Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Nude Blouse & Pre-Thanksgiving Sale List

If there's one thing to focus on this season - it's all things sheer. A sheer blouse can be the key element for a perfect feminine and elegant ensemble. The important thing to keep in mind is to cover something, but not everything. Choose a suitable blazer, a fuller bra or a camisole to cover the over-exposed areas.
Nude illusion apparel is the sexy and mysterious twist to the trend of see-through lace or barely-there attire. The nude illusion exudes pure sexiness as it highlights all the features of your silhouette by giving the perception of baring skin. Try pairing a sheer blouse with a fitted blazer and business slacks for a work look or jeans and a fur vest for an everday casual look. 
This flowy feminine shirt is meant to give you a girl-appeal, but sometimes we just want to be a little tough. Here I paired it with my beloved leopard skirt with lace underlining and black clutch for an edgy and fun look. 
Nude is a tricky trend but can be very classy and sexy when done right. Always remember - when in doubt, coverage is key. Wear them tucked in with tailored trousers, skirts or shorts and ensure that your choice of undergarment is carefully selected as it is key to the success of your outfit. Give off the illusion of being "barely there" but remember to leave some mystery to what lies beneath.

Here are some Pre-Thanksgiving Sale for you ladies to indulge in:
  • American Eagle: Take an additional 40% off clearance items and free shipping with code 72429831. Ebates cashback 2.5% - click HERE to enroll.  
  • Ann Taylor: Take an additional 40% off and free shipping with purchase over $150 with code THANKS. Ebates cashback 2.5% - click HERE to enroll. 
  • Bakers Shoes: Buy 1 Get 1 50% Everything until 11am on 11/25 thereafter it is Buy 1 Get 1 25%. Free Shipping on all orders.
  • Children's Place: 30% off Everything and Free shipping until 2pm on 11/25 with code TURKEY. Ebates cashback 5% - click HERE to enroll.
  • GAP: 60% off online and in-stores. Free shipping with any purchase over $50. Ebates cashback 7% - click HERE to enroll.
  • Sole Struck: Take an additional 50% all Sale items plus free shipping. Code FINALSALE50.
  • Steve Madden: Take 30% off and free shipping with code STUFFING. Ebates cashback 4% - click HERE to enroll.
Quick Note: I will be taking time off from blogging to outline and write papers in preparation for Finals so there will be no new entries until Monday, November 28. I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving and enjoy the time off with your family and friends!

[Outfit]
Top :: H&M
Skirt :: Jessica Simpson via Macy's
Shoes :: Jessica Simpson via Macy's
Belt :: Came from H&M Shorts
Necklace :: Swapped
Bag :: eBay

Thanks for reading! 


129 comments:

  1. Love that beautiful blouse, and the entire outfit! You look amazing!

    xx Ivana

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  2. Thank you for sharing these fantastic discounts with us! The outfit looks beautiful, I like the skirt and the blouse! I hope you and the family have a great thanksgiving!!

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  3. Thu, I love your blend of soft and fierce girl. You do it so well and elegantly. Those are some great deals! Enjoy your Thanksgiving! ((HUG))

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  4. Happy Thanksgiving! Good luck with finals!

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  5. You've done a wonderful job of pairing that nude blouse with those black & grey elements! All the very best for your exams!!

    And of course a Happy Thanksgiving to you & your family!!! :)

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  6. I loveee looking at your photos! So pretty and inspirational ^___^

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  7. Oh I love the blouse, Thu! I've been searching for a top like this for ages now!I love how the fabric is just so soft and so feminine. And how lovely is that skirt?? I love the subtlety of the lace underlining! Have a great Thanksgiving celebration :)

    Cheers,

    Wi
    A Single Girl's Musings

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  8. cute cute cute!!!!! perfect as always!!! for a casual day, for an office day, or for whatever!!!!

    xo

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  9. Nice skirt, love the print on it=)

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  10. This looks fantastic, I've got a lacy top that I've been playing around with the sheerness of. I think one of the keys is that to keep it from being 'over the top' it should be a little looser. Form fitting & sheer tends to be a little bit to much. The shirt you have here is just perfect on you.

