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"Loving In Truth"

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(How do you know I love my Karen Kane gifts? Second day in a row wearing KK...it is soooooooo comfy)

Things You Wouldn't Know About Me From Reading This Blog:

1. My mother wouldn't let me watch Sesame Street when I was three or four...she said it was too dumbed down for me.  Apparently I was an abnormally bright child and had already started reading at a chapter book level, and she didn't want Sesame Street to stunt my intellectual development, haha.

2. I am deathly and morbidly afraid of seaweed - like, I-won't-go-in-that-lake-to-save-my-life shrieking and screaming afraid of seaweed.  And this coming from the girl who wants to go skydiving, spelunking, swimming with sharks, and has already jumped off a bridge.

3. I've jumped off a bridge.  Literally.



4. The only kind of chocolate I really love and ever really crave is Cadbury Dairy Milk.  I am a strange female indeed.

5.  I broke my toe walking.  And it was the worst break that my sports-injury-specialist doctor had ever seen.


6.  The Minnesota State Fair is my favourite "holiday" of the year.  My family has gone every single year since I was born, come rain/snow/shine/sleet!  We are hardcore state fair fans -- we stay all day (from 7 a.m. until 10 p.m.) and end up pushing a stroller so we have room for layers of clothing, water bottles, and extra food.  We see everything. And if we don't, we come back a second day -- which is just another great excuse for eating delicious fair foods (hello, cheese curds and beef jerky)!

I included this picture so you can laugh at me.  WHAT is that goofy face???
7.  I grew up pretty much without a dad.  Mine left my mom when I was six or seven, and even though we saw him once a week or so, it was rarely a pleasant experience.  As I've gotten older, I've realized just how much I've been without and just how rough life can be without a great dad.  But I've also realized that with God, I can definitely make it -- He's the best and most loving father out there :)

<3 Cambria

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Black and mustard flower

type='html'>花花 (Hua Hua, which means "flower") was with a friend (who will star a near post) in Songshan Cultural Park, where the Chanel's exhibition "The little black jacket" was taking place.

She was wearing a black T-shirt, mustard wide pants tied at the waist and tight to the ankle, and black sandals with platform. èŠ±èŠ±'s complements were a silver necklace, some bracelets and rings, and a beautiful black leather purse from Vivienne Westwood.



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"I Should Consider Myself"

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Post #1 of the Accessorize Cambria campaign...and not too bad for starters, I don't think.  I'm celebrating by wearing the simply perfect LBS (little black skirt) that Karen Kane so kindly sent me a couple weeks ago.  I've only got a limited selection of arm candy thus far (read: I only own what I'm wearing in these photos), so I've still gotta work up to the ultimate and supreme state of being fully accessorized.


I know I'm supposed to be posting about accessories...but let's just stop a minute and give this Karen Kane skirt it's due praise.  It is the PERFECT fabric -- lightweight enough for summer but heavy enough for winter, doesn't require a slip, hangs so nicely in my closet without wrinkles, and is even better quality than I expected.  Not to mention this baby has POCKETS and a high paperbag waist.  I don't know about you, but I'm allllllll about the paperbag waist, it's just so flattering to the old figure!  I've always been scared of tapered skirts like this, but it fits so nicely...I don't think it emphasizes any bad spots on my body.  This is my new closet staple...and let me tell you, the quality of this made-in-the-USA Karen Kane clothing has just impressed me so much.  I'm not compelled to advertise for them -- but I've been so happy, I'm doing it of my own free will 'cause I think you'll love what they've got :)


And now back to your regularly scheduled programme, Accessorize Cambria. I've been trying to pick out versatile pieces that can be worn one or more, mixed and matched with ease, and blend with almost anything in my wardrobe. Note the gold bangles, pink and white pearls, and that gorgeous gold and white circle bracelet from INPINK (my personal fav at the moment).  I've been collecting mostly vintage style jewelry too, since I'm trying to direct more of my wardrobe that way lately -- thus the F21 rings that look like they came straight out of my Gramma's jewelry box!  I'm actually really liking the way this first bit of accessorizing went.  It's nothing shocking or super out of the ordinary, but I think they all look so feminine and classy together :)


Can't go wrong with those Oasap peep toes.  Seriously, I think these babies out to count as an accessory.  They're too cute for words!

<3 Cambria
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Light and cream

type='html'>Hsiao Pai was in the music festival A Rockable Day, celebrated more than a month ago.

Hsiao Pai was wearing a wide shirt in cream colour over a white tank top, light denim skinny jeans and Converse, also in cream colour. Her complements were a big ring, big sunglasses and a straw hat with floral print.


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GIVEAWAY: $95 Handbag

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Happy Memorial Day to you, darlings and dears!!!

