Partly Cloudy: Red, Black, and Blue

How was your weekend? I managed to get sufficient rest,
attend a baby shower, and afterward shop for some interior textiles in record
time (snapshots likely to come later on Instagram or Twitter). It was glorious!

It’s an in-between seasonal time, one that’s not exactly
warm enough to forgo a jacket. Yet, there are days with moments of sun spurts
that are more like trickery to the eye rather than a lasting indulgence in
temperature change. Well, at least for now … So, this was a practical
alternative outfit for the routes that I needed to take for a misty day—pairing a work blazer,
and layering it with a vintage jumper and leather boots.

This was a very easy ensemble that I wore to run errands: grocery
shopping, and visiting the flower market. Fresh flowers were always in our home
when I was a little girl, and it’s still one tradition that remains with me as
an adult.

Surprise, surprise, there was no scarf within reach;
otherwise you can absolutely bet that there would have been a printed or
vibrant version to accompany this outfit.

The goods: Blazer-Zara, Grazia 60s mod vintage sweater-Fara charity shop, Boots-Franco Sarto, Denim-Express, Brooch-DIY, Bracelet-F21, Eel skin purse-Vintage.

zara blazers - stylebloggers vintage Fara of London

Lastly, you may have noticed a new home for the blog à www.fashiontalesblog.com. It has been long overdue, however I
decided to renounce the older url some time ago, and now use my actual blog
name instead. All other social media handles (@ladyofashion) will remain the
same.  Please update your blog lists to this new url. Thank you!

What did you do this
weekend? Anyone find an amazing deal, eat at a new restaurant, or go to a concert?


*I am linking up this post with Elena from DC in Style. Check out other blogger’s style here!

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108 comments

  • Rebecca says:

    Sounds like you had a very busy but fun weekend! Such a beautiful look! I so love that vintage sweater and your umbrella is adorable!

    Rebecca
    http://www.winnipegstyle.ca

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  • Elsie Davies says:

    Great look Madison. That vintage sweater is just superb.

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  • Elsie Davies says:

    Great look Madison. That vintage sweater is just superb.

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  • Mollie Bylett says:

    love the blazer!!!! people always find such nice things in there but i never do when i go! damn – its really cute 🙂
    sounds like a lovely weekend!

    Mollie xoxo
    Would love you to check out my blog 🙂
    http://www.molliebylett.blogspot.co.uk
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  • Mollie Bylett says:

    love the blazer!!!! people always find such nice things in there but i never do when i go! damn – its really cute 🙂
    sounds like a lovely weekend!

    Mollie xoxo
    Would love you to check out my blog 🙂
    http://www.molliebylett.blogspot.co.uk
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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thank you.

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thank you.

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Yes, a bit of a journey, lol. But, all things are possible … you never know! 🙂 Thanks!

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Yes, a bit of a journey, lol. But, all things are possible … you never know! 🙂 Thanks!

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  • Willow says:

    Ha, that's a bit of a stretch (considering I live in Australia) but would love to go to London someday, so I will definitely keep that in mind!

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  • Willow says:

    Ha, that&#39s a bit of a stretch (considering I live in Australia) but would love to go to London someday, so I will definitely keep that in mind!

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Cla, Danke! Ich immer liebe Vintage mit die roten Kombination. Auch, Ich wünsche Dir einen schönen Abend.
    Liebe Grüsse,
    Madison x

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thank you! 🙂

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thank you so much Daniella! 🙂
    xx/M

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thank you Stefani.

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks Svetlana.

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Oh congrats on your new/second car. I know it must have been trying with one, but isn't it funny how we can make things work when we need to. Thanks for your comment dear. x/Madison

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks Kelsey! It was a great weekend! 🙂

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    How was the film? Hope you enjoyed it. Thanks Mira, yes I do love the new url better too! xx

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    I agree, sometimes low-key is definitely needed and all I want as well. 🙂 Thanks Nnenna!

