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Checking back in to share a couple pictures!

 

This is the shirt I bought to wear when we board, except mine is white with blue stripes with a red anchor:

Where is it from? Love it and want it!!

I will for sure post some pics and pass the the dresses on after my trip! Thanks Laurie!

I just sat here and read this entire thread... wow! When I think of "dress to impress" I don't assume it means dressing a certain way to show off to a random group of men or others. I DO dress to impress (produce an impression, that is) for myself and my husband and if others like the way I am dressed that is just a bonus. The impression that I hope to give is one of a person who is fun, quirky, classy and respects herself and others. I do not have to be in haute couture to do so and I rarely don heels other than wedges. My wardrobe is all over the board - from Goodwill, to Kate Spade, to Target to no-name brands.

The way you "impress" is all relative to your taste and preferences - climate, occasion and circumstance also play a part. Do I think women should be on the beach in full makeup and luxury wear - if that what makes you happy, go for it. If you prefer a more laid back approach (as I do on the beach) why would anyone fault you for doing what you like? There is no right or wrong answer to fashion (minus Crocs and Uggs which is obviously wrong ;)) - but just the basic guidelines to be clean, well-groomed and appropriate.

I do not think women should have to be in formal gowns and heels if they are not comfortable in that. On the flip side, I do think it's not unreasonable by any means to look put together and well groomed. It does not take limitless funds or time to have a chic, but relaxed look that is universally tasteful.

Emailed you Laurie :) Thanks again!

Hi Laurie, I would love to see the dresses you have in 16s. I love the gold one and coral sounds fantastic. Is there an email I should contact you at if they are still up for grabs? :) I would love the gold one if it hasn't been claimed yet!

Appreciate it,

Sarah :)

I have some items to post too.. Just a matter of taking some pics :)

If you still have this swimsuit, I would love to have it........thanks

 

My email is: kathytimlin@hotmail.com......

If it doesn't work out for you, could you perhaps let me know? Thanks!

I packed your dresses, gowns, and shoes. I also packed some sundresses for both of you. Before I give these totes away, would you like one for you cruise? I live by the beach; I like beach bags :D.

 

 

This is a handbag

 

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Messaged you :) Thanks so much - you have awesome taste!

Love your pics and point of view. It's refreshing to hear from someone the same age as me! :)

marie, sent you an email :)

40!

I went shopping today hoping I might find a nice summer dress.

 

I bought this in all the colours but black :o

(Your computer has not gone mad, the incomprehensible nonsense is Finnish ;))

 

https://www.seppala.fi/tuotteet/tuote/fi_1110_6163801/mekot?openGroup=1536&color=fi_1110_616380185

 

And this one (I saw many ladies wearing this shade of blue on my Med cruise 4 weeks ago and I loved it):

https://www.seppala.fi/tuotteet/tuote/fi_1111_6166042/mekot?openGroup=4395&color=fi_1111_616604216

Oh I love those!!!!

Still (im)patiently waiting!

I finally finished reading through the whole thread - and I learned alot! I thought I would share a thrifty tip for CCFs. If you have a Sears Outlet nearby, you can get a free apparel item on Tuesdays. No purchase needed. How great is that? Here's a link to the page - you can search for a store near you and also print the free item coupon.

http://www.searsoutlet.com/d/apparel/discount-apparel.jsp?cid=0&adcell=apparel

Thank you for sharing!! There is a sears outlet close by to me and I am going there tonight for my freebie!!!! :D

LOVE the hot pink!!!! :o

60 more days today until Allure!!!!! :D

What a wonderful, well thought out and inspired review. I rarely comment on review posts because, it is just that - a review. Yours was fun, interesting, honest and heartfelt. I too, got teary eyes at some parts. When you can incite emotion in people you don't know, that's how you know you wrote something well. I look forward to reading more in the future.

Cheers!

Awesome review! I loved seeing your photos of the Freedom as it was the first cruise Hubby and I took together! :) Makes me want to plan a B2B in the near future! :)

I think this is a great thread!!!!! :)