I spent the weekend on a little retreat up in cottage country. I'm in my final year of uni, and it's slowly dawning on me that I have decisions to make about what I would be doing once the year is over. I spent the most part of last week with twinges of nervous energy. To clear my head, I love nothing more than to take some time off somewhere quiet and away from the hustle and bustle of the city; with some of the most beautiful and like-minded people I know. I still don't have things sorted (I wish! hehe), but I've replaced the nervous energy with this song instead. My mum sang it to me as a little girl, and there's a certain charm about it I just love so. What do you do when you need to clear your head?
These photos were taken late last week, but I didn't get around to posting them. I spent the entire summer looking for a wide brimmed hat and found this one just before I cut my hair off. With my short hair it just didn't look the same so it's been hanging off my clothing rack. I decided to wear it the other day because it's just too pretty to sit there, and I don't think my hair will be growing out anytime soon. Worn with a pleated baby doll dress from Jacob. With a bit of thermal layering, the long sleeves and wool fabric is perfect for the colder weather. I removed the belt it came with, and replaced it with this braided one worn backwards.
Watching World of Jenks for the first time as I type this post. Such a neat little idea for a show. I'd recommend it if you want a change of pace from the typical "reality" tv.
PS- If you answer to the name Rocco, and you happen to have left a comment on the DIY post down below, please leave a link to your blog. I would love to visit again, but it doesn't appear in your profile. Merci! :)
Hope you all had a lovely weekend.
Hope you all had a lovely weekend.
Bisous,
Abi
78 Contributions:
Wow you look stunning Abi. These pictures are amazing!
I'm glad you had a chance to "reset". I love getting away from it all too.
Jenn
I really like this dress on you, you look really nice! You are lucky to have been able to enjoy a little time off in a cottage!!
Super duper cutee :)
Stay gorgeous!
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I love this hat on you, I'm obsessed with a similar one that I have. I'm watching that show right now :)
Brittany: I'm going to have to look around for the previous episodes. I think its such an enlightening show
wowsa! That dress, the tights the hat, the colours of the photos are great.
The song is beautiful!
And it's so nice that it holds such a sweet memory to you :D
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Love how your belt accentuates the line of the dress and your boots are fantastic.
love this outfit!
Love this outfit! Adore the hat and dress! Stunning! Good luck with those decisions.
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Absolutely stunning! This dress looks it would made just for You, so perfect it looks on You! Love styling!
Hot and so feminine!
xo Ra
Wow Abi!! You look so glamourous!! Like a movie star!!
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In reply to your comment:
I loveddd Harry Potter!
Also, that hat looks gorgeous on you, even with shorter hair :)
Following now,
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Gorgeous dress and hat! When I need to clear my head I go for a really long run, it helps! xoxo
I love the hat, and think it looks great with your short hair. Gorgeous rich colour too.
love, love, love this!!!
This look is so pretty! I have this song running through my head now :) I also love loong walks to clear my head, consulting with like-minded folks, and just giving myself time. Hang in there, it'll work out!
I love this pleated, long-sleeved dress!
I think you look absolutely amazing!
And it is such a coinsidence that you pointed out this song: With the exchange, two weeks ago, this was a very popular song while sitting in the bus :)
Lady,I'm right there with you. I graduate college in May & I'm constantly freaking out about it!
Love the dress, you look fantastic!
lovely hat!
@Rebecca: the song is one of my faves :)
@Rosie: I'm not surprised that you lovedddd it. hehehe. You seem like a big fan. Thanks for following. I'll be stopping by your blog again soon ;)
@Jude: Long walks sounds like a good plan. I tend to walk everywhere, but only to get from one place to the next. I need to walk more, just for the sake of walking
@Shanna Maren: hehehe. Thanks funny. It is a great song to sing along to on a bus ride.
@Sally: thanks babe! I'm sure we'll figure things out. It's just the anticipation....hehe
You look lovely in this hat! I completely adore it.
I think your hat looks great with your short hair and your dress is lovely. That shade of blue looks great with your skin tone
When I'm felling down or stressed I like to listen to the music I love... It relaxes me a lot... Sometimes when I have the time I spend the weekends in the countryside and it's great to get away from the city, from all that noise and the rush.
Good luck with taking the right decision :)
Kata
PS Thank you so much for your lovely comments :)
you look great! love the hat!