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  11. Thanks for all your tips! I find these tops very difficult to style because when I see them on the rack, I just think that it's sheer and I'm unsure of what to wear with them.

    Probably a good time for polyvore! Have a lovely thanksgiving.

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  12. I love the blouse paired with that sexy leopard skirt!

    And thanks for the heads up on the sales. I'm a sale shopping fiend. ;)

    Have a Happy Thanksgiving!!

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  13. cute outfit! and thanks for the sales :D

    xo
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  14. I love your outifit, it's so beautiful!
    The skirt is amazing *,*

    thank you for visting my blog!
    xoxo

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  15. wow,you truly look soo stunning!! I've been looking for a blouse just like yours! I just love how you styled everything, simple with the touch of leopard, so classic and chic!
    great thanksgiving sale list!

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  16. Love your look! Great sense of style...that blouse is amazing!

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  17. You look very, very classy and edgy and "sexy" in a sophisticated way. Love your styling and thankful for your word of warning re coverage ;) This skirt is to die for and so flattering on you!

    <3 Cambria
    jupefashion.blogspot.com

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  18. Waow you look is amazing you are very pretty!

    Kisses from ♥ La ropa me vuelve loca!

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  19. Cute ensemble love the cheetah print skirt
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  20. The blouse is beautiful! Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

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  21. Love the skirt!! And thanks for sharing the deals :)


    Check out my COASTAL SCENTS giveway if you're interested!

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  22. I love that you mixed sheer shirt with that skirt. I could have never pulled that off! :)
    -barbie @ Life as a Mrs.

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  23. Lovely outfit! YOu look great! Love the blouse!
    Thank you so much for commenting on my blog!

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  24. Got a big obsession for blouses and i deff love yours! x

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  25. Great outfit!
    You look so pretty!
    xoxo Kasia ;)

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  26. Great outfit! Love the ankle boots with the lace and leopard skirt! Happy Thanksgiving Thu! :)

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  27. that skirt looks great on you!! :) i also used animal print in my latest post...
    feel free to check it out wonder girl!! and happy thanks giving!

    http://fashionistarg.blogspot.com/2011/11/hot-pink-animal-print.html

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  28. I love those shoes! great look :)
    much love,
    Izumi
    Hybrid Hunter

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  29. sheer tops are the perfect level of sexy without being too revealing. lovely for going out,as well as a day look if you add a blazer like you suggested.

    and i'm sososo excited for black friday C:

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  30. great look,
    you are so cute ;)

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  31. I don't need another reason to cyber shop, but you just gave me a few!

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  32. You look so pretty in that outfit! I like the grey colors with feminine details- perfect styling!
    Good luck!

    skinnymoonstick.blogspot.com

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  33. Loving this look! Looks very chic and cool at the same time. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving with the family and good luck with studying for finals :)

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  34. I love this nude and gray combo. Amazing skirt! Enjoy your Thanksgiving and good luck with all of the studying!

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  35. hello lovely, LOVE your clutch and the sculpture in front of which you are standing is amazing too!
    Come follow my blog darling! xx
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  36. you & your outfit look fantastic like always. i always want to be a little tough (grrr!) enjoy your holiday celebration too! i know you'll kick some major school behind with those ankle boots by acing your papers & finals. ;)

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  37. I love this outfit! I love them all, actually. I am petite and tiny too. You are giving me some great ideas!
    Michael Ann
    The Big Green Bowl

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  38. You look adorable...love the leopard skirt!!

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  39. Pretty look, and helpful hints on the sheer trend. I like your skirt!

    Thanks for visiting my blog!

    xx

    Miss Cathie

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  40. love your skirt sweetie!! and the gap deal is amazing!!

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  41. you look so pretty! amazing photos.

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  42. Love your outfit and thank you for the sale info. I'm looking forward to doing some sale shopping. Every girl loves a sale. :)

    Thank you for visiting my blog and for the comment. I'm now following your blog, please follow me too.

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  43. I love the blouse and the skirt! Fabulous!

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  44. U look classy!! I love it!

