Well, hello dear readers I have missed you! Aside from the usual (work+play+travel) I have been helping out a friend with a new art project (non-fashion related), which has been incredibly inspiring. Often with blogging it is easy to get wrapped up in the posting schedule of everyone else. Of course, there is nothing wrong with a schedule, however I invite you to remember that we must all take time out for ourselves as well—to live life, inspire others and be inspired!
For me, I will continue to do what I have always been doing. But, at this very moment I may need to take a bit of a breather from time to time during the week, given the timeline of these new additional and exciting ventures. I have also finally got back to sewing, so hopefully I will upload a few projects via Instagram in the near future.
This outfit is inspired by none other than nature’s own colours. Even throughout the season of summer I still find myself constantly layering. It’s almost like a subconscious styling element, but it also always works for me in the end. For this look I decided to layer a lace petticoat with my retro crepe printed dress; one that I bought at a secondhand shop. I really wanted to wear variations of blue, so this combination was well suited for the fashion mission at hand.
In case you haven’t noticed, blue and yellow are two colours that are my absolute favourites! Since I have donned yellow in all of its glory it was definitely time to give blue some love!
So, what’s your favourite colour? Wishing you a lovely summer and joyous weekend!
The goods: Handbag-c/o Oasap, Cardigan-H&M, Heels-Anthropologie, Retro dress-Thrifted, Sunglasses-c/o Oasap. Lace underskirt-Love Culture, Earrings-Nordstrom, Diamond bracelet-family gifted, Bangles-Consignment shop.
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Love the colors in this outfit, and that bag is fabulous! Good luck with the new ventures – how exciting 🙂
Annie
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I love your teal outfit Madison, it must be in the air because I'm feeling teal myself these days…hope you had a wonderful 4th weekend and I am with you on the breaks–it's so important to do what inspires you first and then blog if there's time afterwards 🙂
xo Mary Jo
Super cute outfit <3 I love all bright colours!
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Looking so gorgeous doll, love the skirt, it's marvellous ;)) Hope you have a wonderful week xx
Not certain about the current project, will have to get permission, but I will hopefully be sharing other fashion related ones soon. Enjoy your week Jen. xx
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wow that skirt is absolutely gorgeous!!! you look soo beautiful 🙂
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I love all colours, the brighter the better!
Teal is wonderful on youi and those sunglasses are gorgeous. x
Thanks so much dear, I always appreciate your comments. Enjoy your Sunday! xx/Madison
Great outfit Madison. Shades of blue. I love this skirt.
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Yes, I'm sure it happens to every blogger every now and then. Thanks so much for the well wishes Lilli. 🙂 x
Thanks Kim! xxoo Have a great weekend!
Thanks Alexis! 🙂
Haha, ohhh Ms Madge! 🙂 Love those hues so much, purple/violet is also a good one to love.
Miu Miu? Sale? Let's go shopping! 🙂
I agree, there's no reason to feel guilty, live and enjoy life! That is my motto!
Thanks for your comment dear! xxx
You're so sweet Cee. Thanks so much. I hope you're enjoying your weekend dear. xxoo
Thank you Roz! 🙂
Thanks very much Ali for your sweet comment. 🙂
Yes, I also just adore lace so it was a natural choice for me to add the petticoat layer.
And, Fuchsia is a great colour! Enjoy your weekend. xo /Madison
Thanks so much Cheryl! xx 🙂
Thank you lovely. I'm looking forward to sharing a couple project at the very least! xo
No, not depressing at all! Although I love bright colours, there are times when a good navy or black just needs to be worn … very versatile! Thanks for your comment. 🙂 /Madison
Thanks Erika! xx Happy w/e.
Thank you Maria! 🙂
Sometimes you just gotta take time for yourself, you know? Your blog will always be waiting for you 🙂
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Thanks Kim! xxoo Have a great weekend!
Haha, ohhh Ms Madge! 🙂 Love those hues so much, purple/violet is also a good one to love.
Miu Miu? Sale? Let's go shopping! 🙂
I agree, there's no reason to feel guilty, live and enjoy life! That is my motto!
