Friday, April 1, 2011

When in Rome

My Italian Vacation

So, obviously I didn't really take an Italian vacation but...
I can get an Italian vacation feeling by exploring Pinterest and shopping for 
vintage inspired women's dresses, skirts, 
accessories and many other things at Shabby Apple and so can you!
As a matter of fact, Shabby Apple has a new line of women's dresses it just debuted 
Here's the exciting part! The good people at Shabby Apple are letting me do a giveaway 
of one of their new Roamin' Holiday dresses.
I got to choose which dress I wanted to giveaway but I could not decide between two.
So whomever wins gets to pick which dress they'd prefer to own.
Isn't that nice?
Here are your choices....
Dress 1
Da Vinci
This is the perfect little knit dress for sightseeing in Rome or 
exploring the Flea Market on a Saturday morning.

Dress 2
Spanish Steps
Perfect for riding your Vespa? 
I think perfect for a spring wedding or Easter Sunday.

Shabby Apple has lots of fashion choices.
I think they have the cutest group of swimsuits I've ever seen!
Also for all readers of Mod Vintage Life, Shabby Apple is providing a discount code to apply and 
get 10% off your order. This code will be active for a month as of April 1. 
When you order from Shabby Apple just use this code - "modvintagelife10off".

Now, how do you win?
1. Be a follower of my blog. - leave me a comment telling me so.
2. Leave me a comment telling me which dress you prefer "Da Vinci" or "Spanish Steps".
3. Go to Shabby Apple's Facebook and like them (click here). 
Then come back here and leave a comment that you did so.
4. Like ModVintageLife on Facebook - see link in the right hand column. - leave a comment telling me so.
5. Blog or tweet or facebook about this giveaway and come back here and leave a comment telling me so.
That gives you five ways to win....
I'll pick a winner April 15.

Shabby Apple even carries super cute little girl dresses too. 

To shop Shabby Apple just click on the ad on my right hand column.

Happy Friday everyone!

Oops! forgot to say this giveaway is only open to people living in the US. 
Sorry...not my rule...Shabby Apple insisted.

165 comments:

  1. I needed this colorful vacation trip this morning~snow all over the place here! I have to say I agree that those swimsuits are adorable. I would have to get the ruffled aqua one.

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  2. Thanks for taking me along on your vacation! And I didn't cost you a plane ticket either. Lovely dresses they have. And the swimsuits aren't "barely there." (Which at my age, I like.)
    Brenda

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  3. I have been a follower for ages!

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  4. I love Spanish Steps and also have a vespa!! I need to ride around wearing this dress!! :)

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  5. hi nita,

    ok, i'm packed - let's go!

    i love the davinci dress, it looks like a perfect dress to sightsee in. also, shabby apple really empowers women all around the world so they are on my list of compassionate manufacturers of womens clothing. yay!

    xo
    janet

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  6. Happy follower! Take me to Italy! Loved the photos!

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  7. Spanish Steps. I think it would be a little more forgiving on me than the knit and I'm a sucker for lace. But the knit one is cute too. Thanks for the chance to win! Going over there to check out the shop.

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  8. Love it all..those pictures of Italy make me want to be there like RIGHT THIS MINUTE. They look like a painting, the dresses are adorable as are the swimsuits,kind of with an a old fashioned vibe to them...beautiful. Doing a great giveaway..stop by!
    www.theenchantedhome.blogspot.com

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  9. Spanish Steps is adorable - I love it!

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  10. How funny! I just did a post about Shabby Apple today, too, after buying some new shoes and thinking of dresses to go with them. I *love* their dresses.

    Personally, I would go with the Spanish Steps dress: so romantic and chic! I can pictures myself in Rome in that dress, sipping a fine espresso at a sidewalk cafe.

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  11. I just liked you and Shabby Apple on Facebook. I also follow your blog. And I like the Spanish Steps dress best. It's very flirty!

