Truth Depends On A Walk Around The Lake

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A few sunny days and all the ice on this side of the lake has all but disappeared. Once again it is still and reflective; a soothing place to pass a bit of time.

It has been too long since I wore my star print dress, no? I wore it so much last year that I can only be inspired to wear it when I can think of a fresh way to style it. This little jacket from H&M did the trick, making the ensemble feel somehow patriotic. While black flats would be an easy end to the outfit, I did a little doodling on my shoes with a paint pen. I do enjoy shoes with a little splash of personality and clearly haven't moved past my high school habit of drawing on my Converse.
Also, if I keep wearing this Modcloth necklace and taking close-ups, everyone will be able to know exactly what time of day I am taking my outfit shots...
Outfit details: jacket- H&M, dress- H&M, tights- Walmart, shoes- customized, gloves- Karmaloop, necklace- Modcloth

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118 comments:

  1. BettyDecember 30, 2009 at 9:07 AM

    super cute outfit. I love the dress.

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  2. Annie, Time Enough for DrumsDecember 30, 2009 at 9:08 AM

    Your jacket is lovely and I super love how you've customized those shoes! All beautiful. A.

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  3. SamDecember 30, 2009 at 9:10 AM

    You look beautiful! And your environment looks so fairytale like... I always seem to dream away by your photo's!

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  4. kendal croixDecember 30, 2009 at 9:11 AM

    those shoes are simply amazing.

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  5. NadiaDecember 30, 2009 at 9:12 AM

    Hey Rebecca! If I send you my shoes. will you doodle all over them and send them back?

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  6. indigotangerineDecember 30, 2009 at 9:12 AM

    The way you doodled on the shoes is so sophisticated! The star print is gorgeous too, obviously.
    -indigo

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  7. AnonymousDecember 30, 2009 at 9:16 AM

    wow your shoes are customized! amazing! I just love color pop of yellow in the gloves!

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  8. CamillaDecember 30, 2009 at 9:17 AM

    LAAV IT! :) xxx

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  9. CorinnaDecember 30, 2009 at 9:20 AM

    i love the doodles on your shoes! i wish i had a "sinature" way of drawing to customize my shoes the same way

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  10. CaitlinDecember 30, 2009 at 9:20 AM

    Your shoes are so beautiful, and I love the pop of color that your gloves add!

    xo Caitlin

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  11. Roxanne RosensteelDecember 30, 2009 at 9:21 AM

    Oh my dear you look so lovely! I'm kind of obsessed with star prints, and that one seems extra good.

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  12. SonyaDecember 30, 2009 at 9:23 AM

    The shoes look so good!

    www.sonyasark.blogspot.com

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  13. ToosdaiDecember 30, 2009 at 9:23 AM

    those gloves are fantastic! i always try to mix goldenrod into my wardrobe (because i love love love that color) and i never even considered gloves!

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  14. Blue NoteDecember 30, 2009 at 9:25 AM

    so lovely pictures. so nice weather

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  15. Fabiola "Fab"December 30, 2009 at 9:41 AM

    ooh the dress adorable on you!! I want the gloves!!

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  16. FrancineDecember 30, 2009 at 9:46 AM

    I'm horrible at drawing so I could never trust myself with making my shoes look at cool as you did, haha. They look great. And those gloves are badass!

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  17. DannieDecember 30, 2009 at 9:49 AM

    The little details in your outfits is what always make sthem pop, i looove these gloves right here, i want motorcycle gloves sooo bad!

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  18. Maria TavaresDecember 30, 2009 at 9:49 AM

    LOVE THE VIEW!!! The outfit is the cutest ;D

    Haapy New Year and take care!
    Maria

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  19. Melissa~December 30, 2009 at 9:54 AM

    I love the dress, and how that gloves look.
    the shoes are so amazing.

    kisses!!

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  20. Azure StarsDecember 30, 2009 at 9:54 AM

    Very cute outfit and I love the yellow gloves. I love your doodles and you should absolutely make customized shoes and sell them on Etsy. I would buy them:)

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  21. lila launeDecember 30, 2009 at 9:55 AM

    looove your shoes :)

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  22. ErinDecember 30, 2009 at 9:58 AM

    nice work today! i was wondering what type of camera do you use? i am in the market for one.
    togandtrappings.blogspot.com

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  23. BrennaDecember 30, 2009 at 9:58 AM

    Love what you did to the shoes, and the outfit strikes me as quite patriotic as well.

