Thursday, January 6, 2011

true grit







 Vintage blouse, skirt made by me, f21 floppy hat, clutch, and belt, 
workman lace up booties, F21 horse necklace, Target rose & stone necklace


I recently went to see True Grit, which is a remake from the Coen brothers (Fargo, No Country For Old Men, O Brother, Where Art Thou?, The Big Lebowski...) based on a novel  about a 14-year old girl from Arkansas who hires a deputy U.S. marshall to hunt down the man that murdered her father. The girl in the film was full of spunk, not afraid to face whatever came her way, and wasn't afraid to ride with the boys.


I love every film from the Coen brothers, and I'm a huge nerd when it comes to Westerns. Not only did I love the fact that part of the story was based near where I live, but the costumes also inspired me to pull out some of my treasured pieces from my wardrobe and saddle up!


In the film I spotted several wool chaps, coats, and dresses. And what's a good Western without huge hats and a good pair of boots? Just the right touches can really transport you back in time. 


I of course, added more feminine pieces with my neutral colors, lace & sheer fabrics paired with a thick wool skirt (that I made, with all the lovely imperfections of a beginner sewer), a large braided belt, workman lace up booties, a rustic pony necklace & a rose and stone necklace, and of course a floppy hat (my version of a cowboy hat). 


I also made my first VIDEO OUTFIT POST! I feel totally awkward hearing my own voice but hey, here's to trying new things :) And this is also the first video I've ever made and edited, so I'm still learning!


110 comments:

  1. I LOVE THIS OUTFIT! It looks great on you. And that video is such great quality... was it shot with Doug's camera?

    Anyway, what thrift store is that shirt from? It's amazing!

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  2. Such a beautiful look dear! I love the shirt xx

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  3. i love all your outfits all the time!!!!!

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  4. stunning look!!!!fantastic boots and blouse:)

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  5. cute! love the video!! great job on it! ^,^

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  6. Wow that blouse is just peeeeerfect. I saw it and died :P and your video is awesome! What camera did you use? The quality is beyond great and you have a great voice as well :)

    Love,
    Alex

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  7. your video was so cute! love love love the outfit! the blouse is gorgeeeeeoussssss.

    xxo Tess S.
    CESTDEMODE.blogspot.com

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  8. Congrats on your first video! You did great! As for the outfit, it's really cool. Reminds me of old times. Keep up the good work.

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  9. I loved to hear your voice, I don't know why, but it makes the image of you I had complete, I guess. (if you know what I mean, haha)

    Anyway, that blouse is stunning and I love the necklaces!

    Lovies!

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  10. The colors are beautiful. The blouse is my favorite. :)

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  11. Never ever forget how gorgeous you are! I love your outfit. My parents went and saw that movie and they said it was amazing. I love how you mix up things and make it look so good. And your vlog was so cute and it looked so proffesional! I love your kitty, he is so cute. :)

    <3Chelsea Elizabeth

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  12. awww, this video was adorable! you should do more. oh and what program do you use to edit your videos? my fiance bought me a Sony Bloggie (digital camcorder) and i have no idea what program to use to help edit/photoshop :( ok back to you! LOVE LOVE this blouse, what a great find! lucky you! love the location of these photos and everything about this outfit. perfect from head to toe <3

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  13. You are too cute!! What a pretty outift!!

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  14. This is definitely a favorite of mine! LOVE it! So feminine and pretty! ~Serene

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  15. I'm so glad you commented on my weardrobe page, because I'm totally smitten with you and your blog! Officially following, and can't wait to see more. xo

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  16. This video thing is cool. I'd love to see more of it. If you hadn't mentioned your skirt has a lace trim I wouldn't have seen it. Oh I'm so blind. You see a video is a useful thing ^^

    love, kimi

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  17. loved to watch this video! I'm always so curious about other bloggers voices :)
    Love your outfit, especially the blouse and hat. And also, the setting for the photoshoot is amazing!

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  18. love yor blouse,the whole look is just great!

