6.02.2011

ease of wear.

easy does it for summer,
and this entire look is the epitome of ease.
here's the breakdown:

the dress:
i prefer a basic dress in a solid color. this one, by fighting eel, is one of my favorites. it's lightweight, and the off-the-shoulder look transitions perfectly from day to night.
casual with slippers, dressy with summer heels.
a simple tank maxi would work, too.

the hat:
a straw fedora, floppy, or boater...doesn't matter.
any of them will work. its main purpose, for me, is to cover up the wind blown hair after the beach.

the hair:
the best part about the beach is that the salty ocean and wind gives you perfectly tousled hair with a natural
hold. under the hat, these waves look great down and flowing or twisted into a simple bun.

the accessories:
it's a balancing game, but keep it simple.
i chose a big ring, then added a few understated pieces.

the shoes:
slippers for the beach.
summer wedges with a neutral sole like cork,
or anything woven like espadrilles. 

(dress, fighting eel; hat, f21; necklace, sister DIY)

51 comments:

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous look for the beach! I can't wait till it's warmer here (I think I've said this for the last 3 months at least haha)

Unknown said...

great look..love that dress..love the pink lipstick on you.

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fashioneggpplant said...

i love this look! really suits you :)

Stylepint said...

love easy summer pieces! it looks fab on you! =)

Anonymous said...

lovely look <3


sweet and sugars,
Dias

Donata Lim said...

love your hat! it makes the outfit! =)
www.missdonata.blogspot.com

lala said...

omg gorgeous combination of the dress and hat! <3
great outfit! :)

xx

Carlinn said...

I love the material on the hat! Did you buy it like that? Its so gorgeous!

Fashion Confessions of a Mommy said...

Love the simple chic look. The hat and the necklace make this outfit though.
I keep buying more and more hats it seems. They just add so much style to any outfit.
Daphne.
http://fashiondivamommy.blogspot.com

riestya said...

lovely outfit dear :D
love this look :D

riestyaap

Vanessa, Take only Memories said...

What a beautiful dress! And I love the necklace! And I've seen Dirty Dancing plenty of times as well :)

caramellitsa said...

this look is so ''summer!!'' love it :DD
the dress the hat..your shoes :)
love your nails :DD

kisses
caramellitsa

letizia said...

easy easy, I like this sexy cool outfit !! the nail polish is perfect!

xoxo
✘Letizia

❤‿❤

Danielle said...

I love your post the way you offered straight-forward, easy-to-understand style advice. Grerat outfit to boot. I hope you will look at my blog and follow me, too. Thanks!

Rachel - Notes from my closet said...

Gorgeous look for the beach :) I love simple outfits, but the hat just adds that fashion edge :) love your hat like that too :)

Love, Vanilla

http://notesfrommycloset.blogspot.com/

Laura Lowe said...

Beautiful photos! Following you back from Everything Beautiful In Its Time!

MerciBlahBlah said...

Oh my Lord - I love this look and need that dress in. my. life. Also, thanks to you, my nails have never looked better. Seriously. I have been painting my nails all Oomphy almost everyday since I started reading your blog. Making sure they have polish on them keeps me from chewing them (I have a TERRIBLE habit of gnawing on my cuticles - nice, huh?). Anyhoooozle, have a great weekend!

merci,
Shan

Anita at Cedar Hill said...

Lovely look!! Following back! Have a lovely day, and thanks for visiting the ranch.

Juanita said...

The shoes, the SHOES......!!!!!!!!!!!! I them so much!

Juanita said...

I + heart + them that is :-)

Life At Victoria House said...

Love those wedges :) Its a really nice look!
www.clashingtime.blogspot.com <3

Gertrude said...

So pretty! The hat is lovely xo

Tabatha said...

Love the look :-) The fedora is gorgeous & matches the dress perfectly!

Oh to Be a Muse said...

LOVE the hat! and your accessories are hot.

Unknown said...

love love that ring!!!

xo jackie
http://livingaftermidnite.blogspot.com

Teresa said...

i love how you put your hair.. it looks so effortless & relaxed<3

your accessories are so cute!

xx
http://www.trend-ish.com

Tiffany said...

Gorgeous! I could totally see you lounging on a benche, sipping a drink and taking in the ocean view.

Cel said...

You look so cool and lovely. I wish my head would get along with hats, I'd kill to be able to rock a hat like you.

Hautepot said...

Think this may be one of my faves to date. The accessories give so much interest to the simple beauty of the dress.

BARESTUDY (Janelle) said...

ah, you're making me miss the beach so much! haha

Janelle
http://barestudy.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

Perfect beach outfit and the accessories are so Summer perfect!! Another great look from you doll

Kisses,
http://fashionmakeuplifestyle.blogspot.com/

Meri said...

I love the dress, and you are right, you could wear it almost anywhere!

Atlanta said...

Hi. I am returning the follow from my blog at Atlanta Military Mom! Thanks for the follow!

Hope you have an awesome weekend!

Mandy @ Atlanta Military Mom

Baby Budget Blog said...

Yup, this is an effortless look. And cool too (that is cool, cool and cool as in temp.)! The hat is an added bonus!

www.plentyforpennies.com

Lupe said...

Thanks for your sweet comment :)
love your ring & necklace very very much :)

follow each other?
xoxo Love

Irish Italian Blessings said...

Beautiful outfits and the pics are incredible!! I'm a new follower from the hop :)

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Lisa (hello, suburbia) said...

This dress looks great on you! It's so versatile! I loveeee the color of your nail polish too!

kyna... said...

I love the outfit!!

New follower from blog hop! Please check out my blog and follow back!

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Mindie Hilton said...

Thanks for following bacon time. I love fashion following you back. I have a dress that looks just like that. I wear it with belts a lot.

Sisters and Sisters said...

amazing dress!! love the whole outfit!

XoXo
H&C from Amsterdam
www.sistersandsisters.com

Bella's Style said...

You look awesome! love that hat!

http://bellasstyle.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

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Aquí said...

love your hat!! The silk scarf is gorgeous! Perfect pattern!

Joandy said...

gorgeous beach outfit, the hat and the way you twist your hair, make this outfit totally beach chic!! and extra chic with that pink lipstick, love it!!
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Montreal Fashion Moms said...

Thanks for checking out our blog through the hop and commenting. We're following you back!

Cool blog. Love your ring. :)

~ Montreal Fashion Moms ~
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Charlotte said...

Love this outfit, great post :)
Thanks for your comment on my blog x

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laura said...

love this whole outfit! and that dress, oh that dress! I totally want one for myself!
♥ laura
the blog of worldly delights

SpryOnTheWall said...

Girl, this look is out of this world - that dress is just perfection!

Tara said...

I wish I could master the casual hair kind of knot that you pulled off here...my hair always ends up looking more ragged and stringy after a day on the beach!

The hat does still come in handy for me, though :)

Neekoh said...

Absolute perfection. I'm not even exaggerating. That dress is completely envy-inducing. I DO love that it's easily transformed from daywear to nightwear :)

XXo,
Neekoh

Fashion Mom said...

beautiful dress, you look so pretty with it x

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