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Wednesday, July 29, 2009

The Best Things In Life Are Free

ShopRuche is definitely one of my favorite online shops. My favorite and much-abused grey bag is from here and has stood all my adventures across the ocean and even endured my heavy schoolbooks. Now I have a new addition to my Shopruche purse collection: the deep sea frontier satchel. The lovely lady behind Shopruche is kind enough to offer one of these purses as a giveaway to one lucky reader. So, to win this bag just leave a comment below (open to international readers). I'll draw the winner's name on 8/3/09.
Outfit details: dress- vintage, shoes- Seychelles from my sisters, bag- ShopRuche
I wore my new Shopruche dress on a day trip to the beach. The dress is easy and wonderful to wear in the heatwave I am currently melting under...I sort of hate old homes with "character" that don't have air conditioning right now.
Outfit details: hoodie- some shop in Japan, dress- ShopRuche, bag- Pull and Bear, ring- Etsy, shoes- Urban Outfitters

203 comments:

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violetvirus said...

Thanks for sharing..I checked out d shop and I'm eyeing a few items as their international shipping rate is not so bad and I like so many things sold there...and I really love d fringes on dat bag...

Vik said...

Love this bottom dress and your nail polish colour in the top photos! just came across your blog :) love the photos!
much love from Ireland x
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Dominika said...

love both dresses,
and I'm totally in LOVE with that sea horse ring.

janettaylor said...

I really love Ur navy platforms... :-)

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Lilli said...

Super cute! I just love all ur dresses

Toulouse said...

Lovely shoes and Seahorse ring!
Of course, all your wearing is beautiful, but they are my favourites xo

Wanderlusting said...

HOW CAN YOU WEAR THAT SWEATER IN THIS HEAT? LOL.

Thanks for doing this AND alerting me to a new store to shop at :) The dress and purse are lovely!

meowsk said...

I just discovered your blog yesterday and I must say I like your style.

Do you take the photos of yourself? Or does someone else take them?

Damsels said...

beautiful photos
love that gorgeous fringe purse. i would like it

Tea4two said...

lovely, just lovely :D i adore the seahorse ring :D

Tahda said...

aw...I like both of these dresses so much! I'm also digging the ocean/nautical themed jewelry as of late.

amyyyyy. said...

I'm still amazed you take such amazing photos with a tripod, I'd never be able to do that! Them dresses are gorgeous. I love the fringing on the bag! :)


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Lexie said...

i love your hoodie with that dress!

i would love that bag! frenslea@yahoo.com

Lizzie said...

oh wow thanks for letting us know about this website, they have SUCH cute things!!

Rhiannon said...

I love your seahorse ring.

chie said...

love the color of your nail polish!

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AlicePleasance said...

I adore the first dress and the nail polish :-)
ShopRuche is lovely indeed!

ONiC said...

win me, win me!
is that seahorse part of the giveaway too? hahaha sorry, just it's so cuteee.

Pixie said...

i love your blog, the pics are always so beautiful. love the seahorse ring! so cute...

Nicole said...

I would really love to win this bag--love the color and the fringe!

Love your blog, especially your photos, but your posts are all incredibly well-worded also.

Best,
Nicole
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plastikneon said...

Great photos, love the fringe on the bag. Cute dress!

adin_22 said...

Your new dress is so pretty.....:)

Claradevi said...

You were melting under the heatwave and still looked really lovely - don't worry, just think about the beauty of those narrow trail and open-field you came to. Here in my place, the heatwave is even worse - days are sizzling, plus we only have dry and raining seasons. You're solucky to be there right now - believe me when Indonesian says 'hot', it means we're really boiled here - LOL. Hontou ni atsui!!

Well, I'm wishing you colder wind and friendly weather for the next days after! :)

Jilliebeanie said...

Oh, I'd looooove to win!

Trains and Sewing Machines said...

That dress is so cute. I also love the seahorse ring. Very cool

Mary said...

I love your blog. I can't believe you take the photos yourself... they're so good! And I love your style.