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  19. Beautiful outfit. I really like the horse necklace. I can't believe you made that skirt. The lace on the bottom is such a nice touch.

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  20. The color palate of this outfit is truly perfect!

    XO
    Megg

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  21. this is really really really great! I love all of it, especially that handmade skirt and that hat!! and those boots, to die ;)

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  22. very beautiful I must say, the colors , hat , boots and YOU look like a super model out there..I guess this is also an awesome photography shots :)

    oxox

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  23. LOVED IT!! You are an absolute natural in front of the camera! And its such good quality, dang. Can Doug make a video of me?? Hehe :P

    Lets get together again when I get back!

    <3

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  24. i can't believe that was the first video you made! it was terrific.

    this outfit is my favorite yet! but i say that every time you post something new. ;)

    ahh so inspirational, too. i must acquire a hat like that!

    xx elanor

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  25. gorgeous blouse!!! its soo pretty! cant believe you got it for only 2.50!!

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  26. You did a really good job on your first video! I have no idea how to make one, at least one that good, congrats!

    I really adore this outfit, so much. You look amazing and I really want to see this movie, I am also a fan oh their movies so it is right up my alley!

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  27. This outfit is one of my favorites1 you look so stylish and I love your hat!!

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  28. Ah, LOVE the video! You blog has been one of my favorites as of late, so it's great getting to know you more and actually hear you speak!

    Anyways, totally love the inspiration. That hat is gold and I think I need one just like it ;]

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  29. OMG LOOOOOOVVEEEEEEE your outfit! Totally inspirational!

    xoxo,
    lisa

    pinkythepinklady.blogspot.com

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  30. WOW! The blouse is totally a steal. I'm so jealous. haha

    Since the holidays, I've been watching way to many movies, but I haven't seen True Grit just yet. I hear it's excellent, and I think I should get on that.

    Samantha

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  31. oh this is so feminine and lovely on you! (:
    the color of the blouse is sooo pretty! and haha congrats on your first video, i loved it! the quality was reeeally good. and you're adorable! AND. YOUR CAT. lol. "hey zeus!" (looks up) "wanna be on camera?" (looks back down. "no.")

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  32. really pretty blouse- especially for the price you paid. steal!
    love the hat. not courageous enough to wear a wine red like that- stunning on you.

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  33. Wow, this outfit is perfect! I love the idea of doing an outfit inspired by a movie, and this is just so lovely! :)

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  34. i love that shirt!! dusty rose is one of my favorite colors on clothes - and just in general. your kitty looks so cute! niiiice job making all this stuff yourself, by the way. (:

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  35. your hat is uber pretty! i love the deep shade burgundy on you :)

    xx
    heyrocketgirl

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  36. im far too tired to properly comment, but holy s-word, you look amazing. i love everything about your outfit and this post.

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  37. You really nailed it with this outfit! The color palette is perfect and I love the sheerness of your top.

    My bf and I want to see True Grit so badly (mayhaps this weekend??), the Cohen Brothers can do no wrong.

    Also, you are such a cutie in your vid! I know what you mean about putting yourself out there on video (and YouTube no less!) and how it can potentially be so horrifyingly awkward. Also, your video looks so legit, I would never have guessed it was your first one :)

    xx
    MILK TEETHS

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  38. Great Post!! Would love to see this on http://www.styleby.me!

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  39. Love the pale pink color of your blouse, so feminine! And why do you always have the best hats?!

    Your video is awesome quality, my cousin has a Canon camera that records videos with the same quality! I love it. And this may sound weird, but I don't know if it's the sound of your voice or what, but you remind me so much of Michelle Phan in your vid, hahaha.

    Love & Labels

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  40. This outfit is fantastic on so many levels! The soft hues, the sheer top and lace trim on the skirt give a dainty touch, then a pop of burgundy to top it off. I could see this outfit in an Anthropology catalog.

    I'm a new follower!

