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2012-08-08

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Dress? Vintage, thrifted Purse? Thrifted Bracelet? Antique market Shoes? DVF, StyleSense

You know what is a challenge? Writing a post while the Olympics are on. It's not even playing live right at this moment and no one from Canada, Korea or Holland is competing (where I live, where I was born and where I have my citizenship) and I am still glued to the television. The competitions are always exciting and the emotions just reel me in. I've already mentioned before that I am an easy cry but during the Olympics those tears are tripled. Matt will look over as I snivel on the couch and ask if someone from Canada won something... I can't even tell him who won because I got distracted by some proud parents crying in the stands and I just felt like I needed to join in. We can call it solidarity. Emotional solidarity.
I wore this on the weekend when I went out with my tall lady friend, Julie. She managed to lure me off the couch and away from my beloved Olympics. As the night out ended up involving some deep fried cheese sticks and more shenanigans, I would say it was worth leaving the couch. But only because they replay all the Olympic events...

26 comments :

Lindsey A. Turner said...

I'm actually watching the Olympics and reading this at the same time! LOL! You look so gorgeous! I esp. love that last photo! Your outfits and photos are always amazing! I saw you get the gold!

Lindsey Turner
http://thriftandshout.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

I'm glad to hear someone else out there gets super into it, especially if there's an underdog or a good story behind the athlete!! So fun.

Unknown said...

This is the first year that I really got into the Olympics. I was watching women's volleyball quarter finals between the U.S. and the Dominican Republic and I was totally rooting for the DR since I was there for two weeks in May. :)

Great dress by the way! I can't believe that is vintage, it looks pretty modern.

xoxo,
Laura
http://lauraisthriftingthroughlife.blogspot.com/

Lora Conrad said...

The parents of the athletes get me every time! The tears, the fist pumps of support, the occasional mouthed swear word...it all makes me cry like a baby.

But sport aside, you look awesome in this dress!

SHUG IN BOOTS {Beth} said...

oh. my. word! i am in looooooooooooooooove with that dress! the ruffles, the belting/ties. gorgeoussssssssssss.

amanda said...

the other night i probably teared up about 20 times during the olympics AND I ALREADY KNEW THE RESULTS. gahhhhhh. i really shoulda been a legit athlete. and you are hot in this dress. even though i frequently cheer against all three of your countries. sorry. but you're hot!!!!!

Madeline said...

These pictures are amazing! You look fantastic.

Rebecca Jane said...

OH my gosh, I have also totally shed a few Olympic tears! haha. Embarrassing but true.

You look absolutely breathtaking in these shots by the way - beauty!

London Escorts said...

Just looking awesome with black dress...love that dress!

eleanor said...

Emotional solidarity - I like it! I cry when the athletes hug their parents/wife/husband/children/fellow athletes... every. single. time.

These photos are beautiful and you look amazing in that dress, Jentine!

Brenna said...

You look just lovely! Perfect for a summer evening out on the town!

brenna

Secondhand Stella said...

Eeee, I love that dress on you!

Leah said...

I too can usually be found pealed to the tv screen watching crying parents and pissed off Canadian soccer players. Love the photos by Julie!

Lisa B said...

I am the same way about the Olympics and the crying! I try to hide it from my husband, but I'm sure he know what I'm doing with all the sniffling! Glad to know I'm not alone! Love the dress!

Unknown said...

Gorgeous dress! Love it and Ive told you everytime you were them that Im in love with your heels!!

Anonymous said...

Very pretty! I cried watching the South African marathon who was competing with everyone else and came in second or something and he had plastic legs and feet. He was born with no feet! It was unreal.

Jennifer said...

The Olympics are definitely addictive!

xo Jennifer

http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com

Alison at Wardrobe Oxygen said...

That dress is so gorgeous. Simple, but the lines are perfection.

And I totally hear you with the Olympics, my blog has truly suffered since it started. I could just watch an entire show of the parents in the stands, they constantly cause me to laugh, cry, and cry while laughing!

Alexa said...

wow that dress looks on amazing on you <3 these photos are flawless! you look stunning

Alexa <3
http://sleepeatbreathefashion.blogspot.com/

mommy Orkid Belle said...

HOTTAH!!!!!! It's getting even hotter. hehehe... Love that dress. We made sure to set the DVR and record the Olympics so we won't miss a thing. It's a pretty handy device. :)

Katja said...

I have been reading your blog and while I do love the fasion (love!!) I adore your writing. I am having a bit of a tough time (not that bad, just kind of BEURK) and reading you makes me smile. So thank you for keeping it up.

stephanie. said...

oh how i love this dress. reminds me so much of dresses my mom wore with i was 6. looks beautiful on you.

Kate said...

A night that ends in deep fried cheese is definitely a good night! LOVE the 2nd to last photo of you! So pretty.

GFS said...

I got so caught up too! The guy with artificial legs...I caught myself saying out loud " he can get it." my hubby was like wow! What can I say, I love a comeback kid!!

The dress is so good on you!!

Kyla said...

Sooo pretty. Also, go Netherlands! Did you see the bad ass on the high bar?!

Sofia H. said...

It's kinda unfair how pretty you look in these pics!