Top: Jcrew Dress: F21 Shoes: Target Necklace: Nordstrom
So yesterday I mentioned the topic of dressing for ourselves or for our husbands. Ironically when I walked out in this outfit Trevor instantly informed me that you are NOT ALLOWED to wear plaid with stripes! "Don't you know that?" he questioned me. In which I responded, "Didn't you know it is all about mixing patterns right now?!" haha He is very puzzled by this look and this trend. While I think this trend is a little daring, it can be fun :) This dress with the top are super duper comfy. Paired with some sandals, it was perfect for a sunny spring afternoon. Sorry Trevor, I vetoed you on this one :)
*Documenting my style to make sure I keep the promise to myself, to always be fully dressed with a smile.
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Dear Earplugs,
Thanks for doing the trick while attending one of Trevor's favorite band's concerts.
---If you knew the kind of music my husband liked to listen to, you would know why I have invested in having ear plugs on hand :)
---If you knew the kind of music my husband liked to listen to, you would know why I have invested in having ear plugs on hand :)
Dear Easter,
You are always such a beautiful time of year, in meaning and nature! I love Spring :)
Dear Dishwasher,
I am so so so grateful for you. The first two years of mine and Trevor's marriage without you was very difficult. I will never not have a dishwasher again! haha :)
Dear Readers,
Thanks for taking my poll! I think I am going to start off with doing a link up for my tid + bits if you all want to join in THIS THURSDAY! You can do the tid + bits anytime during the week or even next, the link up with stay up for 7 days.
Still deciding if I should do a link up for my Life's Little Notes. I know there are several other versions of this kind of post out there, I started doing mine back in November of last year. I guess I will let you guys know soon, so you can put together some of your own little notes :) I always appreciate the input, so thank you!
Still deciding if I should do a link up for my Life's Little Notes. I know there are several other versions of this kind of post out there, I started doing mine back in November of last year. I guess I will let you guys know soon, so you can put together some of your own little notes :) I always appreciate the input, so thank you!
Hope you all had a great Easter weekend :)
hahahha confusing the boys with the latest fashions. (;
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Really love the gingham paired with stripes! What a fun combo. Looking BEE- UTIFUL! Happy Easter! :) Anna
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this outfit!! and that is funny that your husband doesn't think you can wear it. : ) can't trust them sometimes! have a good start to the week!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this outfit!! and that is funny that your husband doesn't think you can wear it. : ) can't trust them sometimes! have a good start to the week!
ReplyDeleteI wore some bright red shoes with a mint colored skirt and my boy told me that wasn't allowed until i told him color popping was the latest trend haha he was confused as well.
ReplyDeleteGreat outfit, you look lovely! :D
ReplyDeleteThis is a really cute look! Sometimes you have to go with your gut.
ReplyDeleteYou look adorable, as always!! :))
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute outfit, it is great to take fashion risks every now and then. Your makeup looks flawless too :)
ReplyDeleteNormally I would think like Trevor but I really like this look together :) Cute sandals by the way.
ReplyDeleteGreat outfit, love the color of your gingham! :-)
ReplyDeleteSometimes guys just don't understand fashion! The pattern mixing looks so cute on you!
ReplyDelete-Sharon
The Tiny Heart
My husband never gets fashion, but he's still good about not giving me a hard time before I walk out the door. I haven't been daring enough to mix patterns yet.
ReplyDeleteI am definitely thankful for my dishwasher! Whew-I'm pretty sure that I would cry without it.
I just purchased the same shirt from J Crew this weekend!!! So of course I love it! Mixing patterns is so fun! Once Tervor learns it's in, it'll already be out. Boys... ;) xoxo A-
ReplyDeleteYou look ADORABLE! Boys don't know good fashion when they see it ;)
ReplyDeleteHow cute is this outfit?! L-O-V-E the pattern mixing, and that maxi skirt is amazing! Boys clearly need to get their heads out of their backsides when it come to fashion :)
ReplyDeleteAnnie
The Other Side of Gray
Hehe the hubs is so cute :) My own hubs (Trevor as well :) has often been confused at my choice of style. I think it's adorable seeing that look on his face :) I don't have a dishwasher, NEVER HAVE, but oh how I would love one!