I'd love to win a bag like that : )

Meream said...

I don't have a fringe bag...

And yes, old homes with no airconditioning are annoying.

Marianne said...

Wow, thanks for the link to the shop, I'll be sure to take a peek! Looks like they have some pretty unique items...

Lauren! said...

Cool! I'd never heard of them before!

Kate said...

Aw, what a sweet bag! I've been looking for a cross-body bag lately and this would be perfect. :)
Great giveaway!

xo, Kate

Melissa~ said...

I love the shop!! I'll search for something to me. And they have eco friendly clothes!
I love your dress, looks gorgeous.
The bag is so gorgeous! I love it.
beautifull landscapes, like always.

Sophie, the Barton Girl said...

You have a knack for picking up the loveliest dresses - both of the above are SO sweet...
And you're somewhat lucky to be experiencing a heat wave - it's the end of July and we're still so cold and wet, here in the UK!

Blair said...

Thanks for the giveaway!

I adore that seahorse ring... :)

<3

indigotangerine said...

our house has niether ac or charachter.... I'm practically a puddle. Love your ring
-indigo

jayne said...

I love your seahorse ring, so unique!

Robot_Love said...

I just spent a great deal of time shopping that site. I think I'm going to have to place an order! Thanks for the tip! Also my fingers are crossed beyond recognition; I want to wiiin!

sharris3@wisc.edu

beautifulnemo said...

thanks for sharing the link, I'm new and really have to learn a lot! :)
I will visit it soon because I absolutely love your style.

I don't like Barbie either, but the book of Barbie Issue is really great:) I also wish Vogue Spain was at least half as good as Vogue Paris or Italy :-p

xx from Madrid

Pretty Pirate said...

I miss the washington woods, they are so magical. The purse is so lovely, thanks for the opportunity! I have to say the first outfit is one of my faves ever, the purse, shoes and dress are perfect together! :)

goda said...

Where is that Beach, it looks huge and somewhere I could take Luka without being ticketed!

Love the etsy shoes

Margaux said...

I just want to say that I absolutely adore your blog. I've been style blog-stalking for over a year and can't believe it took me this long to notice yours! Fantastic photos and outfits! :)

Hannah said...

You have such thoughtful posts, and you are pretty. :)

Rachel said...

There's always so much to see and read in your posts that I never know where to begin with my comment. I really like your bag. I haven't yet found a bag that survived my schoolbooks. It's always a challenge. The blueish nailpolish is so awesome.
And I really, really love the seahorse ring.

KATLIN said...

So about books: I love books about traveling and exploring new places in the physical outside world and mental/emotional inside yourself… inspirational or educational stuff… :)

Natty said...

I adore the sea horse ring. Very very cute indeed! x

lydia said...

that's a beautiful dress! and bag! i'd love to win it.

patchesofsunshine said...

Can't be too hot, you have a sweater! haha

Thanks for mention that website.I'm loving it!

celi.a said...

Gorgeous photos today! Hope you're beating the heat. Also, I LOVE the seahorse ring. And your nails.

testingundeuxtrois said...

Ohh! Very cute!


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Jenny said...

I will have to check out that website. I love your outfits, they all seem very inspired. I love unique style.

Amber said...

I'm not sure which outfit I like better, the one you have on today (you're such a nice friend to help with moving!) or your nautical inspired outfit. And I've lived in an old house my entire life and have never had air conditioning.... though it's barely made it over the low 80's all summer, not that I'm complaining.
Stay cool!
Love love love those Seychelles shoes your sisters got you. And I'd love to be entered in the contest!

Matt said...

my mom wants the bag =]

Crystal Ball said...

Oh my goodness! I cannot believe I had never seen that website. I just quickly browsed through the dresses and fell in love. I'm going to continue looking, thank you!

Helen said...

ah what a cute bag! and great website too

PinkBow said...

gorgeous bag, i really like it with the stripes.