    Jen Hemming and Hawing Again

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  41. I love love your outfit from head to toe! X

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  42. beautiful! love the red hat

    -Erica
    http://allaboutitt.blogspot.com/

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  43. pretty!!! love this look!!! :)

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  44. so pretty! i'm speechless! love your blog, im now a follower. hope you can follow me too! =)

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  45. This small photoshooting is great ♥ I miss the sun so much and the outfit you wore is adorable - especially the colors!

    ♥ Love your horse necklace!

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  46. The grey skirt is very impressive, and a great unexpected colour to your outfit!

    Also loved the video, the editing totally reminds me of the Style Like U videos! Did you shoot it with a DSLR?

    Jen

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  47. seriously, this is such the chicest outfit. loving your hat :)

    xx

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  48. thanks a lot! beautiful outfit and pics!

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  49. the original true grit is one of my favorite films of all-time, so even though i adore the cohen brothers, i had some high trepidation when i heard they were remaking it (i kept saying "WHY?????). i'm SO glad it's getting such wonderful reviews, though, and i can't wait to see it now!

    this outfit is the epitome of adorable!

    xo Alison

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  50. OMG the blouse really was a steal! it's beautiful! cool video, you have a good voice! x

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  51. I'm super excited about your video! You are as cute as in pictures when you are in motion. I hope you will do more video post d: Those boots are so chic!

    Have an excellent weekend! (;
    Sanny's Head to Heart

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  52. you are such a stunning girl :) I love westerns, and ofcourse the Coen brothers too! they have such a peculiar sense of humor, and I love it. I also love the actors they pick, there always seems to be something off about them. I love your outfit btw, the hat suits you perfectly and you do look like a perfect lady!

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  53. Amazing outfit, and gawsh those photos= woah. Great post. Thanks for the sweet comment. Hope you visit back, and give-away coming up soon :)
    www.swampedinflowers.blogspot.com

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  54. great outfit and i love the video ! ;)

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  55. I loved your video, it looked so professional! It reminded me of the interviews that people do in documentaries - but of course yours were interesting! Hahaha :) I love the background too. Where do you find all these great backgrounds?!

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  56. It seems like a lot of people are seeing that movie at the moment - I might have to check it out when it reaches NZ shores.

    And girl, you are gorgeous in that video, super sweet! I love the blouse and that wonderful floppy hat x

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  57. Gorgeous outfit! Love the way you mixed different shades of neutral. You have great style. Thanks for stopping by our blog and for commenting. Now following you... xo style, she wrote

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  58. so gladi stumbledd across your blog! this is beautiful(: greatt blog posts!!!

    im in love with your shoes by the way(: lol

    -maebell(:

    www.maebellx3.blogspot.com

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  59. i really enjoyed this post! your pictures look so professional! i don't think i asked you this already, but what kind of camera do you use?

    XO,
    SWEATshirt DRESSshirt

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  60. p.s, the video was really great! you should make them more often. :)

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  61. I love the floppy hat, the booties, and the shirt! Altogether a great outfit.

    STYLOCRAT

    PS Your blog is fantastic, I've been scrolling through it for awhile, so I'm following you! :)

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  62. love the color combos and the floppy hat..gorgeous
    xoxo

    http://www.leatherlaceblog.com/
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  63. You really do have one of the best styles I've ever seen! And again I'm in love with the hat! I have a thing for beautiful hats.

    www.fashionsreligion.com

    M

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  64. wow you look amazing! I'll follow you!!

    Vicky
    new post:Alternative straps&follow me

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  65. I hope so! I really want them.. hehe
    Love your hat by the way, the color is gorgeous!

    Love,

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  66. Nice hat and lovely shirt, love it! <3

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  67. aww i really love the video post!! it's nice to put a voice to a blogger's pictures :). and this has to be my FAVE outfit from you yet! has everything i love, sheer fabrics, thrift finds, and neutral soft, romantic colors. gorgeous! and following you now on blog lovin' :).

    ps. i passed on the One Lovely Blog Award to you! check it out at my blog. :)

    <3, Kathleen.

