Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Skippy Says: Yes Woman (OOTD)

I really need to learn how to say "no." I think it's because I'm a people pleaser, but I've never been very good at it. Except for with Ryan. Poor guy, I feel more than comfortable saying no to him. And since I have a lot of wannabe nos to get off my chest, he gets far more than his fair share.

Even though I'm only working part-time right now, I feel far busier than when I used to work full time. Because I can't say no, I end up running around doing various things I've agreed to each day. Every week I think the next one will be less busy, but somehow it never is. Ryan keeps encouraging me to take just one day to sit in my PJs and read and watch TV all day (I know, he's a keeper). As nice as that sounds, that would require saying no, and that part doesn't sound so nice. At least my closet is being put to good use since I'm getting out all the time. There's always a silver lining.








Shop:
- Forever 21 dress (bought on sale, no longer available. Buy similar here or here)
- Forever 21 jacket (circa 2004, no longer available)
- Anthropologie belt (bought on sale, no longer available. Buy similar here or here)
- Anthropologie booties (bought on sale circa 2010. no longer available. Buy kind of similar here)
- Yellow cashmere ruffle socks (gift from my mother-in-law)
- Vintage earrings

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Posted by skippysays at 1:45 AM
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63 comments:

  1. MmmNovember 16, 2011 at 2:16 AM

    this dress is beautiful!! nice blog! :D
    http://spliffedcookies.blogspot.com/

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  2. JessicaNovember 16, 2011 at 4:56 AM

    Your dress is beautiful. And I can't believe the coincidence of your story...I am also a people pleaser that says yes to people way too many times. However, my husband's name is Ryan and he unfortunately gets the no answers more often than others. But Ryan's are the best, right? :)

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  3. kiNovember 16, 2011 at 5:22 AM

    I love going to college a lot mostly because I get to wear all the clothes in my closet, otherwise I would probably sit in pajamas too!

    You look great - love the mustard socks peeping out of your shoes!

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  4. clotheskarmaNovember 16, 2011 at 5:29 AM

    Those booties are fab! What's the secret to finding bootie sales at Anthropologie? Do you buy them online in the spring?

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  5. chill air & perfumeNovember 16, 2011 at 5:36 AM

    OH MAN, that dress is so darn cute! Love it.

    www.chillairandperfume.blogspot.com

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  6. Feathers & FrecklesNovember 16, 2011 at 5:40 AM

    This may be my favorite outfit of yours!!! LOVE the dress and those boots are fantastic. Lovely!! And I'm the same way, I can't say no to anyone (but Kevin and my family of course! haha) and I end up being stuck doing a bunch of stuff I don't want to. I guess it's good karma though?

    Oh, and I made a hair appt. :)

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  7. H&K Style JourneyNovember 16, 2011 at 5:42 AM

    This is probably one of my favorite outfits on you! What a gorgeous dress. It highlights your pretty hair color and the back of the dress with the criss cross is adorable. Love it! Heather

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  8. Katfish1105November 16, 2011 at 5:44 AM

    I also have the HARDEST time saying no to anyone (even my boyfriend) so I can definitely relate! And, I love your style. I'd say that if I had the time and funds to invest in my wardrobe I would in this style direction.

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  9. Chic 'n Cheap LivingNovember 16, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    That belt is too fun! I have a much easier time saying no now, but it took a while!

    xoxo,
    Chic 'n Cheap Living

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  10. KimNovember 16, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    I love that dress! It's hard to say "no," but it feels so good to actually do it. The best thing i, most people are usually understanding!

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  11. HeatherNovember 16, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    Love this look. Nifty Fifties with a modern touch!

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  12. SamanthaNovember 16, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    That dress is so pretty, and it really stands out against the blue steps! Love that background! So cool!

    And I COMPLETELY understand what you are saying. I'm in the same boat- working part time but somehow busier than when I was working full time. It makes no sense. I'm glad Ryan is such a supportive dude - definitely a keeper. And it's nuts how I can say no (or be mean) to my man but everyone else gets the smile. That's something I'm trying to work on.

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  13. SkippySaysNovember 16, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    Thanks so much!!

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  14. SkippySaysNovember 16, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    Thanks Jessica! That's so funny- our poor Ryans :)

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  15. SkippySaysNovember 16, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    Thanks Ki! There are definitely upsides to getting up and about :)

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  16. SkippySaysNovember 16, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    Thanks! I don't think there is a secret really- they put stuff on sale all the time. I just ordered another pair of booties online from them yesterday that were on sale :)

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  17. SkippySaysNovember 16, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    Lol, thanks Hannah!!

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  18. SkippySaysNovember 16, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    Wow, thanks Megan!! Hopefully it's good karma- otherwise we're both just doing a bunch of shit we don't want to be for nothin :)

    And look at you! I didn't :( Maybe seeing your lovely haircut will motivate me. Post photos! And do you have any day-of-haircut plans?

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  19. SkippySaysNovember 16, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    Wow, thanks so much Heather! Scored it at f21 for $12 :)

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  20. SkippySaysNovember 16, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    Aw, what an incredibly sweet thing to say- thank you so much! You do't have to have a lot of funds though- the dress was only $12 and the jacket was like $15 :)

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  21. SkippySaysNovember 16, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    Thanks! I guess practice makes perfect- I'm just dreading the practice :)

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  22. SkippySaysNovember 16, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    Thanks Kim! It's true- I rarely regret saying no, but do so super rarely.

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  23. SkippySaysNovember 16, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    Aw, thanks Heather!

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  24. SkippySaysNovember 16, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    Thanks Samantha!!

