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Posted by Courtney Hollands  October 22, 2009 05:42 PM
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I did it. I bought a romper. I don't know if it was the lack of sleep, or the fact that the Cynthia Rowley boutique from Rue La La popped into my inbox at the precise moment I was feeling a bit spendy — but I bought it, and it arrived yesterday:

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Now, imagine that the romper is black and ironed and that I have a big smile on my face. I must say, it looks fab with black patterned tights and suede ankle boots. Yet, the whole idea still gives me pause. A fancy shorts one-piece? Never, said I, just one short year ago. I don't know what got into me, but I'm glad I took a chance: this one's a keeper.

And, this one isn't:

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