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Driving Issues

shoes: nine west, shorts: lc by lauren conrad, top: nasty gal, watch:  michael kors, ring: david yurman
Polka dots AGAIN! And the crowd goes wild. 
Did you know that I’ve lived in this city my whole life…and I still get lost. Pathetic, I tell you! Especially, downtown. I drive and then as I pass a street, I realize that was the street I needed to turn on. Oh wait, now I’m turning the wrong way on a one way street.  And then comes the parallel parking…now THAT is just embarrassing. If someone sees me parallel park, they would think that there is no way I should still have my driver’s license.  
My weekend begins after class tomorrow.  Juuust throwing that out there! 
  1. Diana S.T. says:

    you look great with shorts. And don´t worry I get lost everyday too… LOL!

  2. It sounds as if we live the same life! I too have lived in my city my entire life and can barely find my way around. Dont get me started on Downtown and the woes of one-way streets or parallel parking!

    Cute outfit by the way, I love the look of those shorts paired with that top. Fantastic!

    xo Teresa
    http://www.delightfullydarling.com

  3. Elsa says:

    I still get lost in my city too! And when it comes to parallel parking, well let's just say a traffic sign was knocked over and cops were involved..
    Anyways, I love this look! Its so effortlessly chic. I really want these shorts!

    xo
    Mix & Match

  4. Well... says:

    Yaaaaay, more polka dots! 😉
    Haha oh man, that's so funny. I know, I'm awful at finding places when I'm driving. It's pretty embarrassing…

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  5. Sam says:

    Lovely outfit! I know what you mean about driving, lol I live in the country and I'm fine with driving in the country but once I go to the big town I'm like this is crazy and I start counting the minutes until I go home lol silly I know

    sam*

  6. Clara Turbay says:

    It´s perfect style and good taste!

  7. Those shorts are gorgeous! I love the fun print!

    xx
    Donyel

    with love from Mademoiselle Meese

  8. Can't ever go wrong with too many polka dots! Very cute shorts with the heels 🙂

    And it is strange to get lost in your own city, but it has definitely happened to me too!

    Seize the Styles

  9. Marika says:

    That's so funny ! Love your style dear !
    Kisses

  10. Nikki says:

    You look amazing Grace, I love your polka dot shorts and they look so lovely paired with your blouse:) XX

  11. Gagan says:

    Loving this outfit, the top is so pretty, especially styled with those shorts!

  12. Annie says:

    Haha aw, I'm the same way – I have a terrible sense of direction 🙂 Love this outfit – you look so pretty! Shorts & heels is one of my favorite looks!

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

  13. HEIDI says:

    this is such a gorgeous outfit! your button down is just perfect with your shorts! just moved to okinawa, japan and will need to start driving on the right side soon…that should be interesting!

    xx heidi
    life full of loves

  14. TheTinyHeart says:

    Those polka dot shorts are adorable! Don't feel bad, I cannot parallel park. At all. This is sometimes a problem since where I live, I have to park on the street!

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart

  15. Aww your outfit is so lovely ! I love that shorts they're so cute ! And oh same problems here 🙂 so funny ! XX Tani

  16. Ana Carneiro says:

    I had some trouble at first as well, especially with the gear box, but I'm all fine now! I drive just fine =) My parallel parking could be better, but I'll keep practicing it!
    My Own Project

  17. thanks for following my blog dear.. I just did the same! happy blogging 😀

  18. I am back from Europe, and catching up on your blog!
    I must say you look sensational, seriously gorgeous! Love those shorts, and that top is so lovely and chic!

    The Urban Umbrella

    xoxo

    http://www.theurbanumbrella.com/

  19. U're so sweet speaking about your driving experience, especially parking one!:) Lovely new look, I always love polka dots!! Stunning blouse!
    Happy Tuesday!! xoxo
    Jelena

  20. Cute shorts missy! Enter my oasap giveaway!

    xo
    Melissa
    http://sweetstylesbymelissa.blogspot.com

  21. two birds says:

    you look stunning! i love this romantic look on you! i am the same way about getting lost in my own city. fortunately i am a wonderful parallel parker!

  22. Nicole says:

    I am the same way… except it is in the form of directions. I've lived in the same town my whole life but could never properly give directions with street names. It's more like turn at the gas station/left at the stop sign haha.

  23. Omg, I'm in love with those shorts, they are too cute!

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

  24. Loulou says:

    There are never too many polka dots in my books! Those shorts look fantastic on you.

    Loulou

  25. you look SO cute. and don't worry, i have the worst sense of direction too! i just moved into a new apartment and am still reliant on my GPS to get me around.

  26. love your dots! And my parallel parking skills are either hit (which no one is ever there to see) or mis (when I truly f it up, and my car is packed full!)
    yay for the freaking weekend!
    xx
    Here&Now

  27. Julia says:

    Woah woah woah woah woah. Stop right there. I was JUST creating this outfit in my mind today at work. I have those same shorts! So if you see a similar outfit appear on my blog in the upcoming days I'm not trying to be a copy cat… or maybe I am, haha!

    Julia
    Cup of Tea

  28. Annie Louise says:

    haha, I'm glad I don't have to deal with such things. You look gorgeous though, polkadots<33 have a great weekende xx

    http://xbadtemper.blogspot.com

  29. Loving the combo of polka dot shorts and that chiffon shirt! Light and airy for summer!!! 🙂
    xo, elle from Living in Color.

  30. Jenee C. says:

    LOL I love visiting your blog, there's always something funny to read. By the way, I think this is my favourite outfit of yours that I've seen.

    xx http://camomeetscouture.blogspot.com

  31. Life etc... says:

    Haha don't worry, I've lived in my city for five years and still get lost SO much! I love this outfit – those shorts are gorgeous, and look great with that floaty blouse 🙂

    Life Etc

  32. Obsessing over those shorts. I hope they were a recent purchase so I can go buy them.

    I am awful at directions too. No internal compass.

  33. those shorts with your sheer top are so lovely!! great blog:)

    http://canvasofculture.blogspot.com/

  34. love this! i've been wanting to get a shirt from nasty gal for a while, but I am always scared about sizing…I really should just pull the trigger haha

    xo SideSmile,
    Ashley

    SideSmile Style Blog

  35. Great shorts, great blouse, great heels, great legs, great outfit!!! Laughed at what you said about getting lost, Grace – I've lived in my current town for 8 years, I still don't know the names of streets next to my own or round the corner (I'm so rubbish at remembering them so I can't help anyone who stops me and asks for directions!!)

    Catherine x
    http://notdressedaslamb.com/

  36. Those shorts are awesome!! So cute, I love a bit of polka dot!

    Daisy Dayz
    Cross-Jones-Photography
    My Hub Pages

  37. Lemiza says:

    Great outfit! You look gorgeous and the shorts.. just AMAZING!
    would you like to follow each other?

    Love,
    Lemiza
    http://lemizy.blogspot.nl/

  38. Franziska says:

    Girl, your legs look fantastic! Those shorts really highlight them without it being ridiculous. Can't get enough of polka dots…I may just have ordered 2 polka dot cardigans….

  39. Valentina says:

    lovely lovely look, you are fantastic!

    join the GIVEAWAY on my blog if you want 😉

  40. I love those shorts and the blush colored top is gorgeous! I just discovered your beautiful blog – I am following you!

    xo
    Alison

    heartofgoldandluxury.blogspot.com

  41. I refuse to parallel park. I will drive around the block until I can find a spot to just pull in to. Loving that top!

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