August 15, 2012

It's OK

dress: c/o sugarlips   boots: lauren conrad/kohls  (similar)

It's OK that one thing that gets me excited about going back to school is getting to wear more of my clothes.  While I love flip flops, sundresses and not having to blow dry my hair, I do enjoy getting dressed in the morning for work. 


And this dress is perfect for school.  Comfortable, lightweight and cute.
I will most likely be wearing it next week for my first week of school. 

It's OK that even though it is still hot I had to try this dress on with my new boots.  I've wanted these boots since last year but never found my size.


It's OK that they surpassed my $15 rule by $35.
I've wanted them for over a year so I justified it and am ready for Fall!


It's OK that I can't decide what dress I should get from a giveaway I won. 



Now I probably wouldn't buy the owl dress with my own money, but I figured if it's free it might be nice to get a fun dress.  However, the striped one is really cute too.  
What do you think?  



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55 comments:

  1. FaithAugust 15, 2012 at 7:46 PM

    I absolutely love the striped one but you have a point. Maybe you should buy something you'll never spend your own money on! But then you want something you really love that you'll wear all the time so I'm going to go with the stripes.

    Loving your boots! Glad you broke the $15 rule to get them. They are gorgeous. And so is that dress!

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  2. UnknownAugust 15, 2012 at 7:47 PM

    You always look so cute! I prefer the stripes. Are you interested in swapping buttons?

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  3. Erin @ Come What MayAugust 15, 2012 at 7:49 PM

    I love the striped one!!! I love getting dressed for school too! I just need some more teacher clothing inspiration

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  4. KristenAugust 15, 2012 at 8:00 PM

    I adore that striped dress!! And the dress you're wearing and THOSE BOOTS!! I'm living on an Indian Reservation and those look like boots that would be made here by a Native woman!! LOVE IT!!!

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  5. Elisabeth GeeAugust 15, 2012 at 8:19 PM

    I LOVE the striped dress. Very classy. :)

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  6. Alana ChristineAugust 15, 2012 at 8:28 PM

    I vote the striped dress!

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  7. JessAugust 15, 2012 at 8:56 PM

    Ohhh I like the stripe one best :)
    And the dress you're wearing in the pictures...TOO CUTE! But what's new?!

    xo

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  8. Chrissy + NateAugust 15, 2012 at 9:01 PM

    I vote the striped dress! AND you look adorable, yay for back to school clothing!

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  9. Erica DiazAugust 15, 2012 at 9:09 PM

    Striped, striped striped!!! It is beautiful!

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  10. UnknownAugust 15, 2012 at 9:23 PM

    LOVE your boots!!! I think fringe is a necessity for any Fall wardrobe.. so spending the extra was totally justified ;)

    Sarah
    smalltowncatwalk.blogspot.ca

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  11. joyAugust 15, 2012 at 9:42 PM

    Your dress is so pretty and I love the fun fringe boots! And ooo that is hard to choose between those two dresses but I think I like the stripes one a bit better because the yellow color is so cheerful :)

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  12. UnknownAugust 15, 2012 at 9:50 PM

    Those boots were worth the extra $!

    I'd go with the owls...maybe... different, but cute.
    Then again I am sucker for stripes! =)

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  13. Head to Toe ChicAugust 15, 2012 at 10:23 PM

    Such a pretty dress on you and I'm obsessed with your boots!!! I'm loving the stripes vs. the owls, but they are both cute :)

    xo,
    Angela
    headtotoechic.blogspot.com

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  14. BrittanyAugust 15, 2012 at 10:38 PM

    Such a pretty dress and I totally back you for splurging on the boots :). I vote for the striped dress!

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  15. AmandaAugust 15, 2012 at 10:45 PM

    Stripes!

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  16. RebeccaAugust 15, 2012 at 11:03 PM

    The yellow striped will be great on you!!

