The Pendulum Swings

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Sweater - hand me down
Belt & Tights - F21
Dress - Etsy
Shoes - Payless

I sometimes feel like a paradox, or maybe an oxymoron, if I can become a concept or a grammatical term instead of a person that is.  I strive for simplicity and complexity at the same time; for minimalism and shabby chic clutter.  In life surroundings, to design, to well everything, I seem to swing from moments of restraint to indulgence, thoughtful self-possession to emotional impulse.  My sartorial sense swings from the extremes of ruffles, lace, florals, and colors, to that of monochromatic minimalism.  I have yet to find the perfect balance that could define me. 

True Story:
Baby says with purpose, "A yaba gaba do do me goo."
Husband says, "Now that, whatever she said, was a full sentence."

11 thoughts:

  1. This is super cute, I love the red with the florals - I never would have thought to put them together, but they work amazingly well =)
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  2. Oh...the colors with the snow fall are simply stunning!

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  3. Thanks Liz!

    @Sian - I always love pairing things that "shouldn't" go together.

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  4. LOVE the outfit and now I know why we mesh so well. I'm often perplexed at my own personality because I'm very similar to you in the paradoxes. We're mysteries, huh? :)

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  5. You look like a beautiful enchanted garden in the midst of a winter wonderful! You are just lovely! :)

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  6. @Mama - yes we are. I often wish I could find a uniform I'm happy in, but no such luck yet. Then I think," Would that bore me?"

    @Linda Z - thank you so much! That's really kind of you to say :)

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  7. You look so pretty Joanna!

    http://shannonhearts.blogspot.com

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  8. The photos are so pretty. I love the bright outfit against the snow.

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  9. I love how you made this colorful outfit work for winter!

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  10. You brought sprint to winter with this photo! Love it!

    Btw, I agree with your hubs - Totally a full sentence! lol

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  11. Beautiful photos! I love the full floral skirt!

    See Me Rwar

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