Running always clears my mind... you look fantastic, this has to be my favorite outfit yet! Love the hat!
You improbable beauty, I admire, looking at your photos, they are fine just as your style!!!
The romantic girl, it is pleasant to me)))
hi!!!lovely style!
thank you for commenting!
let me know if you want to follow each other!
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hey! great photos, im gonna follow you. thanks for the comment on my blog - always nice to meet other canadian bloggers! Im from toronto and will be home for christmas. Maybe we can do a little collaboration when i come home for the month of december?
To clear my head i have to have a clean house and then i like to go out for a pint! im in my last year of uni too, at concordia university.
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I WANT/NEED your red hat love !
Lovely outfit, I love your hat and boots:) x
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You look so chic :D I love this dress^^
Kisses
Oh my god, this is my favourite look of yours so far! You look stunning! I absolutely love that dress paired with the socks and the hat! Gorgeous!
♥ kisses ♥
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Amazing look! especially the hat.
S.
AMAZING ensemble, i love the heel on the shoes!
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I absolutely adore this outfit, head to toe! xxx
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Are you kidding me? You look amazing, AMAZING in that hat (short hair or no) and dress! In fact, do you mind if I feature this look on my blogger style roundup next week?
Thank you all so much for your kind and inspiring words :)
@Jenny Morris: It would be a delight to actually meet another blogger! I might be going home for Christmas, but just let me know when you're in town, and we'll plan something. Final year blues. yikes!
@Emily: I'm flattered! I don't mind :)
Oh my goodness, this is absolute perfection... red, blue, and black! I love every single bit of it from your floppy hat to your otk socks!
that is the cutest little blue dress! Love it! :)
so stunning! and that hatcouldn't look any better on you, it's so perfect even without long hair :)
xxx
Lookit that hat! You look completely fantastic!
I really love this outfit! The dress and had are incredibly pretty!
fab!!! wonderful!!!
xx Marina
This is a really cute outift. I LOVE the boots xx
You look fabulous Abi! Love the hat, and the dress is such a great shape on you xxx
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I love that dress and it looks gorgeous with that hat :)
You look beautiful, I love your hat.
You look absolutely WONDERFUL!!! I really really really love your hat :)
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I love your hat and boots!
I love these photos, you look sooo pretty! and love the background and the outfits, you are such a model!
love the dress. so gorgeous!
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Gorgeous dress! It's very simpel, but looks great! Also love the overknee-socks!
xx Marije
Wow, these pictures are amazing and you are such a classic beauty!
I love what you did with the braid it really gives the dress something extra.
Have a nice day!
Lovely outfit and photos!
What a lovely look - kind of practising for the countryside in a very fashionable way :)
AMAZING!
You are B-E-A-UTIFUL. That dress is amazing!
You are very beautiful !
I am in my last year as well and I am a bit terrified. Good luck!
I love this outfit! BE-A-U-TI-FUL! :)
xoxo
I'd check Frida Kahlo's work. Definitely!
Your hat is beautiful. As is your dress. I quite love the flowing aspects of the it.
this dress has so many great details i love...the pleated skirt, the belt and the full sleeves! you've styled this perfect as well with your hat and boots.
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You are looking very great and you remember me something or someone but I don't know what. :D
great look! I love the hat :)
xoxo
Gorgeous!
Wonderful outfit Abi. J'Adore!!!!
Conchi
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Beautiful outfit, I love the colours together! Your retreat to the country sounds great. We all do need to clear our head every now and then!
x Vanessa
I LOVE this look. So simple but perfect. The colours are gorge. x
Music is my constant companion;-)
I adore the hat above - so chic and effortless, too. Have a fabulous weekend, dear!
you are so gorgeous! :)
absolutely gorgeous! i love your dress and those shoes ♥
xx
Simona
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Wow - fabulous outfit! Adore the hat!
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Wonderful styling. As always I am delighted. Beautiful hat:)
gorgeous xx
Oh I LOVE this look! You look beautiful!
xx
Kaylee
i like your hat..
wowwww you're soooo beautiful eith that hat!xoxo
such a gorgeous dress and the hat!!! :)) you look so sophisticated!!
you are a really pretty lady you know... :)) love you in almost anything that you put on!
xoxo
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