    Rebecca
    www.redtagchiclosangeles.com

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  17. UnknownAugust 15, 2012 at 11:06 PM

    They are both cute! I'd so wear the owl print, just for fun!

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  18. Audrey @ Putting Me TogetherAugust 15, 2012 at 11:31 PM

    STRIPEDDDDDDDDDDD! Fasho. Okay maybe not for sure--either of those would look soooooooo cute on you! I can't wait to see either of them.

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  19. CarlyAugust 15, 2012 at 11:57 PM

    Striped!!!! For sure!

    Carly
    www.lipglossandcrayons.com

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  20. UnknownAugust 15, 2012 at 11:57 PM

    How cute! LOVE those fringe boots!
    XOXO
    -Daisy Nguyen from PS BANANAS fashion blog:
    http://psbananas.com
    BLOGLOVIN
    FACEBOOK

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  21. UnknownAugust 16, 2012 at 1:06 AM

    Love the striped dress!!

    http://shannonhearts.blogspot.com/

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  22. KathrynAugust 16, 2012 at 1:11 AM

    I'm in LOVE with those boots!! And I'd so go owl, mix it up since its a freebie ;)
    xo, Katie

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  23. Fashion babelAugust 16, 2012 at 2:27 AM

    that dress suits you perfectly!
    wanna follow each other?yes no?
    ummm..
    cheers!

    http://fashion-babel.blogspot.com

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  24. ~julee~August 16, 2012 at 2:50 AM

    Sometimes you just gotta break the $$-rule and get something that you love. :)

    Striped dress, hands down.

    xoxo

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  25. About JollyJillyAugust 16, 2012 at 3:34 AM

    Hi im a new follower from the blog hop. I love your super cute clothes the little orange and white dress is really pretty. I wish I had your figure to wear it lol
    If you have time I would love it if you can come visit me at
    www.jollyjillys.blogspot.com

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  26. UnknownAugust 16, 2012 at 6:21 AM

    Adorable!

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  27. Girl LilikoiAugust 16, 2012 at 7:25 AM

    What a cute cute dress! Love the pattern and it match your boots perfectly. It is still a bargain indeed. Following u on GFC dear. Lets keep in touch

    www.girllilikoi.com

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  28. Jennifer @ Delightfully NotedAugust 16, 2012 at 8:26 AM

    Ooh, ooh I vote for the striped one. It is so cute and love the colors. Your dress for the first week of school is fab too!

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  29. JessicaAugust 16, 2012 at 8:33 AM

    Ooh! Get the owl one! It's so different!!

    And I love the boots. Very cute :-) You look great!

    http://hopefaithandblessings.blogspot.com/

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  30. Julia P FAugust 16, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    Stripes can be tricky... Both are cute though. Found you on the blog hop!

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  31. AmberAugust 16, 2012 at 9:18 AM

    You look adorable! Love your dress and boots.

    I like both dresses. The owls are very fun, but I think the stripes would get worn more.

    Thanks for linking up! :)

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  32. two birdsAugust 16, 2012 at 10:00 AM

    i own that striped dress in blue and white and i love it. the only thing is that the straps don't sit right in the crook of your shoulders, they are more on the corner of your shoulder, so they sometimes slip off. that is the only bad thing i can say about it. however, that owl dress is so fun and unique! also, yes, you definitely deserve those boots...so glad you splurged!

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  33. JessicaAugust 16, 2012 at 10:40 AM

    Those boots are adorable! Makes me so excited for fall :-) And I like the striped dress

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  34. J and AAugust 16, 2012 at 11:05 AM

    Love your dress and these boots are too cute. I vote stripes, more versatile! Glad you won!! You heard from them I take it!!

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  35. UnknownAugust 16, 2012 at 11:37 AM

    Those boots are adorable!!!
    And I also - LOVE the striped dress.
    LOVE.

    Girl - I need that dress, everyone does in their closet I feel like.