Thanks for your comment dear! xxx
Thank you Roz! 🙂
Thanks very much Ali for your sweet comment. 🙂
Yes, I also just adore lace so it was a natural choice for me to add the petticoat layer.
And, Fuchsia is a great colour! Enjoy your weekend. xo /Madison
Thanks so much Cheryl! xx 🙂
Thank you lovely. I'm looking forward to sharing a couple project at the very least! xo
No, not depressing at all! Although I love bright colours, there are times when a good navy or black just needs to be worn … very versatile! Thanks for your comment. 🙂 /Madison
Thanks Erika! xx Happy w/e.
Fun details on that skirt 😉
XX,
Miranda
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AMAZING outfit dear:) I love that blue color.
Check out my new party post and have a great day:)
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The art project sounds exciting! Will you be sharing it on the blog once you're finished? I love that skirt your wearing, the frilliness is just adorable!
Ooh, I am so in love with your sunnies; and that sweater top is fab! 🙂
The art project sounds exciting! Will you be sharing it on the blog once you're finished? I love that skirt your wearing, the frilliness is just adorable!
I appreciate your visit, hope you're having a great weekend hun!
Ooh, I am so in love with your sunnies; and that sweater top is fab! 🙂
I appreciate your visit, hope you're having a great weekend hun!
I love blues! And blacks. Is that depressing?
You're so right…we need to take the time to live! Hope you're enjoying doing it to the fullest!
I love blues! And blacks. Is that depressing?
You're so right…we need to take the time to live! Hope you're enjoying doing it to the fullest!
Love this blue-ish look. The skirt is really pretty.
I love layering, even in the summer too! You look amazing in that layered skirt! I can't wait to see some of your finished projects!
Rebecca
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Love this blue-ish look. The skirt is really pretty.
I love that teal shirt and the skirt, you looks fabulous.
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I love that thrifted dress! The hem is amazing!
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Layering is always cute when done well, no matter the season. And you always do it well. You look lovely in blue, which is my favorite color!
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I love layering, even in the summer too! You look amazing in that layered skirt! I can't wait to see some of your finished projects!
Rebecca
http://www.winnipegstyle.ca
Those are such good words of wisdom: not getting caught up on a posting schedule and just posting when you can. I often worry that if I don't get at least a post up a week, the world will explode or something, but I'm sure that wouldn't happen and that nobody would forget you. 🙂 That happens to everyone, I'm sure!
But it's nice to see you back–and so stylish you are, too! I can't get over how cute that dress is. I especially love the petticoat underneath, ahh! <3 It almost takes you back in time a bit to the Victorian era. Too pretty!
My favorite summer color… oh, that's hard, but I'd have to go with a vibrant pink or fuchsia. 😀
I love that teal shirt and the skirt, you looks fabulous.
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Lovely layering of the lace petticoat under the dress. I always enjoy your attention to detail in the way you put together your outfits.
love this bag :-)))))
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I love that thrifted dress! The hem is amazing!
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loveee the bag and the shoes together, perfect shades of blue! hope you had a great july 4th!
Layering is always cute when done well, no matter the season. And you always do it well. You look lovely in blue, which is my favorite color!
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I love your skirt, Madison – it's such an unusual piece, but absolutely lovely, too. Not something that's easy to pull off; I really can't picture myself in it, but you have a way of wearing things that are different so effortlessly. And that has been ery excited to hear that you're sewing again, because I can only imagine what wonderfully creative things you'll come up with!
xox,
Cee
Those are such good words of wisdom: not getting caught up on a posting schedule and just posting when you can. I often worry that if I don't get at least a post up a week, the world will explode or something, but I'm sure that wouldn't happen and that nobody would forget you. 🙂 That happens to everyone, I'm sure!
But it's nice to see you back–and so stylish you are, too! I can't get over how cute that dress is. I especially love the petticoat underneath, ahh! <3 It almost takes you back in time a bit to the Victorian era. Too pretty!
