vintage blouse from front and company // red trousers from anthropologie // yellow and blue striped tote bag from joe fresh // white seychelles pumps (old) // alden rae wrap bracelet // marc by marc jacobs watch // forever 21 seagull ring
one thing that i really struggle with lately is understanding that striving for perfection and giving yourself unreasonable expectations are two completely different things. i’ve been a constant stream of “yes” to everything and then feel like i’m letting everyone down when i realize i don’t have the time or energy for said agreement. not sure why i find it necessary to please everyone. sometimes, you just need to learn how to say no and let go. hoping to find that balance soon.
Great look again, Alicia! Love the top and the bright pants <3 You always look great!
xx
xoxo Bree
The Urban Umbrella
http://www.theurbanumbrella.com/
You look great 🙂 I always love pairing polka dots and red- just goes great together. Loving the Modest Mouse.
XX-Myrna
http://mybeatboutique.blogspot.com
Just gorgeous!
Just always remember to take time for yourself. If you don't take care of yourself, then you can't take care of anyone else!
xo Jennifer
http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com
Yes girl? I tend to have the same issue when it comes to social commitment. wanna do this? go there? yes, yes, yes… Then I am stuck with way too many activities and little time.
Love the outfit! I need to get some red jeans…
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I love the red and polka dots together — such a cute combo!
Courtney ~ http://sartorialsidelines.com
I have that same Joe Fresh tote and I love it!
love that top!
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Navy and red is one of my all time favourite colour combos 🙂
I'm a sucker for this classic combination…I really like the "energy" in these photos, you look adorable.
Polka dots shirts and colored jeans why not? Love your style girl. Got my eye on your blog now.
funtastic photos and I adore the vibrancy of the red pants and your polkadot top…(good theme)
Oh yes it is so hard to be a no girl! But also hard to be a yes girl! Have a wonderful trip! I love this outfit sooooo much! Classic combo 🙂
<3 Kastles
I love the polka dot shirt!
you look so cute:)
kisses from Milan
http://sienastyle.blogspot.it/
beautiful! i totally agree A, you need to learn to say no, and let go! the second picture is so cute!!!
in love with this look! red looks amazing with polka dots 🙂
xoxo,
Fashion Fractions
Too true!
Love the colour mix here, and these are the cutest photos, you look wonderful!
xo Cara
http://www.afashionloveaffair.com
I love your nail color! what is it?
Cutie!
You are too cute! Love the polka dot blouse and it looks perfect with the red pants and that awesome tote bag 🙂
Annie
The Other Side of Gray
You look amazing! And I can relate to what you say at the end – I'm a people pleaser myself but sometimes don't realize when I've taken on too much until it's too late. It's definitely important to let go and say "no" sometimes! Love this outfit. 🙂
Stephanie
twenty-somethingblog.com
You look amazing in polka dots. Love the combination!
*hugs*
-Maudleen
http://www.dafashionfreak.blogspot.com
True words – but sometimes it can just seem harder to say no to start with! Love this look – blue and red and spots oh my! 🙂
Life etc
Learning to say no is HARD. It's better to do fewer things well than spread myself too thin and risk dropping the ball. Logically you probably know that, but still, in the moment…
My breakthrough moment was learning how to give a conditional yes. If I'm tempted to say yes to something but know it might come back to bite me later, I'll say "Yes, but…" and name any limitations, considerations, or conditions.
you are SO adorable!!!! I love this look! I'll def be checking back here 🙂 xoxo linds {{www.rubygirlblog.com}}
I could never get sick of a the red/navy combo and you have most certainly perfected it. Looking gorgeous as per usual!
x The Pretty Secrets