all grown-ups were children first (but few remember it).

this weekend we celebrated matt's birthday. my guy is growing up! one of our favorite books about adults and children is called "the little prince." have you read it? to me, it captures everything i want in life--to stay as adventurous, open-minded and as free as children. growing up isn't scary, but growing boring is! matt and i used to read the spanish version also, because it sounds more romantic. it's "el principito" although i only half understood it and he kept having to translate :)

for matt's day i wore short black shorts with a pretty crimson red fur collared top. i thought it was the perfect mixture of edgy and girly.

make sure to stop into my store for more pretty dresses than i ever thought possible.. added em' last night!

shorts: c/o 2020ave
tights: betsey johnson [ gift from matt's mom!]
shoes: vintage
hat: vintage
bag: rebecca minkoff [ giveaway win]

67 comments:

Natali said...

Happy birthday to your boyfriend! I love Little Prince the book and I think that it has a beautiful message for all of us!

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sweet harvest moon said...

One of my favorite looks!

Sara said...

Don't you look sweet! :)

Collections said...

Love the outfit. The tights look great under the shorts and that cardigan is perfection!

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ZombieLace said...

Aw I LOVE the Little Prince. It's Le Petit Prince in French, I read in in French in High school and it was way prettier than in English. I'm sure it's lovely in Spanish too :) Love your mix of girly and edgy! What a lucky birthday boy who gets to spend the day with you ;)

ZombieLace said...

Aw I LOVE the Little Prince. It's Le Petit Prince in French, I read in in French in High school and it was way prettier than in English. I'm sure it's lovely in Spanish too :) Love your mix of girly and edgy! What a lucky birthday boy who gets to spend the day with you ;)

ZombieLace said...

Aw I LOVE the Little Prince. It's Le Petit Prince in French, I read in in French in High school and it was way prettier than in English. I'm sure it's lovely in Spanish too :) Love your mix of girly and edgy! What a lucky birthday boy who gets to spend the day with you ;)

Kristian said...

1) I love the title of this post. Happy Birthday to Matt.

2) Your outfit is darling. I especially love the tights and hats.

3) Le Petit Prince is one of my favorite books too- though we read it in French (for French class) first.... My favorite parts are the fox explaining the taming of things.

Magnolina said...

Hey! I'm new over here :) I found you in Lookbook.nu, loved your looks and now I can say I love your blog too! <3 the blouse is beautiful

Megan said...

Happy Birthday to Matt :)

You look adorable, love the tights and that hat is perfect on you!

Jess said...

Really fantastic post + outfit, x infinity!

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The tights are perfect with this!

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Fashiable said...

Congrats with your guy haha! I love your cute hat!

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The Fancy Teacup said...

This color combination looks so pretty on you! And I love The Little Prince book, such a treasure.
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Marlena said...

I used to read that book every summer for our library challenges when I was little haha. It looks like he had a lovely birthday- and I love those tights!

Caitie said...

hope matt had a special day! love this outfit on you!

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Teddi said...

steffy this outfit screams adorable in a subtle, but fun, you look fantastic way. aww your matty & you celebrating another year in his life! :)

Monse Fuentes said...

fantastic pictures and outfit!



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Valeriya said...

You are so beautiful! Great look!

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Andrea said...

i love those tights!

Cara said...

Great title, so true!

Love this, you look so naturally beautiful, and those tights are awesome, what a great gift!

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Teresa said...

cute collar top, loving the rich color!!! happy b-day to your man :)

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saramadebeth said...

i absolutely love this outfit! :)

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Lyosha said...

'little prince' is one my favourite books as well
love your outfit and happy birthday to Matt

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Lila said...

Happy birthday to Matt!
Love your outfit!

Lo said...

This outfit is AMAZING. I am smitten with your style :)

Phara said...

I looooove this outift, great colours and those tights are amazing!
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CaraClaudia said...

i absolutely love that book! however i read the french version, "le petit prince." i guess that doesn't sound as romantic as the spanish version! great memories with that book.

Heather said...

Love your top!! Peter pan collars are so sweet!

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bravegrrl said...

love the leggings and that salad looks soooo yummy!

Bella said...

You look so beautiful! Love everything about this outfit! :)

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Almoraima said...

¡Me ha encantado este outfit!


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The Scent of Glamour said...

Amazing outfit!!!!

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Les Folies de Flo said...

Love your outfit !! just discovered your blog and I love it !! I follow you in my blogroll :)

hattitude said...

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i love the tights you are wearing! i have never read little prince but always heard so much about it. matt knows spanish!? that is awesome. i love the photo of him jumping in the air. it's perfect haha

talk soon wild child
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Loes said...

the little prince is awesome! :)
and you're wearing a great top and tights. And you've got pretty legs!

Camelia said...

That outfit is gorgeous! I love the colors and the blouse and the tights and the hat and the loafers! haha, i love it all

Menachérie said...

Love the principles from that book; great outlook!

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EJC said...

Wow you look stunning! Love this outfit.

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expensive birdcage said...

This outfit is so good. Looks comfortable & lovely. I adore you!

maggie said...

I love the Little Prince! One of my favorite books~

Love your top, so sad to see that it's sold out! It's such a beautiful shade of red.

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Sweet Indigo Road said...

wow great photos! i love your hat!

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Skinny said...

This look is effortlessly nice- kudos

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BROKEN.WHIMSY said...

Yes! I've read The Little Prince too and it is one of my favourites also. You and your guy look completely adorable here. You have such a lovely and chic outfit hun

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Toshiko Shek said...

love your tights!!!
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Aliya said...

This shade of red looks gorgeous on you! I have read The Little Prince! More than once! Love it!

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Andrea Grace said...

super cute, as always!
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A "cheery" disposition said...

just followed you on bloglovin! You have GREAT style!

Style Servings said...

You look really pretty, love it!

Style Servings said...

You look really pretty, love it!

Lina Mayorga said...

Beautiful Outfit
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THE-LOUDMOUTH said...

Haha, how cute is your boyf!? Happy birthday to him! As for your outfit, that color is so rich and I love your tights. Hope you're having a great week!

Rosa Pel said...

i'm in love with your outfit!

Marisa Violeta said...

Happy birthday to Matt :D
"The Little Prince" is one of my favorite books ever, I'm happy you like it too!

Cee said...

Happy birthday to Matt! May you both keep the spirit of Le Petit Prince for many years to come :) Love your blouse.
xox,
Cee

The Sunshine District said...

Hope you had fun! I love your tights :)
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Chila said...

This oufit is great!

Nathalie St-Pierre Roths said...

You look great. Happy belated birthday to your boyfriend.


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Clara Turbay said...

I like the colors and your style.

Laura Mullins said...

so cute! haha matt's such a good sport. (: my favorite tights i've ever had were betsey johnson--they're such good quality! p.s. i decided on a canonnnn...

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Carolina Spinola said...

Amei o look , muito bonita :)

A blusa é linda

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The little world of fashion said...

Cool ;)
x

Seeking Style said...

I like the texture that your tights bring to the outfit :)

xo Jennifer

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Jamie Rose said...

Such a cute little look. I love your blouse and the cool pattern on your tights.