Woohoo!!!
Outfit details: Sweater - Topshop (several years ago), Dress - Milk & Honey (gosh I love that store), Shoes - Topshop
I had to wear a fun sweater for graduation too, right? It's my "thing" I guess. I love this dress I found in Milk & Honey a few months ago. The lace is so lovely and paired with my favorite cardigan the whole look was just granny enough to suit me. Haha. To use a favorite old lady word, I jazzed it up with the prettiest, nicest, most uncomfortable shoes I've ever owned. I just couldn't resist the sparkle so I ordered them even though I knew they would be a half-size too small. Don't people say, "Beauty is pain!" or something like that? Well...these beautiful shoes were definitely painful. Eventually the pain turned to numbness, so it wasn't so bad. It felt so good to walk across the stage, all six feet of me, in those heels. It was a very liberating moment. My family, friends, and professors told me how much they admired me for wearing heels and not trying to hide my height by slouching. I've decided to own it. I can't think of a better way to stand tall than walking across the stage to receive my diploma.
My head is still fuzzy after this weekend. I think I am in shock. I was so happy, excited, nervous, terrified, and exhausted (yay for waking up at 5:50 a.m.) the entire day. According to my dad, I was also quieter than usual this weekend. I guess I had a lot on my mind. This time of transition is a very stressful time. Even though I'm not entirely sure what the next step will be, I know that I will eventually find my place in this world.
I hope you all had a lovely weekend. I felt your support and cheers all day long on Saturday and your comments on my last post brought tears of joy to my eyes. Maybe I've said thank you too many times...but I will say it once more anyway. Thank you. :)
You're adorable!!
ReplyDeleteI think we would be great real-life friends.
Congrats!!!
Love. Love. Love your outfit! Soo adorable!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on graduating!! Seeing you achieve your goal, makes me want to work harder so I can finally graduate from college as well!! Thanks for being inspiring!!
Enjoy that last piece of cake!
xxoo
Ardiana
missardiana.blogspot.com
You look fantastic and well done for keeping those fabulous heels on! Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteI have been meaning to share this place with you for your Paris trip. A wonderful knitting cafe :-)
http://foundnowhome.blogspot.co.uk/2012/02/loisivethe.html
Major Congratulations!! You look all gorgeous and glowing with pride and achievement!
ReplyDeletea lovely outfit. very girlie and the nail polish is amazing :o)
ReplyDeleteYou look beautiful - congratulations on your graduation. :)
ReplyDeleteYAY! You put together such a lovely outfit too :) That first pic is the BEST.
ReplyDeleteIt's all so pretty. I wore heels for my graduation, but since I never wear them I didn't know that the ones I chose would be so painful to wear. They had no grip or support for my heel, so my toes were squished the whole time and I couldn't think about anything else. I never wore them again, luckily I bought them on sale.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations for your graduation!
ReplyDeleteYOU DID IT!!! And you looked lovely doing it!
ReplyDeleteSmiles,
The Joyful Thrifter
so pretty! congrats :)
ReplyDeleteYou look absolutely gorgeous, dear!! <3 Congrats!!
ReplyDeleteI love this entire outfit!!! The dress is so lovely and those shoes!!! eeep!!! They are SO pretty!! (Although I am so sorry about your feet!!) and I really love your nails!! Congrats again!! xo
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! You look so beautiful and the outfit suits you perfectly. Enjoy your vacation, you deserve it! :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats Meredith! So exciting! And you look just lovely! I love the cream and blush colors! :)
ReplyDeleteWoohoo, Congratulations! You look absolutely gorgeous in your graduation outfit! Have an awesome time in Paris and London. Can't wait to read about your vacation adventures:)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I've been following your blog and instagram for a while, and have never really commented, but I had to say something at this milestone. Weirdly, since I don't know you, I am really proud of you! You inspire me, because I struggle with shyness (among other things - I have M.E.) and am determined to get my degree depute having no idea what I will do next. Knitting seems like a good idea, right?! I hope you have a wonderful time this side of the pond - I love London and Paris (especially EuroDisney) - and I can't wait to read all about it.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your life and conquering your fears and insecurities. You are amazing.
Ellen
Congratulations on your graduation! This outfit is lovely! You look really pretty :) xx
ReplyDeleteThose shoes are gorgeous!
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Congratulations on your graduation. That is a wonderful milestone. I wouldn't worry too much about what comes next. Things have a way of turning out well, just follow your heart. Enjoy your trip to Europe, you will have an amazing time. I was going to tell you some things that you must eat and buy in London, but the list would be too long. Take lots of pictures and not just of the obvious things. You will be glad you did when you are back home.
ReplyDeleteI've decided that you're a through and through English girl :-D Be proud to be American, but I hearby grant you' Honourary Brit' status haha! Your style is fantastic, I love it :-) Loving the heels too - work it knitting girl!
ReplyDeleteThose shoes are AMAZING
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! And I so know the feeling you describe. Transitions...
ReplyDeleteBut if you let go, it will all come.
Have faith!
With warm wishes from Germany
Janna
Congratulations, Meredith, and thank YOU for bringing us along on your journey.
ReplyDeleteAlison in South Carolina
Congrats on graduating! No more homework. Hurrah!
ReplyDeleteI know that when I graduated, the most important thing to keep me from getting blue was to create a routine. Not necessarily a minute by minute schedule, but a general order of things. (ie, get up, shower, walk dog, get something done off of my to-do list)
I look forward to se what you create now that you have more time to do so.
You are so cute, that outfit is FABULOUS :) Congratulations on graduating!!! You will no doubt go on to do great things!
ReplyDeleteKeep celebrating this wonderful milestone! Excellent outfit and I adore the shoes!
ReplyDeleteSuch a darling outfit! Perfect for graduating, you must be so proud of your accomplishments and hard work :) It's funny, I couldn't quite pin down who you reminded me of in this picture, but now I realize you look like Alison Brie from Mad Men :) She's a doll!
ReplyDeleteTasia
I don't even know you but I sincerely found my heart bursting a little bit in pride for you. Congratulations:)
ReplyDeletegreat post! and lovely outfit!
ReplyDeletegeorgia
http://swonderfulgd.blogspot.ca/
congratulations on such a great and wonderful achievement! love your blog, love your cute outfits and all the great knitting projects! keep up the great work, this is only the beginning. :)
ReplyDeleteVery nice, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a day! Great outfit to be capped in :-)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Meredith! You did it! And you look super pretty in that outfit and those shoes look cute and uncomfortable for sure:p
ReplyDeleteI cant wait to read about your trip! i hopee you Have an awesome week(:
Carmila Ponycat
That outfit is so cute!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your graduation :)
xoxo
Christine
I love your outfit, especially the shoes. I'm glad you enjoyed your graduation and that you got to eat lovely red velvet cake, a personal favourite of mine!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on graduating and I hope you have a lovely time in Paris and London. I can't wait to see the pictures!!
That is an adorable outfit - great shoes! Congratulations :)
ReplyDeletexo Jennifer
http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com
I have a pair of shoe like that too- beautiful but a titch too small. You look amazing. All the details come together so perfectly.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on graduating!
First off CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I just started reading your blog and I'm hooked, but I'm so proud of you for making it so far and trust me you'll keep going further. Second, I am in love with your sense of style, this outfit is adorable and very classy something I would definetly wear :)
ReplyDeleteYou so beautiful!
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