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  24. Saoirse (seer - sha)December 30, 2009 at 10:13 AM

    These photos are breathtaking! I love your jacket!
    xxx

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  25. DanielleDecember 30, 2009 at 10:14 AM

    Awesome detailing on the jacket!

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  26. fireflyDecember 30, 2009 at 10:17 AM

    The necklace is very convenient right? :)

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  27. JasmineDecember 30, 2009 at 10:25 AM

    oh wow the lake and its reflection are so gorgeous!! i would love to spend some time there (: your outfit is so lovely as always! when you said that you doodled on your shoes, i thought it'd just be like a little heart or something small but i was so shocked to see such a lovely pattern!! :D love your jacket and dress too!

    i have a necklace like that as you've seen--the heart locket. whenever i wear that, people will know what time i'm taking pictures too! hehe (:

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  28. libys11December 30, 2009 at 10:27 AM

    i love what you did with the shoes?? what kind of paint pen did you use?? and what fabric are your flats made of?

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  29. EliDecember 30, 2009 at 10:28 AM

    LOVE the pop of yellow :)

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  30. FannahDecember 30, 2009 at 11:00 AM

    Oh wow. I would have not thought you'd doodled that yourself, it's perfect. Hey, if I send you all the shoes I own, will you make them something even more beautiful? ;)

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  31. sparkle motionDecember 30, 2009 at 11:11 AM

    i really like this outfit. especially the jacket and the gloves!

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  32. Sara LynnDecember 30, 2009 at 11:13 AM

    I really really love this dress & the jacket is too cute.

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  33. muchloveDecember 30, 2009 at 11:14 AM

    So these are the shoes you said you doodled on! I love it. I keep meaning to doodle on my shoes too - you've just inspired me a little bit more :)

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  34. confessions of a marc addict.December 30, 2009 at 11:19 AM

    the reflection of the clouds in the water is incredible...

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  35. . s h e r r y *December 30, 2009 at 11:27 AM

    Amazing outfit, especially those shoes! I love the lake too.

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  36. AnnaDecember 30, 2009 at 11:37 AM

    The shoes with your doodles...fantastic!! Where did you get them?!

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  37. Fabulocity in Amish CountryDecember 30, 2009 at 11:39 AM

    These photos are fantastic! :) You look awesome as always! I love those gloves and shoes!

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  38. Sidewalk ChalkDecember 30, 2009 at 11:45 AM

    i love how little things can spruce up an outfit. your shoes are adorable :) -Nikki

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  39. celi.aDecember 30, 2009 at 11:48 AM

    I love that dress, and of course the jacket is a favorite. Nice outfit, my dear!

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  40. Electric LadyDecember 30, 2009 at 11:49 AM

    greta job on those shoes, super cute!

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  41. AnonymousDecember 30, 2009 at 11:50 AM

    Your doodles are so superior, I don't think you can just call them doodles! The shoes are darling and I love that jacket from H&M, I tried to convince my cousin to buy it just so I could admire it from afar.

    xo Jenny

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  42. layiaDecember 30, 2009 at 11:51 AM

    great outfit! i love the blue tones in your photos! and man, that's such a nice setting for shoots!

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  43. HanneleDecember 30, 2009 at 11:53 AM

    Love the trademark doodles on your shoes! and beautiful set of photos, breathtaking scenery, always inspiring :)

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  44. Molly RoseDecember 30, 2009 at 11:55 AM

    i love your outfit, and our shoes look amazing! i cant believe you did that yourself!

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  45. anneDecember 30, 2009 at 11:59 AM

    i can see why you keep wearing it! it's adorable!
    your shoes look coll. did you paint the design on them?

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  46. FESIDecember 30, 2009 at 12:09 PM

    This outfit is so cute! Love it!

