A pretty bow dress for a pretty Sydney afternoon

Tuesday, August 9, 2011



Atmosphere stripe dress
H&M parka
Navy Belt (from Europe)
Asos Bag
Flower Corsage (a gift)
Revlon Blase Apricot lipstick

Hi all! Thank you all on your sweet comments on my last post, on food. It was my first "non-fashion" post, so I was nervously biting my nails waiting for your feedback. Turns out, everyone seems to love food as much as me! So I'm happy to announce, food posts will become monthly regulars here on Lucy and the Runaways!

My co-worker had her birthday recently so I decided to bake her some strawberry cupcakes complete with vanilla icing and sprinkles. I have resigned but I still had to give my 2 weeks notice, so I thought it would be a nicer gesture to make something from the heart.

I'm not a very experienced cook, but I do dabble in it once in a while. I enjoy cooking my Japanese Curry (its my favourite dish) and I love to cook desserts off Bakerella or Jamie Oliver. I think my boyfriend enjoys my cooking or is just a fantastic liar. I hope it's not the latter.

What are your favourite dishes to cook? Any suggestions?

So here I am, eating my leftover cupcake from my co-worker's batch. I think the wrapper matches my dress perfectly! This dress is such a sweet one, the colours and bow details are so cute. I attached a flower corsage to make my outfit even more pretty. I felt like a lady from the 1950's taking an innocent afternoon stroll in the park.

Next post will be a collection of my best looks from the previous month July, as a good sum-up of my looks for my new followers. Stayed tuned!

xx Natalie


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70 comments :

  1. LeaAugust 9, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    That is a gorgeous dress, and as always you look amazing!
    & btw my blog is having a fabulous giveaway you can't miss out on, check it out and let me know what you thing.

    http://lea-oh-lea.blogspot.com

    xoxo

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  2. Heather CavanaughAugust 9, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    I love the colors of your outfit. They stand out but are still light and feminine. Also your cupcake looks yummy! I want one :) lol

    http://fashionistanygirl.blogspot.com/

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  3. marcelaAugust 9, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    sweet dress ... :)
    I follow back

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  4. AnonymousAugust 9, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    great all !! dress , bag and I love this parka :)

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  5. GraceAugust 9, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    Pretty dress!
    Really great colors!

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  6. AlinaAugust 9, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    Beautiful dress!Love the colors!

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  7. Neon GoldAugust 9, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    wow, you look awesome! great style:)

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  8. onesixthreechirpAugust 9, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    Gorgeous dress! :D

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  9. KaNini'sAugust 9, 2011 at 11:33 PM

    This is so beautiful! I love the dress and those shoes are matching it perfectly!
    xx,K.

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  10. sara tardiffAugust 9, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    you look like such a doll! great colors

    www.hiimsaratee.blogspot.com

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  11. AnonymousAugust 10, 2011 at 12:45 AM

    This dress is darling and perfect with those purple shoes :)

    xx
    rebelrousher.blogspot.com

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  12. Denise PacurarAugust 10, 2011 at 2:02 AM

    SO Cute! Love that dress and the bow in the back!!!

    xoxo Denise

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

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  13. AnonymousAugust 10, 2011 at 3:18 AM

    lovely outfit!
    cantruninheels.blogspot.com

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  14. Kate L.August 10, 2011 at 3:31 AM

    Lovely outfit. The dress is adorable.

    Fashion Cat
    www.firstlookbook.blogspot.com

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  15. AndreaAugust 10, 2011 at 3:32 AM

    so beautiful <3

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  16. Sandy JoeAugust 10, 2011 at 3:42 AM

    Gorgeous dress. I love all the design details.

    x The Pretty Secrets

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  17. Christine BAugust 10, 2011 at 4:07 AM

    such a cute dress! I love all the colourful stripes :) i love your hair!

    Christine
    www.heartmadefashion.blogspot.com

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  18. P.S.N.August 10, 2011 at 4:32 AM

    Love the dress and its cute bow at the back!
    and that bag is gorgoeus!