ReplyDeleteHappy Monday!! xoxo
I love anything and everything Maxi, so cute! Glad that I found your blog! I can't imagine life without a dishwasher. Right now we're without a dryer, so I'm hanging everything up. I love/hate it.
ReplyDeleteI love the mixed patterns!
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Laci
lifeinterlaced.com
i LOVE pattern mixing! My husband is fine with it..but my boss at work has made a few confused comments. It cracks me up! I love your maxi..it's to die for cute!
ReplyDeleteGood matching patterns! Xo
ReplyDeleteGreat job at mixing the patterns!! You look beautiful!
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Rachel
http://picklesandchapstick.blogspot.com/
Love your gorgeous dress and your make-up is so pretty! I invite you to take a look at my blog and if you like maybe we can follow each other? xoxo
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Haha, sometimes I ask my husband "does this look okay?" before we leave the house. I don't know why I ask though because his response is always "I don't know. I know nothing about lady clothes."
ReplyDeletelove the outfit! boys just don't get it sometimes!
ReplyDeletethat top is a beuaitufl color for you! and men can be so uninformed when it comes to whats new...haha.
ReplyDeletethank goodness for dishwashers!
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Kenzie
Of course you can wear stripes and gingham! you look adorable!
ReplyDeleteChic on the Cheap
Love the outfit...thought it was a skirt at first, but love that it's a dress!
ReplyDeleteI never take fashion advice from boys..lol.. ;) but I think i would ask if my outfit looked good ;)
ReplyDeleteLOVE earplugs! They are my lifesaver :) I have SUPER sensitive ears so i always have a pair on hand :)
Mixing patterns is so awesome! This is a great little mix!
ReplyDeletelove LOVE love LOVE your outfit! you are darling!!
ReplyDeletewow I wish I could pull off an outfit like that! How amazing!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the pattern mix with the gingham and stripes!
ReplyDelete~Heather
one of my biggest memories of provo is that every guy there seems to think striped polo shirts with plaid shorts is a good idea. apparently they are just ahead of the curve.
ReplyDeleteLOVE your outfit! :] It really does look so comfy and springy! Gingham is the best! And I love that you had to veto your husband right after that post. So funny!
ReplyDeleteI think its adorable! I love the sandals!
ReplyDeletehaha my husband feels the same way. he's always like: "babe, i can't let you out of the door in that and i MOST definitely WILL NOT TAKE PICTURES of it. you'll regret that later." especially when i try the headband hippie style. someday... he'll love it ;)
ReplyDeletei LOVE the mixing patterns. looks cute on you!
Hey Alycia. Thanks for visiting FEST. I haven't yet tackled the mixed prints trend yet, but I have an outfit in mind. Hopefully I'll get around to posting it soon. This look looks great on you!
ReplyDeleteOh, and PS..I often have to wear certain trends a couple times before my husband sees "the vision".
XO,
Catherine
FEST (food, style & travel)
I love pattern mixing with gingham; it looks great with everything! Super cute look here.
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Hannah
www.chillairandperfume.blogspot.com
Love the outfit! And Im so with you on the dishwasher thing, can never live without it again. period.
ReplyDeleteMen just don't understand!
ReplyDeleteFABULOUS LOOK! love the maxi so much you look amazing thank you for the nice comment on my blog and the follow I am for sure going to follow you too
ReplyDeleteLove the stripes with a pop of color! I have done the black and white stripes with the black and white gingham but I am thinking my trusty pink gingham needs to make an appearance! There is something to be said for a long dress where you don't have to be all lady like yet still look put together! :) Your husband literally sounds just like mine... They just don't get the fashion thing... But I think we'd be a little worried if they did :)
ReplyDeleteAmanda
http://easy-life-blog.com/
Your husband sounds exactly like mine...sometimes he just doesn't get the things I wear. You look adorable as usual!!
