Monday, December 26, 2011

what i wore :: golden

head to toe:
glasses - Warby Parker
dress - Gourd Garden Dress from ModCloth
cardigan - target
belt - thrifted
tights - gift from my mom
shoes - ModCloth

I hope everyone had a fantastic Christmas and that you are now enjoying a relaxing Boxing Day! I am not big on Boxing Day shopping so we will probably just be chilling out today. Is Boxing Day just a Canadian thing? On my calendar it says "Boxing Day (Canada)".

I am so crazy about the colour and neckline of this dress. Last time I wore it I paired it with really bright pink tights. This time I went for a more neutral colour scheme which I also love.

So, when I take these outfit photos I open up our big window that faces the street to let a lot of light in. While I was taking the following photo, I saw one of my neighbours walking up our driveway (to put something in our mailbox) which caused the following face.
That is me seeing my neighbour and hoping that they can't see me! You can't really see in during the day because of the glare on the window and I am crossing my fingers that I wasn't caught taking photos of myself by a neighbour I have yet to meet!

Do you worry about being "caught" snapping photos of yourself?

♥elycia

PS. Isn't that little ceramic kitty adorable?
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  1. KirstyDecember 26, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Cute outfit! We have boxing day in the UK too (actually I guess Canada has it from being part of the commonwealth, I think it's originally a British thing).

    I always worry about being caught taking photos of myself, it's one of those only bloggers understand moments.

    Hope you had a lovely Christmas!

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  2. Jodi AnnDecember 26, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    that's the cutest outfit! I ALWAYS worry about my neighbors catching me taking photos. haha!

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  3. erin e flynnDecember 26, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    cute outfit!

    yes, i feel so silly taking photos of myself, and worry about people catching me--that's why i don't really have many pics of me!

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  4. AnonymousDecember 26, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    Oh Elycia, I am just completely in love with the colour of your wall! It's so pretty and every time you post pics witht that wall in the background I admire it. (Mind you, that dress is super-cute, too! ;) )
    Funny how your calendar pretends Boxing Day was a Canadian thing only. I think Boxing Day happens in most English speaking countries, though. I know it's happening in the States and the UK, as well as in Australia, New Zealand etc. In Germany we don't have Boxing Day, though. (Which I'm glad about because no matter how good deals you get, I just don't like it when I want to go shopping and every single store is packed with people.) In Germany, Dec 27 is the second Christmas holiday so the stores are all closed and people spend time with their families just like the do on the actual evening of Christmas Eve when we get our presents and everything and on Christmas Day.

    Kirsty, I know exactly what you mean! Yesterday I did a photoshoot with myself, just me and the camera, but then my family unexpectedly walked in and they all were like: "What did you take pictures of?" And I was like: "Um... a... you know... the tree... and stuff..." Awkward.

    ~Sabrina~

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  5. Sarah MDecember 26, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    I think Boxing Day is a British thing; apparently you're supposed to give money to folk less well off than yourself, but these days on Boxing Day everyone just gives money to the shops...

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  6. AnonymousDecember 26, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    You're so funny.I always lock myself in the bathroom or bedroom to take pics of myself i hate being caught!Lol
    Anyway you look so pretty!
    Today in Italy we are off too because it's St.Stephen day (the first catholic martyr), so Italy has big celebrations for it(we have the pope here -_-") and even if i'm not catholic i have a day off, yeah!

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  7. AnnaDecember 26, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    Haha, I worry about being "caught" all the time!

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  8. novaDecember 26, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    I can not take pictures of myself in public because of that...it feels like I'm doing something wrong!

    I think boxing day is just a Canadian thing. Today I'm going to Staples to buy some new pens. Real exciting but maybe they'll be on sale? haha

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  9. CharlotteDecember 26, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    I worry about being caught so much!!! It's really awkward when you're taking a picture of your self and you're running back and forth from the camera, and then someone you know drives by... um... yeah ;) I think boxing day is a canadian thing... I dunno why ;)
    -charlotte <3

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  10. UnknownDecember 26, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    i was JUST looking at warby parker specs online. what do you think of yours??!! they look great btw

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  11. Jessa December 26, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    I love this dress! The shoes are also wonderful... I found a pair almost identical, slightly lighter in color, at a local thrift but was so sad when they did not fit!

    Love & Lollies... Jessa

    Confessions of the Cupcake Countessa

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  12. Sailor JulyDecember 26, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    You look so lovely! Those tights seem warm and snuggly. We don't have Boxing Day here. :( What IS boxing day?! I need to look that up. Love the last pic!

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  13. FranDecember 26, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    This dress is stunning! I love the collar detail.

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  14. chantillyDecember 26, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    you look absolutely awesome, elycia. merry christmas!! xoxo

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  15. Rae December 26, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    I love that dress so much. It's so adorable. Have a great day! xo, rv

    http://aneclecticheap.blogspot.com/

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  16. RomyDecember 26, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    Oh my ! You are so very cute ! :)

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  17. Eeka CupcakeDecember 26, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    You are adorable!! and yes...like today I was taking a self portrait to post on instagram...so I had quietly shut the bedroom door so my in-laws didn't catch....my kids are use to it..lol

    ~Erica
    http://ericaliveloverandom.blogspot.com/

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  18. Kate SparklesDecember 26, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    Boxing day is in Aus and NZ as well... it's a commonwealth thing.
    LOVe your dress but even more so, the amazing colour of your walls!

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  19. Two Happy HeartsDecember 26, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    we (unfortunately) don't have boxing day in the states! it seems like common sense to have a holiday right after christmas though! consider yourself lucky ;)
    oh, and might i add that you look ADORABLE! everything you're wearing & your hair & your home...perfect!

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  20. amberDecember 26, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    Yes,I think Boxing Day is just something for Canadians. I don't even know what it's about,really. Will have to Google that. I love the colors in your outfit! :)

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  21. UnknownDecember 27, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    I like taking pictures of myself in the garden, and I'm always looking around if I don't see a neighbour, haha :-) It is kinda awkward :-)

    www.missmarielouise.com

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  22. AmieDecember 27, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    Lovin' the yellow and green! I used to take photos of my outfits outside of my old apartment, and I was ALWAYS on the lookout for people passing by heh :)

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  23. MorganDecember 27, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    We also have Boxing Day in Australia, isn't it grand!! And yes I always worry that I'll get caught taking photos of myself...a few weeks ago I got caught dancing around playing my tin whistle by our electrician, that was embarrassing! I was entertaining a 2 year old though :P Your worried face is wonderful!!

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  24. Miss LouDecember 27, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    Im very aware of my surroundings and I get freaked out if I find someone caught me lol I love the neckline on your dress <3

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  25. jorjiapeachDecember 27, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    i just wanna hug you.

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  26. jennyDecember 27, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    You are like the cutest person ALL THE TIME. How do you do it? Teach me how to Dougie (Elycia). Bad joke.

    Today I was trying to take a selfie with my iPhone at starbucks to send to Jackson and I was soooo paranoid people would notice and think I'm a freak haha.

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  27. AnonymousDecember 28, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    that collar is ridiculously adorable

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  28. CrystalynDecember 28, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    I am so paranoid about being caught taking photos of myself! But I guess I have to every once in a while if I want any decent pictures of me to exist, because I always look terrible if someone else is taking the picture!

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  29. The Semi SweetDecember 29, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    Boxing Day I think is just another reason to have a bank holiday for the country to allow for more time to enjoy family and gift giving rather than throwing yourself into work mode right after a major holiday. The states don't observe the day after Christmas, unless Christmas is on a Sunday :(

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