I've got the loveliest of announcements to make today...a giveaway for a beautiful, hand-crafted handbag from Pink Tulips.


This butter-and-caramel delight was a gift from the mademoiselle extraordinaire behind Pink Tulips, Miss Annette Cook.  This creative Connecticut woman designs a line of gorgeous handmade leather handbags and clutches that will knock your socks off and put you flat on your back.  Seriously.


For those of you who like a touch of old world charm, Pink Tulips has a bounteous number of handbags with a real vintage touch--like mine.  Check out that soft and supple deerskin (I can't stop touching it!) and the sweet oversized bow (couldn't get better than that, if you ask me).  I'm falling all over myself with ideas of how to style this clutch with my wardrobe...I've got so many great dresses and fun vintage pieces that will style perfectly with my new baby :)


To be honest, I wondered at first if I'd have to be really, reaaaaally careful with Annette's handbag since it's such high-quality material and made by hand...but ladies, I'm am thrilled to say that my fears were unfounded.  Pink Tulips has superior craftsmanship, so I will definitely be able to carry this bag as much as I like and not worry about seams ripping or the pretty satin lining falling out.  Definitely a plus, n'est-ce pas?!


Sooooooooo...since I love these beautiful Pink Tulips handbags so gee-golly much, I've asked Annette to provide you lovely readers with the chance to win one of her and my favourite designs...this lovely black ostrich-embossed and bow-decorated purse:


Just click this link to enter for your chance to win:  




Good luck to you :) And enjoy this little blooper photo from a windy moment (nice balloon pants).


<3 Cambria

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GIVEAWAY: Black and Blue

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The only thing I have to say about this post is: this purse could be yours and just look how beauteous it is!








And it's even lined with fuschia satin :)  Check it out, ladies, all for you!


<3 Cambria

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GIVEAWAY: Lace and Bows

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Further encouragement to...


...and furthermore, to shop at H&M because the back of this dress is ridiculous.







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GIVEAWAY: Dots, Caps, Fringe

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Discovery..these Oasap cap toe pumps are the perfect pairing for my Pink Tulips handbag.  It's a blissful combination...just add some subtle pattern mixing and you're good to go.  Thanks Pink Tulips and Oasap :)









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First Anniversary (...and Giveaway Winner)

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Today marks the first 365 days of my marriage to the bestest buddy and sweetest friend.  It's been a rough year full of financial strain, family turmoil, and sickness...but we've come so far since June 10, 2011.  What an amazing man and what a joyful sharing of life.  Soli Deo Gloria!

That's my handsome Drayton Wesley...and that's my favourite dress I've ever styled :)


Designed my own dress...best choice I ever made, and I'd recommend it to anyone!!!



Damn proud of these bouquets, made them myself.  Thanks very much.

One of my besties, Miss Nicole...and the most lovely attendant a girl could have, along with Miss Anna who is the delightful red head below...

Windy day made for fun dress moments!!!

Giveaway winner...is SK!!!  Congrats, dearest!!!  Your handbag will be shipped ASAP, check your email inbox.


<3 Cambria

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(Interlude)

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This is a sort of brief "intermission" or musically speaking, "interlude" before I get back to regular posting.  I can promise lots of great anniversary photos just as soon as I've got time to get them from camera to blog :)  

Posting on the run here...sorry for the goofy lighting in these photos.  By now y'all must know that I really don't edit...so if I am using self timer in my backyard, what you see is what you get :)

It's been pretty busy around Cambria land lately with lots of grad parties, weddings, my anniversary, studying for my big federal licensing exam...so with the warm weather and errands to run, I just threw on an easy striped dress, breezy bright button down, and yellow skimmers.

Who said style has to be crazy to be cool?!



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Anniversary Weekend, #1

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This is what I wore Saturday morning last weekend, when we hit the road for downtown St. Paul.  We walked around the city a bunch and visited our favourite bits of architecture, little riverside parks, and our most delicious eating spots.  I wanted to keep comfy and cool but still wear something the hubby thought "highly" of...so I settled on this striped shift dress I got on clearance at Old Navy.  Throw on a pair of strappy sandals, some fun vintage jewelry, and that gorgeous Pink Tulips handbag...and we're good to go :)




We ate at Coffee News Cafe, my favourite Twin Cities coffee shop, for brunch.  I had an egg scramble with basil, tomatoes, goat cheese...and sourdough toast.  This place is so tasty and great for people watching!


Then in the early afternoon, we hit up the Blue Door Pub, our favourite local pub haha, for their astonshingly good cheese curds.  The MN state fair is renowned for their cheese curds (we are the second largest fair in the nation, and curds are arguably the most staple fair food)...but Blue Door kicks their butts!  These babies were just the perfect warm, salty snack paired with a little Fulton beer :)






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