tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33711806851418513632024-03-05T01:08:05.706-05:00Lucky UmbrellaStyle, fashion, photography, make-up, etcetera.Caroline, Lucky Umbrellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03033552739228204742noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3371180685141851363.post-3064403879531996522009-11-11T16:29:00.000-05:002009-11-11T16:29:30.280-05:00¿Puedo Ir Al Bano?<center><a href="http://tinypic.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i38.tinypic.com/2hrj2fk.jpg" border="0" alt=""></a><br />
<i>French Connection plaid blazer, silky shorts from The Limited, old Converse, F21 headband</i><br />
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Behold, the world's fattest weiner dog of all time!<br />
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This year I spent Halloween at home with friends and family, and though it wasn't as wild and crazy of a night, we had so much fun. <br />
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I originally wasn't going to dress up this year, but as the day went on I decided I couldn't resist. I went to my closet and started searching. I figured it would have to be something simple, since I didn't plan for it and I didn't have much time, but I also wanted it to be fun. I found this dress I bought last year with the tags still on it and thought, why not! As I put it on I immediately thought of this headband I made a few years ago with a little girl I babysit. I decided that the combination of the tiered dress and sequin headband would be totally flapper-esque.<br />
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It took a little persuading, but I finally got Taylor to agree to wear one of Robbie Knievel's vintage leather stunt suits that his dad collects. It fit him perfectly.<br />
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Obviously our costumes didn't exactly go together, but with some creative thinking we came up with a Vegas theme. He is a stunt man/entertainer and I'm a show girl/dancer. :P </center>Caroline, Lucky Umbrellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03033552739228204742noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3371180685141851363.post-4594711709576782932009-10-22T15:35:00.000-04:002009-10-22T15:35:33.072-04:00Jet Set<center>As of tomorrow at 9 am I will be starting my much needed weekend vacation. Usually when the weather gets cold people head south, but not me. My dad is running the Marine Corp Marathon, so I'm headed to DC for support...and shopping! ;) I'll be staying with my brother and everyone's favorite, Christen of <a href="la-rue-neuve.blogspot.com">La-Rue-Neuve!</a> I'm terribly excited. Not only is she stunning, but she's quite possibly the most well-rounded, intellegent person I have ever met, and she has a killer style. She's such an inspiration... But you guys already know all of this!<br />
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Yuck. Sorry for the crappy quality and editing. It was so over-exposed by the flash, it was hard to even see our faces.</center>Caroline, Lucky Umbrellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03033552739228204742noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3371180685141851363.post-55098462010210746662009-10-20T19:19:00.000-04:002009-10-20T19:19:02.364-04:00Floral Decorations<center><a href="http://tinypic.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i33.tinypic.com/s4mdjl.jpg" border="0" alt=""></a><br />
<i>Vintage tunic, tights by Hue, Chinese Laundry heels.</i><br />
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This tunic is one of my favorite pieces in my wardrobe. It's super sheer and flowy, which makes it perfect for warm weather. Today I decided it would have to work for cold weather, too. <br />
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This weekend I went to see Rebelution, which is probably my favorite reggae band of all time. I'll post some pictures tomorrow, maybe a video if you would like to listen.<br />
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"Who Says" was released yesterday, which is something I've been looking forward to for weeks now, but knowing me, I forgot. Luckily, I'm personal friends with John Mayer's number one fan who sent this to me via Facebook.<br />
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There's a lot of controvery about John Mayer because of the way the media portrays him. They want us to think of him as this sarcastic asshole who treats girls like trash. And for all I know that may be true, seeing as I don't actually know John Mayer, but who cares? He's a singer-song writer/musician, not a saint. <br />
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Who says I can’t be free?<br />
From all of the things that I used to be<br />
Re-write my history<br />
Who says I can’t be free?<br />
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Yesterday I enjoyed a relaxing dinner by the pool after seeing Love Happens. I warned you, I'm a movie guru. It was so cute that it actually changed my mood for the rest of the day. I love the effect cute movies, songs, and pictures have on me. <br />
