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Of course this year has offered up some major roadblocks to what many of us envisioned. With COVID-19, figuring out how to fully embrace the season the same way has posed a major challenge, limiting our travel plans, backyard barbecues and general sense of stability.
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So as I have said before, I am doing everything I can to find joy somewhere, in the safest way possible. Which this weekend manifested in a bike ride in a frilly white dress one would most certainly not assume is fit for physical activity.
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But I am happy to report it did and I felt like a million bucks leaving my house with a smidge of foundation and this white floral embroidered organza shift dress. Besides, where else would I have the opportunity to?
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