7.19.2011

Down By The Sea/The Bigger Picture

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{Outfit Details} Tank Top: Vintage//Skirt c/o Le Lapin D'or//Hat: Forever 21//Shoes: Impo via TJ Maxx//Watch: Michael Kors

A day on the beach is my favorite kind of day. It's a shame that it takes over an hour to get to any one beach around here, otherwise I would be there every day.  Something about sinking my toes in the sand and listening to the ocean waves makes me feel at peace. The ocean makes me feel as though the world is so much bigger than we think and some of our problems (that we think we have) are so trivial and silly. Looking at the bigger picture introduces a new way of thinking. Push aside your petty issues (like the fact that your straightener broke or you forgot your cell phone at home) and look at the bigger picture. We all have to remind ourselves of that from time to time. 
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35 comments:

  1. down by the sea, where the watermelons grow ... haha

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  2. You look positively lovely my dear! You make me so jealous that you live so close to a beach... No beaches here in Ohio! :(

    And thank you ever so much for dropping by my blog! Yours is just too lovely ❤

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  3. Such a sweet skirt - perfect for the beach!

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  4. You look so summer perfect, and that top is very retro chic!

    ♥, Jamie
    www.TheFancyTeacup.com

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  5. Very cute outfit! perfect summer style.


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  6. the beach is far from where i am too! so annoying but I love your beachy outfit, especially the colorful skirt. thank you for the comment on my blog! i wish i had your hair! my hair is a bit of a hassle sometimes, haha. :)

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  7. Love this outfit! And so true about the beach, it makes you feel so small so your problems just float away :D
    I'm going to RI this weekend for the beach....so excited!
    http://www.closet-fashionista.com

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  8. love your shirt tied up, you look so pretty and casual!

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  9. What a lovely post. The water looks gorgeous and the colour of this skirt brighten's my day!

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  10. I love lazy days at the beach! Great photos! xo.

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  11. To think that we complain about the beach being only less than an hour away.. Much better than living in scorching Atlanta (like my boyfriend) and being hours upon hours away!

    XO
    M

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  12. Love that colorful skirt! And the beach of course :)

    Michelle

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  13. Girrrrrrl, you know I feel the same. The beach is just good for the soul!

    I love the print on that skirt!

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  14. Soooo jealous of this beach setting, as someone who has also been very far from a beach her whole life, i live for moments like these! Very chic beach look too :) Thanks for stopping by my blog and commenting btw!

    xx

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  15. This looks so amazing, I wish we lived that close to a beach!! Sitting in the sunshine with the sand between your toes definitely makes you appreciate the little tihngs. Love your beachy look
    xJennaD

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  16. The beach life is the best! These pictures are the perfect vision of summer, love your hat!

    Cess O. <3 The Outfit Diaries

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  17. Amazing pictures! I love the sea and you look perfect there :)

    See you and have a great day!

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  18. I love your bracelets! And Michael Kors is always a good choice! :) xx from Germany

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  19. looks so relaxing... i'd love to have a little beach getaway soon!

    xx,
    cins

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  20. Totally agree with everything you said... Unfortunately, it always takes somebody else (in this case you-thank you) to remind me to look at the bigger picture because too often I stress about the small/not important things... But I'm getting better lately :) Great post :)

    xxx,

    Fashion Fractions

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  21. the beach looks great and so do you!

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  22. Gorgeous photos - I wish I could be on the beach right now :)


    Miri's Castle

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  23. Thanks for your sweet comment! Good luck training for your marathon! That is very exciting! One of these days I hope to train for the same!
    Loving this orange and pink printed skirt!! So beachy!

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  24. I love how cool and relaxed your outfit is. The skirt is a great colour- so cheerful and bright for the beach occasion!

    Sincerely,
    Sabrina

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  25. I reaaaalllly like your top! Looking pretty, as always :)

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  26. Gosh, love your blog! Come on over and join in on my Giveaway!

    xo, Strawberry Moth

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  27. Beautiful location! And the whole combo looks great on you, very beach appropriate! I love knotted tops lately! xxAnisa

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  28. ohh the pictures are so nice...:) I would die for the seaside right now! and I really like your blog!:) would you like to follow each other?

    An Interesting Distraction

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  29. What a great skirt! It adds color to your eyes!

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  30. Loving this look and the location for your shoot. It looks practically tropical and of so warm and inviting - a perfect beach day for sure. - Katy

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  31. Love your sunglasses!! Great photos:)

    http://mademoiselleconomist.blogspot.com/

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  32. That's a lovely set of photos with the sunny beach view. In the US I love the beaches, in the UK our beach scene is just not the same (or as warm!) Liked reading about how the ocean views make you feel... I always feel calmer by the sea...

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  33. I love MK watches, and your hat is really cute. I miss the beach!
    Shasie of Live Life in Style
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