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  12. Da Vinci. It just seems more versatile from work to everyday. Spanish Steps is lovely but that cream skirting would last a whole 5 minutes before I ruined it.

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  13. I love Italia!
    Beautiful your blog!

    Kisses,

    http://www.toutlamour.blogspot.com/

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  14. Thanks for the Italian vacation. Gorgeous images! It's on my wish list to get there one day... I'm a follower of your blog!

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  15. I love the Da Vinci dress. That would be cute with little ballet flats or sandals to wear on weekends. It looks so comfy!

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  16. I liked Shabby Apple on Facebook.

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  17. I liked Mod Vintage Life on Facebook!

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  18. Great giveaway! I'm your follower and I prefer the Da Vinci. Take care.

    Ann-Marie

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  19. Those pictures made me daydream. Love it.
    GFC follower.

    beyondthestarvingartist at gmail dot com

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  20. Love the Spanish Steps dress.

    beyondthestarvingartist at gmail dot com

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  21. I like Shappy Apple on FB(Minta D)

    beyondthestarvingartist at gmail dot com

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  22. I like you on FB(Minta D)

    beyondthestarvingartist at gmail dot com

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  23. Tweeted:
    http://twitter.com/mintaburst/status/54062586253164544

    beyondthestarvingartist at gmail dot com

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  24. Good morning, Nita!

    What a beautiful place you have here. I can see you put a lot of effort to make your blog so full of interesting and exciting things. I have enjoyed perusing several of your posts!

    Thank you for stopping by my place and leaving your sweet comments. Nice to meet you :)

    Kindly, Lorraine

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  25. Magnifique! Your pictures capture it perfectly. Love the clothes lines.

    Happy April PS ~
    TTFN ~
    Marydon

    GIVEAWAY ENDS 4/5

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  26. Why do I never find swimsuits that are even remotely that cute in stores?

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  27. Hello! I just stumbled upon your blog..I think I will be your next follower :)

    I went to Italy 2 summers ago and it is as lovely as the pictures you see! ahh! I highly recommend going there for a visit! I LOVED it!

    And as for those dresses..SO cute! I love the "spanish steps" one for sure! :)

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  28. I really love the Spanish Steps dress.

    Danielle

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  29. I'm a follower...and you've been on my blog favorites list for a long time! I love your blog! ♥

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  30. I like Spanish steps..it's adorable! ♥

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  31. Of course I am a follower =) It's always fun here.
    I like the da Vinci dress =)
    What a sweet giveaway...love shabby apple.

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  32. I love the Spanish Steps outfit. Magnificent!

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  33. I love the Da Vinci! Please count me in :)I followed you and Shabby Apple on Facebook. I am Diane F.

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  34. Da Vinci is my favorite of the dresses shown... would be so easy to pack... would also be free of wrinkles when you get to the desired destination! :D

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  35. I follow you through Google Reader! :D

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  36. I just liked Shabby Apple on Facebook!

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  37. I liked Mod Vintage Life on Facebook!
    Love your blog!

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  38. Spanish Steps is my favorite! It's so retro!!!

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  39. I have no idea where I'd wear it but I love the Spanish Steps dress. Soooooo pretty!

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  40. PS....I love the shots of Italy. Very inspirational~

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  41. Spanish Steps is my favorite, but either one would be great! Thank you for the awesome giveaway!

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  42. I just posted a comment on Facebook about the dress giveaway with a link to this page. There ... I think I've done all 5 now. :)

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  43. I "like" Mod Vintage Life on FB :)

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  44. I liked Shabby Apple on Facebook!

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  45. I posted an update on facebook about Shabby Apple!

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  46. I'd love Spanish Steps!! Gorgeous! :)

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  47. Oh my my my! I think I've found my newest source for clothing inspiration. THANK YOU for showing this to us!! :) I can imagine going for a stroll by the harbor in the Da Vinci dress -- so easy, breezy, and comfy.