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  68. Perfection! I also watched the video, it´s good to know more about your outfit! You inspired me to do something similar, so thank you really much! (:
    xoxo from Hannie

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  69. I love this outfit!
    Your style is soo femin love it!
    xx

    http://jardin-de-la-mode.blogspot.com/

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  70. Beautiful! Love the blouse and the rich colour of the hat :)

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  71. hello:) i have tagged you an award because i love your blog and i always cant wait to see your next posts! you always look lovely in your pictures :) xxx

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  72. What a great spin on Mattie Ross! I did the same thing on my blog when I went to see the premier of True Grit: https://onaquilt.wordpress.com/2010/12/23/we-aint-got-no-buttermilk-baby-sister/

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  73. Love the colours you're wearing here : )

    xx The Little Dust Princess

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  74. beautiful post and blog.

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  75. Your video blog is great! Well done! Thank you for sharing with us your outfit and your beautiful Zeus!!

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  76. the collar palette is perfect for spring, too bad there are no thrift stores here like in the states.
    your vid turned out great btw, everyone things that the own voice sounds akward... =)
    x

    london last night

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  77. beautiful look!

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  78. your outfit issss, AMAZING !!! :)
    really you look very adorable~

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  79. You look so cute!! Lovign that top!! cant believe its vintage, I wish my vintage store have something like this
    <3
    http://reserveradefashion.blogspot.com

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  80. I can't remember if i mentioned how much i love the shirt, but it's amazing. Thanks for the wonderful comment. Giveaway now up, hope you can enter :)
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  81. what a stunning combination of colors! xx

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  82. Adorable outfit! I'm in love with your skirt, it's awesome how you made it yourself!

    xx

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  83. hey girl! just stopping by again to let you know that i've awarded you the versatile blogger award! come check it out!

    x,
    elanor

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  84. You accessorize so well! I love the hat, shoes, belt, purse, etc! I'm jealous of your accessorizing skills. It's such a beautiful outfit overall too! :)

    LizAnn
    VPV Intern
    http://www.shopVPV.com

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  85. you look so pretty brittany, it feels good that Im now able to comment in your blog :D

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  86. Love the outfit inspiration and I think you did a great job with your first video! Looking forward to more of them! :)

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  87. thanks back for your comment. I wanted to leave another comment on your outfit. But I saw that I already did and just wanted to leave a note, though! :)

    Vicky
    new post:Minimalistic & Classic&follow me

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    Ass: Magno Oliveira
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  89. I adore your hat!<3

    ♥ kisses ♥

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  90. That is EXACTLY how I feel! I LOVE finding a good sale, it makes me happy :) I almost never buy pieces that are full price. Is most of your closet from thrift stores?

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  91. you look amazing, i love the blouse! xx

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  92. love your outfit! your shirt and your hat are great!

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  93. What a lovely outfit - the burgundy hat is just wonderful! Sally x

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  94. LOVE this outfit so much. So classy and pretty. Love your video post too!!

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  95. I love this outfit! And True Grit was SO GOOD, I almost didn't even see it because I don't consider myself a western fan, but I'm so glad I did!

    Shopping and Spreadsheets

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  96. Super sweet outfit! I love the hint of lace at the bottom of the skirt!! Thanks for commenting on my blog!!

    Come enter my vintage Razza elephant necklace giveaway!

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  97. this is PERFECT, you're so stunning is this outfit.
    i love where you took these photos, look amazing

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    i'm following you, hope you visite/following my blog :)

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  98. beautiful hat! i love your photographic style! =)

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  99. i love your style!!! perfect!!


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  100. this is really cute! and it the video came out clean too!
    xoxo
    vee

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  101. Hi! I just entered here for the first time and I loved your video! seriously, it's been a good job for being the 1st one, you are so natural that made me want to jump inside it and great you lol.
    Love your accent!


    xx from Madrid!

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  102. u are so beautiful like that !!! love it so much !

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