if i was a flower growing wild and free.

can i just say that when i looked down at my outfit on the day i wore this, the colors made me smile. this skirt is by far my favorite fall color. mustard... it is so, so good! other than that, it was one of those days where i just felt like a million bucks.

i hope your week has been happy and not so stressful. mine has been happy, but quite stressful. it's okay though, i am just trying to "be somebody" and i know that all this hard work will be worth it one day! :)

blouse: for sale in my store/tea and tulips
t-shirt: vintage
bag: vintage
shoes: swedish hasbeens
sunnies: vintage

102 comments:

AB FAB Team said...

wow! fantastic blog you have! we love your pictures. come visit ours
kiss
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lucylu. said...

stripes and florals together: ♥


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The Fancy Teacup said...

You look SUPER adorable! The yellow and green colors look fantastic on you. Such a darling look.

♥, Jamie
www.TheFancyTeacup.com

Milce said...

Super cute. Love yellow, especially an all yellow ensemble.

xoxo,
http://fashiondollhousee.blogspot.com/

Lippylash said...

Love this yellow mustard color! and it looks soooo good on you.. Stunning!

Stef / Diversions said...

You look a million bucks for sure! :) Love it all, your little lemon ring is such a fun detail!

Adelina said...

Love this look! The colours plus stripes/florals - very Prada!

The Daily Fashionista said...

Adorable!! I love the cute groovy flowers poking out from underneath the blouse.

Steph said...

Love the outfit! I also adore mustard color for the fall!

kisses
stylemesteph

Kim said...

Cute ensemble :)
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Julia Topaz, La Belle Oiselle said...

that reminds me of Sister Act 2 : "if you wanna be somebody, if you wanna go somewhere, you gotta wake up and paaay attention!" Oh, the 90s. Anyway, adorable color combination.

Caitlin said...

love the colors and how those shirts look layered together. lovely!

Natalie Leung said...

beautiful colours you put together, the colours made me smile too :)

natalie
http://lucyandtherunaways.blogspot.com

FAB said...

I love that you paired that wonderful button down with the shirt and your wonderful little pleated skirt! Your outfit is making me smile too!!!!!!
Cheryl

Alexandra Marie said...

your blog is amazing!
and i LOVE that yellow skirt :)


XOXO
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Amy said...

Steffy, I love this outfit. Like LOVE. The colors and the mix of patterns is awesome. One of my favorites for sure! Hope you're having a good day!

amy day to day

Pieter said...

Gorgeous outfit!
love the skirt and the shirt :) x

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Lauren said...

OooOOooh I love this outfit! The combination of colors is so chic, Steffy!

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michelle_ said...

i love how u mixed the yellow and green together ! such a pretty preppy look !


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Shabby said...

Yellow is such a good summer color!great photos!

GIRL AND CLOSET said...

Steffy, this is such an awesome outfit, you can do no wrong!! Love this mix of patterns & gorgeous colours!! I too have been wearing mustard hues this week, SO gorgeous for the upcoming fall season. xo veronika

Frannie Pantz said...

So many things to say:

1st-I love Juno! The title is from a song in that movie, right? I love that movie! "Jesus Banana shut your freakin gob!"

2nd-this outfit is so perfect in every way. I love all the colors--so bright and summery!

3rd-I hope things slow down for you soon and you can relax! Take care hun!

Chelsea Elizabeth. said...

I LOVE that mustard skirt. Mustard and burnt orange are my favorite for this upcoming season. You look great!

<3Chelsea Elizabeth
http://www.organizedxxmess.blogspot.com

aria dimalanta said...

i love your bag!

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rebelrousher said...

Adorable! I have a yellow skirt that makes me smile too :)

xx
rebelrousher.blogspot.com

Cara said...

love this color, and love the pleated skirt!
xo Cara
http://www.afashionloveaffair.com

weasel said...

Really great outfit! This skirt is amazing.

Baby Budget Blog said...

Loving the mix of prints and the yellow!

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Ana from Sweet Serendipity said...

So dang adorable miss steffy!!

world on high heels said...

amazing outfit! the colours<3
kisses.


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Michelle said...

i love this outfit! i would feel like a million bucks in it too :) i love how you layered the two tops, and the colors are just brilliant! love love love!

A Fine Balance said...

truly loving the mustard coloured pleated Skirt love love love.

lifeisamaze said...