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"Hey Caroline, throw an acorn in between those two red leaves."<br />
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And just when you think I have done something amazing behind the camera...wrong! This was a freak accident. My finger magically pressed the button at the exact time the flash went off. I feel wrong even taking credit for this. But isn't it cool?<br />
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This last one was my idea, his photography. But hey, who's keeping score?<br />
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Fortunately, I have family in DC and New York. So all in all, it works out.<br />
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I never would have thought to check out JCPenny's selction because I've never been there, but I'm happy I did. Here's a peak into my wishlist:<br />
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$39.99 Knit Blazer -I would have guessed more like $80<br />
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$49.99 Ruffle Dress -how Gossip Girl is this?<br />
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$29.99 Riding Pant -favorite!<br />
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$24.99 Long Cardigan -versatile, potentially worth the money<br />
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What do you guys think? If you've shopped here before, was it worth it or do you think I should save my money?<br />
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Hellooo ladies! And gents, perhaps? How was your weekend? Mine was not very productive, but I did have a lot of fun. Being too young to participate in Oktoberfest, I swapped the beer for a soda and the partying for a movie night. I saw The Invention of Lying, which was cute. However, if you drag your man to this one hoping to teach him a lesson about lying, don't count on it. There is no moral value and infact, the only thing I got out of it is that lying is okay and Jennifer Garner gets better with age. <br />
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The leapord dress and "leatherette" jacket are both from Forever 21. Stud detailing, leather essentials, and animal prints are in full fashion force this season, so be prepared to embrace these trends!<br />
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Breathtaking, right? Taylor and I enjoyed a nice evening on the dock last weekend. I could be wrong, but I think I actually took this picture. Who knows! We take turns with the camera. I'm in love with the simplicity this photo represents. What else could you possibly need in life?</center>Caroline, Lucky Umbrellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03033552739228204742noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3371180685141851363.post-15565212354685158932009-10-01T21:03:00.000-04:002009-10-01T21:03:32.042-04:00Picture This<center><a href="http://tinypic.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i34.tinypic.com/5flo4z.jpg" border="0" alt=""></a><br />
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This isn't a fashion post as much as it is about photography. These are some more of Taylor's stuff from <a href="http://taylorlowephotography.blogspot.com">Taylor Lowe Photography</a>.We had a blast taking these and we now have over 250 pictures like these, just waiting to be shown off. I'm thinking about adding one picture to the end of every fashion post. What do you guys think? Good idea or too distracting?<br />
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I hope you all are having a low-stress, fabulous, spectacular week! Check back in next week for my summer-turned-fall looks.<br />
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PS. There were a pair of shoes that I got to wear in one of my dreams. I don't know if I made them up or if I've seen them somewhere, but I'm dying to show you! They were a.m.a.z.i.n.g.Caroline, Lucky Umbrellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03033552739228204742noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3371180685141851363.post-69663053267084370662009-09-22T11:18:00.002-04:002009-09-22T11:49:23.889-04:00Stole Yo Style<center><a href="http://tinypic.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i35.tinypic.com/1yload.jpg" border="0" alt=""></a><br />
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This was a project I did a few weeks ago where I tried to replicate my best friend's style. His look is increadibly simple, but he always looks nice and put together. I worked from the shoes, up. And once I chose the shoes it was easy. Skinny jeans. Check. Understated, funky t-shirt. Check. Ray bans. Check. <br />
Anyways, less about me, more about him. He is my life-saving best friend and secret blog-loving photographer. He's undeniably the sweetest person I know. Back to the whole 'secret blog-loving photographer' thing. Yeah, he does all the photography you see on this blog. (stop for applause) And even though he pretends to not be into this whole blog thing, he totally is. I catch him quoting nice comments I've received and he's always checking in on followers. :) <br />
