Monday, October 31, 2011

Skippy Says: Cannonball (OOTD)

When Ryder was a little puppy, he refused to go in the water. No amount of sticks, balls, or even throwing his favorite treats for him to swim after could coax him in. I was convinced I got stuck with the only labrador (fine, labrador mutt if you're going to get all technical) in the world that was terrified of swimming. Out of desperation, I once proposed getting him a doggy life jacket and throwing him in. My dad proposed having me committed to a mental institution. Well played papa, well played.

I remember the first time Ryder finally went in. He was about 6 months old-- there was a group of pups playing in the water, and he wanted in on the action. Bad. I saw the tension in his eyes: I want to play, but I don't want to die. Play, die, play, die. And suddenly death was worth it. In he went, and we haven't been able to pull him out ever since.

This weekend, Ryan and I took him up to Lake Sonoma for a day so he could swim his little doggy heart out. My favorite is when he does cannonballs into the water. What's a cannonball you ask? See for yourself...


Yup, he was so excited he cannonballed in before I even threw the stick. If you couldn't make out what Ryan said on the video, it's "well that's an embarrassing trip back." Touché. Once in a while he could contain his excitement enough to wait cannonballing until I actually threw the stick...


And of course, every time he got out of the water he got as close to one of us as possible to do a little bit of this:


On the way home, I did just a little bit of trespassing to snap a couple shots in a vineyard. Then, I heard a car coming down the private road and ran as fast as my little heels would carry me. 

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Shop:
- Anthropologie top (bought on sale, no longer available online. May still be in some stores. Buy similar on sale here)
- Gap white cami underneath top (bought on sale, no longer available. Buy similar here)
- Urban outfitters green jeans (buy here)
- Anthropologie shoes (bought on sale, no longer available)
- Earrings borrowed from my mother-in-law

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Posted by skippysays at 1:32 AM
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72 comments:

  1. Absolutely Mrs. KOctober 31, 2011 at 2:12 AM

    love this funny post! you look wearing that green jeans

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  2. askerena.blogspot.com/October 31, 2011 at 3:32 AM

    Videos with doggy are so cute! Your outfit looks so nice! Definitely our colors.
    Following you on google as well.
    hugs from New York,
    xx
    Ask Erena
    http://askerena.blogspot.com/

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  3. Feathers & FrecklesOctober 31, 2011 at 5:17 AM

    Love the pants! Great color :)

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  4. H&K Style JourneyOctober 31, 2011 at 5:42 AM

    Ryder is the cutest pup! My lab doesn't like the water, so he might be the only lab that doesn't like water, ha ha! Love your top, it is so pretty and flowy :) Heather

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  5. Rachel {Da Paura}October 31, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    How hilarious! I had a beagle who was afraid of the water...but I think that's more normal for beagles. She never got over it! This outfit is gorgeous. I love those elegant earrings and the green pants are so vibrant and fun!
    x
    Rachel

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  6. kiOctober 31, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    Aww so cute! :D

    Iove the green jeans - they look so amazing on you!

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  7. Chic 'n Cheap LivingOctober 31, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    Ooh I want your top - it is the perfect shape!

    I just finished something for you and hope the pictures fit! Otherwise, I use photo bucket to make them all the same width.

    Oh and how was I not following before? I'm a GFC buddy now my dear!

    xoxo,
    Chic 'n Cheap Living

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  8. Angela NicolosiOctober 31, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    I am LOVING your outfit girl.

    www.simplysimpleang.blogspot.com

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  9. RachelOctober 31, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    I adore this outfit. The top is so pretty and it goes well with the green pants. Your doggy is cute. My puppy absolutely loves water too.

    <3 Rachel

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  10. SkippySaysOctober 31, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    Aw, thanks so much!

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  11. SkippySaysOctober 31, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    Thank you so much Erena!

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  12. SkippySaysOctober 31, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    Thanks! I was on a green jeans hunt for a while, and was pretty happy to have found some pretty reasonable priced ones in these :)

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  13. SkippySaysOctober 31, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    I sure think so :) That's weird about your lab, but actually I've met other labs too...Just goes to show you that they're all unique just like us :) And thanks for the compliment about my top!

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  14. SkippySaysOctober 31, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    Thanks Rachel!! I think that's moe normal for Beagles too....I've actually never seen one in the water....

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  15. SkippySaysOctober 31, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    Thanks so much!!

