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Wednesday, 15 February 2012

Day 23: Pimp Your Wardrobe and My Valentine's Present!


Dress: Blossom, Cardigan: Fat Face, Fur Gilet:: Primark, Belt: Fat Face

Hello angels,

Do you find it hard to choose what to wear in the morning? What goes with what? Colours? Shape? Well, struggle no more...Pimp Your Wardrobe is here! I'm going to share some of the easy guidelines I use all the time to pick out outfits.

Mission 1, should you choose to accept it, is to sort through your wardrobe and get rid (that's right, get rid) of any clothes that don't fit you well. I don't mean clothes that are the wrong size necessarily but clothes that don't flatter you, whatever shape you are.

We all have them. Clothes with baggy bottoms, or shapeless elbows. Dresses that are waaaaaay past their sell-by date. Give the items that look great on you NOW a chance to shine.
Bin, bin, bin those nasties.

How was your Valentine's Day? 
This year, mine was absolutely perfect. So, you want to know what my big surprise was? The waiting-six-months-in-total-suspense surprise?

It was this:


Guy took the photo and had it framed for me. It's the Bible reading that was read at our wedding. The ring is Guy's wedding ring and did you see that the angle of the light makes the shadow fall as a heart?

It honestly feels like the most romantic thing in all the world. Not the hearts and flowers that I might normally like, but deep, steady, committed, lasting love.

Readers, I swooned.


I'm joining Between Naps at the Porch!

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47 comments:

  1. Katie @ Wildwood Creek15 February 2012 at 13:49

    What a fabulous gift! Beautiful and meaningful.

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  2. Bluebells and Lavender15 February 2012 at 13:51

    That is sooooo beautiful Sarah, really touching....and I love this outfit, you look delightfully bohemian with the tiered skirt, love love!! Have a great day! Sharon

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  3. Maria15 February 2012 at 14:31

    Ooohh I love that idea! That's what true love is! ;o) Very sweet!

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  4. Grubby Cottage15 February 2012 at 15:05

    Beautiful... and the HEART....WOW!

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  5. fourkidsmom15 February 2012 at 15:21

    Sarah, such a romantic outfit and such an awesome gift. Don't you just love it when they actually put some thought into the gift. Lovely.

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  6. Brandi15 February 2012 at 15:23

    Your husband is such a sweetie! I love your Valentine's gift!

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  7. dornrös*chen living now15 February 2012 at 15:23

    a really great gift - wonderful!
    have a love-full wednesday!
    greetings by dornrös*chen♥

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  8. Duni15 February 2012 at 15:25

    Oh! Wow! What a special and truly unique gift. Love the heart shadow - so sweet!! You lucky lady :)
    And you look amazing! I'm too small to wear a maxi-dress, unfortunately.
    Take care, sweetie!!

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  9. Stephanie15 February 2012 at 15:54

    Oh my word that is so beautiful! What a great Valentine's Day gift!

    P.S. I love the pink and gray on you today!

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  10. Diana15 February 2012 at 15:55

    What a beautiful gift! So meaningful...

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  11. Cassie Bustamante15 February 2012 at 16:02

    that is such a SWEET gift!! i love it! my husband gave me a bottle of organic wine in my fave flave... malbec! of course he may have just been trying to get me drunk.

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  12. Anonymous15 February 2012 at 16:18

    What a gorgeously romantic present! What a lovely man! x

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  13. Loo xx from Jumbles and Pompoms15 February 2012 at 16:24

    Such a sweet and meaningful gift. Jim got me a double chocolate Swiss roll from Tescos!!

    Love the flouncy skirt on you - what a shame it's a maternity skirt. xxx

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  14. Susan T15 February 2012 at 16:24

    Very lovely and very romantic. I am all of a sniffle here.

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  15. Marta15 February 2012 at 16:28

    Beautiful skirt!! You look like a gipsy princess!! :)

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  16. chris15 February 2012 at 16:53

    What a lovely thing Guy did for you! I would be swooning too. :)

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  17. Jamie15 February 2012 at 18:32

    Great vest!

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  18. Patricia @ 9th and Denver15 February 2012 at 18:40

    that outfit looks quite sassy, I might say.
    and secondly... oh my goodness, way better than flowers. A well thought out--took some effort- sort of gift!
    I love those.

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  19. Casa Très Chic15 February 2012 at 18:44

    You have a sweet husband, happy girl.
    Hugs
    Tereza

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  20. oota15 February 2012 at 18:49

    Love your outfit - it is adorable :)

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  21. loveandlilac15 February 2012 at 19:10

    A wonderful gift. Flowers last such a short time but the thought and sentiments that went into that will last a lifetime. What a fab man you have!

    Loving the outfit too!

    Louise x

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  22. CHRIS15 February 2012 at 19:52

    Sooo sooo romantic. You look gorgeous too. xx chris

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  23. GoldenValley5015 February 2012 at 20:25

    WOW! That is the most beautiful gift I have ever seen. Truly from the heart. LOVE your little outfit today as well - so pretty in pink.
    ;)Sharyne

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  24. Jo15 February 2012 at 21:49

    Aw, definitely a swoon-worthy valentine gift! Very sweet. I love your outfit!