So anyways, I finally persuaded him to start his own <a href="http://taylorlowephotography.blogspot.com">blog</a>. He's started a little bit, but I think with a little encouragement, he may start getting more into it and posting more often.<br />
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So without further ado, meet Taylor.<br />
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I can't believe it's already Monday. This weekend flew by and even though I accomplished a lot, I still feel like I have a million things to do. I finally got around to cleaning my room. I went through my closet and filled a few garbage bags full of clothes to take to Goodwill. I erased and replaced my entire iTunes library (on purpose). I went to one of my friend's birthday, which is where I wore this outfit to. Kind of simple, but totally comfortable. <br />
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Right now I'm catching up on last weeks Gossip Girl. Still can't believe I completely forgot about it...it's Gossip Girl for crying out loud! :) I just watched Blair bitch out some Abercrombie model for touching her man. Man, I missed this show! <br />
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Kourtney & Khloe: Take Miami (my guilty pleasure) wasn't as good as I was expecting, but I'm super excited to find out more about Kourt's pregnancy next week.</center>Caroline, Lucky Umbrellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03033552739228204742noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3371180685141851363.post-67279320171619043152009-09-18T06:53:00.001-04:002009-09-18T08:26:04.847-04:00Disco Inferno<center><a href="http://tinypic.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i31.tinypic.com/33v0qva.jpg" border="0" alt=""></a><br />
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I've been excited to debut this dress ever since I got it. I found it on the sale rack at TJ Maxx, so I don't feel guilty that I'll probably only wear it once or twice. Sequins are making a come-back this season and they're bigger than ever. Leggings, dresses, hats, blazers... you name it! I feel like a Spice Girl. And I like it.<br />
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Senior pictures are today. Woo. Can you tell how unenthusiastic I am about that? If they're not too embarassing (which I'm sure they will be), I'll consider posting them when they come in the mail. <br />
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Speaking of mail, I got a little box of goodies I've been waiting on from Urban Outfitters. They're pretty much my go-to store, especially when they're having a sale. You should definitely check out their website, if you haven't already. Shirts for $9 and $14, cardigans for $19, and dresses for $29. Today I got this blazer, a fedora, a pair of sandals and two shirts, which I can't wait to show ya! Their fall shoe selection is <i>very, very</i> tempting.<br />
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My closet contains a whole lotta black. It's probably my favorite color. It's timeless, powerful, edgy, flattering and guess what? It goes with everything. It's the foundation to any wardrobe and I just can't get enough of it! Plus, I don't know any other color you could wear all over without looking like a crayon.<br />
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Kenneth Cole Peacoat $163 at Nordstrom<br />
Michael Kors "Jet Set" watch $250 at Dillards<br />
Sequin dress $160 at Topshop<br />
Zip tote $495 by Linea Pelle's Dylan<br />
Alice & Oliva fringe tee $275 at Saks<br />
Thigh-high boots $119 at Chinese Laundry<br />
Drapped skirt $16 at Forever 21 <br />
DKNY lace tights $20 at Bare Necesities<br />
Rock & Republic t-strap pumps $310 at Shopbop<br />
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I have a feeling I'll be investing in some more black very soon!</center>Caroline, Lucky Umbrellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03033552739228204742noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3371180685141851363.post-80355836331352966392009-09-16T15:08:00.000-04:002009-09-16T15:08:49.876-04:00Alley Cat<center><a href="http://tinypic.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i32.tinypic.com/o0xq8o.jpg" border="0" alt=""></a><i><br />
Dress- Kimchi Blue, Belt- American Eagle, Shoes- Kenneth Cole</i><br />
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I apologize for the lack of posts recently. It's been a hectic week, but I'm back! <br />
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Don't you hate when people fail to tell you that your tag is sticking out and you walk around all day until someone finally tells you?<br />
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Sketchy back alley + gloomy day + summer dress = perfection. <br />
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Woke up late. Forgot breakfast. Way late to class. Traffic sucks. Need food. Sound familiar?<br />
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I quickly found my favorite Italian joint. They have the most amazing chive fries. It's not the healthiest choice on the menu, but they sure are worth it.<br />
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I got this shirt in the mail last week and I've been dying to wear it. It's hot pink, oversized, increadibly soft and has an exposed zipper down the front. Perfect for a casual day like this.<br />
