Monday, August 30, 2010

Silver sailboats

Tonight was one of those perfect summer-ending nights. It's still in the 80's here and the wind was so warm and yet really refreshing tonight! Brett and I took a scoot ride down to get some ice-cream and walked along the water down to Bicentennial Park where these sailboats are. The lighting was too pretty - I didn't alter these photos at all. I just resized and posted!

We took a scoot ride down to the train station where they were filming a music video - like a cirque du something. It was like.. this local kid who wrote a song called something like, "The Tail of the Michigan Cougar". It was so funny; Brett and I were dying laughing and singing it to each other on our scoots as we rode past the lake. After that, we rode up to Jumpin' Java for an iced chai for me and a raspberry smoothie for Brett. Mm! I wasn't going to post this picture but Brett thought it was "the cutest". Haha!

(skirt - rodarte for target via delightfully tacky | top - idee geniale // delightful dozen
flats - uo | purse - thrifted | ring - c/o vadjutka | return of the mack-rame belt - c/o modcloth)

I love swaps with the Delightful Dozen. Not only do I feel like I have such wonderful friends, it really helps me step out of the box. I absolutely love this top and I might not have ever thought to buy something like this! I never really had girlfriends to raid their closets and now I feel like I have eleven girls that I can raid their closets! The ring I'm wearing is from Vadjutka! She offers really unique handmade jewelry! I love totally unique pieces. I always get asked where some of these items come from and it's awesome to say it's handmade from an independent designer!

Brett looks like he is windsurfing in this photo! Hehe, he's so cute. We have a little *project* in the works including me on guitar/vocals and him on drums...! We had band practice in the blog studio tonight. It was so cute. I felt like Mates of State! Maybe we could tour the world and bring our little blonde haired, blue eyed babies along with us? Ah! Dream on. I'll keep you guys updated with any details of our music!

currently playing:
char2d2 - you are a small vampire

71 comments:

Melissa said...

I really like that white top. So cute!

and you're right about that lighting. Perfect.

Melissa

♥Lola said...

Cute :) I love the rodarte skirt on you it's really pretty :) Can't wait to hear more about your band project, I'm very impressed that you can sing!

maggeygrace said...

I loveee that skirt on you! I went to a target for the FIRST time in my life the other day (oh the advantages of moving out and going to a place with SHOPPING!) and the rodarte collection was to die for!

You and brett just make me smile. All the time :)

Meg! said...

You guys are so sweet I'm slipping into a diabetic coma. I can't wait to hear/see what awesome music and stuff you have in store! I love that you styled that shirt as kind of an overshirt/jacket type thing; it looks super good.

p.s. Yes that picture is the cutest. XD

Charmalade said...

You're right, the lighting-- so gorgeous! Plus with that skirt from Delightfully Tacky, the pictures have this overall lovely golden glow. I can only sputter cliched terms on how pretty I think it is. D:

And if you two become a new Mates of State, I'll definitely listen. I love that band!

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Amber Rose said...

Tieka!
You two are the most adorable couple. The way you talk about him.. It warms my heart! I hope you have a wonderful day!

ps: I want to hear more about your project, of course. ;)

Love Always,
Amber Rose!

Lauren said...

Super cute outfit! Love how you styled it with the accessories!

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Midwest Mayhem said...

This outfit is so adorable and the lighting really is perfect!

Fifth Sparrow said...

I know I say this ALL THE TIME but you two really are the cutest things ever. I wish 1) I had a boy who I could start a band with and 2) that I was musical at all. lol maybe I'd settle for the cute boy!

Love these photos, the skirt and the lighting are gorgeous! xxx

-Sanny said...

I got to agree with Brett, that was, indeed, the cutest! (:

Adorable outfit!

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Courtney said...

Love your outfit! Great photos too!
You and your husband are so cute together! :)


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Brianna said...

You look great--I love the skirt :)

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Delightfully Tacky said...

Ooh, I should lay down some guitar and we should do some vocal recording when we're in NYC!!! Haha, in the tiny room at the Jane. Too funny.

Kate Maggie said...