    I'm certainly a follower of yours. :)

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  48. I just "Liked" Shabby Apple on Facebook. I bet tons of my buddies will like them too. :)

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  49. Liked you on Facebook too!! :)

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  50. I think I combined steps one and two. So here's number two. I love the Da Vinci! As an art teacher, I feel a dress named after one of the masters is essential to my wardrobe. :)

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  51. I also blogged about your giveaway.

    Thanks again for introducing us to such cuteness.

    Have a great day!

    Lisa
    http://chicmagnifique.blogspot.com

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  52. Oh, I LOVE their stuff!! So cute! I follow you already.
    : ) Meg

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  53. And the Spanish Steps dress is for me all the way- so lady-like!
    : ) Meg

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  54. And for three, I liked them on Facebook! Yay!
    : ) Meg

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  55. I am a follower of yours and happy to be so.
    ~ ~Ahrisha~ ~

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  56. I so want to win Spanish Steps. Thank You!
    ~ ~Ahrisha~ ~

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  57. Oh the Spanish Steps! I was lucky enough to take my daughter to Rome and the Amalfi Coast for her graduation trip. And it was just beautiful! Can't wait to go back.

    And just a coincidence, but April 15 is my birthday! hint hint

    Have a great day! And I love your pics!

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  58. Love the Da Vinci. I love the simple, but elegant style.

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  59. I'm a follower! Both dresses are great - I'd choose the "Spanish Steps" - thank you for the giveaway opp!

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  60. Ummmm, these pictures make me wanna get on a plane! DIVINE!!! I needed that this morning. :)
    I'm a follower.

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  61. I have been on Shabby Apple's FB page for a while....

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  62. Spanish steps ALL THE WAY. I've been coveting Shabby Apple's stuff for a few months...

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  63. I added the giveaway to the top of my blog.

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  64. And of course, I already "liked" Shabby Apple on facebook.

    ~Chris

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  65. I 'liked' you on FB, I 'liked' Shabby Apple on FB, I 'follow' your blog, and i like the da vinci dress best because i already ordered the other one and therefore don't want to win it! ta da!

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  66. I am now a follower of your blog!
    davidandkeslie(at)gmail(dot)com
    ~Keslie

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  67. I prefer "Spanish Steps"! I love the detail on the skirt, much more attractive to me than the other dress which seems more drab.
    davidandkeslie(at)gmail(dot)com
    ~Keslie

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  68. I "liked" Shabby Apple on Face Book!
    davidandkeslie(at)gmail(dot)com
    ~Keslie

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  69. I "liked" Mod Vintage on Face Book also!
    davidandkeslie(at)gmail(dot)com
    ~Keslie

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  70. Spanish Steps is special as is Italy!

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  71. I am of course a follower of your fabulous blog Xoxoxo 1942charm.blogspot.com

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  72. Oh, how I yearn for the "Spanish Steps" dress....beyond gorgeous and super feminine Xoxoxo 1942charm.blogspot.com

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  73. I would pick the DaVinci dress, it looks so comfy and cute. :).
    -Megan
    Dalenandmegan at hotmail dot com

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  74. I would LoVE to win the DaVinci dress! Getting ready to have my 3rd (baby), I'm thinking it looks a little more forgiving (& stretchy) with the cute pocket in front.

    elchill1976@msn.com

    Thanks so much! Love Shabby Apple!!

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  75. I'm a follower of your blog! I love your ideas!!
    lizmcneil@inbox.com

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  76. Loooove the Spanish Style dress!
    lizmcneil@inbox.com

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  77. "liked" Shabby Apple on FB
    lizmcneil@inbox.com

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  78. "liked" your blog on fb as well!! :)
    lizmcneil@inbox.com

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  79. I'm a follower and BIG fan! :)
    Gorgeous Italy pictures! Tell Newman that's where you want to "get out to"! haha

    :)Roeshel

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  80. I love both dresses but I think I actually like the Da Vinci more. You had me at flea market. lol! ;)

    Roeshel

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  81. gfc following (stigay)

    stigay at aol.com

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  82. i love them both but would probably choose da vinci - i actually love the spanish steps more but am not sure how it would look on my body type so I maybe would go for the da vinci

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  83. i like shabby apple on facebook (sarah hirsch)

    stigay at aol.com

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  84. the Spanish Steps dress is wonderful. I love the retro bathing suits too!