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  45. Thank you very much :)
    You look absolutely gorgeous! Great bag :)

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  46. I have always wanted a sheer blouse! You pull it off nicely!! Happy thanksgiving :)

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  47. Wow beautiful blog!!! Thank you for you visit.

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  48. heu im so loving ur skirt ..very good combination.
    thanks for dropping comment on my blog.
    following u now

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  49. I love the outfit!!! Good tips for the nude blouse! :) I've been looking for one like that...but no luck, you need to add tips for where I can find one...lol

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  50. very nice feminine blouse. You look glam and dressy in this outfit. Nude and grey is a lovely color combo. I like the ankle boots too. Your outfit is work appropriate and also nice for a dinner date.


    mongs
    mythriftycloset.blogspot.com

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  51. Thanks for the nice comment ! I really like your skirt .. im asian too + mommy ! From wich part of asian ? ... Lg DENISE <3

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  52. Love nude in any shape or form, your blouse is very nice!!!

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  53. hey very nice look!
    following u on twitter and google blogger.
    please follow me back

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  54. Beautiful outfit - you look fab.
    Hope you have a lovely thanksgiving :)
    A xx

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  55. great tips! and you're so stylish, i love the top most esp.

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  56. you look wonderful :) I love sheer, but I just don't think it loves me!! You look so chic xxx

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  57. That is an AMAZING clutch, so jealous!

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  58. love the outfit!! and looooooove your skirt!!!

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  59. Hi!!! Thanks for stop and comment in my blog!!!! I really like yours so I start following, hope you'll follow me back!!! xoxo

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  60. great outfit dear!
    thanks for your comment and follow you=)
    kisses pretty!

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  61. Love your style and your blog. Love the hair. Thanks for your comment, i´m following you. Kisses

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  62. Very Cute outfit! I'm a new reader. Check out my blog ASassyWoman.com :)

    xoxo,
    ASHLEY

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  63. beautiful outfit!

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  64. Cute outfit!! I adore your skirt!!
    xxx

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  65. hey, thu! happy thanksgiving to you and your beautiful family! :)
    i love, LOVE this look! you are such a pretty girl... and really love that leopard skirt. i recently purchased a black/leopard skirt similar to yours from gap, but haven't had the chance to wear it. i want to bust it out now...lol. :)
    enjoy the rest of the holidays, and catch you later, thu!
    jasmine

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  66. Thanks for the comment.. this is amazing! love the blouse :)

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  67. Stunning look!!Love your skirt!!Kisses!

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  68. love the outfit, specially the skirt!!

    xo

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  69. Nice outfit :)
    And I really like the sheer trend.

    Lau
    http://thenewblacksheep.blogspot.com/

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  70. Such helpful tips for sheer pieces. I might take advantage of the Steve Madden discount and get some new boots! Enjoy the weekend and happy Thanksgiving!

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  71. love your blouse!!! stunning pictures too!

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    x

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  72. I loved your look! Especially your skirt, beautiful!

    kisses ;*

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  73. I love the sheer blouse and the skirt! Sheer pieces are a great during the cooler seasons because you can pair them with things like tights, jeans, etc. so you still stay warm. Hope you're enjoying your Thanksgiving holiday!

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  74. love your outfit,great style!

    following your blog now, visit my blog and hope you follow back.

    kisses

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  75. You look gorgeous, lovely outfit! Thanks for stopping by my blog:)

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  76. elegant chic!

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  77. I love your outfit, and your right about the nude effect. Its so feminine!

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  78. LOL I LOVE reading your blog and looking at all these pretty pictures xDD

    The blouse is soo cute and I LOVE your skirt. though I'm probably too chicken to try it out.... xD

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  79. beautiful you! :)

    check out mine if you have a chance dear :)

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  80. Thanks for visiting me! I hope you had a great Thanksgiving! You look so gorgeous!

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  81. First of all, Happy thanks giving :) love these nude blouse, you totally look gorgeous. Spotted your amazing hair, may you'll say some secrets *wink*

    Tks for stopping by at my blog and left a sweet comment. Totally following you now :) Comeback sometimes..