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  47. JennyDecember 30, 2009 at 12:15 PM

    Love this outfit, the yellow gloves give it that finishing touch. Wish I had the guts to do that to a pair of shoes, they look great! xx

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  48. AudreyAllureDecember 30, 2009 at 12:20 PM

    beautiful photos! great shoes <3

    love your blog :)
    - Audrey Allure

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  49. the holister abolisherDecember 30, 2009 at 12:22 PM

    Looking at your pictures always reminds me of reading a fairy tale, everything is beautiful and unique, with a touch of love.

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  50. DianeDecember 30, 2009 at 12:26 PM

    beautiful!

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  51. Fashion TherapistDecember 30, 2009 at 12:27 PM

    I love the star print dress and I especially love that you paired it with this band jacket. Looks great.

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  52. Faux NaifDecember 30, 2009 at 12:31 PM

    ohmygosh, i love what you've done to your shoes! that's amazing!

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  53. katthroatworldDecember 30, 2009 at 12:39 PM

    amazing view & lovely outfit as usual! :)

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  54. The Village IdiotDecember 30, 2009 at 1:05 PM

    love the look!!! the jacket- the stars-the bright yellow gloves- so chic!

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  55. RebeccaDecember 30, 2009 at 1:33 PM

    What a picturesque setting! Wonderful outfit, too. :) And it's really snappy what you've done with those shoes!!

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  56. AnonymousDecember 30, 2009 at 1:36 PM

    I'm in love with the shoes! Such a great idea, very inspiring!

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  57. Luna :December 30, 2009 at 1:39 PM

    your clock/necklace is very pretty, but becareful, dont fall in the water :-D

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  58. CharmaladeDecember 30, 2009 at 1:57 PM

    The gloves and shoes give the chic outfit a POP! I especially love the doodling, they look professional and unique!

    http://charmalade.blogspot.com/

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  59. simonesaysDecember 30, 2009 at 2:11 PM

    Whatta coincendence. Right before opening this blog, I was thinking to myself, 'I would really like a black dress with some cute white stars on it.' Yours is pretty much the best example of what I want my dress to look like. ♥

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  60. KimberellieDecember 30, 2009 at 2:33 PM

    Those are awesome shoe doodles! I am so inspired! You look fantastic as per usual! Do you hem your dresses? Your dresses are always so fantastic! And I am so tempted to buy them online. But then I worry they will be way too short on me; because they fit you so perfect!

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  61. FuksjannaDecember 30, 2009 at 2:36 PM

    The whole outfit is just perfect! Cute star dress, military jacket, perfect gloves & the clock are amazing!

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  62. SistinasDecember 30, 2009 at 2:37 PM

    I love the gloves detail!! ♥

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  63. AiméeDecember 30, 2009 at 2:38 PM

    Obviously I need to drag myself off to H&M. Your jacket and Q's pants the other day have reminded me why it's worth the 3 hour drive.

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  64. M.December 30, 2009 at 2:45 PM

    very cute outfit, I loooooove that star print dress!

    lovelove,
    http://marissaexplains.blogspot.com

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  65. beautifulnemoDecember 30, 2009 at 2:53 PM

    Love the first and 4th pic. :)
    I have the same H&M jacket! And bought some a way simmilar gloves but in different colour at TopShop.

    Thanks for this year. Even if you don'tt know me. :)

    xxx

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  66. daisymayDecember 30, 2009 at 3:18 PM

    Those shoes are amazing, I would never managed to get the pattern to look so perfect like that! Love the jacket to, just a little military, not overly done! Your settings are always so peaceful!

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  67. pigletDecember 30, 2009 at 3:24 PM

    Your doodled shoes turned out amazing!

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  68. MissKellieDecember 30, 2009 at 3:25 PM

    Such a cute outfit! :D The jacket and dress look perfect together, and I love what you did with your shoes!! :D My doodling has never looked that good!

    http://playingdressupwithkellie.blogspot.com/

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  69. KDDecember 30, 2009 at 4:05 PM

    I love it! The shoe doodles are waaaay better than any customized Converse I've seen. And the "vaguely patriotic" vibe is just plain super!

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  70. KylaDecember 30, 2009 at 4:10 PM

    This may be one of my favorite looks! Love the combination of the jacket and dress and you did an awesome job on the shoes. Love, love, love!