I would of loved to hear that song haha, so funny. You look beautiful. I wanted that skirt so bad when I saw it first..it sucks they dont sell it at the Target in Australia! :( You look beautiful. I love all the things you get with the delightful dozen! The lighting truly is beautiful in these photos. So dreamy! x

upatreecupatea said...

Love these photos, especially the last one. So dreamy looking :)

Your outfit is also super darling.
love all around!

Sadie's Momma said...

skirt + shoes = Heaven. this outfit is perfection! and the photo ops at this location... wow. LOVE the jump photo! your hair looks sooo cool!

Sadie's Momma said...

skirt + shoes = Heaven. this outfit is perfection! and the photo ops at this location... wow. LOVE the jump photo! your hair looks sooo cool!

anna elsa said...

i'm in looove with this outfit for some reason. and your hair is just dreamy and you are just always so so lovely. yay. your blog is such a goodn.
x anna

eleanor said...

I love the mix of colours in this outfit, and that skirt is amazing! The top from Idee Geniale is gorgeous - she has such cute and quirky clothes!

These photos are wonderful, and I can't stop looking at 'the cutest' one of you! Oh my goodness. You and Brett are too adorable.

X

Jennifer Dawn said...

Where you live seems to have a lot of really cool places to visit! How cool. :)

Love the outfit.

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Destined For Now said...

I adore that skirt, it's such a beautiful color. You really know how to put colors together well!

Jasmine said...

so robert and i might do a roadtrip to new york over the summer and if we do go through with it, i insisted that we go through michigan so we can visit places like these! you have like a never-ending supply of amazing photo shoot locations! i love your outfit as always! can't wait to see you in a few weeks <3!!!!!

Kate said...

You are adorable. I LOVE your outfit.

Emily said...

I love the vintage look of this outfit...and the lighting - to die for. I caught some of it with my camera last night, I feel like it's a late summer special! I was also wearing mustard yellow, basically my favorite color of all time. I'm a new blogger so I feel like I can finally comment as a real person instead of a creeper, and I just wanted to let you know that your blog is one of my absolute favorites. I love your fashion, adorable husband stories, but most of all I just love how real you are.

Liz said...

How are you able to do girly and edgy and quirky and vintage looks so darn well girl? I need to expand my comfort zone!

vadjutka said...

You look wonderful in this outfit, and the ring perfectly matches everything!

While reading your posts I am always wondering, that from where do you get these great clothes in this quantity?

xx
Judit

The Owl's Closet said...

You look great in this outfit, Tieka! I love how u incorporated the Rodarte for Target skirt in this outfit! I would have never thought of that. Thx for the inspiration! I agree, the lighting is stunning and wowsers, no alterations to the pics?? You guys are so talented! Have a great week!

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libys11 said...

love how you played basic colors in this outfit! fun and quirky!! that jumping shot is too cute! :D

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Chloe Trayner said...

I love that last photo! Your town has so many great photo spots for your wonderful outfits. Looking forward to hearing your music, it sounds so cute even just from the premise.

Bella said...

Lovely outfit!!! There are so many great photo opportunities where you live!

northwest is best said...

Looking cute! Can't wait to listen to your demos.

joninel said...

really like your bag!

Kate said...

Aw Tieka, this is such a summery outfit, I don't want the warm weather to go away. I love the net detailing on the skirt - & kudos on the little music project, hopefully you'll preview some of it to us :]

Meek said...

Great outfit, and great photos.
I love that last shot of Brett, climbing and looking back. Very cool!!!

The Daily Fashionista said...

Brett and you took some awesome pictures! I love how you styled Mel's shirt open like a cardigan. It's all very pretty:)

Ali said...

Awww, you both are so cute! :) I love your triangle printed top. <3

Eunice said...

gorgeous photos!! i really love the colours! and that top is so cute :)


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Bea said...

What an exciting project you guys have! It will surely be awesome-coming from you.

As for the outfit, that thrifted purse looks so good. I hope we see more shots of it in the future. And I really like the color of Brett's slacks too :)

Bea from A plus B

JEN said...

adorable! im loving that skirt on you!

