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Dress: c/o Gretchen Scott via Monkee’s of Louisville {via KDF} {similar here & here} | Shoes: Vince Camuto {similar} | Necklace: c/o Benevolent Jewels | Clutch: c/o Two Funny Girls | Watch: Rolex | Ring: David Yurman | Bracelet: c/o Stella & Dot {via KDF} | Sunnies: Prada c/o Eye Care Institute {via KDF} | Earrings: Givenchy | Lips: Sephora ‘Royal Raspberry’ Lipstick

If only you knew what Andrew and I went through to snap these photos.  We stopped by Farmington historic home to take some quick pictures and the sun was at the perfect spot in the sky {oh hey, golden hour}.  So, I’m struttin’ my stuff and he’s snapping away, until I feel a tickle on my arm.  When I look down, my body is covered in gnats.  I’m honestly not exaggerating–they swarmed us.  I {of course} freak out, run away, slapping myself and shaking my body convulsively and then immediately getting into the car {while shutting all doors and windows}.  I even made Andrew take off his shirt and make sure all of those nasty critters were gone {seeing his abs were a perk}.  The fact that any of these pictures turned out decent is nothing short of a miracle because we couldn’t stand still for more than a couple seconds.  There was a wedding reception going on at the other side of the house, so if they had a similar gnat problem then that was probably tragic.  
Moral of the story: I won’t be going back there for a shoot until spring is over.  Yikes.

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  1. Ashley says:

    That dress is so pretty!!! Love the colour pairings!!!

    Xo Ash
    Sincerely Miss Ash

  2. looking ultra-lovely 🙂 as usual
    ladies in navy

  3. Sarah says:

    after reading this, I now feel itchy…and feel the need to shower. But the outfit is super cute, so I guess that's good.

  4. Oh my gosh this dress! I'm obsessed!

  5. Dana says:

    These pictures came out beautiful, despite what you went through to take them! Love love love that dress.

    Pink Champagne Problems

  6. I love that dress SO much! It looks great on you, gnats and all!

  7. Nikki says:

    Love love this dress! The print is fantastic. These pictures look great, especially given the gnat story. I would have been covered in sweat from running like crazy and acting insane. I don't handle bugs well!

    Nikki
    thefashionablewife.com

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