Tuesday, May 4, 2010

I AM SPARTACUS

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As we were getting in the car this morning, John was making lovely spousal morning chat, asking when I got my new dress and complimenting today's look.  He's good like that.  Then, he noticed my bracelets and turned into a 10-year-old boy on Christmas morning.

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He abruptly stopped in mid-sentence and exclaimed, "Woah, coooool!  Awesome bracelets!  Where'd you get those?!  You look like a gladiator!"  I'm pretty sure they made his day.  I'm also pretty sure that if they ever go missing, I'll likely find them wrapped snugly around his wrists as he yells things like "Max-i-mus! Max-i-mus!" and "I am Spartacus!"

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Dress: thrifted, $2.50 or $5 - Belt: gift - Cuffs: Charlotte Russe, 2/$8 - Shoes: Kenneth Cole Reaction, $40

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24 comments:

  1. SabrinaMay 4, 2010 at 5:56 PM

    I know have a strong desire to watch "Gladiator". Your hubby's comment always crack me up.

    Love the simpleness of this look wit the little twists.

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  2. BiancaMay 4, 2010 at 5:56 PM

    Well, they are def some awesome bracelets. :-)

    You always look beautiful and mysterious in black! Lovely dress.

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  3. DellaMay 4, 2010 at 6:12 PM

    Bless your husband, he says the sweetest things! I think their should be a blog for all the things he says...

    And I'm very jealous of your dress...it's perfect in every way!

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  4. La Historiadora de ModaMay 4, 2010 at 6:41 PM

    You should have paired them with gladiator sandals! I love, love, love your hair like that!

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  5. The Daily FashionistaMay 4, 2010 at 6:44 PM

    Those are some snazzy bracelets. I really love your hair like that too. If my hair was long enough, I'd try that look.

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  6. Lovers, Saints & SailorsMay 4, 2010 at 7:11 PM

    You can't blame the boy, they are some sweet ass bracelets.

    Gorgeous dress too. Is it linen? It looks lovely and light. Very stylish.

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  7. vintagewithatwistMay 4, 2010 at 7:50 PM

    well aren't you looking very posh today! great outfit, love the bangles

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  8. LaurenMay 4, 2010 at 7:53 PM

    i was recently gifted a very similar vintage dress, but in white linen... i was thinking it looked a little too "nurses uniform" but i am loving how you did it up with the wide obi belt... totally makes it more edgy. i'm officially on the lookout for a hugely wide brown belt to recreate this silhouette. excellent work, per usual!

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  9. Ruta, Look Ugly in a PhotographMay 4, 2010 at 8:42 PM

    Wait. You're married?? No way, omg, I thought you were like 18 or something.

    I love this look. That leather belt adds such a fierce look to everything.


    Ps. Those bracelets are amazing. So so cool.

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  10. pigletMay 5, 2010 at 1:52 AM

    Haha those braclets are awesome, but the dress is my favourite!

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  11. Kelly @ blackdog findsMay 5, 2010 at 5:23 AM

    I love a good black shirtdress- they go with everything and can be worn anywhere as far as I'm concerned. You look great!

    Are you doing Wonder Woman in the second to last pic? I love posing like her (hands on hips- defiant stance)! Wonder Woman wishes her bracelets were as awesome as yours.

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  12. VanessaMay 5, 2010 at 6:21 AM

    Those are indeed some cool bracelets. Love the dress, too!

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  13. SalMay 5, 2010 at 6:24 AM

    They are SUPER awesome cuffs! I've been meaning to do matching cuffs since I saw the look on Demi Moore last summer ... such a powerful, Wonder Woman-y look.

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  14. Fell 4 FashionMay 5, 2010 at 6:43 AM

    LOVE Maximus and I LOVE your cuffs! :)

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  15. OnikaMay 5, 2010 at 6:45 AM

    See...this is why I love style blogs...I get to live vacariously. I always want to do simple and chic like you do SO well and then I always gravitate to the the most colorful, craziest thing I can find...sigh...maybe one day. I LOVE your hair btw.

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  16. KPMay 5, 2010 at 7:10 AM

    I was totally thinking ancient Rome...I really love the bracelet!

    http://dressedtostudy.blogspot.com/

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  17. theowlsarenotwhattheyseemMay 5, 2010 at 7:38 AM

    hahah, i love your husband's reaction to the bracelets, and picturing him wearing them and chanting... but seriously, they are awesome bracelets. and i really like your dress/belt combo in this outfit. ~joelle

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  18. MatildaMay 5, 2010 at 9:41 AM

    These bangles may have a roman edge but who cares? They look amazing!

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  19. AmandaMay 5, 2010 at 10:45 AM

    I love your style my blog is about fashion too.

    http://thickthighfashion.blogspot.com/

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  20. ClareMay 5, 2010 at 12:42 PM

    Oh my gosh, you and John are so cute! Please promise you'll take a picture of him if he ever borrows them for his gladiating! :)

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  21. MeekMay 5, 2010 at 11:25 PM

    hehe :-) they are great bracelets!

    I love reading your blog I have left an award for you at my blog
    blessmeek.blogspot.com

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  22. AmyMay 6, 2010 at 10:47 AM

    Aww this whole outfit is so chic and perfect!

    xoxo
    Amy

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  23. SWF_TerraMay 6, 2010 at 11:25 AM

    See, I was thinking Wonder Woman. Which is a different sort of badass. Love the Spartacus reference though. And I ADORE this dress!

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  24. FashionAddictMay 10, 2010 at 10:10 PM

    LOL, well you are one haute gladiator then! Very chic, missy. Very chic indeed :)

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