It feels like summer is ending! The atmoshere has that "summer-ending" feel to it and we're just in July! It's strange. We've had some colder temperatures lately. Like, right now, it's 67 degrees! Granted, it is night-time. And I do live on the lake, so we get lake effect, but still. That's cold for July! We have our air conditioning blaring right now and it's so cold in the living room! I need to get up and turn it off, but I'm too lazy. It's 2:35 AM and I'm just now finally posting. I thought about sleeping, but decided against it. I'm going to try and pull an all-nighter. Too much to do!
I bought this vintage paper umbrella last spring from our antique mall for so cheap. I absolutely love it! It's so pretty! I can imagine bringing this down to the beach to block the shade - in vintage style! I usually don't buy a whole lot of vintage for my own wardrobe, but I absolutely love vintage-inspired clothing. Finding things like this are so fun too because they inspire new outfits (and make my photos look pretty!)
(kensie dress - idee geniale via delightful dozen | sandals, headband, necklace - urban outfitters
return of the mack-rame belt - c/o modcloth | adorned leather ring in rainbow - c/o ruche)
I need a simple, perfect LBD like this! I don't have one. Well, I have a couple.. but one has lace at the top, the other is super scandalously short.. and.. I think that's it. I loved this one! The detailing down the front is so pretty, but very subtle! I love styling clothes up in the Delightful Dozen, but I never want to return the clothes to their rightful owners! I'm actually trying to play catch up with DD swaps right now because I'm sooo behind. I feel so bad about holding girl's clothes hostage in my closet!
Well, you can tell it was muggy. My hair is a disaster! I've been thinking about highlights or dying it all brown. I'm not sure. My Aveda color karma says to go dark brown. My obsession with Eve Gravel's fall/winter 2010/11 line's model is forcing me to go back blonde. Life is so tough! I think I'll stay ombre. I don't know if I want to make a change before NYFW or not! I hateee hair. It's so annoying. Maybe I'll just keep growing it out to my natural color so that way I'm not blonde, I'm not dark brown. I'm a little bit of both! Well, I'm off. To clean our apartment! At 2:46 AM! Edit: I'm going to bed, I give up. I'm an old lady!
currently playing:
matt pond pa - summer (butcher two)
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Haha, glad to know I'm not the only one awake! I know what you mean about it feeling like summer's ending; it has still been really hot here since we're further from the lake, but I have to start thinking about school starting again. Eek!
Anyway, I really think these are some of your best photos yet. So, so lovely, Tieka! I adore that parasol. :)
Now, get some sleep! Hehe.
I always expect your photos to be stunning but I'm pretty you have excelled yourself with these ;) haha. These are amazing, and that parasol!!
I love the dress and how you styled it! It looks beautiful on you. I need a simple LBD too.
X
That parasol is the real star here! Well, besides the actual star, y'know. It's your co-star, how about that? Is it bad that I'm already dreading the end of summer in the slightest? I'll miss long hot days and staying up very late with not too bad of consequence (like right now! yay). :)
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I think you`re hair is actually pretty cute now. a bit of blonde, a bit of brown. ^^
and the umbrella is a darling! makes me think of geisha`s in 1930`s Kyoto.
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I think that umbrella is just so lovely! And the dress, with the brown is so nice too! I don't understand why people dont like black and brown together!
The outfit and the pictures are just amazing! :)
hehe every time you refer to your hair as ombre i giggle a little :) i actually do like your ombre hair! that umbrella is gorgeous! i need to find myself a lbd too!
absolutely love these photos of you! the parasol is so cute and pretty, and I love how mysterious you look with the curls and the headband. love this!
the first picture is amazing!
about the hair: it looks stunning in these pictures, especially with the hairband. The colour you have suits you very well, but if you want to dye it, I'd say go with the brown :) After all, brunettes do have more fun.. :)
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great photos - you look amazing. Loving the headband and especially the umbrella!
Lovely pictures! That black dress fits you perfect! I think your hair looks nice with the hairband, and for channging the colour i would go for dark brown :) Have a nice day!
pretty! I love everything about this outfit, especially that headband! beautiful picture set
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Good to know I'm not the only one wandering around the internets past midnight. ;)
I love your natural hair color! But you'd look so pretty with a dark brown; it would bring out your lovely skin, and your eyes I think. However, you should obviously do what feels right!