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  16. SkippySaysOctober 31, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    Aw, thank you so much!! I'll check my email ASAP and get back to you :) Oh, and I linked to a pretty similar top at the bottom of the post (and it's on sale :)) in case you're interested!

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  17. SkippySaysOctober 31, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    Aw, thank you so much!

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  18. SkippySaysOctober 31, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    Thanks Rachel!! He sure is :) What kind of pup do you have?

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  19. Ellen KaminagakuraOctober 31, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    Loved your green pants! I'm in a green fever too!

    http://universeandyou.wordpress.com/

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  20. RobertaOctober 31, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Thank you for your comment on my blog! You are very beautiful and your blog very interesting.

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  21. DeniseOctober 31, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    I am totally loving your Anthropologie top!!! Great find on sale!! Sometimes they have such great sale items! I also love your green pants!

    xoxo Denise

    http://allthingsnew-denise.blogspot.com/

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  22. Francesca GuterresOctober 31, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    Cutest videos and love the outfit!

    http://opinionslave.blogspot.com

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  23. According to LaraOctober 31, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    OMG. That first video is my favorite. Too cute!

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  24. Kim A.October 31, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    Fabulous top Skippy! Ryder is too cute! Glad the other doggies coaxed him into overcoming his fear. Great story.
    http://sassyuptownchic.blogspot.com/

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  25. KatyaOctober 31, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    OM-gawsh, this top is beautiful on you! Especially paired with the green jeans. Simply lovely.

    xx
    thistimeisacharm.blogspot.com

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  26. Jennifer WormanOctober 31, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    Such a pretty top and Ryder is adorable. Just watched both your videos, he really does do a canonball! My doggy hates the water and he is 8 now. .. so no changing his ways :)

    Red Soles and Red Wine

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  27. KelseyOctober 31, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    Love the story of your adorable puppy's cannonballs. You look so cute, too! =) I love the outfit! I've been cutting Anthro a wide berth lately... they have too many cute items on sale right now. =P

    charmingpumpkin.blogspot.com

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  28. AshleyOctober 31, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    Hehehehe I enjoyed the videos. I also LOVE your outfit! You look so great, and you're totally rocking the colored denim trend.

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  29. LyOctober 31, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    I love your videos. Your dog is too stinkin' cute.

    -Ly
    http://www.lyzhang.com

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  30. BravoerunwayOctober 31, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    Another fantastic top from anthro.... Your dog is just too adorable and thank you for sharing the video! I love the green jeans too, I just picked up a pair a few weeks ago!

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  31. Cara CitygirlOctober 31, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    The blouse is stellar on you! And Ryder is too funny, I love dogs with big personalities like that :)

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  32. Elsie&JaelOctober 31, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    ADORABLE! My dog is afraid of water :( Hopefully next Summer we can change that! Thanks for your comment (Our first comment ever btw!). We're just getting started and we were so surprised and happy to see that we had a comment :D Thanks for the support!

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  33. HeatherOctober 31, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    Ryder gave me my laugh for the day!

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  34. SamanthaOctober 31, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    Totally worth it to sneak into a vineyard for those shots - AWESOME! And love the top - you look like a snow angel in back!

    That video of Ryder doing the cannonball BEFORE the stick hits the water is hilarious!! :o)
    Happy Halloween!

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  35. chill air & perfumeOctober 31, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    You already know I love those green pants! That top is gorgeous, too. I bet it can be dressed up or down easily, huh? Very pretty :)

    www.chillairandperfume.blogspot.com

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  36. MONKEYFACEOctober 31, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    Well it's a pretty awesome backdrop for your outfit so I support your criminal endeavor ;)

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  37. SkippySaysOctober 31, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    Thanks! Aren't green pants the best? :)

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  38. SkippySaysOctober 31, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    Aw, thank you Roberta!

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  39. SkippySaysOctober 31, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    Thanks Denise! I basically only ever shop sale there, and I have found some great stuff!
    www.saysskippy.blogspot.com

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  40. SkippySaysOctober 31, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    Thanks!! Ryder's a cutie :)

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  41. SkippySaysOctober 31, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    Hehe, thanks Lara :)

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  42. SkippySaysOctober 31, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    Thanks Kim!! He is, isn't he? :)

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  43. SkippySaysOctober 31, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    Aw, well thank you so much!!

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  44. SkippySaysOctober 31, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    Aw, thanks! I think he's pretty adorable too :) Yeah, at 8 it's hard to change their ways...what kind of pup do you have?