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  19. Gorgeous GlamAugust 10, 2011 at 4:41 AM

    You look gorgeous dear! I love the dress! I am loving your blog it's fabulous! xo -Taj

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  20. UnknownAugust 10, 2011 at 4:47 AM

    So whimsical!! (If that word even makes sense.....:P)

    http://heydahye.blogspot.com/

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  21. .August 10, 2011 at 5:10 AM

    Love the colors in that dress & the bow detail, so lovely!

    Come by and enter my K. Amato jewelry giveaway if you like:
    just click here

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  22. Virginie's CinemaAugust 10, 2011 at 5:30 AM

    S W O O N !

    I'm in love with this dress! It is on it's own level of fabulousness! I love the way you styled it, those lilac heels are great and I love the little chain on the belt!

    Have a great week Natalie :)

    Virginie’s Cinema ♥

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  23. NinjaAugust 10, 2011 at 5:56 AM

    love love LOVE :) The peekaboo back is so cute and the bag is just gorgeous. I adore how everything is so beautifully in sync- even the cupcake!
    Honestly, I like cooking anything with chicken in it :D I also make a pretty mean pizza.
    xxx Irinja (1milliondresses.blogspot.com)

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  24. hippyatheartAugust 10, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    suits you very well, love how the colours of the dress match with your hair colour

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  25. bacha-baszkaAugust 10, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    great outfit!
    beautiful dress:)

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  26. SMS StyleAugust 10, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    Really cute, I love the back of the dress! Would love it if you would follow my blog too - love your blog!

    www.southmoltonststyle.com xxx

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  27. PetaAugust 10, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    love the dress and love the shoes even more xxx

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  28. SarahAugust 10, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    That dress goes great with those shoes!

    I really love that belt! The chain detail is really cute!

    Love2LiveBratt.blogspot.com

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  29. Patricia ParamoAugust 10, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    nice pictures!!!

    http://www.brunetteletters.com/

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  30. Bea S.August 10, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    Beautiful dress! The heels are lovely <3
    Thanks for your comment!
    Have a nice day :)

    xx
    http://thefashionsky.blogspot.com

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  31. JerricaAugust 10, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    That cupcake looks yummy, cool shots. I also gave in my two weeks notice! Good luck

    De,

    Fashion Nostalgia

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  32. LizaAugust 10, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Your dress is adorable! I love the back of it. Great blog... following you now!

    XO, Liza
    fashion over groceries

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  33. rachelAugust 10, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    What a cute dress! I love it with that chain belt x

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  34. SuntersAugust 10, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    I love your dress and your blog !

    :)

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  35. NicoleAugust 10, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    To say that dress is beautiful, is an understatement. That dress is super flattering and I am in love with the back detailing.
    I also love how you brought out the purple stripes with the purple shoes! Too cute.
    Xo

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  36. TeddiAugust 10, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    that dress with those shoes = wow! i was gonna ask for that cupcake recipe, but who am i kidding i hardly ever bake, unless it's for someone else.

    http://honeybeelane.blogspot.com/

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  37. Jo - Lost in the HazeAugust 10, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    I am truly obsessing over your dress! <3 The stripes are divine, and I love the bow detail!

    x
    Lost in the Haze

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  38. dreaming en francaisAugust 10, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    I adore your bag and that dress! Thank you for stopping by my blog! xo

    http://dreamingenfrancais.blogspot.com/

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  39. AmyAugust 10, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    Thank you for the lovely comment! Love your dress and bag, and that's such a good idea to add a corsage! I might be stealing that idea in the future ;)

    http://ismellfashion.blogspot.com

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  40. Andie BottrellAugust 10, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Wow, that is such a cute dress! Thanks for stopping by (;

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  41. IfeAugust 10, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    You look great! I love all the different colours in this outfit, really lovely! x

    http://justsunnysideup.blogspot.com/

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  42. Laura BrayAugust 10, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    Hello! Another lovely Australian blog, I just keep stumbling across them! Love your gorgeous dress, but I have to ask weren't you cold!

    -Laura xox
    http://wrinkleintimevintage.blogspot.com

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  43. Rocket FashionistaAugust 10, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    Love the bag, stunning outfit!

    xx

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  44. JaneAugust 10, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    Adorable outfit! Your dress and your bag <3 so lovely!

