Gussy Up





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Truth be told I am happiest when I "gussy up." Whether it be primping for a night on the town, creating a tablescape for lunch with friends, or adorning cookies with the perfect frosting... a girl just has to gussy sometimes!

Hope your week is going well! xoxo

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33 comments :

  1. Oh you know I sooo agree with you! Love this post :) xoxo

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  2. I always imagine what it would have been like in, say, the 50s, when women really did gussy up. Imagine sleeping in rollers & wearing fabulous dresses... How fun! Ok, so maybe not the sleeping in rollers part ;-p

    ~ Clare x

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  3. Fabulous! Love that beautiful table setup! Enjoy the glorious day, Kellie xx

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  4. I just wrote a post on Monday along these same lines...so I completely agree!! What is so great about your post today is that in the midst of excessive heat...you make me feel cool and comfortable...THANKS!!

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  5. Oh not me, I love plain things and comfort, I have to force myself to gussy up I wish it came more naturally to me.

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  6. I am seriously experiencing heart palpitations over that second image - how pretty!


    xoxo ~ Courtney
    http://sartorialsidelines.com

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  7. Great photos! I'm swooning over the photo of the books ... those book marks brilliant! Happy Wednesday xo HHL

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  8. i just bought a new dress yesterday - totally splurged but i'm gonna wear it to a wedding in Sept then use it as my New Years Eve dress ..

    *kiss kiss*
    Erika
    ~Tiptoe Butterfly~

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  9. the first three images are to die for. Must save these :) Off to pin these on pinterest. I'm a sucker for vintage lovelies.

    xoxo, chrissy
    The Perfect Palette

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  10. First off, I just love the term 'gussy up'- And this post is just SO gorgeous. That flower shot made my heart go pitter patter- the colour!!!

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  11. Theses pic's are just perfecto!!!
    lovely day to you Debby xox

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  12. So true! I love this word so much. It really brings to live the wonderful stages of getting ready- from a nice bath to those finishing touches.

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  13. OH! Gussy Up !!! OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! YES!
    I absolutely love this Debbie!
    That is part of what BPB is all about - I was no longer gussying anything up!
    I received my beaitiful scarf! LOVE IT! THANK YOU!
    Have a pretty day!
    Kristin

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  14. I cannot get enough of these gorgeous images ~ the colors are stunning and make my happy heart sing! Yes, to gussied up all the time!

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  15. I was of the era for sleeping in rollers, wearing garter belts and nylons
    (both with and without the back seam)
    in "High Heeled Shoes"
    I always have enjoy being a girl..
    and getting and being all gussied up..
    for a date, for church,
    and back in the day,
    this was done to go SHOPPING!!
    but I loved/welcomed the advent of PANTYHOSE..
    Pantsuits..
    and going BRALESS..
    aaaah Freedom.!!!!.
    but am still feminine in every sense of the word..
    altho I DO go braless at home,
    I will don one when guests are here..
    or if I'm going out!!
    warmest sandy hugs..
    laughing smiles too..
    Loui ♥

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  16. Oh so beautiful, Debby! I can't get over the garter book marks!
    I hope that you are having a great week. I know that you are going through a lot with your child going off to college. If you have any concerns let me know. Have been there.
    Teresa
    xoxo

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  17. TOALLY Agree!
    Gussying up is one of the most fun things to do, especially in preparation for a night out! Hope you have a lovely day and week! :D

    http://annawalker1992.blogspot.com/

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  18. Holy cow.

    I missed this one, but girl, those photos are outstanding. That lovely girl in the first photo with that aqua teddy.....ok.....love the pic.

    ENJOY YOUR BRIGHT AND SUNNY DAY! Anita

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  19. I just don't get gussied up enough anymore. Love the peeling shutters and chandelier mix in the last image. I think we would indeed have ourselves a good time :)

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  20. You always post the most beautiful, romantic pictures that put a big smile on my face :D Thanks, Debby!

    Have a great day!

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  21. love the pastel color pallet :) gorgeous.

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  22. This post was just what I needed today! It has put a big smile on my face! I'm with you, Debby. I feel my best when I "gussy" up and sometimes I'll do it just to go shopping. A pretty, pretty post! Oh, I think Nantucket Island is on our list for this spring for vacation! I have wanted to visit forever. I can't wait! Enjoy your day, Debby.

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  23. Love every single thing about this post. Gussied up is the way of life for Texas women, but I know you knew this...

    xx's

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  24. Debbbbyyyyyy that stack of books with the jewels hanging out is beautiful!

    xo,
    C

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  25. What a beautiful post! I love to gussy up, yes, myself and my home and even my blog. :)
    So glad you came to visit me.

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  26. These photos make me happy! They're so bright and fun and pink!

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  27. Definitely one of the best parts about being a girl. This post just makes me smile and want to go home and give myself a mani/pedi!

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  28. I agree! I always feel better and have more fun when I'm gussied up!!! Going out tonight, in fact...so I'd better gussy up!

    xoxo Elizabeth

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  29. i am in love with the little nighty get up in the first pic
    looks like something Doris Day might have worn
    love love love
    brett

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  30. Lovely, I myself love to gussy up every now and again as well :). I love all the pinks and baby blues.

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  31. such a sexy post! I love it!
    xx ILka

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  32. Love this post. so girly, feminine, and PINK!

    inspirebylois.blogspot.com

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  33. Loveee this post! Where is that top sleep set from!?! I'm obsessed!

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