ReplyDeleteyou look sooo cute!! love your striped skirt! xx
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I love your dress! I don't have a dishwasher right now, I can't wait to have one lol
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Jen
Doesn't he know that it isn't plaid it's GINGHAM? haha love it!
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allie
Looking as beautiful as ever, loving that print and color combo! :) I agree with you on Easter...such a pretty time! <3
ReplyDeleteLove your gingham top paired with the striped dress!
ReplyDeletexx
http://hautecouture3.blogspot.com
if it were up to my husband i would be wearing jeans, a white t-shirt, and vans every single day. boys are so silly! :)
ReplyDeletep.s. love your strips & gingham! i'm still trying to figure out if i can pull off the mixed patterns look, but you do it like a pro!
Sometimes, boys just don't get it. My boyfriend once told me that the only reason a woman wears perfume is to smell good for other women. I had to scratch my head about that one.
ReplyDeleteyou are darling!!! i love that dress!
ReplyDeleteI'm loving the dress Alycia :) It's so lovely!
ReplyDeleteHahahaha. Oh husbands, how they can be so funny sometimes. This genuinely made me laugh. And that dress is amazing, btw. LOVE the pattern mixing.
ReplyDelete♥Abbey
Along Abbey Road
Cute outfit! I still feel nervous about mixing patterns but I think this combo looks great on you.
ReplyDeleteWear what you like!...Love it:D
ReplyDeleteCute outfit! My husband did the same thing to me the other day when I was wearing a floral and a houndtooh skirt. Love your style!
ReplyDelete-Meredith
alldressedublog.com
you are just so perfect and cute and dressed good always. it kills me.
ReplyDelete-k
I don't know if I'm into mixing patterns in general - but this almost doesn't even seem like a mix! Bright turquoise, black, white - so cute together!
ReplyDeletelove the dress!! it wouldn't work on my short body, but it looks fabulous on you!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute look! Love the mix of prints!! Your sandals are adorbs!
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Giovanna
www.oliveandanarrow.com
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Love that dress!
ReplyDeleteSooo cute! You're adorable.
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Em
You look amaze! I love gingham shirts, especially the ones from j crew! Ps-I could not live without a dishwasher #firstworldproblem
ReplyDeleteOh so lovely, beautiful look!!
ReplyDeletexoxo
- http://fashionnfairytale.blogspot.com/2012/04/looking-beyond-horizon.html
Great combo!! I don't think I could pull this off, but you sure can.
ReplyDeleteYou have a great blog by the way.
Cute look, Alycia! I like the checked top. =)
ReplyDeleteBTW: Thanks bunches for the follow! Hope you stop in often and share a thought. =)
What a great outfit. I love the stripes and checkers together!!
ReplyDeleteSara :)
http://seventwentysomethings.blogspot.com/
Thanks for the comment and following my blog! :)
ReplyDeleteYou are too adorable lady and I adore this cute combo!
Following you now too; your blog is pretty much amazing.
xo
Lizzie
placeclevertitlehere.blogspot.com
I love this outfit! And of course pattern mixing is in. Though...sometimes when I try it, I butcher it. I try to keep that to myself most of the time...
ReplyDeleteA Southern Drawl
Mixing patterns! Nice save.... and loving the colors too.
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ReplyDeleteAlycia! You look great, that skirt is fab on you. Its always so much fun to chat with you!
ReplyDeleteloving the maxi! and how you paired it with the button down :)
ReplyDeleteHi Alycia!!
ReplyDeleteI'm Catalina from http://all-my-hobbies.blogspot.com/
Thanks for visiting my blog. Your blog is wonderful I like it so much. If you want we can follow each other.
I like this outfit especially the top
Kisses from Romania :*
love this outfit, very cute xx
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