Plaid Placements

I  bought this dress several years ago thinking it would be the absolute choice for a friend’s dinner party that I went to, but I ended up wearing something else and the dress stayed in my closet for another year until making its fashion debut. Since then, this tiered “plaid cupcake,” (as my best friend calls it) has been through a little history of its own—i.e., my “I don’t know what to wear” phases, spontaneous shopping sprees, and even date night!

When I wear this dress one thing is certain … it always seems to find itself a perfect placement to be worn in my life. Of course, I tend to love patterns, tartan/plaids, prints and bold colour anyway as you may have already observed. However, timely ensembles like this brings more than a smile to my face. And it just seems to exceed its initial worth with each wear. Needless to say, I feel that I’ve definitely gotten my money’s worth!

Do you have any outfits or patterns that gives you that special feeling of happiness?

The goods: Tiered dress-Miss Selfridge, Necklace-gifted, Geo sandals-Local boutique (Canada)

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  • Stills says:

    Such a cute dress!

    http://www.stills.rs

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  • Arash Mazinani says:

    Lovely dress! Plaids is big for AW12 too, so you're very fashion forward 😉

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  • Sherin says:

    That plaid dress looks amazing. Love how well it fits.

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  • Sherin says:

    That plaid dress looks amazing. Love how well it fits.

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  • wardrobeexperience says:

    this gingham dress is to die for!

    http://wardrobexperience.blogspot.de

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  • Christina says:

    Hi sweetie, you look so great, I really love this look 🙂
    I hope you'll like my blog ^^
    Kisses ♥

    (http://kitkatkorpan.over-blog.com) ^^

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  • SewPetiteGal says:

    I love this dress!  So flattering with the perfect touch of nostalgia 🙂

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  • Lyddiegal says:

    that dress looks so great on you! plaid is definitely a happy print.

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  • Jamillah says:

    that dress fits you like a glove friend. really so pretty and i can see it going to so many places. i have things in my closet that are forgotten then resurrected and then all of the sudden i am wearing it all the time! glad this guy came to life again, b/c it looks great on you. 

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  • Jamillah says:

    that dress fits you like a glove friend. really so pretty and i can see it going to so many places. i have things in my closet that are forgotten then resurrected and then all of the sudden i am wearing it all the time! glad this guy came to life again, b/c it looks great on you. 

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  • Themadcreationist says:

    Very nice look! love the dress!

    http://themadcreationist.blogspot.it/Kisses from ItalyGiuseppe

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  • Themadcreationist says:

    Very nice look! love the dress!

    http://themadcreationist.blogspot.it/Kisses from ItalyGiuseppe

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  • Kim A. says:

    that dress is darling! i love the black and beige together. i'm glad you took it out of your closet and started wearing it. it's too beautiful to be on a hanger for that long. it looks gorgeous on you!
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  • Kim A. says:

    that dress is darling! i love the black and beige together. i&#39m glad you took it out of your closet and started wearing it. it&#39s too beautiful to be on a hanger for that long. it looks gorgeous on you!
     http://www.averysweetblog.com/

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  • TheStyleConfessions says:

    Now that is a great dress! Thanks for sharing it. Now I want one too.

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  • Izzy says:

    you pull off the plaid so well! as for clothes that make me happy- sequins and fur! 😀

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  • Ladyofashion says:

     Thank you so much! I do love it!  🙂 -xo

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Hiya Ceri! Great choice!
    I'd agree, floral prints are wonderful for bringing smiles to faces -xx

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  • Ladyofashion says:

     Plaid does add that special something doesn't it! I hope your week is going well. Thanks for the comment. 🙂

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  • the Citizen Rosebud says:

    I LOVE plaid, and I love how you are wearing yours. Tiers of joy, indeed!

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  • TheStyleConfessions says:

    Now that is a great dress! Thanks for sharing it. Now I want one too.

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  • Izzy says:

    you pull off the plaid so well! as for clothes that make me happy- sequins and fur! 😀

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  • Ladyofashion says:

     Thank you so much! I do love it!  🙂 -xo

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Hiya Ceri! Great choice!
    I&#39d agree, floral prints are wonderful for bringing smiles to faces -xx

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  • Mary Jo at Trustyourstyle says:

    That dress looks lovely on you! I am wearing my favorite summer dress today, a cotton wrap ikat dress.

    xo Mary Jo

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  • krystal/village says:

    good investment!

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  • Oh to Be a Muse says:

    I love the top of this dress. It fits really beautifully. I can't believe it was sitting in your closet for so long considering how good you are at wearing plaid!

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  • Ladyofashion says:

     Thanks Marisa! Isn't it a wonderful feeling to have items like that! Your dress sounds lovely.