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  45. SakurankoAugust 10, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    You have a nice Blog!!

    God Bless you!!


    http://sakuranko.blogspot.com/

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  46. vivalablondaAugust 10, 2011 at 11:35 PM

    This outfit is so cute! Nice dress.


    xx

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  47. CAT WRANGLERAugust 11, 2011 at 12:54 AM

    nice outfit :)

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  48. lifeisamazeAugust 11, 2011 at 1:11 AM

    Pretty dress, I love the colors :)

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  49. Baby Budget BlogAugust 11, 2011 at 1:28 AM

    Awesome dress! Love the detail in the back and the overall colors! Just found your blog :) Would you like to follow each other?

    www.plentyforpennies.com

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  50. TMRKAugust 11, 2011 at 1:31 AM

    Hi, your blog is really cute!
    Check out mine ;)

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  51. Bethany JensenAugust 11, 2011 at 2:27 AM

    Great dress, the colors are perfect!

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  52. Let It Be RawAugust 11, 2011 at 2:33 AM

    That is the perfect summer dress!

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  53. SabrinaAugust 11, 2011 at 2:40 AM

    I love the fun print and colours of your dress!

    Sincerely,
    Sabrina

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  54. Ella VictoriaAugust 11, 2011 at 2:56 AM

    That dress is so pretty! I love the colours:)

    xo

    putyourshoesonella.blogspot.com

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  55. Miss WoodyAugust 11, 2011 at 5:38 AM

    so lovely !!

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  56. Malu Keizer-SwartjesAugust 11, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    LOVELY♥

    xx
    *Check out my Stylish Confessions!*

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  57. HOGGER + Co.August 11, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    Love the striped dress! :)

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  58. bettyAugust 11, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    LOVE THE DRESS AND YOU'RE RIGHT THE CUPCAKES ARE TOTALLY MATCHING :) THAT'S V. SWEET OF U TO BAKE FOR THEM AND REMINDS ME OF WHEN YOU BAKED ME THOSE DELICIOUS PILLOW COOKIES FOR MY BDAY :):)

    I LOVE TO BAKE MY RED VELVET BABYCAKES WITH CREAMCHEESE FROSTING THEY ARE A HIT AT EVERY PARTY I BRING THEM TOO XX

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  59. Karisa MarieeeAugust 11, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    SUPER cute dress! I absolutely lovee the colors! <3

    Wanna follow each other? :)

    xo Karisa

    http://abeautifulmess-karisa.blogspot.com

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  60. Clara TurbayAugust 11, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    I love thess and bag. your is very cool
    check out mine
    http://paquetevistasbien.blogspot.com

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  61. JacquelynAugust 11, 2011 at 12:54 PM

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  62. JacquelynAugust 11, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    Love the colours in this outfit!! Those shoes are so pretty. I'm not a very good cook so when I do cook I only make easy dishes like pasta or mac and cheese haha.

    PS. I'm now following you too!


    XOXO
    styleworthwhile.blogspot.com

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  63. The Pink MonocleAugust 11, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    what an amazing dress and shoe combo! I loooooove the colors, just like the dusk!


    The Pink Monocle

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  64. AnonymousAugust 11, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    So this might sound weird... but that dress looks really yummy! Lol! Love the shoes with it :)

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  65. FashionJazzAugust 11, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    Your dress is so pretty and I adore ur bag! Thank you for your lovely comment :) Happy Thursday xx

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  66. EleonoraAugust 11, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    Love your dress!



    http://folliedimakeup.blogspot.com

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  67. DesiraeAugust 12, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    I love the bow on the back and the flower on the front! so cute!

    www.pastelsandpirouettes.com

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  68. LalaAugust 18, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    wow I like your dress! The colours are so bright :)

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  69. AyushmaAugust 23, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    awww...this is so cute :)

    http://am-better-today.blogspot.com/

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  70. b and eAugust 25, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    Love this dress! Nice blog!

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Thank you all for your comments, I appreciate the support!
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x Natalie

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