Diane said...

i love shopruche.
i love that bag.
i hope i win!

p.s. that seahorse ring is so cool :)

Ambroisine said...

Your ShopRuche dress is gorgeous and I adore your photos near the sea, lucky you !! The sea horse ring is awesome, never seen one before..

Ana said...

I love the seahorse (I hope that's the proper english name) ring :)

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Allie said...

Your pictures are always like something straight out of a picture book :)

monica said...

cutest purse ever, dearie!

Barbro Andersen said...

You are such a sweetheart!

little my said...

that satchel is really the thing for summer! I really can't take the heat any longer, but i'm planning another getaway soon. I'm most amazed how you manage to look so lovely even with this drawback! The photos are wonderful as usual :)

emily said...

i really like the "exposed slip" part of the dress.

Hanna said...

cute bag! and I love the outfits.

LML said...

i love the fringe on the purse - such a cute little detail!

fancyxthat said...

I would kill to be at the beach right now.

The dress is very cute

Sam said...

Gosh! You look so cool calm and collected and pretty considering the heat over there! How do you do thta? Love the bag, your nail polish, your frock and best of all the seahorse ring!

pretty face said...

Haha, at first this post made very little sense... with the title of 'all the best things in life are free' closely followed by 'x is definitely one of my favourite online shops'. Made more sense later though ;) x

Andrea said...

agreed, ruche is definately my favourite online store

BuzzChild said...

oh your new dress is lovely! I especially like the white coming out the bottom. The bag goes delightfully well with your shoes, too!

I hear you on the air conditioning, my parents thought aircon would ruin the 'charm' of our house, but the heat tends to ruin the charm of everything else!

Alline said...

Lovely outfits!! Also, your hair is looking gorgeous!!

I`d love to give that bag a happy home here in Brazil! =)

Leproust Vintage said...

Holy giveaway! What a great one! :)

I know I say it often, but your photos are just incredibly beautiful! They seem so peaceful and serene. You live in a lovely area!

Sarah said...

Thank you so much for commenting on my blog. I am such a fan of your blog, I couldn't even believe it was you! That striped hoodie is amazing. I am such a fan of sailor stripes these days. And your nail polish color is one I have been looking for everywhere - been searching for months! Mind sharing your secrets? :)

Esther said...

HAHA i hate houses that has the ac but the landlord is too lazy to fix it so i have to melt under the heatwave anyway...

gotta love that bag. love the deep color.

muchlove said...

the dress is so sweet
*checking out Shopruche right now*

Inside the Cabinet of Wonder said...

i love your seahorse ring! simply beautiful. and i love your first dress.
:)

jenny said...

Youhou from this international reader!
jenny
flinquie@windowslive.com

enna. said...

Beautiful. And I adore your seahorse ring!

Claire said...

Ohhh lovely bag (and ring!)

Shelby said...

i love the layered look of the second dress!

jameson ruth said...

mmm the combination of that sea foam colored nail polish and the sea horse ring is beautiful.

arnique said...

I love the seahorse ring! I'm off to go find one like it, :P

Summer said...

Oh so nice. Love your dresses here, and your ring cool! =D

Summer
A Writers Den
The Brown Mestizo

missDTM said...

omg! i love that seahorse ring! it's so so so cute.

Sam said...

Cute bag AND it's vegan! I love it. (:

The Stylist said...

I love the first bag!

Electric Lady said...

luv the seahorse ring!! ps what kinda nail polish are u wearing? it's so beautiful! the color reminds me of that queen crown from the museum of natural history.

platformshoesandwintercoat said...

oh hi, i would love that bag, thx.

Melody said...

love your seahorse ring and striped hoodie! I've got my fingers crossed for that bag! =D

Mich said...

yay giveaway!! love your striped hoodie with the dress!

Nicole said...

that bag is so cute, crossin my fingers! and by the way i love your blog :]

Sher said...

Lovely bag!

Oh I'm so coveting your seahorse ring!!

TD said...

I love your dresses and the sea horse ring. The shell ring in your earlier posts is cute as well.