    Erin
    www.cali-landchic.com

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  36. The Olive Tree BlogAugust 16, 2012 at 11:59 AM

    stripes! I will admit the only thing I was excited about for my daughter going off to school was all the fun shopping and of course getting her dressed in the morning :)

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  37. ericaAugust 16, 2012 at 12:12 PM

    Oh my word I love your boot, and stripes! xo

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  38. The Preppy StudentAugust 16, 2012 at 12:23 PM

    love this dress! Have a happy Thursday and be sure to check out my giveaway ending tonight!.

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  39. AnnieAugust 16, 2012 at 1:10 PM

    Owls or stripes - SUCH a hard decision! Up close I like the owls, but from far away, the stripes look better. Both are super cute though! And LOVE your new fall boots...totally OK that you went overbudget :)

    Annie

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  40. ChloeAugust 16, 2012 at 2:08 PM

    One of the reasons that I can't wait for school is to actually start wearing more clothes, too! I say go with the owl print. The necklace is beautiful and you can wear it tucked in with a skirt for double the outfits!

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  41. still being [molly]August 16, 2012 at 3:08 PM

    stripes! stripes! you're so cute in those boots, katie!

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  42. his little ladyAugust 16, 2012 at 3:14 PM

    you are absolutely adorable, girl! i love the pairing of these boots along with the summer dress!
    xo TJ

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  43. Chelsea OliviaAugust 16, 2012 at 3:52 PM

    love your dress, and my outfit post goes up at midnight tonight wearing almost the same boots!! twins <3

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  44. LAugust 16, 2012 at 7:10 PM

    I absolutely love the striped one but have become aware of your love for clothes with animals on them :) also love Laurence conrads line at kohls!

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  45. KristinAugust 16, 2012 at 9:32 PM

    I'm a fan of the color-blocked striped one. I saw a little girl with those kind of books on today and she had cute skinny jeans and a great shirt too. 8 year-old knows how to dress!

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  46. UnknownAugust 16, 2012 at 10:53 PM

    i love love love the stripes! but i am a striped-addict :) the dress you are wearing is GORGEOUS, too. and i know i have said this, but your hair is so pretty!

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  47. Sarah LeonardAugust 17, 2012 at 5:25 AM

    The striped one you will definitely wear, and probably a lot. But the owl one is so very cute. Why are these decisions so very difficult to make?

    Sarah
    http://acatlikecuriosity.blogspot.co.uk/

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  48. Jayme @ Her Late Night CravingsAugust 17, 2012 at 10:34 AM

    Oh I just love this outfit!! Looks so cute!! Happy Friday!

    Jayme @ Her Late Night Cravings

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  49. SteshaAugust 17, 2012 at 3:11 PM

    you look fabulous in that dress!!!

    xS

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  50. Katie @ My Darling DaysAugust 18, 2012 at 11:52 AM

    Oh my! I LOVE that dress you're wearing c/o sugarlips. Sooo adorable and matches perfectly with those boots! And if I had to choose, I pick the stripes dress, it's just so pretty!

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  51. Janna ReneeAugust 18, 2012 at 11:59 AM

    I am obsessed with this dress! All the detail is amazing. Plus the boots are a perfect compliment.

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  52. Anni SAugust 18, 2012 at 2:07 PM

    This outfit ROCKS!! Love it!

    The "Weekend Wanderings" brought me here :) new follower!
    Hope you are having a good one!

    Smooches from Germany,
    Anni

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  53. Gaby de ModacapitalAugust 19, 2012 at 9:18 AM

    Love your boots, are amazing! :)

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  54. UnknownAugust 20, 2012 at 9:15 AM

    I have that striped one in solid red and love it. I vote stripes!

    Diana
    www.picturesand1000words.blogspot.com

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  55. AprilAugust 22, 2012 at 2:12 PM

    Those boots are adorable. And it's hard to choose but at first glance I think I'd go with the owl dress.

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