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Short + Sweet

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When I studied abroad in Europe, one piece of advice I remember constantly hearing was to not wear shorts– it’ll show off that you’re a tourist. But really, how fun are these Union Jack shorts, or hotpants, from Topshop’s Jubilee Collection? I think these would be worthy of an exception to the rule if I were still in London…

MOTO Floral Union Jack Hotpants, Topshop, $68
Sheer Style Top, ModCloth, $38
London Calling Idiom Bangle, Kate Spade, $88
Jubilee Crown Ring, Topshop, $25
Sierra Strappy Wedges, TOMS, $69 

Linking up with {long distance loving} for Friday’s Fancies!

Who wears short shorts?

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Well, not me.  I don’t think these culottes qualify.

If you’re a blogger I follow who has done a post on shorts this summer, then you’ve probably noticed from my comments how in love with them I am.  I finally got my hands on this pair of Dragonfly Culottes from Anthropologie a few weeks ago, and I adore them.  So soft and easy to throw on for a casual Friday.

I’m still on the hunt for lace ones, and now that the season is almost over I’m hoping to scour some on the sale racks.  If you spot any, tips as to where I could as well would be greatly appreciated!

Also, started down pouring on my way home from work yesterday… had to take cover and where better to do so than an Anthro? Made it out with a couple great sale finds that I am so excited to show off, so look for them soon!

Nanny’s Fashion

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Happy Mother’s Day!  Now my mom is one of my best friends, but after coming across this photo recently, I thought I’d dedicate a post to my grandmother.

She and my grandpa are the couple on the right.  Weirdly enough though, my mom and I look a lot like my great aunt on the left.

Even though I only knew her in her 70s and 80s, I still understood what a well-dressed woman she was.  These stretch clasp belts that are all the rage right now?

Kimchi Blue Turtle Stretch Belt, Urban Outfitters, $24

Yeah, she had two.  Butterfly ones that I would “borrow” all the time.

And the terribly tacky handmade clip-on cardboard earrings I would give her as gifts?  She sucked it up and wore them, despite the huge fashion feux pas, as to not disappoint me.  What a classy lady.

Here are some ModCloth outfits I think she would appreciate.  You know what they say: what goes around, comes around.  And with fashion, I couldn’t agree more.

Go Your Own Grey Dress, $100

Boat House Brunch Dress, $160

Craving Curry Skirt, $33

Sailor Away Shorts, $65

Coffee Malt Top, $35

Petal Power Ring, $12

edit: Check out some of this jewelry of hers I wear.  The bracelet is from 1965, a gift she received for winning a President’s Award as an Avon Lady!