    I am definitely with you on that. Not sure why I feel I can be meaner to poor Ryan when he's the most supportive person in my life. I've been trying to work on that too, and slowly but surely been getting better :)

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  25. Britt+WhitNovember 16, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    i love your dress! so cute! the back is adorable

    love from San Francisco,
    Britt+Whit

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  26. BravoerunwayNovember 16, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    I love this dress and the back is adorable! I know the feeling, I cannot say no either!

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  27. NikiNovember 16, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    That is such a cute dress, especially with the yellow socks.
    And a boyfried who encourages you to just relax and do nothing is definitely a keeper.;)

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  28. SayakaNovember 16, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    I love the yellow sock peeping out from you shoe!! Your pictures look so vibrant today!! Did you change something? ( I love it!!)

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  29. Ellesees.blogspot.comNovember 16, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    This is cute.

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  30. SkippySaysNovember 16, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    Thanks so much! Feeling the San Francisco love :)

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  31. SkippySaysNovember 16, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Thanks Bessie!! Isn't it a pain? I wish I was better at it

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  32. SkippySaysNovember 16, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Thanks Niki! Ryan was such a good boyfriend I decided to make him my husband :)

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  33. SkippySaysNovember 16, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    Thanks Sayaka!! I just saturated the color a bit. I like it too, will definitely keep doing it :)

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  34. SkippySaysNovember 16, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    thanks!

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  35. JasNovember 16, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    adore that dress!

    http://forallthatjas.blogspot.com/

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  36. SkippySaysNovember 16, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    thanks!!

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  37. KatherineNovember 16, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    Love the back detail on that dress! So pretty. And yes I have a similar problem - but after a while, you learn how good it feels to say "no"! :)

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  38. Chelsea ElizabethNovember 16, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    I LOVE your personal style! That dress and those boots are amazing. You look great! And I am the same way, I can never say no!

    <3Chelsea Elizabeth
    http://www.organizedxxmess.blogspot.com

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  39. astoryaboutMNovember 16, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    love your dress! :)
    xx

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  40. SkippySaysNovember 16, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Thanks Katherine! I know it does from the few times I've done it, but it's just so hard for me to do!

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  41. SkippySaysNovember 16, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Thanks Chelsea! Glad I'm not alone :)

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  42. SkippySaysNovember 16, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Thanks so much!

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  43. Sarah StrightNovember 16, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    I love this dress! It looks so great on you. Thank you for stopping by my blog and commenting. And for the offer of the advice in regards to my wedding planning! I might just take you up on that! I'm following you now and love if you'd come back and follow me if you're interested.
    xo,
    Sarah
    http://comingunstitched.blogspot.com

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  44. SkippySaysNovember 16, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    Thanks Sarah! Definitely don't hesitate to contact me- I'm happy to help any way I can :)
    www.saysskippy.blogspot.com

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  45. alexisNovember 16, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    you are super cute! I am terrible at saying no too! crap!

    www.alexislaughs.blogspot.com

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  46. SkippySaysNovember 16, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    Thanks!! Maybe one day we'll learn :)

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  47. Jo FletcherNovember 16, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    Your dress is such a beauty! I love the floral print, and the back detail is truly gorgeous!

    x
    www.lostinthehaze.com

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  48. SkippySaysNovember 16, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    Aw, thank you so much Jo!!

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  49. AlexandraNovember 16, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    Love this!! How perfect are the steps and dress?? They are a perfect match!!

    xo
    Alexandra
    www.fashion-feast.com

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  50. Christina ReedNovember 16, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    Thank you for stopping by my blog - I would have never known of your blog otherwise and I would really be missing out! Hello to a fellow Bay Area girl! I'm loving your blog and can TOTALLY RELATE to this post. I don't have a Ryan, but I do have a Randy. Luckily they know we really do adore them :)

    http://loserlike-me.blogspot.com/

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  51. LizzieNovember 16, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    Thanks for the comment on my Going Dotty post ;)

    Those shoe are sooo freaking amazing lady! great look!

    xo
    Lizzie
    placeclevertitlehere.blogspot.com

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  52. Kim A.November 16, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    Skippy, that dress has pizzazz! And how sexy is the back! Girl, I say NO all the time and it feels good. LOL I learned how to many years ago. One day it will just HIT ya! :D Have an awesome night.
    http://sassyuptownchic.blogspot.com/

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  53. lauraNovember 16, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    I used to not say no ever, but now that's all I say! hahahaha. Glad that you're putting your closet to work, though! I love everything you own! that dress is just stunning!

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  54. SkippySaysNovember 16, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    Aw, thanks so much Alexandra!!

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  55. SkippySaysNovember 16, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    Yay, I'm always so glad to meet another Bay Area blogger! Thank you for your sweet words! Glad you have a Randy :)

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  56. SkippySaysNovember 16, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    Thanks so much Lizzie! They're definitely one of my favorite pairs :)

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  57. SkippySaysNovember 16, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    Thanks Kim! I sure hope so :)

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  58. SkippySaysNovember 16, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    Aw, thank you so much Laura! Here's hoping I can be more like you one day :)

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  59. Feathers & FrecklesNovember 17, 2011 at 5:04 AM

    Haha, I agree! :)

    Nope, no day of haircut plans... I usually leave looking like a wet dog and go straight home to put on pajamas. :)

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  60. ShaiNovember 17, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    Love the outfit! the dress is so pretty and the belt is super cute!

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  61. SkippySaysNovember 17, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Thanks so much- I do love this belt :)

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  62. AnnaNovember 17, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    No way - this is a F21 dress? No stop.. tell me it can't be so! This is simply divine!!! Far too nice looking for F21.

    I'll stop now :D

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  63. SkippySaysNovember 17, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    Sorry to say it, but it's true :) If it makes you feel any better, I barely ever find pieces that work for me there, though i see tons of other bloggers (especially Bessie from Bravoe Runway) who make it seem like a breeze!

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