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    A Tale of Two Outfits

    Much like most little girls, when I was little I really wanted to be a ballerina. I loved the costumes, the pirouettes, the grace, the glamour, the ballet shoes; I would have loved to have joined the ranks of fluffy tutus and ribbons around my ankles to learn how to move my body with such precision and elegance. But I grew up poor – though I never knew it – and my parents couldn’t afford to put me in dance. So I read my ballet books, put on my fluffiest skirts, and just pretended. When the year came in our church’s Christmas play that they asked myself and another girl…

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    Retro Nerdy | Shaped by Style

    Happy Monday! Today over at Shaped by Style I talk about how I might leave my husband for Mr. Rochester or Aragorn*. *ahem* It’s a good thing they’re not real people. 😉 *I totally wouldn’t.  

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    Secret Santa Time!

    This month, the girls of Shaped by Style decided to do a Secret Santa swap! If you’ve never done Secret Santa (WHY???) and don’t know what it is, the rules are simple: one, set a dollar limit; two, draw a name; three, send that person a gift! Lyndsey got my name, and I am blown away by how much she sent given our very, very low budget! In her gift was this gorgeous turquoise infinity scarf (that she made, guys!) that I’ll be wearing soon; four pairs of earrings (eee!), an adorable scarecrow pin that will be PERFECT for fall, and (my favorite thing) this darling hat for Evie. Also,…

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    Star Wars and Capes | Kristina x Emily

      Happy Monday! Today I’m on Shaped by Style once again wearing this awesome red cape, and also debuting this Star Wars skirt! Hop over to hear all about how last-minute I am. 😉 Bloglovin|Facebook|Twitter|Pinterest|Instagram|Fiction Press|Etsy|Photography  

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    Sparkle with Shaped by Style

    Need some ideas for holiday sparkle? Come over to Shaped by Style, where Hannah has rounded up our favorite sequinned outfits! Happy Thursday!

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