Brigadeiro said...

Your pictures/settings are just beautiful! LOVE your striped top! :)
xx

Living and Loving In L.A. said...

I love that fringed bag and the seahorse ring. Both seem so carefree and sweet. Adorable!

madison said...

i love all your ocean-inspired jewelry! it's so great!

Ruta said...

love the bag and shoes match it.

that dress is gorgeous you have THE best dresses from all the blogs i read most often.

Meg said...

Oh my gosh I love the bag! Therefore I must win it.

eunice said...

the shopruche dress is just beautiful!! the bag is so cute..would love to own it :)

Brittany Noel said...

I love this new photo format you're using. I wish I could get my photos to all be the same width. Is it something fancy? Both outfits are dreamy :)

And I totally want that bag!

Caroline said...

Wow all of your dresses are so gorgeous. But that seahorse ring has entirely caught my attention: I must have it!

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grandmutha said...
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grandmutha said...

Hope to win the purse...and am inspired by your blog as well!

vanessa said...

Of course all your photos are lovely. I have been drooling over and dreaming of that Shopruche sailor dress for awhile, and it looks great on you!

Divinity Avenue said...

I love Ruche, they always have the best things.

We drove by Fort Lewis last week on our way to Portland and there was an accident at the Fort Lewis gate which backed up traffic for at least an hour! All of this to say, I thought it was so funny that I drove "by" you! And hoped no one you knew was involved in the accident.

madee said...

I'm melting in the same heatwave down in oregon right now. sucksss. The coast was my beacon of cool weather too.

aaah, you've got so many beautiful dresses. (and awesome shoes too)

Darrah said...

There aren't very many fashion blogs in Washington. I only know of a few. I'm really glad you got some good shots on the beach. I went a few weekends ago, and it was way too windy! I got sand in everything I own!

Saorise said...

Where do u shoot!?!
you're pics are always so stunning!!

niki said...

that seahorse ring is fantastic!

Stéphanie said...

You are so pretty !

lavlavkristin said...

Oh where can I get that seahorse ring?!

i love it! and the purse too!
and i love your style, your photos. i'm not a freaky fan, i swear, but sometimes my outfits are inspired by yours :D

Corinna said...

blue stripes, a seahorse and a beach- can it get any more summer-y?

yiqin; said...

OMg open to intl readers?!

Slices of Beauty... said...

You rock!

Purrfect Kat said...

I love your vintage checked dress!!!

Electro Geisha said...

howdyho my favorite redhead in whole blogosphere :)

this landscape is just breathtaking :) our sea side is more - with rocks and stuff and less with sand :(

love the horsie ring:)

thingsIlove said...

The pictures, you in the forest, are beautiful! You look like a sweet wood nymph.

miss milki said...

Congratulations on your 2nd blog birthday! Sorry I'm a few days late, I'm supposed to be on a bit of a computer break but I couldn't help checking in on some of my favourite blogs! ;) Can't believe its been 2 years, this last year definitely flew. Thanks for all the work you put into this blog, I love coming here and seeing your lovely outfits and little bits of inspiration. Hope you have many more happy blogging years.

That bag is great, it looks really handy but then it also has all that fabulous fringing. Count me in for the competition! :) I also love your stripey hoody, its the perfect casual summer top to throw on with a such pretty dress.

LHuRi Dwianti said...

Wow that is a very kind blog entry :)

Your style is amazingly unique yet wearable at the same time. And really inspiring too, especially to petite-size girls like me :p

You know I'm probably 2 or 3 cm shorter than you, so I'm thanking you for creating such a nice blog hehehe :)

Yet said...

i really love your style!:)

Jamie said...

Love the bag! Deliciously bohemian luxe.

Raquel said...

it is a great shop! tose items are wonderfull.
looks like its sunny in washington :)

Barbro Andersen said...

Re: Thank you so much for the nice comment :)

Luckily I haven't been interrupted my strangers passing by, but then again we have a hedge in our garden :)

theowlsarenotwhattheyseem said...

