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This past Memorial Day weekend was fun and relaxing. On Memorial Day itself I generally do not do too much and I certainly do not shop. This holiday is a day of remembrance and giving thanks to those that served. I don’t think this should be day of cookouts and sales. In my opinion Memorial Day should be a specific day of the week and not moved to the second to last Monday of the month of May so people can have a three day weekend. The point of the holiday is to take the time out to mediate on, and give tribute to those who serve and those who lost their lives serving.
Not that I am opposed to a three day holiday weekend to kick off summer but I believe it should be separate from Memorial Day and be similar to Labor Day, because as we know Americans work more then any other industrialized society so a three day weekend to start of the summer season is well deserved. Any how on to how I spent my weekend. On Saturday I met with Elle of the Elle Dairies and we did indeed shop. We went to Housing Works where they were having a %40 off the entire store Memorial Day Weekend sale. I did quite well, stay tuned for haul on that. Sunday I relaxed and on Monday I did a major spring cleaning and more or less wiped myself out. I was exhausted.
Elle and I had a wonderful time. She too picked up a few things and it was great having her there for a second opinion. After we finished shopping we headed to her place and did some shooting on her rooftop. We more or less had the whole place to ourselves until quite late in the day when her neighbor came up for an evening respite. After shooting we headed indoors for dinner. We would have had dinner on the roof but the weather turned, and it got quite cold.
Elle shot these photos with my new 24mm lens which on a cropped sensor, and is more like a 35mm lens. We had a great time shooting and I think she did an outstanding job. I am wearing a Zara jacket that I have had for about four years now. The tee is from Givenchy and I picked this up when I went thrift shopping with my Parisian step-niece in Brooklyn. The jeans are also not new, I got them last year at H&M. The bag is from Rebecca Minkoff, I have had it for about two years. And the shoes are from And Other Stories. I got them this past Fashion Week, they were %40 off and a half size too big, but I made it work! And Finally the sunnies are Elle’s, I love the straight top and the pearl details, I so need to get a pair for myself! Yes?
Nina
June 3, 2019Love that blazer, such a great pop of print!
xx- Nina
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Rowena @ rolala loves
June 3, 2019Thank you for bringing up the real meaning and significance of Memorial Day. It really bothers me when people say happy memorial Day. It is not a happy day. It is one of reverence and remembrance which somehow got lost. I don’t want to see selfies or pictures of what people are eating or their shopping hauls on that day. I agree with you that it should be moved to a different day though I’m not sure it would make a difference because the true meaning has become lost on most people. That blazer is fabulous and the whole look you put together is perfect effortless chic Allie!
Elle
June 3, 2019Wow, you do look great, and the ootd is just as outstanding as I remember .You are an easy subject to capture, natural beauty.
❤️❤️❤️
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SundayDahlias
June 3, 2019That blazer is perfect for adding a little extra oomph in outfits! Love how you’ve styled it!
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Simone
June 3, 2019I’m loving anything leo print! Such a chic and fabulous look, love how you styled it.
xx Simone
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June 3, 2019I really like this outfit. There is so many beautiful details and statement are blazer and shoes. They are so beautiful.
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Missy May
June 3, 2019You look so good Allie. Great styling here with chic ensemble. How nice that you and Elle met. It will be a joy to meet some bloggers some day.
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Jennifer
June 3, 2019I love this blazer so much!
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FASHION TALES
June 3, 2019There are so many observed days of the year internationally that many people have forgotten, just as Remembrance Day, which is in November. I like your outfit and these photos are really lovely! <3 I hope you have a great new week ahead. <3
Shauna
June 4, 2019Zara always has the most perfect blazers. I love this one on you!
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Maria
June 4, 2019What a lovely blazer! Not to mention, your sunglasses! I absolutely adore it!
xo, Maria
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jane
June 4, 2019Such a chic look babe.
Love the outfit
Much Love,
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Lovely
June 4, 2019What a cool blazer, the whole outfit is fab!
xoxo
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Biki
June 4, 2019Those are fab sunnies hon and a leopard print jacket never goes out of style.