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  71. P'December 30, 2009 at 4:16 PM

    Waw °O°
    Fantastic yellow gloves!! It make everything in this outfit, so great idea to wear them!! I'm in love with your jacket too, I saw it once in H&M but never tried, now I have regrets!!
    Kisses from Paris!
    Pandore

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  72. la fille dans la forêtDecember 30, 2009 at 4:17 PM

    adorableeee! i love what you did with the shoes!

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  73. EyeliahDecember 30, 2009 at 4:22 PM

    holy crap, that still water looks gorgeous!

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  74. LaiaDecember 30, 2009 at 4:36 PM

    awww I love that dress! (L)

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  75. LindaDecember 30, 2009 at 4:40 PM

    I love your doodle shoes. Where can I get myself an affordable pair of leather oxfords? I'm having a hell of a time!

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  76. RutaDecember 30, 2009 at 5:02 PM

    You look very patriotic, and that view is gorgeous. So beautiful. I wish I had such a lake near me.

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  77. nawal natasiaDecember 30, 2009 at 5:19 PM

    waaw i like your jacket and shoes ,,very nice :)

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  78. princesspoliticoDecember 30, 2009 at 5:36 PM

    these shots are dreamy. love the refection of lake in the background contrasted with your star-print dress.

    xo.
    princesspolitico

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  79. ClareDecember 30, 2009 at 5:48 PM

    I just love that horse necklace-watch! Such a cute addition to the outfit.

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  80. NancyDecember 30, 2009 at 5:52 PM

    Love the shoes! Very creative. It's hard to be believe they're Converse. Ah, don't be surprised now if Urban Outfitters comes to you now asks you to design a line of shoes for them ;)

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  81. What Would a Nerd WearDecember 30, 2009 at 5:54 PM

    goodness this is gorgeous. love the dress, love the shoe embellishments, love the yellow glove.
    you are masterful!

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  82. BrittanyDecember 30, 2009 at 5:57 PM

    How creative of you to doodle on your shoes like that! And I absolutely adore your dress and jacket.

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  83. teri seaglassDecember 30, 2009 at 6:07 PM

    your doodled shoes are AMAZING! how is it possible to draw with a paint pen and make it so neat?!?! skills! it looks amazing and super unique.

    teri at tintedseaglass.blogspot.com

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  84. MollyDecember 30, 2009 at 6:52 PM

    love the shoes. really well done. what kind of paint/etc did you use?

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  85. MuirinDecember 30, 2009 at 7:16 PM

    Your hair has grown out and it is soo ridiculously gorgeous! :) Matter of fact you are lovely and your pictures are just amazing. Really. I especially love the reflection in the lake.

    Thanks for the comment you made a while back on my blog. I hope your Christmas was lovely and that your new year is filled with fun, exciting and pleasant memories waiting to be made. You are such a special person, my dear.

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  86. DuckyGirlDecember 30, 2009 at 7:53 PM

    Your shoes are darling.
    I love your doodles.
    Very cute jacket by the way.
    Toodaloo,
    Duckygirl.

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  87. Django et CocoDecember 30, 2009 at 9:30 PM

    Amazing Outfit! I think it amazing that you draw on your shoe/items, even if for you it is an old habit. I would love to be able to make my items my own unique one! :)

    Have a Happy New Years and New Years Eve,

    -Coco from Our Paper Moon

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  88. NatalieDecember 30, 2009 at 10:10 PM

    gorgeous! i love ur dress :)

    xoxo

    natalieoffduty.blogspot.com

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  89. AshleyDecember 30, 2009 at 10:20 PM

    Love photo #5! Your jacket looks so cute paired with the dress! You are so talented, the DIY shoe looks amazing!

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  90. SO.December 30, 2009 at 10:21 PM

    oh my god the shoes completes the picture soo much. i love how the trees and clouds are reflected off of the river. ahh, everything is so wonderful and gorgeous!

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  91. MegDecember 30, 2009 at 10:27 PM

    You look great. I love what you did to your shoes!