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thank you! 🙂

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks Lilli! Enjoy your week as well.
    xx/Madison

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thank you! 🙂 x

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Danke!
    lg,
    x/Madison

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Haha, thanks Kim! I am such a fan of nice umbrellas/parasols, especially prints!
    I am hoping the weather everywhere gets sunny and milder very soon! 🙂 x

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thank you Emmy! I love blazers/jackets very much, probably have more of them than anything in my wardrobe (other than scarves, haha).

    The children's party sounds like fun and I loved the photos that you posted! xx/Madison

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Yes, the blog feed should be good, so you will be able to still see the latest posts. Thanks for commenting Lu.

    /Madison xo

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    You're too sweet. Thanks Linda! 🙂

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks! 🙂 xx

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Hi Willow,
    Thanks for your lovely comment. I bought this at a charity shop (FARA) in London, do check one of their shops out if you're ever there. 🙂

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks Alexis! It's the easiest outfit I could come up with and still keep it stylish without wanting to wear a dress. 🙂 x

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks so much dear! x

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Yes, all feeds should be okay, I updated that the same time that I switched domains.

    Haha, I love prints as well. Thanks Ali! 🙂

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thank you! 🙂 Yes, I understand your feeling, I started my blog name first too, there used to be one of the same name with "a" as a prefix, but it's not even active anymore so I am glad.

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks dear. xx

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thank you Natalia! Yes, it does feel great. I had my old domain for a while, but this one fits a lot better. x 🙂

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Yes, I am hoping to enjoy spring soon, since I will be travelling for work. Thanks for your comment. Have a great Wednesday! 🙂

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thank you! 🙂

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  • Fashion Over Reason says:

    Sounds like a fun weekend! I love the sweater, super charming!

    xx Hélène
    http://www.FashionOverReason.com

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Cla, Danke! Ich immer liebe Vintage mit die roten Kombination. Auch, Ich wünsche Dir einen schönen Abend.
    Liebe Grüsse,
    Madison x

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thank you! 🙂

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thank you so much Daniella! 🙂
    xx/M

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thank you Stefani.

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks Svetlana.

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Oh congrats on your new/second car. I know it must have been trying with one, but isn&#39t it funny how we can make things work when we need to. Thanks for your comment dear. x/Madison

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks Kelsey! It was a great weekend! 🙂

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    How was the film? Hope you enjoyed it. Thanks Mira, yes I do love the new url better too! xx

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    I agree, sometimes low-key is definitely needed and all I want as well. 🙂 Thanks Nnenna!

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thank you! 🙂

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks Lilli! Enjoy your week as well.
    xx/Madison

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thank you Emmy! I love blazers/jackets very much, probably have more of them than anything in my wardrobe (other than scarves, haha).

    The children&#39s party sounds like fun and I loved the photos that you posted! xx/Madison

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  • KizzyDoll says:

    So pretty doll, you look lovely. Love the colours…am happy you had a great weekend xx

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  • kim bim says:

    You look stunning,I want that jacket.

    http://rock4less.blogspot.co.uk

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  • mademoisellemode says:

    YOu look perfect ^^

    i love your umbrella too 🙂

    Kisses

    http://www.mademoisellemode.com/

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  • borka gamero says:

    lovely! I adore the look and umbrella
    I have a new look on my blog; come visit!
    Kisses from Miami,
    Borka

    http://www.chicfashionworld.com

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  • Anna Martin says:

    Beautiful pops of color in this outfit! Perfect umbrella <3

    – Anna

    http://www.melodicthriftychic.com

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  • Kati says:

    A classic colour combo and so beautiful on you!!

    Have a fantastic day,
    -Kati

    http://almoststylish.blogspot.de

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  • Amely Rose says:

    what a lovely Entry,
    Keep it up <3

    btw. do you want to follow each other?!
    follow me and I will follow you back,
    if you want 😀

    my Blog:
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  • Nnenna says:

    That's a great sweater! My weekend was pretty low-key, which is what I wanted. Got drinks with friends and took care of some errands- that's it! 🙂

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  • Juliet Polilova says:

    great umbrella! and i really liked your look 😉

    very nice blog by the way 🙂

    kisses from Russia,
    Juliet
    /www.julietpolilova.com
    RUSSIAN DOLL

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  • Lyosha says:

    very nice and simple outfit for errands! love your umbrella!