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thank you! 🙂

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Haha! oh Erika! Well, I'm happy that this has brought you to the plaid light! j/k Thanks so much for your lovely comment. -xx Take care!

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  • Ladyofashion says:

     Aww, thank you so much! I'd love to have even more plaid in my wardrobe … that and stripes! 🙂 Have a great week, and enjoy wearing your plaid dresses.

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Ha, I know what you mean! Thanks! I think for me, patterns have been such a love early on, I've never thought about it as being a "pattern virgin," I think it's best if it's just in you, trend or not! I believe YOU could wear anything beautifully! so give it a go! Hope you are doing well dear. -xxoo Enjoy your summer as well!

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  • Robin Halvorson says:

    OMGosh I am a super sucker for gingham.  I have a dress similar to this one and I love it!  The tiers are super cute on it as well!

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  • ModePlus says:

    Oh I love you in the B&W (also in color, u get me right??) Unfortunately I'm a little of a pattern virgin. I don't know, I love it on others but to do it myself is such a stretch. Maybe un jour. Hope you're enjoying summer.

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  • tia_cherie says:

    I adore this dress, it looks so amazing! I have always loved plaid. I believe there should be more of it in the shops. I have two plaid dresses and you have totally reminded me that I should wear them both again soon.

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  • RedTagChicLosAngeles says:

    This plaid dress sure can make one's day! I'd said polka dots can make me happy too!!

    Rebecca
    http://www.redtagchiclosangeles.com

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  • Chic 'n Cheap Living says:

    The cut and print are beautiful on you!

    xoxo,Chic 'n Cheap Living

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  • Cafe Fashionista says:

    Usually I' not the biggest fan of ruffles, I don't like tiers, and I'm 50/50 in regards to plaid. That said, I am in LOVE with this dress! somehow, despite the fact that it consists of many of the styles I dislike individually – together they look incredible. Either that or you just wear it really well. Regardless, I LOVE!!  🙂

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  • GlamFabChameleon says:

    This beautiful plaid dress was meant for you, it fits you perfect!:) And such a cute necklace as addition! Hope you're doing well hun!

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  • honeymyheart says:

    you look great in plaid. i'm really liking stripes. 

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  • Diana says:

    hello!!!! I love everything in your blog, please come visit my blog and if you like it let´s follow each other! let me know ok!
    kisses
    http://www.petitgraphie.blogspot.com

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  • Ladyofashion says:

     Thanks!
    Turquoise is a great colour! 🙂

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  • laura says:

    I LOVE THIS DRESS. The cut is beautiful! Kinda tiered but with a lovely cinched waist! And the neckline is absolutely adorable!

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  • Sofia - WinterStays says:

    It's a lovely dress, perfect for so many different occasions, and definitely good enough for a date night!

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  • honeymyheart says:

    you look great in plaid. i&#39m really liking stripes. 

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  • Styleshewrote says:

    Gorgeous dress! Love the plaid and ruffle combo! xo style, she wrote

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  • sisters closet says:

    I love your outfit, esp the layered dress it looks amazing on you & I really like how you styled it!

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  • laura says:

    I LOVE THIS DRESS. The cut is beautiful! Kinda tiered but with a lovely cinched waist! And the neckline is absolutely adorable!

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  • Sofia - WinterStays says:

    It&#39s a lovely dress, perfect for so many different occasions, and definitely good enough for a date night!

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  • GlamKitten88 says:

    Love me some plaid.  I don't think that plaid will ever go out of style.

    http://www.glamkittenslitterbox.com/Twitter: @GlamKitten88  

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  • Alessia Milanese says:

    Have a good eve, dear!

    Alessia

    THE CHILI COOL

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  • Johanna says:

    That dress is so flattering…what a great cut on you. Adorable!

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  • Leeann @ Join the Gossip says:

    That dress is CUUUUUUUUTE!

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  • MOSAMUSE.com says:

    this has to be one of my favorite outfits from u! this dress looks GREAT!!! the balck and white photo is so cute!
    xo
    MOSAMUSE

    http://www.MOSAMUSE.com

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  • A Fine Balance says:

    This is a beautiful dress. I love the neckline. 

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  • Ladyofashion says:

     Thanks lovely, and yes, I do hope (we get a chance) to visit Italy in the near future.-xx

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  • sisters closet says:

    I love your outfit, esp the layered dress it looks amazing on you & I really like how you styled it!