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  92. KateDecember 30, 2009 at 10:36 PM

    I saw that jacket at H&M jacket yesterday. I love how you styled it with the dress. I wish I was confident enough in my doodling to add some artistic flair to an old pair of shoes.

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  93. DylanaDecember 30, 2009 at 10:38 PM

    The way you reinvent a piece of clothing is so inspiring! Love the dress!

    colormenana.blogspot.com

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  94. The Owl DiaryDecember 30, 2009 at 11:14 PM

    adorable necklace and i love that jacket!
    & i also doodle on my shoes :)
    happy new year.
    xx

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  95. AmeliaDecember 31, 2009 at 12:22 AM

    The reflections off that lake totally get me everytime you take pictures there. Absolutely incredible. That jacket is really cool, too.

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  96. mellyDecember 31, 2009 at 1:17 AM

    Can't stop staring at your shoesies!

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  97. NoViTaRisTiaNaDecember 31, 2009 at 1:43 AM

    it so aw-mazing photo shoot. where do u take those picture?? hehee...

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  98. le blog de leenDecember 31, 2009 at 2:12 AM

    what a wonderful landscape :)
    looove the dress and the brogues, they really match

    leen

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  99. SabineDecember 31, 2009 at 2:58 AM

    The outfit is (still) beautiful and the background absolutely stunning. Happy New Year! Sabine x

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  100. ManjaDecember 31, 2009 at 3:47 AM

    I love those customized shorts!

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  101. JenDecember 31, 2009 at 4:48 AM

    What a great idea for your shoes! I love that they look kinda like Michael Jackson's now. ;)

    The yellow gloves make me feel so cheerful. I love yellow.

    Happy New Year!

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  102. donnaDecember 31, 2009 at 5:47 AM

    Badass doodling!!!

    Happy New Year!

    xoxo,
    Donna

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  103. HDecember 31, 2009 at 5:56 AM

    Your amazing. Seriously! Them shoes i would pay A LOT of money for. Any for sale? :)

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  104. KallieDecember 31, 2009 at 6:59 AM

    wow. this is just so perfect.

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  105. AnonymousDecember 31, 2009 at 7:26 AM

    Love the skirt and the gloves. And the jacket. Well done.

    closet365.wordpress.com

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  106. WinnieDecember 31, 2009 at 7:52 AM

    Love it all. Your doodled shoes are so amazing!

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  107. jaunty magpieDecember 31, 2009 at 4:40 PM

    What a smart outfit -- and those little mustard yellow fingerless gloves are j'adore-worthy. I always love how thoughtful and serene all these photos are. I always want to take the dog on a walk on the river trail by our house after reading your blog -- wish it wasn't raining today, though!

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  108. emilyDecember 31, 2009 at 10:04 PM

    see, the thing is your "doodles" are so perfect, they actually look like part of the shoe. very unique, still. ;)

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  109. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2010 at 9:04 AM

    it's been a great pleasure to read your blog -- i look forward to reading more posts in 2010.

    love your shoe art.

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  110. JessicaJanuary 1, 2010 at 9:25 AM

    it's AMAZING PHOTOS. especially the view !!!!!!! really. it's amazing.

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  111. Delightfully TackyJanuary 1, 2010 at 1:24 PM

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  112. reckless daughterJanuary 1, 2010 at 6:41 PM

    love this jacket on you!

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  113. fhooe fhoo ffhoeeJanuary 2, 2010 at 4:26 PM

    great outfit and nice setting for shoots!!

    pefect!!!

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  114. Fabiola "Fab"January 2, 2010 at 8:45 PM

    Glad you posted them once again cause I think I started reading your blog half way thru the year!

    xoxo

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  115. Erin CathleenJanuary 3, 2010 at 9:06 AM

    Love what you've done with the shoes!

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  116. khdzJanuary 3, 2010 at 12:13 PM

    i love love love the shoes :)

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  117. sarathira sukimanJanuary 4, 2010 at 3:06 PM

    that jacket has some serious attitude. & its about time you put your beautiful artworkss to another use, its so lovely, you should sell it! no no, frame it!

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  118. momoiro-chanFebruary 9, 2010 at 11:55 AM

    Amazing :)

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