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  • Marisa Noelle says:

    OOh I think this is one of my very favorites of yours! All the little details really take it over the top to perfection 🙂 Though it's easy as you said, it's very chic – with a pinch of Britishness (not that that's a real word, haha) to it.

    My weekend was full to the max of bday parties and drama practices…I'm quite wipe now, hehe.

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  • Shybiker says:

    Stylish inter-season outfit. I'm finding it so hard to transition this year from Winter to Spring. The weather isn't cooperating. You look great. And I agree with you about fresh flowers.

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  • Natalia says:

    Congratulations on the new domain! Such a nice feeling to have one, isn't it? 🙂 Love the outfit very much! x

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  • ElleSees.blogspot.com says:

    congrats on the new blog name! i would do the same but there's another blogger who has my name after i started my blog. boo.

    butttttt how much do i adore this outfit??? umbrella included too!

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  • Ali Hval says:

    Ah! That explains why I wasn't seeing your posts on my newsfeed! But wahoo, congrats on the new URL. 😀

    OoohooO! Shopping for textiles sounds like tons o' fun, actually. I love browsing prints and patterns galore. *___* It's like a candy shop. You look absolutely dashing in your classy red and black and blue ensemble, too!

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  • Who is Mocca? says:

    So süß, toll siehst du aus 🙂

    Viele Grüße,
    Verena von whoismocca.com
    Bloglovin' // Facebook // MyStyleHit

    PS: Hier kannst du ein Moschino iPhone 5s Case gewinnen, ich freu mich auf deine Teilnahme! 🙂

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  • Erika Sorocco says:

    You look so fab, Madison; I love that vintage sweater!!

    xx

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  • Marcela says:

    You look so pretty!!! I love your umbrella!
    Have a good week, dear Madison!! my g+ for you!!!:)))

    Besos, desde España, Marcela♥

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  • Virginie says:

    Great look sweety

    Kisses

    http://www.mademoisellevi.blogspot.fr

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  • Mira Devils says:

    Yes now I see your new url!!! Cool I prefer it that way. You look adorable Madison. Simple but chic. Love the blazer and the cute vintage sweater. It's not easy to dress with the weather right now. Cold and then warm again… I wasn't at a concert but saw the new Veronica Mars movie. Happy Tuesday!!

    xx Mira

    http://www.glamdevils.com

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  • two birds says:

    i love this outfit. and that umbrella is the cutest!

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  • Chrissie says:

    I want this shirt too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :*

    Greets from the EDELFABRIK
    Chrissie

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  • Marcela says:

    You look so pretty!!! I love your umbrella!
    Have a good week, dear Madison!! my g+ for you!!!:)))

    Besos, desde España, Marcela♥

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  • Anna says:

    a really nice outfit for a cloudy day! Scarves are a must accessory for me, not so much for aesthetic as for practical reasons! And I have to add that I bought a fabric with the same lip pattern as your umbrella (in different colour and without the "Kiss") and I plan to make a dress out of it!

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  • Glam up your Lifestyle says:

    Ach ist der Regenschirm hübsch, da macht selbst schlechtes Wetter noch Spaß. Dein ganzes Outfit gefällt mir, besonders die roten Akzente. Hab einen schönen Tag,

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  • AlexisGrace says:

    I love how put together you look- even for running errands!

    ~Alexis Grace of North On Harper

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  • kelsey bang says:

    sounds like a perfect weekend! love that umbrella! its fab! and your outfit rocks! such a cute look!

    kelseybang.com

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  • Willow says:

    What a gorgeous outfit for running errands in! I'm coveting your vintage jumper. I love that you're continuing the family tradition of always having flowers in the house – it's lovely.

    Willow
    http://artclothesandcontemplations.blogspot.com/

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  • Linda says:

    I love when an outfit is easy but so well put together it looks stylish. That's this outfit!

