True Beauty Files: Do Not Block

April 30, 2012

Posted 09/12

What is it about the obviously stated rules that make you want to break them??…

(Tee: H&M, Jeans: Banana Republic (similar here or here), Shoes: Urban Outfitters (similar), Necklace: DIY, Belt: H&M (similar here or here), Clutch: Target, Bracelets: Gift, Francescas)

It was Gabe’s idea…;) Hope you all had a wonderful weekend. They seem to always go faster than you hope they will. Friday night, I had the pleasure of meeting several fellow Atlanta bloggers. Its so nice to be able to talk to people who know the same blog language! Saturday and Sunday was a whole lot of this and this. Gabe and I got to sneak away and witness one of my dear friends weddings. We also got to dance the night away….a definate plus:)

By the way…thank you all who tuned in for one of the first Real Chat posts Saturday! Your feedback blew me away! I was so encouraged and motivated by you. Many more fantastic topics coming up this month:)

Style Word: Sometimes its best to start with the essentials. I would say a red heels polka dot tee are essentials for the all american girl. Run to H&M and get your self some polka dots for $5.95. Yep.

P.S. Its the last day to enter in the giveaway for the $100 shop credit to September Wren! Also the last day to grab a sponsor spot for May! Email me for the new sizes and stat info.

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“The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair. The beauty of a woman is seen in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides. True beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It’s the caring that she lovingly gives, the passion that she shows & the beauty of a woman only grows with passing years.”

~ Audrey Hepburn

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Tinacious Me says:

April 30, 2012 at 2:16 pm

I really like those necklaces! such a cute outfit!
Tina @ Tinacious.Me

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Natasha Fatah says:

April 30, 2012 at 2:19 pm

Looking like a total babe Anna!
Love your hair up like that, and I see you’re rocking your DIY necklace! Nice one. 🙂

xoxo
~Natasha Fatah~
~Natasha Fatah~

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Sandy a la Mode says:

April 30, 2012 at 2:21 pm

i love your outfit! your shoes are hot and shirt is soo fun!

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KK says:

April 30, 2012 at 2:23 pm

Oh my goodness you are so gorgeous!!!! I love your expression on the last photo. Great job Anna!

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katie [the bright life] says:

April 30, 2012 at 2:24 pm

You are adorable…period. This is one of my favorite series in the whole blog world. 🙂 Xo, Katie

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BonBon Rose Girls Kristin says:

April 30, 2012 at 2:26 pm

Love the pop of red!

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Becca | Lowlife Couture says:

April 30, 2012 at 2:32 pm

You look awesome! Such a fun comfy outfit, just my kind!

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Lisa @ MMT says:

April 30, 2012 at 2:36 pm

You are so adorable! This outfit is simple and cute! I can not believe that tee is so cheap! I always love how you accessorize your outfits, you always know the prefect touches!

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Giovanna says:

April 30, 2012 at 3:02 pm

Cute look! Love your red pumps!

xx
Giovanna
http://www.oliveandanarrow.com

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Aubrey {All Things Bright and Beautiful} says:

April 30, 2012 at 3:44 pm

I totally need me some polka dots for $5! LOVE it! And with the leopard and red, it’s just so perfect…Grand slam, girl!

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Grace - Stripes and Sequins says:

April 30, 2012 at 3:50 pm

You are gorgeous Anna! I love this outfit.

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christine donee says:

April 30, 2012 at 3:53 pm

Go rule-breakers! And girl.. you look fiiiiine!

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Michelle @ Ten June says:

April 30, 2012 at 4:09 pm

You are so stinkin’ cute! Had so much fun on Friday night : ) Thanks for sending over the pictures! xo

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Sara Flynn says:

April 30, 2012 at 4:26 pm

Adorable outfit! I love the necklace. I need to make myself one.

Sara 🙂
http://seventwentysomethings.blogspot.com/

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Emily Lynne {The Best of this Life} says:

April 30, 2012 at 4:34 pm

Love this!! Such a great look for you and it seems like you are having a blast 🙂 Red shoes + polka dots = awesome! xo

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Sabrina T. says:

April 30, 2012 at 5:11 pm

lovely pics and look dear:)

Patchwork à Porter

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Martina says:

April 30, 2012 at 5:47 pm

Very cute and practical outfit – and i love the szenerie too! Have linked to your last post – social media – sometimes, i want to scream. So many things to answer, so many friends and interesting things – yet life has to be lived … Juggle! xx

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Shutterbug says:

April 30, 2012 at 7:04 pm

you look absolutely adorable in that outfit! I love the polka dot shirt!

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Bridget says:

April 30, 2012 at 8:25 pm

adorable! i LOVE those shoes. your taste is great. as always.
here is my lookbook for the true beauty files today:
http://delightfulbybridget.blogspot.com/2012/04/sunday-best.html

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Melanie Marie says:

April 30, 2012 at 8:59 pm

That little yellow bag is adorable!

And I totally know what you mean about breaking the rules. 🙂

Melanie
Style to Stage

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Andi of My Beautiful Adventures says:

April 30, 2012 at 9:13 pm

Love the colors you mixed in this outfit! GORGEOUS!!!

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Alexa says:

April 30, 2012 at 9:28 pm

Love your outfit! You are right about sometimes just going with the essentials. And so glad you two got to sneak away!

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Amy Nguyen says:

April 30, 2012 at 10:11 pm

Oh I adore your hair and those heels! That tee is just under $6?! Running to H&M asap.

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Alex says:

April 30, 2012 at 10:42 pm

You look absolutely gorgeous girl! Love your big bun 🙂

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Collette | Serendipity Handmade says:

May 1, 2012 at 1:44 am

Such a retro look — love the entire outfit!

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Wil Harris says:

May 1, 2012 at 5:31 am

Love how you put this look together. Super cute and casual!

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Liz {Sequins And Stripes} says:

May 1, 2012 at 12:10 pm

Adorable as always! Such a stylish mama!

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Viviana says:

May 1, 2012 at 1:35 pm

Gooorgeous outfit!!!

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Lindsay Jewell says:

May 1, 2012 at 4:57 pm

Love the shoes!

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sherri lynn says:

May 1, 2012 at 5:42 pm

Love that polka dot tee! Such a cute outfit!

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Ashley says:

May 1, 2012 at 7:21 pm

I’m definitely going to be stopping at H&M when I’m on vacation next month. Thanks for the tip!

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His Little Lady says:

May 1, 2012 at 9:12 pm

red heels and polka dots are definitely essentials. love!
xo TJ

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house of earnest says:

May 1, 2012 at 9:58 pm

You’ve got to be the cutest thing I’ve seen in my whole life!
I LOVE the last photo.. and the whole outfit!

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Shea says:

May 1, 2012 at 10:23 pm

Anna, these are the cutest photos ever! And I totally want to steal this look too. H&M you say? I might have to head that way soon!

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Drew {Coral Cafe} says:

May 2, 2012 at 12:03 am

I absolutely love that last pic!!

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simplyvonne says:

May 3, 2012 at 2:36 pm

hehe the last pix is definitely cute Anna! I saw that shirt at HM and I was sooo tempted to get it! 😀

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Jenmarie says:

May 4, 2012 at 4:08 am

I totally love that last photo of you!

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Jessica says:

May 20, 2012 at 5:19 am

Wow, love this chic, simple outfit! I’m also drooling over the necklaces! -Jessica

THEJESSICALBLOG.COM

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