My favorite summer color… oh, that's hard, but I'd have to go with a vibrant pink or fuchsia. 😀
No sucking up to you Madison, but blue and yellow are two of my fave colours also! Hahaha. And purple/violet. I'm wearing my old yellow shoes from Miu Miu (super Harrods sale) now. Love that skirt you're wearing. Dainty and pretty. Can't wait to see what you've been sewing 🙂 I agree with you, bloggers tend to sync their posting sched with other bloggers they read and follow. I'm guilty of that especially as I'm new. But I try not to post anything just for the sake of posting. Will look you up on instagram. Have a lovely weekend! Marj xx
Love teal!
Such a beautiful skirt!
xoxox,
CC
It's good to take some time out for yourself every now and then, blogging can be quite time and energy consuming. Though my dear it's great to see you back! I love your look, the colour of your top is gorgeous and I love the petticoat, it looks so pretty peeking out the bottom of your paisley print dress. 🙂
Take care and have a wonderful weekend,
Daniella xox
Madison you are totally right and you deserve a break and me too. Love the dress and the cardigan combo. I don't know about my favorite colours but I bought a lot of blue stuff lately. Wish you a happy and relaxed Friday!!!
xx
glamdevils
Lovely layering of the lace petticoat under the dress. I always enjoy your attention to detail in the way you put together your outfits.
love this bag :-)))))
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Kiss
Madison, you look beautiful in teal! All shades of blue are so in. Good for you in enjoying yourself. We all need to do that. I didn't post once this week and it felt good. LOL Wishing you a wonderful weekend.
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loveee the bag and the shoes together, perfect shades of blue! hope you had a great july 4th!
I love your skirt, Madison – it's such an unusual piece, but absolutely lovely, too. Not something that's easy to pull off; I really can't picture myself in it, but you have a way of wearing things that are different so effortlessly. And that has been ery excited to hear that you're sewing again, because I can only imagine what wonderfully creative things you'll come up with!
xox,
Cee
No sucking up to you Madison, but blue and yellow are two of my fave colours also! Hahaha. And purple/violet. I'm wearing my old yellow shoes from Miu Miu (super Harrods sale) now. Love that skirt you're wearing. Dainty and pretty. Can't wait to see what you've been sewing 🙂 I agree with you, bloggers tend to sync their posting sched with other bloggers they read and follow. I'm guilty of that especially as I'm new. But I try not to post anything just for the sake of posting. Will look you up on instagram. Have a lovely weekend! Marj xx
Love teal!
Such a beautiful skirt!
xoxox,
CC
It's good to take some time out for yourself every now and then, blogging can be quite time and energy consuming. Though my dear it's great to see you back! I love your look, the colour of your top is gorgeous and I love the petticoat, it looks so pretty peeking out the bottom of your paisley print dress. 🙂
Take care and have a wonderful weekend,
Daniella xox
Madison you are totally right and you deserve a break and me too. Love the dress and the cardigan combo. I don't know about my favorite colours but I bought a lot of blue stuff lately. Wish you a happy and relaxed Friday!!!
xx
glamdevils
Madison, you look beautiful in teal! All shades of blue are so in. Good for you in enjoying yourself. We all need to do that. I didn't post once this week and it felt good. LOL Wishing you a wonderful weekend.
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I definitely agree that it is important to continue to live life (and not give it up to the blog!). I am really drawn to these colors— very soothing!
Loving this combo, Madison:) I'm partial to blue and yellow myself. Anyhoo, hope ur having a fab 4th of July:D
Its nice to take some me time Madison.
I love your summer layering because you doing it perfectly well.
With colour I just love every vibrant one as long as it not black or grey.
Have a great weekend whatever you do.
Hi dear, i completely agree on taking out time for blogging for oneself. I am loving this gorgeous shade and the skirt is beautiful. Lovely look!
Ever stunning, love your skirt and sunglasses
Hi Madison! I get you so well, I agree with you since it happens also to me! Btw, the look is great, love how layered the garment! At the moment my fav color for summer is fuchsia and yellow! Good luck with the project, curious lso to see what you are sewing!:) Happy weekend dear, kisses! xo