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August 26, 2010


I am so excited about this green military jacket I got the other week! I got it at H&M and I know it's going to be a staple in my fall wardrobe. I love the length and how it's still fitted. It also has a cute belt for when it gets cold. I have so many ideas for how I want to wear it. yay for inspiration!




skirt álainn • bella, tank Urban, jacket H&M, shoes Jeffrey Campbell with socks!

On Saturday night Matthew and I had a triple date with his brother and his best friend. It was fun to go out to dinner in a group and talk! We went to this really cute restaurant in San Diego's North Park called Urban Solace. They had such a great menu and Matthew and I shared a Grilled Four Cheese Sandwich with fresh basil and tomato and a creamy tomato-fennel soup and The “Original” Watermelon/Tomato/Cucumber Salad with pine nuts, feta, currants and a pomegranate vinaigrette. Seriously delicious! And it was so fun to sit outside.
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80 comments:

  1. I got my H&M military jacket two months ago and have yet to wear it because it's been so dang hot. You look great in yours and I'm totally envious that you can wear it. one day soon...

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  2. Cute jacket! I just moved to San Diego and I'm so glad that you posted the link to this restaurant..My B/F and I live in Hillcrest and we can't wait to go here :)

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  3. Once again you created a darling, stylish look!

    Liesl :)

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  4. Such a cute jacket! I have more jackets than I can count but for some reason I still find a reason to buy them haha.

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  5. i love it too mara! i always fall for the milatary trend, but some are just too masculine... this one is perfect and looks amazing on you!

    xox

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  6. I love howyou style outfits, Mara. I'm rubbish at it!

    Sounds like a fun and delicious date!

    x Jasmine

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  7. I lalala-love H&M. It's wonderful!

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  8. Mmm the food you had sounds delicious! And you, of course, look beautiful as always!

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  9. I love military jackets, yours looks super flattering on you! : )

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  10. grilled 4 cheese sandwich?! sounds devilishly delicious. u should have uploaded a pic of it! :)

    ...n thumbs up for that military jacket! superb choice.


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  11. military green is the best color ever!! i love it with the black and white stripes.

    and WATERMELON TOMATO SALAD CUCUMBER SALAD? never has a salad sounded so good...

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  12. love it! your jacket is my favorite part of the outfit :)

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  13. The jacket is great! It's even better when you have a lot of style ideas.

    I like that it's military but still have a sweet touch of girliness with the striped skirt.

    I love that you always have a sweet side plait in your hair.

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  14. Mara, you are the cutest person alive, I swear. You look absolutely darling in these photos! I love your jacket, and that skirt looks absolutely darling on you!
    xo Josie
    http://winksmilestyle.blogspot.com

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  15. That jacket is amazing! I love the price too! Thanks for you comment today. You are such a great example of buying trends on the cheap but still looking amazing.

    xo M

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  16. Awesome outfit! Love the skirt with the jacket. We seriously need an H&M around these parts...! Your dinner sounds amazing, too--love anything with "four cheese" in the name :)

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  18. You are so darn cute! I really hope you don't get tired of me writing that! haha

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  19. Oh, you made my mouth water . . . and I'm just eating pistachios right now. :p

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  20. mara. you are beautiful. i come here and say the same thing every time. but i mean i can't not tell you when i think it every time i come! seriously those colors are beautiful on you but you looks gorgeous in every color... by the way, what kind of highlighter do you use on your face? i mean... unless your skin just naturally glows like that.. which wouldn't surprise me. i love the last picture of you in the post below this. stunning! oh and surfing totally freaks me out.

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  21. You look absolutely gorgeous!

    Leia

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  22. Your outfit is amazing!
    check out my giveaway!

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  23. oh my gosh, that coat is SO CUTE!! It's perfect. I think I need to go scope it out :)

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  24. Ooh that is a cute jacket.
    And it will definitely go with a lot of things.
    We'll be seeing it for a while!

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  25. ^^ You look very stilish :)And the jacket is very cool!
    Bye!

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  26. cool striped skirt. thanks for the note. The Salad sounds delish!

    Yeah, Dylan Patton was the best Will Horton. But he inspired me to write about another character..Nick from Nick & Heath.

    Hope you have a great weekend.

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  27. That jacket is sooo cute. I kind of want to buy my own now after seeing how great it looks on you! I've been trying to find either a military jacket or a cute blazer to transition me into fall :) I'm glad you had fun on your triple date! I need to spend more time in North Park. There's a restaurant I want to try called the West Coast Tavern!

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  28. How am I just discovering your blog now, I am in love! Your style is impeccably spot on and I am now a new follower :) Visit me sometime!


    xo Lynzy
    http://fromskirtstoskillets.blogspot.com

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  29. this might be my favorite outfit we've seen yet! i love juuuust about everything about it- the only thing i DON'T love is that it's not in my closet!


    keep up the inspiration, girlie, you look amazing!