I'm loving that parasol; it reminds me of the one Kaylee uses in the first episode of Firefly (a show you should definitely watch if you haven't already). And I love how your hair looks when it's all wavy!
I like your sandals. They are so pretty!
If I ever dyed my hair, I'd be in a bind too. I could never dye it though because I feel like it's already dry as it is. :) Your hair looks so cute and fluffy in these photos. Did you do anything with it?
The paper umbrella matches your belt nicely.I'd like to see it with more colorful dresses in the future.
ps. You're brave to step into that tall grass. I'd be scared for snakes!
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I had to do a double check when I read the time in your post because it's 2:40 am here! I was wondering what kind of super powers you had to be in the future.
I love vintage accessories...they're so much easier for me to find than vintage clothing. So I just love your little parasol; it's romantic.
Ha, how funny! I took some pics with my parasol over the weekend too- great minds! Your photos have come out really well!
I'm always changing my mind about my hair - for the first time ever i've gone natural but I tend to flip between brown and blonde!
xx
Love the hair and cute headband !
See U !
I just love the photos! The umbrella is so lovely :]
the most gorgeous pictures ever!
i love everything about it.
the umbrella, the sandals, your hair, the dress.
you always impress.
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xxL
I just adore your photographs, they always compliment the outifts and the settings so well. Do you use a filter for your pictures? If so, what one? Or is it just some camera magic I do not know about??
I really like your parasol, it is stunning. :3
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Wow! These are very lovely pictures, my favorites from you so far! Loving the umbrella and the headband! Your hair looks great!! xXx bisous!
You are just too cute for words! :)
...and I've never dyed my hair, so I'm a bit biased, but I'm happy with it how mine is. Hair-dying is just so personal---even with the advice of smart-hair-people, there are so many opinions to be had! I like my dark brown, that's for sure!
Your hair works in these pictures - looks hot! Absolutely beautiful pictures, they always are but these are incredible. So inspiring, xxx
Love the umbrella and the headband is suuupa cute!
laura
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YOU. ARE. STUNNING.
I think your hair is awesome! But I always feel the pull to dye mine darker as winter nears, too...
that umbrella is amazing!!! i love how it spices up the lbd!! :D
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Tieka! Your pictures are a constant inspiration to novices like us! What a great photo-shoot! Great styling and you still manage to maintain a certain amount of uniqueness that most bloggers don't even bother about...
i totally love these photos! you look gorgeous in the dress and the headband. it does have a vintage feel to it, especially with the umbrella. so lovely!!
Omg! These pictures are stunning :] You look really beautiful & I love the outfit!
I´m really looking forward to the next outfit post ;)
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Hey Tieka, Do you know where I can buy that Kensie dress online? Im in Ireland. Thanks!
So funny that you mention the weather feeling that way, as I just had this conversation with a few friends - "this weather reminds me of going back to school." Never thought I would miss school, but this fall-like weather makes me want to get back in the classroom so bad!
I feel just like you with my hair right now! My hair is half red and half red with blonde highlights. I love it ombre. I dont want full highlights again yet my plain dark red hair is so blah. LOL. It's so hard! I dont know what to do!!
anyways, I love these pics A LOT!! I love the vintage effect to them!and that umbrella is super cute! I'm never lucky with finding anything cute at antique malls and thrift stores. =(
Really gorgeous photos!!! Love the dress, and I totally agree with everyone else on the weather. And I love Matt Pond PA, I see you're a fan too :-) Now, I want a paper umbrella!!!
Haha Tieka you sound like me!
My hair always winds me up i'm trying to get the perfect waves at the moment and I'm going crazy. I also went blonde the other week and I hated it so much I've just wacked a brown on it.
You look beautiful as always. x
I love the umbrella and Kensie dress.
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there's nothing better than a great LBD. and how gorgeous is that umbrella?
the umbrella is a beautiful accessory, what a unique set of photos
Honestly, I love your hair just how it is! I think it's really unique to you and the cut is just darling--especially when the little waves frame your face!
This outfit is great. A good simple base with lots of eye-catching details!
The umbrella add something different to these images, it looks great! The dress is really pretty too, great outfit :)
L x
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nooooooooooooooooo leave your hair the way it is! I love it!
Such a fun, romantic outfit and pictures - love it!
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Your accessories are great in these pictures. I especially like the headband and the shoes.
Tieka sleep is good! lol you look wonderful! Your hair looks pretty like that :)
How long did it take you to grow out the color? I am going to grow mine out, I fried the ends when I tried to put in color so now I want to see what the natural color would be.