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Meet bag #2 from the yard sale. If you missed that post, you can find it <a href="http://luckyumbrella.blogspot.com/2009/08/isnt-she-lovely.html">here</a>. <br />
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Guess what? I was featured on <a href="http://look10.blogspot.com/">Look 10</a> yesterday. I'm Look 587 and unbelievably flattered!</center>Caroline, Lucky Umbrellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03033552739228204742noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3371180685141851363.post-90214537837625449042009-09-07T13:36:00.000-04:002009-09-07T13:36:52.090-04:00Cinematic<center>One of my favorite things to do is curl up on the couch and watch a great movie, which is also my guy's favorite thing to do. Convenient, eh?<br />
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Last weekend we had a few friends over and watched <a href="http://http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1091722/">Adventureland</a>, which is officially a favorite of mine because it's hilarious and artistic. <br />
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Tonight we're watching <a href="http://http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1119646/">The Hangover</a>. I haven't seen it yet but it's apparently epic in the comedy department. Should I be as excited as I am right now? Probably not. :P<br />
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Some nights I perfer couches, but when we have friends over his house is perfect for entertaining. Have you guys heard of this <a href="http://http://www.vudu.com/">Vudu movie box thing</a>? It allows you to instantly download just about any movie you want to watch. Either I'm easily amused or this is just amazing!<br />
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Not going to lie... We do movie nights way too often, but we're not tired of it yet, so here's to many, many more nights!</center>Caroline, Lucky Umbrellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03033552739228204742noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3371180685141851363.post-61057735261914016402009-09-04T06:58:00.002-04:002009-09-04T09:02:25.345-04:00What's In My Bag<center>I can't figure out what it is that's so appealing about other people's bags, but everyone has one of these "What's In My Bag" posts, so here's a look into mine.<br />
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Wallet- filled with random junk and coins.<br />
Digital camera- I used this a lot more before I got my own photographer ;) but I still use it all the time.<br />
Kenneth Cole wristlet- small enough for a coin purse, cute enough to carry when you don't feel like lugging around a big bag.<br />
Random lip sticks- moisturized lip color, need I say more?<br />
Crackberry- this technically isn't a part of my bag, since it's in my hand 24/7.<br />
Pen & notepad- I perfer writing down my thoughts and to-do lists.<br />
Ray Ban sunnies- that reminds me, I really need to find their case soon.<br />
Raspberry lemonade flavoring- I like water, but it gets boring. Quick fix.<br />
Lavendar perfume stick- just incase.<br />
iPod- this was semi-permanently borrowed from my mother.<br />
(Not pictured- bobbi pins, gum wrappers, fifty bazillion receipts)<br />
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<center>TGIF. Hope you're having a superb weekend.</center>Caroline, Lucky Umbrellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03033552739228204742noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3371180685141851363.post-33793015690537744722009-09-03T07:00:00.002-04:002009-09-03T17:09:15.095-04:00ILL<center><br />
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Hello beautifuls! Today may not be the first official day of fall, but it is the first chilly day since winter and that's something to celebrate. Okay, so it's 75°, but that is pretty chilly where I live. Considering that's probably hot to some of you, let's just call it a 'semi-chilly' day.<br />
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I've noticed that a lot of you fashionistas (for lack of a better word) are consistantly serious in your photo shoots. And when you look as smokin' hot as you guys do there is absolutely nothing wrong with that, but I encourage you to try an ILL (I Love Life) shoot. Even if the pictures don't come out to your standards, atleast you had a blast taking them. Trust me, you won't be disappointed. This is the most fun I've had taking pictures - so goofy and carefree. <br />
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PS. I got you a gift!<br />
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Who wouldn't want to be Lance Armstrong on a bright blue beach cruiser wearing some strappy wedges?<br />
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On second thought...maybe not. <br />
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If you're wondering... I got the skirt, necklace and flower belt from Urban Outfitters, the shirt is from 5/48 via Saks Fifth Avenue, and the t-straps are from Ann Taylor.<br />
