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tiny cities made of ashes

July 30, 2012
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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

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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.

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  • TheUrbanUmbrella July 30, 2012 at 10:46 pm

    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/

  • Myrna July 30, 2012 at 10:53 pm

    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

  • Ani July 30, 2012 at 11:28 pm

    Just gorgeous!

  • Jennifer July 30, 2012 at 11:34 pm

    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

  • Magdalena July 30, 2012 at 11:36 pm

    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.

  • Jen July 31, 2012 at 12:02 am

    Love the outfit! I need to get some red jeans…

    http://www.glitterarygirl.blogspot.com

  • Courtney Erin July 31, 2012 at 12:27 am

    I love the red and polka dots together — such a cute combo!

    Courtney ~ http://sartorialsidelines.com

  • Rebecca Jane July 31, 2012 at 1:34 am

    I have that same Joe Fresh tote and I love it!

  • Amy July 31, 2012 at 1:57 am

    love that top!
    http://coffeebeansandbobbypins.blogspot.com/

  • Megan July 31, 2012 at 2:27 am

    Navy and red is one of my all time favourite colour combos 🙂

  • Maria Camila July 31, 2012 at 3:33 am

    I'm a sucker for this classic combination…I really like the "energy" in these photos, you look adorable.

  • Jeane M. July 31, 2012 at 3:34 am

    Polka dots shirts and colored jeans why not? Love your style girl. Got my eye on your blog now.

  • Mlle Wanderer July 31, 2012 at 4:03 am

    funtastic photos and I adore the vibrancy of the red pants and your polkadot top…(good theme)

  • Kastles July 31, 2012 at 4:46 am

    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

  • SIENA.STYLE July 31, 2012 at 5:18 am

    I love the polka dot shirt!
    you look so cute:)
    kisses from Milan
    http://sienastyle.blogspot.it/

  • Nina Gonzalez July 31, 2012 at 7:44 am

    beautiful! i totally agree A, you need to learn to say no, and let go! the second picture is so cute!!!

  • Neris / Fashion Fractions July 31, 2012 at 8:08 am

    in love with this look! red looks amazing with polka dots 🙂

    xoxo,

    Fashion Fractions

  • Cara July 31, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    Too true!
    Love the colour mix here, and these are the cutest photos, you look wonderful!
    xo Cara
    http://www.afashionloveaffair.com

  • Tessa July 31, 2012 at 5:25 pm

    I love your nail color! what is it?

  • Steph Sterjovski August 1, 2012 at 3:09 am

    Cutie!

  • Annie August 1, 2012 at 12:10 pm

    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

  • Stephanie @ twenty-something August 1, 2012 at 1:22 pm

    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

  • DaFashionFreak August 1, 2012 at 4:38 pm

    You look amazing in polka dots. Love the combination!

    *hugs*
    -Maudleen
    http://www.dafashionfreak.blogspot.com

  • Life etc... August 1, 2012 at 9:46 pm

    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

  • lisa August 1, 2012 at 11:39 pm

    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.

  • Ruby Girl August 2, 2012 at 3:30 pm

    you are SO adorable!!!! I love this look! I'll def be checking back here 🙂 xoxo linds {{www.rubygirlblog.com}}

  • Sandy Joe August 2, 2012 at 4:14 pm

    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