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Today is my little sister's birthday. Because she's eight years younger than I, when she gets older, it makes me feel ancient.
She accused me of trying to upstage her outfit-wise, but we all know that this is how I dress everyday.

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The weather was almost something resembling warm, about 46°. I wasn't quite ready to forgo tights however, so I chose a nude fishnet, that I now maybe regret. And I broke out the Seychelles, because I was very anxious to, and most of the snow is gone now.
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I hadn't worn this sequined top since Christmas, so clearly I need to work harder at incorporating sequins into daily wear. (But then what will I wear on special occasions? I don't know.)
Seychelles gypsy
I do love the color of these! Can't wait for summer and no tights.
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The Rundown
Leopard skirt Forever 21 - Sequined top Simply Vera via Kohls - Shoes Seychelles Gypsy Buy at Amazon - Belt Gap - Tights TJMaxx
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Happy Birthday Anna Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake
We had the best chocolate cake ever (you can find the recipe here), and yes, doesn't the Christmas tree make such nice bokeh? Why would anyone ever want to take that down...

...and if anyone is interested...
I've listed a couple pairs of shoes on ebay, because I'd like to have room for my new shoes...click the photos to check out the listings. They are both size eight.
Mint Julip full
fortune cookie

47 comments

  1. I think I'm in love with your skirt.

    xoxo ~ Courtney
    http://sartorialsidelines.blogspot.com

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  2. love your red kicks, I cant wait for no tight weather although I do love the look of your tights in this outfit

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  3. Love that skirt and the red accent of shoes and belt!

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  4. Oh your shoes!!!! They are amazing!

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  5. Those Seychelels shoes are lovely. I can't wait to pull out my open toes shoes.

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  6. love this outfit as always! and Happy Birthday to your sister!!! :D
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  7. I absolutely love this outfit...I hope I can get something similar at the end of my weight loss! you look fabulous!

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  8. I love how you mix photos!
    Your shoes in the last picture are great too!
    xx

    http://17-candles.blogspot.com/

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  9. I would be anxious to wear those gorgeous shoes too!

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  10. Wow. It has been a while since I commented, and I apologize for that.
    WOW!! This outfit is killer! I love the tights- great details! And the pops of red and sequins make the outfit.

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  11. Admiring those red shoes with the leopard!

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  12. Just because it's your sister's birthday doesn't mean you can't look good. Afterall, it's not her wedding. ;)

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  13. That skirt is amazing and I love how you styled the sandals with the nude fishnets

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  14. That skirt is amazing and I love how you styled the sandals with the nude fishnets

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  15. I am LOVING this outfit!! It looks so so sooo good on you! I especially love the pops of red from the belt and shoes!

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  16. Oh, I love those shoes. I can't wait to wear mine, but it has been pouring rain here in Oregon and I don't want to ruin them.

    You're looking smashing in that skirt, btw. It's perfect on you.

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  17. Great outfit! That cake looks absolutely delicious as well. :D

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  18. I don't think the tights were a mistake, I quite like them! And you can't go wrong with red shoes :)

    Ugh, this time of year just draaaags on, its teasing us with almost being warm, but really, it's not quite there yet...hurry up spring!!

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  19. I was wrong. THIS is your best outfit yet! And my sister is 8 years older than me, and I never knew that she might feel older each year I have a birthday - which is every year...

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  20. Ohmygosh, those shoes! Love 'em! What a fun party outfit.

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  21. Are you participating in Sheila from Ephemera's leopard week? Or is that just a really great coincidence?

    This post has me craving chocolate cake and wishing I wore a size 8. Sigh on both counts.

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  22. omg, i love that top! black and shiny! and those patterned mary janes are to die for.
    <3 mode.
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  23. your sister looks just like you!! You look adorable, and those tights are the best <3

    Sarah
    theantiquepearl.blogspot.com

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  24. that's a great belt! happy bday to your little sis.

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  25. Oooh! Lovely outfit. Hope your sister had a good birthday.

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  26. Happy birthday to your sister! Love your shoes!

    Come enter my upcycled purse giveaway!

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  27. I love your shoes and your tights, and also your teeshirt!
    I really like the babies shoes too :)

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  28. Happy Birthday to your sister, sweetie and I love your outfit. The pop of colour is amazing. Happy Tuesday

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  29. This is great! I really like the larger t-shirt paired with the slim pencil skirt. Those red shoes are killer, too. I love Seychelles! I also spy some teal nails, which I adore.

    Happy Birthday to your sister!

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  30. Wow, those poppy colors of the belt and the shoes are super pretty on you. Happy birthday to your little sis!

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    much love.

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  31. Such a pretty outfit! I love the leopard print skirt! It's so so pretty!

    Happy birthday to your sister!

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  32. Oh my goodness! Those shoes! The color and the style... so great!

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  33. happy bday to your sister! my sis is 10 years younger. ouch.

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  34. i looove the color of your shoes! and i will definitely try that chocolate cake! :D

    happy belated birthday to your sister! :)

    <3, Mimi
    http://whatmimiwrites.blogspot.com/

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  35. so pretty, love your skirt .realy great outfit !

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  36. Lovely outfit! I love red and leopard. Actually I'm obsessed with animal prints this season and I'm happy to see that I'm not the only one.

    Your new shoes are so cute! You have an amazing shoe collection.
    xx
    Anna

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  37. You look lovely, the nude fishnet are cute and I think it was a good choice. Wonderful outfit!!

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  38. Belated Happy Birthday to your sister!:D

    Cute sandals, Lydia.:D

    ***** Marie *****
    allthingsmarie.com

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  39. I am really feeling red accents, so pretty. I feel the same way, my brothers have graduated high school now (8 and 11 yrs younger)

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  40. The Seychelles debut! I love them and they go perfectly with your belt. You should definitely wear that shirt more often because the sequins are so cool!

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  41. Sequins! And animal print! And red shoes! Oh my!

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  42. I love the red shoes. Shoes will never at all lose its charm and beauty. A number of fashions and styles in no way fade away.
    evening shoes

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