Monday, August 1, 2011

A Casual Shadow

My summer essentials have become my denim jacket, tote bag, and this little fedora. The hat and jacket are only occasionally possible in this heat, but I like the sort of casual vibe they add to an outfit. I've never really thought of it before, but I do really like my summer outfits to feel a little less pulled-together and proper than my fall/winter ones. There's just something about summer that calls for things to appear relaxed--even when they aren't!

Outfit details:
Topshop dress
LA Raised necklace

23 comments:

beba said...

I like to look relaxed all the time.

The colour of your dress is so beautiful. And hat is a great touch!

Peace and love!

Q's Daydream said...

That dress is an amazing color and I LOVE those shoes!

Payton Hamilton said...

I love the whole outfit !

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Cristina Suspiria said...

you look so cute, i love your shoes!

Gina said...

Love the dress. Love the shoes. Perfect summer outfit!

Rachel said...

I <3 your hair!

Mae Lu said...

You belong on a boat on the Riviera or Thames or Danube or something, having a band serenade you as you drink a juice or cocktail (I know you don't generally drink, right?), with your hair flipping in the lazy wind and your face getting spray from the river.

Something serene and relaxed like this gorgeous outfit.

xx{ish.},
Mae Lu @ thereafterish.!

animal arithmetic said...

you look great! lovely dress and a hat)

Lauren said...

love the dress! i've also been wearing a fedora all summer, but it's because that's the only thing i could find to cover up my bad haircut.

The Key To Chic said...

The purple dress complements your hair so beautifully. Really love your hair in this post. You look so happy!

Sidewalk Chic said...

I love that you are gravitating to more purple outfits. It looks fantastic against your hair :)

Rachel said...

That dress is absolutely beautiful!

Violet said...

love this color dress with your hair. and i agree about the summer relaxed thing lol

XX
Vi from Cali

MarieBayArea said...

The color of that dress is gorgeous on you. The fedora is super cute too. Your eye makeup is splendid.

Jamie Rose said...

That shade of purple looks so nice on you! I really love the shape of that dress too. Perfect

Stacey Kay said...

That color is GORGEOUS on you! I love your hat.

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Eva L. said...

That's how I feel about spring/summer outfits too! But 5 months into autumn/winter. I am ready to get back into my less pulled-together dos!


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Emily said...

That dress is adorable, the color looks killer with your hair.

Renee said...

Being new to your blog I've been looking at some past posts of yours as well. I think you look amazing in the variety of purple shades you've tried. They suit you perfectly!

Mallory | The Storm in a Teacup said...

Okay, please explain to me how your hair still looks good in the summer! It must not be very humid where you are now.

Rachel said...

Once again, an adorable outfit and wonderful pictures. Where ever you have moved to is absolutely beautiful too. I'm loving the new location pictures (though I do miss the beach ones!)

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Rebecca, The Clothes Horse said...

@Mallory, actually we've had like 75% humidity (wish I was kidding). my hair looks frizzy to me in these pics, but it is naturally very straight hair, so it never changes too much.

DelbaMé said...

I love this!The shoes makes this outfit just perfect and the color of that dress on you is just lovely!
Delaney
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