Great sunny colors !
:)

Melis said...

i love mustard yellow too! there's this amazing dress at h&m that i want. it's mustard yellow with long sleeves and a flare-y skirt. super cute! check out my latest blog post to get a glimpse of the inside of my house :)
http://hammocksandtrampolines.blogspot.com

deppa said...

How Steffy, how are you? I'm glad that you are feeling happy :)
Lovely pictures and outfit.

Have a cute day!

See you

Aliya said...

That is one wicked outfit! What a great colour combination!

P.S.I just did my first proper outfit post... it took me long enough to pluck up the courage to do so. I'd really appreciate it if you could swing by my blog and let me know what you think and what I can do to make it better. Thanks a million :)

xx Aliya

BethieTheBoo said...

I adore this outfit! Fun combos and colors!!

Sewasis said...

Your outfit totally makes me smile too, I love it! The colors are so fun.

xo Nicole

Boheme.Fille said...

Yummy colors! You look lovely!

Sweet Harvest Moon said...

So pretty and very seventies :)

That shade of yellow is my favorite fall color too...

Caitie said...

this is such a cute get up! I absolutely adore mustard colored things too! I have to DISAGREE with you when you posted on my blog saying I had the best hair, because you my dear, have the absolute BEST. LOVE IT!

xxx
www.ladyalamode.com

CessOviedo said...

Hello sweetie! Is there a color that doesn't look adorable on you? yeah didn't think so, you look lovely in all of them!

Cess O. <3 The Outfit Diaries

Anaivilo said...

Oh you are so lovely! I really love that green collar and the skirt is fantastic! :D

Shels415 said...

This outfit is darling! Love how the green collar just peeks through and becomes the splash of color..great colors together!

XOXO
Shels
http://followyourbliss4ever.blogspot.com

Meisha.Style said...

oh lemon and lime! so pretty!

stylecomb said...

I love the monochromatic yellows. The whole look has an amazing 70's vibe. Btw, I love the color mustard too!

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Miss Woody said...

love it !

chelseasgirl said...

Love that color yellow and greem combo. Your blouse reminds me of an orla kiley print. Great look!

Xx

http://chelseasgirl.wordpress.com/

Kaitlin Mattingly said...

So cute love the yellow and green together!!

xo
Kaitlin

kaitgirl.blogspot.com

OnTheRacks said...

You are too cute!! Loving how sunny and happy this look is. You have an amazing style -- great blog! <3

xx Laura

brittany leigh said...

i love love the colors of this outfit! you look fabulous as always!

brittany

prettylittlevintage

Paper Doll said...

i LOVE everything about this outfit! so playful and great use of those colors! super cute!

love
kelly

www.paperdolltheory.com

Kirstin@CrimsonRosella said...

I love that yellow skirt! Looks so good on you! Can I just say I am super excited for our Florida meet up!

Savannah said...

Ahh I love yellow and green! That skirt is amazing!!

Gal Meets Glam said...

I think that these are my favorite colors on you!

xo Julia
galmeetsglam.com

Katie said...

These colors are amazing! You look fantabulous!

AnneBallo said...

Just stumbled across your bog! I followed :) Love this look! It's a fun, 70's -esque outfit!


Great Post
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Julie and Lauren said...

Love these retro colors on you!

Emma said...

I love the skirt and bag so pretty!!! :)

xo Emma

www.fromcitytocity-emm.blogspot.com

Vega said...

absolutely love the way you layered this look! definitely a vintage cutie!

<3 - Vega

vintagecomplex.blogspot.com

Anisa Young said...

LOVE this 70s inspired look! Im totally vibing this mustard yellow color and, when paired with the kelly green, ahh perfection! Your leather bag is also the best accessory! Simple, black and useful, LOVE IT! New follower :) xxAnisa

MissMiranda said...

That color is stunning. I love it! The whole outfit is beautiful!

Bri said...

This outfit is fabulous with the way you have layered, and a great pleated skirt that is a perfect length on you, so fun!

Gracey said...

I feel you about the stressful week. I'm still happy, but it's been a rough week. We're nearly done though!

And I love this outfit. The colors are just perfect on you and so are the proportions. LOVE.

Rosy (of Raindrops on Rosy) said...

STEFFY MY SUNFLOWER CHILD! You look so adorable in this outfit I love love love it.

Jo said...