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  45. SkippySaysOctober 31, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    Thanks! And tell me about it...I've been getting myself in a little too much trouble there :)

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  46. SkippySaysOctober 31, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    Thanks Ashley!! I gotta admit I'm little crazy for the colored denim trend :)

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  47. SkippySaysOctober 31, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    Thanks Ly! I couldn't agree more :)

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  48. SkippySaysOctober 31, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    Thanks Bessie! I can't wait to see how you style them so I can steal some of your ideas :)

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  49. CacyOctober 31, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    Amazing outfit!

    http://fashioncareofwoman.blogspot.com

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  50. SkippySaysOctober 31, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    Thanks!

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  51. lauraOctober 31, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    I totally HEART this whole outfit. That top is all kinds of pretty and I love you in bright colors!

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  52. SkippySaysOctober 31, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    Thanks Laura! I'm a little crazy for anything bright and colorful :)

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  53. Bad JoanOctober 31, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    Love your outfit! That top is so cute!

    GTBB,
    http://badjoan.blogspot.com
    http://cookingjoan.blogspot.com

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  54. Kaycie EddieOctober 31, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    This is SUCH an adorable outfit!! Redheads do so well with green and off white :) Love it!

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  55. DistrictofchicOctober 31, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    Ah, you're reminding me of our recent trip to Sonoma when we took such a pretty hike around Lake Sonoma! Also making me want a dog...

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  56. AbbyOctober 31, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    So cute! The swim of shame, lol :) I love the green jeans!!! I've been wanting some pink ones, hopefully UO has those too! Xo

    www.socalsophisticate.blogspot.com

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  57. kaveryOctober 31, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    Such sweet videos of your dog.

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  58. La ProfessionnelleOctober 31, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    Your dog is so cute and funny! Thanks for sharing this video. I'm dying to get a puppy but I'm allergic and don't have the time to dedicate to a pup at this time :(

    This blouse is great on your body type.

    And I cannot remember if I've commented on your header banner but I just can't get over how fabulously it captures your soft curls!

    xoxo

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  59. SkippySaysOctober 31, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    Thanks so much!!

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  60. SkippySaysOctober 31, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    Thanks! I do love me some green :)

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  61. SkippySaysOctober 31, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    Aw, isn't that area gorgeous?! We didn't do any hiking this time, but next time for sure! And you should definitely get a dog- mine vastly improved me quality of life :)

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  62. SkippySaysOctober 31, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    LOL, definitely the swim of shame :) Thank you! And yes, UO does have some amazing hot pink jeans! I saw some there this weekend on sale for $29.99!

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  63. SkippySaysOctober 31, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    Thanks :)

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  64. SkippySaysOctober 31, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    Aw, thank you!! Have you thought about a hypoallergenic one? Labradoodles are adorable! Of course that doesn't solve the time problem!
    And thank you so much for your sweet words, both about the blouse and the header! I really appreciate it :)

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  65. SayakaOctober 31, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    Ryder is so cute!! And I love that top on you. It looks gorgeous!! I admired it for a long time at Anthro but it didn't work for me. I love how your putting those green denim to work!!

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  66. Sara SaraOctober 31, 2011 at 11:50 PM

    Amazing photos and really cool outfit, you look great, I love your pants, what a great color and that blouse is wonderful, the perfect touch to the outfit; your shoes also rock, you are really cute! Your blog is awesome by the way and I am a new follower! Hope you will like my blog and follow back!

    Pop Culture&Fashion Magic

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  67. SkippySaysNovember 1, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    Thanks so much Sayaka! I like getting my money's worth :) I first fell in love with that top in the anthro catalogue and waited desperately for it to go on sale. Truth be told, I don't think it's the most flattering thing on me, but it was too pretty to pass up :)

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  68. SkippySaysNovember 1, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    Aw, there is too much nice stuff here to even know where to begin to say thank you :) Thank you for it all!!

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  69. chocolatecookiesandcandiesNovember 1, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    I love the story about Ryder. He's quite a character! I'm really loving the colored denim. I've never thought of wearing green but hey, it looks good on you so I'll try it too

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  70. SkippySaysNovember 1, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    He really is :) And thank you! I think green denim is awesome, and I've been able to style it in so many different ways...I definitely recommend it :)

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  71. amintasfashionNovember 2, 2011 at 4:44 AM

    Such a beautiful blouse... it looks like a cape is perfect.... Im following now

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  72. SkippySaysNovember 2, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    Thanks so much!

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