    The Dragonfruit Diaries

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  • MOSAMUSE says:

    cute umbrella. u look nice as always
    xo
    MOSAMUSE

    http://www.MOSAMUSE.com

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  • chicncheapliving says:

    Ooh that umbrella print is too fun as is the vintage jumper. I love and miss layering. Congrats on the new URL!

    xoxo,

    Chic 'n Cheap Living

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  • Alexis says:

    Awesome look! I LOVE the vintage sweater. And that umbrella's a steal! Hopefully I could buy a cute umbrella too. I think it's practical and fashionable. Thanks for sharing!

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  • Emmy MW says:

    This is a lovely outfit, Madison:) That blazer looks really good on you. Attended a children's party this weekend, which you'll see in the blog tomorrow:D
    Have a good night.

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  • Lubka Christova says:

    Bloglovin hasn't stopped giving me news about your new posts, so obviously it has caught your new domain 🙂
    Lovely outfit and the umbrella is very pretty and so girly!

    Lu ❤
    http://www.balgarka.co.uk

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  • Kim A. says:

    Madison, you had a FUN weekend girl! I envy you! I love your outfit! That blazer and jumper look so good! And how pretty is your umbrella! I love the print and ruffles. So girly! This weather is tricky! You really have to know how to layer. We're back to chilly weather again. LOL Great outfit! Looks awesome on you!

    http://www.averysweetblog.com/

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  • The Marcy Stop says:

    Congrats on your new domain! Love the vintage feel of this look.
    xL

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  • Daniella says:

    You look great Madison! A chic outfit indeed and I love the printed umbrella, a cute and quirky touch to brighten up everyones day. And Congrats on your blog domain change 🙂

    Take care and have a wonderful week,

    Daniella xox

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  • Anouka says:

    Very nice casual chic outfit! The umbrella is just too cute!

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  • Jenmarie says:

    Love that last photo of you with the umbrella 😉 What a cute color scheme! My weekend went by fast but it was nice. My husband and I finally got a second car (we've been making things work with one car for a little over a year now after his car was stolen).
    stylethroughhereyes.com

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  • TheStyleRawr says:

    Your blazer is so cute and I love that brolly! <3

    Tara x

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  • Vix Brearley says:

    That's a fabulous umbrella! Its beautiful here in the sunshine but freezing out of it! x

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  • svetlana says:

    Really nice look 🙂

    The umbrella is super cute 🙂

    Hugs

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  • Nilu Yuleena Thapa says:

    This is such a smart look! I love everything in your outfit!

    Love Nilu Yuleena,

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  • alessia milanese says:

    such a pretty umbrella 😉 love this casual look

    Alessia

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  • francesca r says:

    Madison you look fab!! I love the red dashes and that umbrella is wow!!

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  • Daniella says:

    You look great Madison! A chic outfit indeed and I love the printed umbrella, a cute and quirky touch to brighten up everyones day. And Congrats on your blog domain change 🙂

    Take care and have a wonderful week,

    Daniella xox

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  • Anouka says:

    Very nice casual chic outfit! The umbrella is just too cute!

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  • Lilli says:

    Hi Madison! Well done for the domain! You just look very pretty, a cosy and lovly combo for running errangs. The umbrella is utterly adorable! Wish u a great week ahead, kisses! xo

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  • Vix Brearley says:

    That&#39s a fabulous umbrella! Its beautiful here in the sunshine but freezing out of it! x

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  • Oh to Be a Muse says:

    I agree about the weather. It's getting a lot warmer which is great, but I still need a cardigan here and there. Love the red and blue color combo and the new blog URL!

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  • moonstyle says:

    nice outfit!I like the umbrella 🙂

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  • Marie McGrath says:

    I'm glad to hear you had a great weekend! And I love this look because it is both chic and comfy to be running errands!

    http://www.thejoyoffashionblog.com

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  • svetlana says:

    Really nice look 🙂

    The umbrella is super cute 🙂

    Hugs

    Svetlana from Lavender Star // BlogLovin //

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  • Stefani says:

    Great casual look! Love your cute umbrella! 🙂

    xx

    http://crofashioncupcake.blogspot.com/

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  • alessia milanese says:

    such a pretty umbrella 😉 love this casual look

    Alessia

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    Kiss

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  • francesca r says:

    Madison you look fab!! I love the red dashes and that umbrella is wow!!

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