I didn't get any sleep last night so I know how you are feeling except I didn't have anything to keep me busy. You look beautiful and I love how simply this dress is.
I've always wanted one of those vintage umbrellas.
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Kate
I think your natural hair color is lovely and suites your complexion very well! But if you want a bit of a change, maybe you should do some highlights right now to take you through the end of summer and go dark in the fall! (sometimes if you go darker in the summer it can turn brassy/icky due to all the sun you get on fun summer adventures!)
I adore this outfit Tieka! You always manage to pull it out of the bag. I need a LBD too, they're always so elusive. Lovely umbrella find, I've always wanted one of those. Stay Ombre!!
The first and last pictures are absolutely stunning. There is definitely a vintage feeling in all of your pictures. May I ask how you put that effect on them? Anyway, I think I need a paper umbrella in my life.
The props you use are so fun! I love the unexpected way you styled this outfit with the paper umbrella.
Love these pictures! You're so pretty! ♥
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I wish it was that cold where I live.
This are my favorite pictures of you. I love the umbrella (good find!) and the location of the pictures. You look wonderful!
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Love these pictures--the umbrella is perfect!
Awh, I love these photos, the paper umbrella just makes the entire set! That black dress is awesome too... such a great not-so-basic basic!
Also, I think we have pretty much the same hair colour and I'm right there with you- I have NO IDEA what to do with it! lol It's not blonde but not brown and I don't know which way to go! I think I might just do it half and half- the ombre hair look! Can't wait to see what you decide, maybe it will give me some inspiration!
I love the headband with the flower. And I agree that lbd is simple enough to be dressed up or down and with plenty of different accessories.
wow, I really love the parasol and headband. I love Michigan in the summer!
That brown belt is such a wonderful accent to the LBD. I love mixing the two colors.
Also I can't believe you bought your headband at UO - I just did a post about how to make one exactly like that (flower and all!). See it here: http://ordinarilyurbane.com/2010/07/23/how-to-make-your-own-braided-headband-in-six-easy-steps/
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These photos are so fantastically great - I love your parasol! And that is a perfect LBD, have to say.
Awesome photos, and I love the parasol! It's been cold here on the California coast, too!
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love todays shoot....the umbrella, headband and cool location!
Tieka, u are too funny! Glad u decided to go to bed instead hehe:) I love these shots and i agree, the vintage umbrella is such a great find!
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aaah! don't tell me summer is ending...i don't even get out of Summer Quarter until friday!!
adorable pictures!
I'm absolutley in love with the parasol! So old fashioned.
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i love how exotic u made this look with the umbrelly and head peice!! I LOVE THESE PHOTOS OF UUU. so seductive!!
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Love the look! Everything from the headband, the dress, to the parasol work well for you! -Angela
awww, tiek, you're not old! just look at these amazing pics! too cute.
i love how you process your pictures, they're so beautiful! Love this look! Those shoes are awesome!!
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I love these photos so much, looks like a summer afternoon and it's about to rain?
Over here in Australia it's winter and it's feeling like the end of winter even though we have a whole month to go (and I live in a very cold town where spring doesn't start showing til like October!)
How pretty! That parasol adds the perfect pop of color.
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Beautiful light, beautiful photos, lovely umbrella, lovely look! Oh, and I like your hair the colour it is!
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These photos are stunning! Looooove that umbrella. And you look so chic in that black dress.
I feel you on the need to clean in the middle of the night but feeling too tired. I moved like...over a month ago and I'm still not fully settled/cleaned up/unpacked - too busy! Ugh.
Such luscious photos, I love everything about this shoot! Such vintage goodness : ) And your parasol... to die for!!!
love love!
Kristen
Great outfit. :) I absolutely love the ruffles on the sleeves, its really cute! I like the setting and the paper umbrella!
You look stunning in these photos Tieka. It's not like you're no naturally beautiful. But the styling, ambiance, outfits, props, right down to your caught off guard expressions are so on the spot in these photos, it's amazing. :)
these pictures are SO pretty Tieka! I love that parasol!
I love these photos!! Such a great look too!
you reminded me so much of my childhood
i had such an umbrella used as decoretion over my bed
i love those pictures and your style
great sandals
I absolutely adore that umbrella, girl! you look quite exotic :D
I love the umbrella! It works so well with the outfit.
And your shoes are amazing.
Love the pictures.
Much love
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