FRINGE! i love a bag with fringe (or anything with fringe for that matter). it goes so well with the blue dress... i'm wishing that dress wasn't vintage so i could get one too!

Madison. said...

THat setting looks so idealic. Ohh a competition - I love competitions :)

Oh, and btw - thanks for the comment back.
:)


Madi

Isabel said...

That bag is wonderful - and finally, a contest for international readers! Excellent!

Oh, and I really love your seahorse ring. :)

Megan said...

That nail polish is to die for! And the seahorse ring is so unique, I've never seen one of those before :) I love all your backgrounds too. You must live in a really nice place
xxx

Oh...? said...

Quite the lovely ring!

ana'luísa said...

I love the photos :)

Nadine said...

I still love the Etsy ring :).

mee said...

Gosh you have cute dresses! I also love your photographs, they're always so beautiful.

ElegantlyDisheveled said...

I've been following your blog for some time now. I must say, I think we've been cut from the same perfect-for-a-twee-little-dress cloth.

Cheers!

secondskins said...

you definitely find the cutest dresses in the world :)

Monica said...

Sounds like a nice giveaway. Great outfit post, and I love those shoes in the second outfit set.

Gabbi said...

Awesome giveaway, outfits and bags! *fingerscrossed*

Elizabeth said...

That seahorse ring has to be one of the cutest accessories I have ever seen. Thanks for the giveaway!

Amelia said...

What a cool bag! Lovely giveaway.

I love the softness of the grass in the 2nd set of pictures. The ring seems so appropriate.

shopruche.com said...

Yay! The dress and bag looks perfect on you...like everything else! =)

R. said...

That bag is really nice. I love the dress in the first photos, but your beach photos. This heat wave is insane. We are not supposed to get this hot in Washington. I don't have air conditioning either, so I understand your suffering. Kind of just want to hang at the grocery store/starbucks all day.

catherine_sr. said...

Lovely photos as always! And that seahorse ring is unbelievable.

Velo said...

i love ur fringe bags!
u have many dresses too...
and i love ur hair color...
=D

Tink in My Closet said...

You, your photos, your style epitomize everything i love!!

Fashion Tidbits said...

it's like horse hair fringe! cool!

Sushy_h said...

Mmm...I know what you mean about heatwaves. I just got back from a nice winter in Melbourne, now I'm dying in the hot tropical weather!

layia said...

i love your seahorse ring!
wish the sky was clear yesterday at the beach in our place like your trip to the beach. i couldn't enjoy the hidden sunset!

Tom Tuttle from Tacoma said...

i was floored when i read that you didn't have a sidekick but yourself and your tripod to take such wonderful pictures.

i would love to win something! the clothes on ShopRuche are so girly pretty!

your navy platforms are TDF. oh everything's nice!

FabBlab said...

Your platforms and that fringed bag are divine. Love.

renwore said...

am loving the new dress in your second outfit! Plus you look too cute in that hoodie XDD

Sylvia said...

I am just in love with that seahorse ring! I just love that picture in general, really. And the bag is so cool, at first I thought the different shades were just from the shimmering in the sun.

Rebecca said...

Cute bag! Your new dress is absolutely adorable as well. :)

Chelsea M said...

That bag is gorgeous! I would love to own it.

Anna said...

beautiful beautiful bag! i'm a new reader and i love your blog and style! your photos are fantastic.

Sarah Q said...

Love the seahorse ring, you should check out Galibardy she has some really unusual rings.

Can you send some of your hot weather over here, England is very damp at the moment!!!

lynst25 said...

i love your dress!

Lemon Curry said...

here goes i hope i get it!

Quixsa said...

your seahorse ring is delightful!

Belinda said...

that ring is so cool!

Cristina said...

I love all of your dresses so very much...

Dee said...

For some reason, I haven't been able to access the ShopRuche website for a couple of months now. It's not like I can afford to purchase anything right now, but it was always nice to wander through and look at pretty clothes...