Brittany said...

Are you growing your hair out again? I love it long! & You just have a great ability to take items (such as from the Delightful Dozen) & make them your own.. you're right, I don't think I'd look at that shirt & immediately think "Tieka would wear that!" .. but you definitely make it work for you!!

Angie D said...

I LOVE how you mixed up the skirt! So summery and casual :)

I hope you frame that last photo! It's perfection!

[anna] said...

yes. brett is right...it is "the cutest!" i absolutely LOVE the vintage bag.

Sally said...

You look adorable & I'm definitely lusting over this skirt!

Sally
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Gizelle Faye | Vanilla Ice Cream said...

i wish we can have a local clothing swap like delightful dozen here in P.I..i can't believe you guys have kept it up for several months now! Congrats!


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Gizelle Faye | Vanilla Ice Cream said...

i wish we can have a local clothing swap like delightful dozen here in P.I..i can't believe you guys have kept it up for several months now! Congrats!


♥ vanilla ice cream ♥

jenloveskev said...

I love how you paired different DD items together! You look great. I love the warm feeling to these photos. Very pretty.

KT said...

I love the vintage ring you've got on. It's simple and yet unique. - Katy http://modlychic.blogspot.com/

Half Dressed said...

I love your little stories you have about you both they are so sweet :) Great outfit too, I love the colour of the skirt.

L x
Half Dressed

andrea k (blonde bedhead) said...

Jumping photo is way too cute and that skirt looks adorb on you. can't wait to see your ass on sunday!

MOUSEVOX VINTAGE said...

Wow! The light really is so pretty in these photos, as are you, my dear. I'm glad you posted the photo of you jumping, as it made me smile. :)

xo, MOUSEVOX

Mandy said...

I really love the mustard skirt - absolutely adorable!

Poison Oak said...

I think this is your best outfit yet!

Kallie, Happy Honey and Lark said...

THe picture of you jumping is so cute!! I love the summer-weight layering you have going on here :)

Mara said...

wow the lighting is gorgeous!! I can't wait to hear your music! It sounds like such a fun project :)

Amanda said...

Please please please start an amazing band and go on tour and have the cutest blond haired blue-eyed babies along the way! Ah, that would be so freaking cute.

LOVE the colors of your outfit...your shoes and skirt are getting me even more amped on fall and all the pretty colors that come with it!

Krameymartin said...

The lighting on these is beautiful!

Krameymartin said...

The lighting on these is beautiful!

A Muse A Day said...

You are too cute! Please please tell us where those red flats are from?

Alyssa / A Muse A Day said...

Okay woah I see now! I must be tired because I swear I read your labels.

I never would have guessed Urban even though I've probably seen them in the store before.

Laura Sophie's said...

i like the pictures ;D

Stel said...

The sky looks amazing in these images!

I really like this outfit on you. Its nice seeing you pulling together an outfit out of a mix of different pieces. Love the red shoes too!!

Sara Lynn said...

You guys are adorable! I can't wait to hear more on your project :)

winter said...

I love the white top! Very nice pictures, as always.

Victoria said...

I love your blog, you are gorgeous (I bet you hear that all the time) and this outfit is adorable (I'm sure you hear that even more often).

I have joined your followers and will pop back again soon :) xxx

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Britta said...

Cute skirt and I love those red shoes!

Morgan and Lua said...

Gorgeous pics as usual Tieka!

That skirt could work for some of the NYFW things. The color says fall, but the fabric looks light enough to wear in all this heat we're still having here! Maybe you could convince Elizabeth to hold onto it a little longer. Can't wait to meet up!

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Lady Lipstick said...

That skirt is amazing and it looks awesome on you! I love the shoes you paired with the ensemble!
Looks gorg!

XX

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Blue Iris Rivera said...

oooh thats a really pretty skirt

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love it!


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kelly ann said...

cutest couple alive? YES. <3
love that rodarte skirt so so much.

Outofseasonface said...

This is nothing short of perfect! You never fail to amaze me with your D12 remixes! the lighting is just wonderful and Brett is so fashionable :)