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  30. What a gorgeous coat that is. Look forward to seeing it lots over the autumn :)

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  31. Gorgeous photos. I love that jacket...it looks great paired with the skirt!

    That 4 cheese sandwich sounds pretty good too!

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  32. adorei seu look, vc também é muito linda!!!!
    bjnsssss ♥ ♥ ♥
    Luíza
    http://jornaldaluluteen.blogspot.com

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  33. Love it! You're gorgeous! : )

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  34. Fabulous look! Loving the miliary jacket trend, paired w/ unexpected pieces (stripes!). Happy Friday!

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  35. What a great outfit!!! Also that salad sounds amazing.

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  36. Oh wow, I soooo want that jacket. Rawr you look hot sweetie. Oh and I love love love your bag!

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  37. Really like the look of this outfit! So cute for the fall!

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  38. This outfit looks great on you! I'm looking forward to wear my military jacket, too, when the weather gets much cooler.

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  39. I love that skirt and top.xx

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  40. GREAT jacket! H&M is calling my name.
    I am in search of a new pair of military pants...do they have them?

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  41. The stripes, the military jacket! Seriously Mara this is one of my favorite looks on you yet - too cute for words!! :)

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  42. BEAUTIFUL!!! the best outfit ever! seriously, love it

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  43. That sandwich sounds SO tasty!!! And that outfit is TOO cute :)

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  44. OK... gorgeous!! That jacket will look fabulous with everything, and you have a killer bod!

    I love making a pomegranate salad using: mixed greens, pomegranate seeds, grapefruit, sweet onion, and an oil and vinegar mix as dressing. Try it!!

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  45. Great find! That jacket looks like it would go with everything! Happy Friday.
    :)

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  46. the h&m military jacket looks fantastic on you! especially with the skirt and shoes. love the outfit xx

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  47. i could NOT be any more obsessed with this outfit.
    i want it. terribly.
    and your hair.
    love.

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  48. I love getting to sit outside to eat and I also love a great military-inspired jacket!

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  49. I love this outfit! I've been looking for a jacket like the one you're wearing and I love the colour of your shirt! It's all so matching. Are you a fashion consultant? Cause you should be. If you start right now, I'll be your first customer! ;)

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  50. I love it! Great jacket!! very on trend!

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  51. Aw you are so gorgeous and this outfit is rocking :)! I'm loving the stripped skirt!

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  52. Love the jacket & outfit.. meant to keep saying how much I love your hair! <3

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  53. I'm so loving all the military items right now! I have a similar jacket and I've been wearing it with everything! You look gorgeous and it sounds like a really delicious dinner. That grilled cheese sounds amazing! Have a great weekend.

    xo
    Valerie

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  54. I want to find a green jacket like this too! or at least a collared shirt, I love how you styled it with the striped skirt too. I think I may have to steal your look!

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  55. That's what you call military chic done RIGHT!

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  56. totally LOVE this look - def a 'me' outfit and love the jacket - perfect for fall!

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  57. Fabulous outfit! You look fantastic - I wish I had your hair, lovely!

    Happy weekend, thanks so much for the visit and comment :)

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  58. i love this outfit! one of my favorite looks from you! fall colors look fab on you!

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  59. holy shit this is an amazing outfit.
    im inlove.
    you look stunning.<3

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  60. Looks like you guys had fun in Seaport, and on your date too! I'm seriously loving your outfit right now. Military jackets are great for autumn!

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  61. love! i wish you could take me shopping!!! you have the best style :) oh and i love your makeup too.

    ps eating outside is so fun xoxo

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  62. You look so amazing! I love your hair too. I have the hardest time finding jackets. Probably because I'm tall and a lot of the shorter ones are way too short on me. I just got a trench coat from Old Navy the other day but it's way too hot here to wear it!

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  63. Oh my. Could your hair GET any shinier?? So jealous :)

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  64. gorgeous gorgeous, lady! i love military inspired clothing.

    that food sounds SO scrumptious!

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  65. I love how you put this outfit together....the color combination is awesome...granted I don't think I could pull off the socks but you do it so well! naina

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  66. I love this jacket! I wish there was an H&M near me I would be there right now. Your dinner also sounds delish, I love outdoor seating too.

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  67. Love the military jacket!

    The thought just came to me...do you ever get told that you are reminiscent of Mandy Moore?

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  68. omigosh the jacket and skirt <3 full of love love love!

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  69. Love your jacket. The buttons on it are super cute!

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  70. love your jacket, I was just at H&M the ohter day and saw that amazing jacket, also saw another similar drawstring style. makes me wish I would have waited on my F21 purchase! oh well!
    love the whole outfit, especially the stripes paired with army green!
    xo
    ari

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  71. That jacket is totally cute! It will be awesome for fall, I'm excited to see more posts of how you wear it.

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  72. oo la la, i love it!! i wish i had an h&m close to me...gah!

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  73. how can you be so lovely? it's truly amazing. beautiful person with a great wardrobe.

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