    And thanks for the wardrobe tip! I actually did that this time last year, getting rid of all my skinny clothes. Then I lost weight and had nothing to wear! A good problem to have ;-)

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  25. miss b15 February 2012 at 22:17

    How romantic and thoughtful - creative too with the heart-shaped shadow!
    http://missbbobochic.blogspot.com/

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  26. Privet and Holly16 February 2012 at 00:44

    Well, we already
    knew that he was
    a great photographer
    based on his modeling
    sessions with you....!
    But this takes it to a
    whole new level: the
    romantic one. Love it!

    xx Suzanne

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  27. Full Circle Creations16 February 2012 at 00:46

    You look gorgeous today! And what a gift. Guy did a fabulous job on your gift! I love it!

    Holly

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  28. SImple and Serene Living16 February 2012 at 02:06

    That would definitely make one swoon. I love your dress.

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  29. Thoughts for the day16 February 2012 at 05:50

    What a sweet gift, kind of like the time my hubby drove me to the beach and got on his knees and proposed again, handing me a diamond band, he and our daughter had picked out. (we have been married 38 years this was our '35th' year) HE WAS SO HAPPY I said YES. (goofy guy) :o)

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  30. Valerie@chateaualamode.typepad.com16 February 2012 at 05:59

    That is absolutely positvely the most romantic gift I have ever seen. How sweet is your hubby? He's definitely a keeper. May I also say you look so beautiful Sarah!

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  31. diana16 February 2012 at 07:21

    Are you kidding me?? This is seriously THE most romantic gift I've just about ever seen in my life. It is deeply personal, filled with personal and spiritual heft and it's lovely to look at. AND he planned it out ahead of time. Hey - fugeddabout the flowers and candy - this is the real deal. KEEP THIS MAN.

    Thanks for your sweet notes at my place from time to time, sweetie. Love checking in here each night before I head to sleep. You're looking lovely as ever. :>)

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  32. Anonymous16 February 2012 at 08:39

    Oh, I love the word swooned! There's not enough swooning these days. And that is a lovely passage, not usual for weddings but very apt. That is a great present from Guy - Tell him top husband points!

    My boy didn't do too badly either...I was really rather thrilled with valentines this year :-) It's only our second married.

    You looked lovely as per usual and the tip of getting rid of baggy things is a good idea - but am I allowed to keep one pair of baggy comfortable jeans (they are designer) and one loose jumper - Just for slouchy days?

    Or is that bad?

    L x

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  33. Seaweed and Raine16 February 2012 at 11:14

    I had to share your V-day pressie idea with the hubby! :) I like thinking that is outside the box.
    Hey Sarah, do you apply the "get rid of clothes that don't fit you well" principle while you are pregnant? (being that it's short term) I have things that fitted well before this pregnancy... with 17 weeks to go, I kinda feel like I should wait a bit to sort what works and what doesn't.

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  34. Annie16 February 2012 at 12:04

    This outfit is gorgeous! That skirt looks so lovely on you - and I love the belted fur vest :)

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

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  35. Gwen @ Gwenny Penny16 February 2012 at 13:43

    Sweet, sweet gift, and you look absolutely beautiful :)

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  36. Patricia16 February 2012 at 13:57

    Beautiful as always, lovely girl ! But most importantly - can we clone this wonderful husband of yours !? What a sensitive, special man he must be......

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  37. michelle16 February 2012 at 14:22

    You look beautiful my dear, I love that skirt!
    What a sweet and meaningful gift, he is definitely a keeper. :)
    xoxo

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  38. Erin S.16 February 2012 at 18:11

    That is such a sweet, romantic gift. Love it. And I'm up for a wardrobe challenge. I seem to either look fabulous, or scroungy. I'm working on evening out things a little more.

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  39. Jenni16 February 2012 at 18:11

    Hello Sarah! I hope you had a lovely Valentine's Day! And the gift your husband gave is so sweet, and I did notice that the ring made a heart shape. It is a beautiful reminder to you, and one you can always treasure, so special! :)

    And I must also say you look adorable in that outfit, and I LOVE that skirt! :)

    I hope you have a beautiful day!

    Hugs,
    Jenni

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  40. Anonymous16 February 2012 at 20:00

    Please upload day 22 :) i love looking at all your different outfit ideas!

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  41. Robynne's Nest16 February 2012 at 23:43

    What a beautiful romantic present, and the 'heart' shaped shadow is very clever. Robx

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  42. Cindy17 February 2012 at 03:36

    Oh WOW girl, I would have swooned too!!! Your gift is amazing!
    Your tip for a great wardrobe is great too.
    Have a beautiful weekend.
    Hugs, cindy

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  43. On Crooked Creek17 February 2012 at 20:50

    Sarah,
    Amazing ...a ring turned heart! I am a hopeless romantic, so of course, this is enchanting!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  44. annie@mostlovelythings17 February 2012 at 23:07

    I've been loving all your outfits, but this one...the maxi and the vest with a belt...so gorgeous! And the gift from your husband, very sweet and the heart shadow...pretty cool!

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  45. Blooming Rose Musings18 February 2012 at 15:58

    What an incredibly beautiful Valentine's gift from your husband. This is a man who is deeply in love with his wife. Now this is what Valentine's Day is all about. He is definitely a keeper!
    You look beautiful!

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  46. Laurel@ChippingwithCharm19 February 2012 at 00:19

    Awww...how cool is that? Very creative and thoughtful :) Laurel

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  47. Okio B Designs20 February 2012 at 18:26

    The dress, the vest - love everything! You are definitely one chic mama!

    Jeanine

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