Have a good week ( :
The Fashion Folks
June 4, 2019These pics are really stylish and so is your outfit! Love the leo blazer with the denim and so chic with the glitter pumps. Great weekend outfit!! Xx
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Lisa Kisil
June 4, 2019I love how you paired a chic blazer with the casual ripped jeans. Such a great combo!
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Ashley
June 4, 2019I loooove this blazer, sister- and the heels! Perfect styling, head to toe!
-Ashley
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Jade Goddard
June 4, 2019Beautiful blazer !
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Khanak Mehta
June 4, 2019Love the blazer, it really acts like a statement piece. Great post!
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Natassia Crystal
June 4, 2019Very cute jeans and heels look! 🙂
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Gabrielle
June 4, 2019I’m completely smitten with animal prints and probably always will be; with this in mind I LOVE the blazer on you! This shoot location is also a total dream 🙂
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yuka
June 5, 2019I love a good leopard print!
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Paola
June 5, 2019I love your casual-chic look and that Zara blazer is everything!
Kisses, Paola.
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Rena
June 5, 2019Your look with the leo blazer is perfect, dear Allie! I love it! And it speaks in your favour you didn’t shop on Memorial Day. In Germany on public holidays are all shops closed and therefore there is no temptation 🙂
xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena
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ROCIO ESPINOSA
June 5, 2019Love the jacket & jeans! Cool and confy outfit 😉
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BEAUTY
June 5, 2019I first saw this outfit on you on Instagram and I really loved it; very beautiful styling and great accessories.
Simply Avalon
June 5, 2019I 100% agree with you that Memorial Day’s true meaning has been lost on a lot of people, but I’d also argue that this is the case for many holidays nowadays. A couple of years back you would never have someone shop on Thanksgiving day because you were supposed to be with your family and yet now you see so many stores that are opening up at 5 or 6 pm for “early shopping deals”. Anyway, I love this outfit and the points you made.
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Lorna
June 5, 2019I love this! Huge fan of leopard print! Looks great with the bag too!
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Jessica
June 6, 2019Such a fab casual look you have here dear! Love the leopard blazer, that’s a classic. Also, the bag and shoes really wrapped up the glam look!
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Quinn
June 6, 2019Love how fun this look is with the jeans and heels! So chic. I hope you got some much needed R&R, beautiful xx
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MONICA SORS
June 6, 2019Love how you mixed leopard print in this casual chic look!!
xx
Mónica Sors
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Itzel Najar
June 6, 2019so cool pics!
love your shoes!!
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June 6, 2019I love this look 🙂
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Amy Aed
June 6, 2019Wow, what a gorgeous blazer, you look so chic. I feel as though this can easily add a little something to any outfit, and it looks amazing on you.
Love the post, and hope you have a great weekend 🙂
Amy x Wandering Everywhere
Ivana Split
June 8, 2019I think most holidays are losing their meaning because of overcompensation and commercialization. Sometimes we need to take some time and think what it is really about.
I love your styling. That blazer is fabulous. Fantastic photographs on the rooftop. You look great!!!!!
nerline
June 9, 2019I totally agree with you. Memorial Day should be about meditation and remembrance, not shopping. I love your shoes so much.
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Georgina
June 9, 2019I really love this leopard print jacket! Statement jackets are so great for dressing up an outfit!
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Kara
June 10, 2019This whole outfit is gorgeous and I love all the photos! The rooftop was a great location choice. I love the leopard print blazer with the distressed jeans, and the glitter heels are a fun added detail. And I agree with you that Memorial Day should be a day of remembrance and not just sales.
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Mary Soeiro
June 13, 2019Que lindo look, amei a composição.
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Katya
June 14, 2019I completely agree with what you said about memorial day. It is not a day to have fun and celebrate but a day to remember our heroes in the past. This is really a sensible post.
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Pablo
June 20, 2019Good job Allie! And is good to know a little more about Memorial Day, actually many many holidays have a lot of meaning behind and we should take the time to learn from the past to improve our future 🙂
I think this is such a good option for a free day, the thing I like the most: definitely the print, it is so fierce and powerful that will look good with almost everything: like a basic shirt and some jeans like this proposal 🙂
Best regards!