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Shirt- Lux, Jeans- home made, Shoes- Steve Madden, Bag- American Eagle<br />
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It was to my understanding that fences were used to enclose things, but not this fence. It's in the middle of the woods with nothing on either side. It's been there for as long as I can remember, but it was recently painted with this soft yellow paint. Since I was using such a subtle background, I wanted my outfit to pop. I went with these jeans I made a few weeks ago. As you all know acid wash is a pretty big trend right now, but I didn't want to invest in it, so I followed <a href="http://la-rue-neuve.blogspot.com/2009/07/how-to-bleach-your-acid-wash-jeans.html">Christen's DIY</a>. It was really simple and they turned out better than I could have hoped for. The bag isn't a typo. It found it <a href="http://www.ae.com/web/browse/category_no_fashion_guide.jsp?catId=cat90086">here</a> and as you can imagine I was extremely skeptical. But because it was on sale for $19 with free shipping and return, I ordered it anyways. It came in the mail about a week later and I've been carrying it for about a month. And yes, I am "dancing" in the sixth picture. ;)<br />
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Oh, and I know it's <em>just</em> a fence, but I think it's the simplicity of it that really made this photo shoot work.</center>Caroline, Lucky Umbrellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03033552739228204742noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3371180685141851363.post-35719147832345940882009-08-31T06:05:00.001-04:002009-09-03T00:04:58.881-04:00Isn't She Lovely?<center><a href="http://tinypic.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="http://i31.tinypic.com/2afl5ye.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />
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I went to a yard sale this weekend and just happened to stumble across this buttery-soft leather Junior Drake bag. Tags included, originally $389. They had a lot of bags that I liked, but the detailing on this bag won me over; tobacco color, exposed zipper, braided handles, silk lining. The only thought in my head, "marry me...please?" They hadn't marked it, so I had to ask. And since it had literally never been used, I was expecting it to be way out of my price range. I asked anyways and it turns out they were desperate to get rid of every single thing they had and would gladly except $15 for it. You would have to be out of your mind to let this steal pass, which is exactly how I ended up with three bags that day. Now that is what I call successful shopping!<br />
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Because people pay hundreds of dollars on shoes, bags and clothes it's fascinating (and relieving) when you find great deals like this. Where do you turn to for your best wallet-friendly finds?<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Today was a particularly gloomy day. During class, I kept gazing at the window watching the rain pour down, completely blocking out everything else around me. I couldn't stop myself from daydreaming about what my next post should be about. Since I'm new to blogging, it's all very exciting. I started thinking of random tutorials and things I could do inside, but then it hit me... Instead of working against the rain, why not work with it? And that's what Lucky Umbrella is all about; learning how to make the most of every opportunity. You know? Grab an umbrella and tough it out. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">By the time I got home the <i>monsoon</i> had turned into a mere sprinkle. I grabbed my best friend, his leash, my metaphorical umbrella, and some rain boots. We headed out the door and didn't look back once. </div>Caroline, Lucky Umbrellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03033552739228204742noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3371180685141851363.post-69968025582893394542009-08-26T16:31:00.019-04:002009-09-03T17:08:45.419-04:00Sitting on the dock of the bay<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgTWRwVceUJmfk2XexD7dMkodntOhf2XL6bQ7Xh_wzqmX_pv9n2vLKLeCEHG2ML7seG2gKsK37kia5Bvn_5TgebzebulYmSCbbeCzJD-OvQzVPzHjiDz6y-W_GhJMKx1fybAaPEvouUbM/s1600-h/dock.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374600885925399602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgTWRwVceUJmfk2XexD7dMkodntOhf2XL6bQ7Xh_wzqmX_pv9n2vLKLeCEHG2ML7seG2gKsK37kia5Bvn_5TgebzebulYmSCbbeCzJD-OvQzVPzHjiDz6y-W_GhJMKx1fybAaPEvouUbM/s400/dock.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />
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<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align="center">I found this ruffle blouse at TJ Maxx and paired it with my never failing black straight-leg jeans. Oh, and these pretty little black pumps that I'm kind of in love with. I'm thinking the top would look great with a high waisted skirt, blazer and tights for winter. Any thoughts or suggestions?</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Caroline, Lucky Umbrellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03033552739228204742noreply@blogger.com6