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  • Marisa Noelle says:

    I love the plaid "cupcake" dress!!!  It really is perfect on you and I can see why you have it in heavy rotation:) – it's gorgeous!  For me, there's this one bright punch red linen dress from uo I keep going back to – I think the combination of comfort and the bright color always puts me in a chipper mood.  xx Marisa

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  • Amyjotatum says:

    beautiful!!!
    oxoxoxo from San FranciscoAmyhttp://bridechic.blogspot.com

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  • Tarah and the City says:

    Hello,
    I really hate when that happens. I buy something for a specific occassion and then I end up wearing something else. I like your cupcake tiered dress. It's very flattering on you. I am your new loyal follower.
    Always, 
    Tarah and the City 

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  • A Brit Greek says:

    I just adore this tiered dress – the fit and cut is perfect on you! Hmmm, I love all my bold colour printed dresses, it really varies on what i'm feeling.
    Pretty necklace Madison… you really must visit Italy, it's so beautiful!
    x.o.x.o

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  • Tiffany says:

    That dress is beautiful!! I love the skirt!

    I go through periods where different random pieces or colors make me happy. Right now, it's turquoise. I love it. It's like an instant mood lifter for me! =)

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  • www.beautifulinmyway.com says:

    your blog is really great <3 I love it <3 may we can follow each other? 🙂

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  • Alessia Milanese says:

    Have a good eve, dear!

    Alessia

    THE CHILI COOL

    FACEBOOK

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  • Ladyofashion says:

     Thank you. Yes, it's definitely funny, sometimes things are literally right under our noses for us to later appreciate them and find them useful! -xo

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  • Ladyofashion says:

     Oh really, that's great! I hope you find the perfect plaid you're seeking. Wishing you a beautiful week Kizzy! -xx

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  • Ladyofashion says:

     Thanks Anna, you're so sweet. I've grown to really adore this dress the more that I wear it.

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  • Ladyofashion says:

     Thanks so much Daniella!:)

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  • Johanna says:

    That dress is so flattering…what a great cut on you. Adorable!

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  • Leeann @ Join the Gossip says:

    That dress is CUUUUUUUUTE!

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  • A Fine Balance says:

    This is a beautiful dress. I love the neckline. 

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  • Ladyofashion says:

     Thanks lovely, and yes, I do hope (we get a chance) to visit Italy in the near future.-xx

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  • Marisa Noelle says:

    I love the plaid "cupcake" dress!!!  It really is perfect on you and I can see why you have it in heavy rotation:) – it&#39s gorgeous!  For me, there&#39s this one bright punch red linen dress from uo I keep going back to – I think the combination of comfort and the bright color always puts me in a chipper mood.  xx Marisa

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  • Kirstin Marie says:

    I love your dress! The tiers are perfection, and they create such lovely fullness. 

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  • Amyjotatum says:

    beautiful!!!
    oxoxoxo from San FranciscoAmyhttp://bridechic.blogspot.com

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  • Tarah and the City says:

    Hello,
    I really hate when that happens. I buy something for a specific occassion and then I end up wearing something else. I like your cupcake tiered dress. It&#39s very flattering on you. I am your new loyal follower.
    Always, 
    Tarah and the City 

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  • Daniella says:

    This is such a gorgeous plaid dress!! Love the fit and the shape it has and the necklace and shoes you've chosen to style with is such a perfect choice! 🙂

    Take care, Daniella xox

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  • A Brit Greek says:

    I just adore this tiered dress – the fit and cut is perfect on you! Hmmm, I love all my bold colour printed dresses, it really varies on what i&#39m feeling.
    Pretty necklace Madison… you really must visit Italy, it&#39s so beautiful!
    x.o.x.o

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  • Tiffany says:

    That dress is beautiful!! I love the skirt!

    I go through periods where different random pieces or colors make me happy. Right now, it&#39s turquoise. I love it. It&#39s like an instant mood lifter for me! =)

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  • www.beautifulinmyway.com says:

    your blog is really great <3 I love it <3 may we can follow each other? 🙂

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  • Ladyofashion says:

     Thank you. Yes, it&#39s definitely funny, sometimes things are literally right under our noses for us to later appreciate them and find them useful! -xo

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  • Ladyofashion says:

     Oh really, that&#39s great! I hope you find the perfect plaid you&#39re seeking. Wishing you a beautiful week Kizzy! -xx

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  • Bravoerunway says:

    I definitely have items in my closet where I bought something for a particular event, changed my mind, didn't return it and it just sat there!  Love this plaid dress, I think it looks great on you.  The tiered skirt, the pattern, it's a great dress!

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  • Annie says:

    Love the plaid dress – SO cute!

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray 

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  • Couture Carrie says:

    Amazing dress, darling!
    You look so gorgeous!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  • Anna says:

    I haven't worn plaid in a lot of years actually!! This has to be the cutest plaid dress I've ever seen though!

