A Brave(r) Outfit

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[I usually forget to smile when I'm taking pictures of myself.  Sam had already left for work, and it took concentration...]

It's not the bravest color combination, but I felt pretty.  I've recently caught onto this wearing skirts higher on the waist thing, and I dig it (hides the tummy!).  I don't know why it takes me so long to see trends.  I had to be sitting on the train with a woman standing directly in front of me with her skirt up high and her shirt tucked in to realize ohhhhhhh. 

Comments

eden said…
i love it! you look beautiful. and i'm glad you felt pretty too. (:
July 25, 2010 at 7:45 PM
eden said…
ps - i saw your haircut on facebook. i *love* it!
July 25, 2010 at 7:47 PM
Jan said…
Adorable And lovely. You look great!
July 25, 2010 at 9:44 PM
Mike and Emily said…
Dej...lookin' good foxy!
July 25, 2010 at 10:14 PM
Amara said…
Beautiful! I love the flowy skirt thing coming back.
July 25, 2010 at 11:05 PM
Anonymous said…
I love it!

I found your blog cause someone on babycenter linked it. :)
July 25, 2010 at 11:29 PM
Reba said…
you look fantastic. love the chunky necklace. you look so feminine. also what tummy? you look very slim.
July 26, 2010 at 1:29 PM
Kenneth and Emily said…
You are so cute!!! I love the outfit. It's very pretty :)
July 26, 2010 at 1:31 PM
Anonymous said…
Skinny lady!
July 27, 2010 at 8:28 AM
Launie said…
Very cute outfit! You look great!
July 28, 2010 at 12:35 PM
Sam Ruddick said…
you have the most beautiful feet in the world.
July 29, 2010 at 8:21 AM
Bryson and Tara said…
Love the outfit!!! I want one just like it, please.
July 30, 2010 at 1:28 PM
Meeshab said…
Love it lovey! and love your pics with sam in your blue hat too!
August 22, 2010 at 1:57 AM
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