Diane said...

I'm not usually a purse person but I think this one would change that immediately.

I want it!

Sarah said...

I love your shoes & nailpolish!

Roberta Williams said...

Sweet!

blowqueen said...

I love the seahorse ring with blue nail polish color. It's very beautiful and sweet.

Rachel Felicity said...

The bag looks really great love the feathery-look fringe detailing! Thanks for the oppurtunity to win it X

claire said...

fringey + fab !

carly said...

the bag is gorgeous.
i love it.
the shop is wonderful

Lemondrop Marie said...

Can't wait to see who wins.
Love the photos and sea horse ring.

Sabrina said...

The purse is so lovely!!!!

Didi said...

that seahorse ring and your nails really go together!

Lauren Jo said...

Love the purse and LOVE the Tiffany's blue nail polish!

PinQue said...

pretty pretty, I love ShopRuche!

Eyeliah SS said...

thanks for hosting a giveaway!! :-)

Dandelionkisses said...

Well what can I say, all your outfits and pictures are lovely! And that is a very nice bag, I love give a ways :)

corrie said...

Super cute bag, I want it for fall! And yet again you're making me long for wide open spaces.

giselaisback said...

oh, i wish i could win this bag :O

Stupid Girl said...

Thanks for posting that website. It is super cute and I'm definitly going to be ordering some new clothes sometime soon!

<3S

Joey said...

ohh, i love me some fringe! dont you just love it when your fashion accessories are petable?

soraya said...

Oooh I want that bag. Haha I love it. And btw, your clothes are always fantastic.
XX,
Soraya

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Clare said...

Yes, please!

Eve said...

What a lovely bag! Please enter me!
It's adorable!

xoxo

Hannah said...

I'd love to be entered!

Anonymous said...

Great bag, why are you giving it away?!
martafiord@gmail.com

Twobreadsplease said...

Your Local looks so much like my annual holiday spot Dumfries and Galloway in South West Scotland. Fascinating considering where I figured you were. Your fringe bag and your Sea Horse are so nice. I'd like it to be ceramic but is it plastic?

Parker said...

I love the bag. Thanks for the links to the shop.

hugs,
Fritzi Marie

Nessaxo said...

oooh what a beautiful bag!
i hope luck is on my side..
*crosses fingers*
:)

Claradevi said...

oh you still opening the contest - great! (haha, i write here again, i guess i must be really fell head over heels with the bag...)

sammi-lise ^_^ said...

oh thanks for the giveaway!

such a lovely bag

Capricioustraveler said...

Great bag! What girl doesn't want another bag in her collection! Also, love that green plaid dress on you. Its from my other etsy shop! Looks lovely.

Helen said...

I love the striped top and seahorse ring! And the bag is adorable!! I'm so jealous of your wardrobe

YeYe said...

Lovely blog! I will add yours to my favs on mine :)

Great shoot you have here!

xox

-Izzy

I Like You said...

I love that bag!

Elizabeth said...

I think your sister picked some great shoes. I love them!

Maija said...

ou lovely bag!
the shoes you wore with it are adorable.

Madeline said...

Your hair looks lovely in these pictures - I love the combination of blue sky, red hair, and black and white stripes in the last photos. I am partial to red hair with anything, actually, but I am a bit biased. And I love your bag and dress!

$ara said...

love the bag! & I'm super jealous of your seahorse ring!

Samantha said...

I love the photo where you are walking down to the beach from a distance. It looks so peaceful and natural - beautiful:)

mymymeow said...

Beautiful indeed. :)
The dress is adorable with the nail polish.
Cheers girl.

i.can.keep.a.secret said...

i adore your hair color. lol.
i love the second dress, i think i have something similar in my closet.

you're such a bonnie lass :)

beckyxoxo said...

aww such a beautiful bag ! and i love your shopruche dress :D lovely photos .

Vern said...

lovin' fringe bags! cyuute.

KIRAFASHION said...

It could be fun to win!
I am in!

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