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  • Verča Cupalová says:

    beautiful photos!

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  • The Dainty Dolls House says:

    It's a gorgeous dress…I was looking for a dress with that pattern yesterday. It suits you perfectly. I like when I find something in my closet I haven't seen in ages, but it's filled with lots of memories. Even if I don't wear it, I keep it just for that!! Hope your week is going well so far!! x

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  • anca.lb90 says:

    Girl, you look stunning! I also love plaid patterns, they're so cute and always add a little something special?

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  • Ceri says:

    I really love the plaid pattern   and the style of your dress, it suits you really well. Floral prints always make me feel happy.

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  • Veshoevius says:

    That dress is sooooo cute on you! I love the neckline and the three frills – isn't it funny how something can lie dormant in the wardrobe for a year before you rediscover how great it is – I've done that before!

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  • Raellarina says:

    love your look! 🙂

    visit my blog? http://raellarina.blogspot.com/
    and if you like it, feel free to click that follow button pretty! :*

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  • Ladyofashion says:

     Thank  you! -xx

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  • francesca romana capizzi says:

    I think that this dress is adorable!! I love it and you look great!

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  • trishie says:

    I love your plaid dress, the print is pretty and the style of dress so pretty

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  • Unknown says:

    All prints have a special place in my heart and evoke varied emotions. You look lovely dear!

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  • Stylish ByNature says:

    You look great….Even I am a big fan of plaid dresses  🙂

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  • Ladyofashion says:

     Hi Sam, Thank you for the lovely comment. -xx

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks! I love plaid actually, I suppose since I have more of it in heavier fabrics I tend to wear it mostly in the autumn/winter!

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  • Ladyofashion says:

     Oh, yes, I see tights, boots and the whole enchilada MJ! haha! -xx

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  • Ladyofashion says:

     Thanks Yi-chia! 🙂

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  • Ladyofashion says:

     Thanks! Yes, It's always great to share our experiences and tips that we've learnt along the way. They were good tips for blogging in general! 🙂

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  • Dancing Branflake says:

    Lovely plaid!
    About your comment on the blog: The blogging tips listed were tips I've always had but didn't get to share when speaking at the conference due to time. Oh no! I've had those thoughts in my head for a while. I was just hoping to share them with dance companies starting to blog.

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  • aniacytrynka says:

    You look pretty 🙂 I know it "I don't know what to wear", hehe 😀
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  • Sin_12012 says:

    Beautiful dress ! 🙂

    xo ,Ana Catalarranahttp://Sinbowtie.blogspot.com 

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  • Sam says:

    Hi dear, you are a picture of elegance, love the print and the vintage appeal of the dress, you look so pretty!

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  • Ladyofashion says:

     Thanks Yi-chia! 🙂

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  • Girlinblond says:

    really nice outfit 🙂 ! love Your smile 🙂

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  • Alexis Grace says:

    I actually don't own any plaid…. shame!  But this dress looks fab on you!

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  • Glee says:

    I love plaid, and i think this dress looks great on you. It´s so girly. 🙂

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  • Dancing Branflake says:

    Lovely plaid!
    About your comment on the blog: The blogging tips listed were tips I&#39ve always had but didn&#39t get to share when speaking at the conference due to time. Oh no! I&#39ve had those thoughts in my head for a while. I was just hoping to share them with dance companies starting to blog.

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  • Dawn {The Alternative Wife} says:

    You wear it so well!  You look gorgeous.  I can see why it makes you happy 🙂 xoxo

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  • Linda says:

    You look so fab!

    Thank you so much thats very sweet of you!

    Stop by soon!

    X
    /L from sweden

    http://isbla.blogspot.com

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  • Adeola Naomi Aderemi says:

    Beautiful!!!

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  • Ms_MJ says:

    Such a super cute dress!!  And you can totally wear it into the Fall too!

    Anything that has a bold, bright color instantly lifts my mood! 🙂

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  • Always Maylee says:

    You look absolutely amazing in this dress, seriously so cute! Love. I'm your newest follower! 🙂

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee 

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  • Sin_12012 says:

    Beautiful dress ! 🙂

    xo ,Ana Catalarranahttp://Sinbowtie.blogspot.com 

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  • Sam says:

    Hi dear, you are a picture of elegance, love the print and the vintage appeal of the dress, you look so pretty!

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  • Girlinblond says:

    really nice outfit 🙂 ! love Your smile 🙂

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  • Alexis Grace says:

    I actually don&#39t own any plaid…. shame!  But this dress looks fab on you!

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  • Glee says:

    I love plaid, and i think this dress looks great on you. It´s so girly. 🙂

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