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I love the way they instantly add drama and energize this pretty paisley print

Dusty Ivory Solid Cotton Headband | The hair flair queen is BACK once again [although Im not sure she ever left]

Realistically, my favorable way of dressing has shifted, thanks to nostalgia for an era I never fully embraced and a Pinterest board full of early-aughts fashion campaigns and Paris Hilton paparazzi shots

The US Ambassador and The President of Croatia (she is lovely!) both came to the Ball, so I think we were in the most armored place in the whole country

"Aside from the super-comfy silhouette, two standout features are the pockets and the thoughtful fabric underneath the arm openings." Plus, "the side slits are great for showing off a cute pair of shoes, and they help break up the boxier silhouette." Keep in mind: Because it's such a loose, casual style, some reviewers said it looked tent-like on small or lean frames