the girls I've had a chance to meet, and I love documenting my style and watching it evolve. It feels good to be back in this mindset.

This morning while getting dressed, my blog didn't even come to mind. I bought this dress a while ago but it's finally down in the 60's and cold enough to wear a long-sleeve dress. I don't like that it's long-sleeved. I think I'm gonna hack off part of the sleeves to make it short-sleeved--it'd be more versatile that way. What do you think? I knew when I bought this dress that I wanted to pair it with something red. I love the peter pan collar--who knew I could find something so cute at F21?

This weekend I started working on one of my New Year's resolutions of getting healthy. I've started taking vitamins everyday, biking about a mile in the mornings, sleeping/waking earlier, and eating more fruits and veggies. My body already feels better so I hope I can continue this. I also put myself on an indefinite shopping ban. Like this dress, I have some things that I haven't even worn yet since I keep getting new things. I seriously have more than enough clothes.

Until next post,
Jasmine
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19 comments:

  1. Gazel M.January 31, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    Hmm, I like long sleeves but I guess short sleeves are much more versatile! You're looking cute as always.

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  2. Jen HsiehJanuary 31, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    I'm so glad you're on the right track again with everything! It's always nice having a routine to follow as well. :)

    And I say you should take outfit photos when you're in your denim leggings and oversized sweaters because I'm sure you still look adorable. Speaking of which, maybe I should take picture of myself in my casual outfits. I always neglect them :P

    AND I LOVE THIS DRESS WITH THE PETER PAN COLLAR! I can't wait to get our Dynamic Duo items. <3

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  3. bestieJanuary 31, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    Weee I super love this dress Jasmine! I wish I'd find something as lovely at our F21 here. (: hmm, I kind of like it with the long sleeves though! But I suppose during spring/summer it'd be more wearable with short sleeves. Maybe you can put off the hacking until then? (:

    Glad to know you're being positive about your blog again! <3

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  4. lauraJanuary 31, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    I love the long sleeved-ness of this dress! And those shoes are super cute!

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  5. maggeygraceJanuary 31, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    I saw this and immediately thought it had to be Urban- I'm so surprised that it's Forever21!!! I LOVE it. I think those are the best kinds of days. When you put something on that YOU love and don't think about how it'll look on the blog. It's a tricky thing!

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  6. MelJanuary 31, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    Omgosh your dress is adorable! I love it! Looks lovely with your red tights! I'm so glad you're feeling better, and that's great that you're keeping up with your New Year's resolutions! I only had one and I still haven't even started it.

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    I think you would look great in skinny jeans or trouser pants.

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  8. UnknownFebruary 1, 2011 at 12:26 AM

    I love your dress so much! Seriously, you are so cute so consistently... it blows me away. I read on your blog previously that you were having a bit of a rough time... I am really sorry to hear about that and hope you feel better, soon.

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  9. beneath the glassFebruary 1, 2011 at 3:27 AM

    i love the dress (long sleeves and all) and the red tights make it interesting! great job with your health resolutions- i myself need to work on that...as well as the shopping ban. I'm forever on one and forever breaking it :D

    Beneath the Glass

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  10. The Semi SweetFebruary 1, 2011 at 3:42 AM

    Way to go Jasmine!! Biking a mile everyday is going to make a huge difference in your health and well being. You're so lucky to live somewhere with such pleasant weather to bike.

    And this dress is so cute on you! I do agree that shorter sleeves will work better though. That way you can wear in the spring without a problem.

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  11. Chloe MarieFebruary 1, 2011 at 3:43 AM

    Such an adorable dress, the stripes and peter pan collar, it's all so perfect together with the red tights. I know what you mean about stressing in the morning, I get into ruts and feel like that quite often but I honestly love every outfit you post so you've no worries there!

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  12. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    so sweet and cute! love the peter pan collar ^,^

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  13. geeFebruary 1, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    i can not believe that is from forever21..
    it is so cute and you look beautiful.
    ahhh...good luck on your shopping ban!!
    xoox

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  15. RaquelFebruary 2, 2011 at 4:12 AM

    I love long sleeved dresses so I'm suspicious to talk, but I think that this is great like this. You look great, like you always do.

    I read your blog for a while now, though I think I never commented, but I truly find you an inspiration! I just wanted you to know.

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  16. UnknownFebruary 2, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    Such a supercute dress! I love Peter Pan collars! :) And these shoes are oh so adorable! You always put together the sweetest looks <3

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  17. TaylorFebruary 3, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    I have the same goals as you. I've started just this month and am taking it all a day at a time.
    Life is hard but it's getting easier and I'm loving myself more for it.

    Good luck, Jasmine!

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  18. KRISTYFebruary 9, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    Yummy tights! They go so well with the striped dress. If it was me, I would just wear black tights (boring!) with the dress. But you took it to the next level of cuteness and worked those red tights like nobody's business. Yay! :D

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  19. paulinabelleFebruary 11, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    So in love with your shoes!

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