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  85. Spanish Steps, please, please, please!! LOL! The photos of Italy are to die for!! I have been a follower for awhile. Thanks, Nita!!

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  86. I'm your newest follower! I adore your blog...and your dining room is out of this world!!!!

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  87. Thanks so much for the chance to win!!! Oh geez...I adore both of those dresses...but I think I would get more use out of the Da Vinci...;)

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  88. I'm a follower of your blog! I your house and I'm so glad you posted it!

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  89. Oh, and I love both dresses but I think the first one would suit my style more.

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  90. would love the Da Vinci dress!

    no blog~bue e~mail me if I win!!

    tjmarquis@fairpoint.net

    tracey

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  91. I'm a follower.....I adore Shabby Apple...Thank you for the giveaway. Oh and found you thru MMS Feature Friday and I heart your dining room.

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  92. I would choose the Spanish Steps dress. It would be perfect for easter.

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  93. Just found your blog through the Parade of Homes and now I'm a follower!

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  94. Spanish Steps is my pick, loving the floral detail on the skirt - perfect to spin in circles in!

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  95. Also liked you on FB.... here's hoping I can wear this dress to a nice Italian restaurant (until I can afford a flight to a REAL Italian restaurant)

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  96. I'm following you via GFC!

    ruricloth at yahoo dot com

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  97. I love the Spanish Steps dress!

    ruricloth at yahoo dot com

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  98. I like Shabby Apple on FB (Lui Bright)!

    ruricloth at yahoo dot com

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  99. I like you on FB (Lui Bright)!

    ruricloth at yahoo dot com

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  100. I love Da Vinci! I don't know how it would look on my wide load behind, but it sure looks comfy!

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  101. Just found your blog- so chic, I love it!!!
    Followed your blog, liked Shabby Apple and ModVintage Life on fb, and Spanish Steps is my fave dress!!! What a fun giveaway!!!
    Best, Nina

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  102. Sorry I messed the comments up!
    My previous comment is for following your blog.
    This comment is for liking Shabby Apple on FB :)

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  103. And this comment is for liking ModVintage Life on fb!

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  104. Oh, and this comment is for the Spanish Steps dress- I love it! :)

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  105. I'm a follower. I love your blog!

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  106. I love the Spanish Steps dress! So pretty.

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  107. I love the colors of the "vacation" your post has taken me on. Great blog! I have taken 4 steps to win: 1. I became a follower of your blog. 2. I would like to win the Da Vinci dress. 3. I went to Shabby Apples Facebook and "liked" them. 4. I went to ModVintage Life on Facebook and "liked" you. I wish me luck! I'm glad I found you, anyway.

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  108. Wow! You had me going about the vacation for a second. Beautiful dresses. Of coarse I am follower! And I would have to choose the Da Vinci, it is more me, I am not the dressiest person you will meet.

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  109. I love the casualness of the Da Vinci, but I would look better in the Spanish Steps. Besides. Its so girly. :-)
    I subscribe!

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  110. Spanish steps, but oh my goodness, that blue swim suit!

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  111. Love the Spanish Steps dress

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  112. I LOVE the DaVinci dress!

    Serena
    www.ThriftDiving.com

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  113. I'm following your blog!

    Serena
    www.ThriftDiving.com

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  114. I liked Shabby Apple!

    Serena
    www.ThriftDiving.com

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  115. I liked you on FB!

    Serena
    www.ThriftDiving.com

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  116. HA!!! Looks like I'm a year late, eh? Damn, just noticed! LOL

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