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  82. Good luck with the paper-writing, Thu! I know how ridiculous things can get during this time :) I also love your adorable outfit-- that skirt is darling and I love a good sheer top!
    Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
    ♥ laura
    the blog of worldly delights

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  83. thank u! :)

    lovely skirt and a bag, too!

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  84. I really like this look. Way to pair the lovely silk blouse with the leopard print skirt. I actually have a stop much like yours and a black skirt.. Hmmmm. Winter attire with tights and booties? Yes please!

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  85. You look so gorgeous in this outfit! =)
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  86. amazing outfit and i really love your skirt!
    Thank you for visiting my blog!

    *followed

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  87. love leopard-prints! cute skirt!
    thanx for stopping by and commenting on my blog
    www.miouprincesslovespink.blogspot.com

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  88. you look gorgeous
    i love the blouse and skirt
    your blog is amazing
    xxx

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  89. Your outfit is great, I love how you wore a sheer blouse with the leopard print skirt!

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  90. thanks dear and follow you=)
    kisses pretty and have a nice weekend=)

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  91. I love this post!!! Thank you for sharing it!!Thanks for visiting my blog as well and leaving a comment. It would be great to see you on my blog again, maybe even to follow it if you like it :)
    Aimee
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    p.s Im a new follower :)
    xxx

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  92. the bag is super cute !! all your blog and style is so perfect !
    xoxo from spain love
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  93. Looking lovely! I love the blouse and boots! :)

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  94. Nice clutch! I like the way you've combined the white shirt with the skirt! xx ;)

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  95. I totally agree with you about the sheer, it's gorgeous and I really like this top on you. Really pretty neutral color. You have a great blog, following you now.

    xoDale
    I'm a stylist here in SF doing a Versace H&M giveaway if you have time :)
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  96. This is such a beautiful outfit. I totally agree that a sheer blouse can really make an outfit stand out. Following you! :)

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  97. thanks for visiting my blog. your outfit looks great!!

    <3
    'lizz

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  98. Love your sense of style!! :)
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  99. Wow!
    What an amazing blog you have!
    And these photos.. Simply perfect!:)
    I´ll be very glad, if we follow each others. What do you think?<3
    Kisses from Europe
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  100. Hey there!
    Thank you so much for checking out my blog & leaving a sweet comment. I love your whole OOTD. It's hip. Now following your blog :)

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  101. Thanks for the comment on my blog and I'm checking your blog out now. I love the skirt that's pictured and you put it together so effortlessly. <3

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  102. what a perfect outfit! you look smart and chic!
    and love the light on the pictures!!! :D
    xx

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  103. Que guapa!!! Y el look ideal
    Bs.
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  104. Love this look, very elegantly chic!

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  105. you look so great and i totally agree,sheer is the thing right now!!

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  106. Cute skirt and boots!

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  107. i adore this nude shirt...really gorgeous and stylish...

    kiss,
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  108. Perfect look!

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  109. Nude blouses are so versatile. They are just as good as white shirts. You can really do anything with them.

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  110. Thank you for stopping by and commenting on my blog!

    You have a great blog and I am now following your on twitter and with Google Friend Connect!

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  111. Love this look! One of my favorite style combos is girly, feminine pieces like a sheer blouse and rougher pieces, like black leather. So I completely am in love with this! Thanks for the savings links, too...I didn't know about the Steve Madden one so I'm off now to probably spend even more money!

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  112. Awesome tips Thu! All the codes will definitely come in handy Monday morn :D Gorgeous gray look...you're right on trend with everything I want to rock this season!

    Thank you for visiting my blog and leaving such thoughtful comments, hope to see you back sometime!

    xo-Julie
    Peace. Love. LOL!

    www.HauteKhuuture.com

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  113. Great post on sheer / nude blouses! Good luck with your finals and hope you had a great holiday weekend!

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  114. Wow, you are so cute. And your style is really nice!

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  115. Hey dear! Thanks for the lovely coment! Are you following me? Let me know so I can follow you too!
    Kisses

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Thank you so much for visiting my blog! I welcome and read every comment, and will make every effort to reciprocate. If you enjoy my blog, please follow me using Google Friend Connect, Twitter and/or BlogLovin'. Have an awesome day - Thu