You look amazing Steffy! <3 Yellow is my favourite colour (!!) and I adore pan collars; so this look really is perfection!

x
Lost in the Haze

Meanz (Koi Story) said...

You remind me of fruits in this outfit. I know that sounds weird, but it's true! I love the color palette! So summery and fun! :)

swellmayde said...

love the mix of patterns and that beautiful shade of yellow! :)

take care, aimee

diy blog: swellmayde

herecomesthesun said...

lady those sunglasses look amazing on you!

Bad Taste Toast said...

Wow, you totally look like one of the girls from That 70's Show! I love the mix of patterns and the sunny yellow that makes this whole look so pretty!

Brooke said...

... all I'd want is you to be my sweet honey bee. LOVE that song!
Perfect title for such a wonderfully bright and colourful post!

Still waiting on my package to arrive, damn postman is holding out on me, I've been checking everyday! grrrr

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streetdressed said...

you look so pretty in yellow tones!!! I like this outfit! from head to toe!! ;)

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Taa said...

nice outfit

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createyourscene said...

Just LOVE the outfit :) xx

Fashiable said...

Beautiful summer look!

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Rachel, Cold Knees said...

lovely outfit, mustard is such a great colour! love the touches of green and your sunglasses! :) xx

Teodora said...

i LOVE yellow! and you've done it oh so well my steffy-poo. Loves u

Teodora

The F Word

Camille S. said...

Thank you again for your message :)
Your outfit is AMAZING!
I love love love it!
And your blog is so cool! :)
I'm your new follower
xx

paperdolltheory said...

love this mustard color. so fun, summery and preppy

love
kat

www.paperdolltheory.com

Two Happy Hearts said...

beautiful! i love these colors together for sure.

AJ said...

I LOVE THE SKIRT!!!!!. Beautiful mix of colors

http://myafricancloset.wordpress.com/

Jennyboo said...

You look lovely Steffy! The bright colors made me smile :-)

ZombieLace said...

Oooooh yes, mustard for Fall is a must! I love those stressful productive weeks that make me feel like a hundred bucks!

Marisa Noelle said...

Wow, seriously one of the prettiest & most darling outfits I've seen all summer long. I am swooning over everything from head to toe. I'm also adoring the bright & cheery color palette:)

Little Lo Hood said...

so so cute! I think this may be one of my all time favorite outfits! I'm glad that although you are stressed you are happy..sometimes it can be hard to find a good balance! :) -Lo

Allie said...

Honestly Steffy, your style is getting better and better with every outfit! It's evolved so much since you first started blogging. Love it :)
xx Allie

E said...

I love the little bit of green print poking through the yellow pieces - fabulous!

Cindy said...

I totally sang the title of this post in my head... or maybe out loud >.>

Love the round retro sunnies! I've been searching for a pair like that.

This outfit is so sunny. It makes me smile :)

Cindy
Style Soufflé

Teresa: Life and Style said...

I simply love that little peek of florals! This may be my fav outfit ever!!!

xo Teresa
www.teresalifeandstyle.blogspot.com

Danielle Celeste Couture said...

steffy, you are somebody without even trying.

Renée said...

Again a lovely outfit, I am totally in love with your style. xo

yuma said...

Your retro preppie style is pretty♥and I love these mix colors!

xxx

SZAFOFA said...

it;s so so so different and it good way! You look fantasting!


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VALERIE WANG said...

this's soooooo lovely!like the yellow dress!<3 xxxxx

Teddi said...

here's to being somebody steffy! i think that sunny yellow & green outfit you wore here, is one of my faves.

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verenahafner said...

I love how you mixed the patterns! xx

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Ana said...

So adorable! Reminds me of the 70's :)

Ana
anacloud

Bella said...

You look gorgeous! Love everything about this outfit! :)

Monique said...

Lady this is hands down my favorite outfit of yours ever! So lovely!

Hannah Percyowl said...

All your outfits are very colourful! I like.
I also like this 60s/70s outfit. I'm very much loving the big floral prints and mustards that are rife in that era. This is a perfect example of doing it right! Just lovely :)

Shasie said...

I love this yellow and green!!
Shasie of Live Life in Style

romwe said...

You look freaking awesome in these pictures,like an angel,so tender,so delicate,with the most charming smiles.It's hard to define the inside connection of you and fashion,together with nature,the unknown magic beauty.......Fabulous!!