The end of summer is such a gorgeous, yet super bittersweet time in our town. The sunsets are going down earlier in the evening, the winds are picking up, the water is getting colder. Autumn is my favorite season, but it's hard to let go of summer too, especially living in a beach town that comes alive in the summer season! We walked down to the pier and it was so pretty down there and I personally adore wind although it makes my hair crazy! It gives it more volume and texture! Wind is my favorite. I always ride with all of the windows down too!
I picked up this so cute "dress" from a thrift shop. It's actually a skirt, of course! I always head to the old lady skirt section and go straight for the larger sizes to try and find something that will fit as a dress. It's so easy to style up - just add a belt and a cardigan and you're set to go for $3! I couldn't believe I found this adorable anchor print in a perfect condition white skirt. I love it! And these red wedges have proven to be an amazing purchase for summer! I've worn them so many times.
(skirt worn as dress - thrifted | shoes - moda via dsw | cardigan - the limited)
I cannot believe I hadn't updated since Wednesday! Gosh, summer has been so busy for us! This weekend was so much fun though. We got our scooters worked on yesterday and put new pipes on they - they haul now! Seriously - Brett and I were cracking up at how much fun it was to scoot on Saturday! We were sitting there flipping through the Scooter Works catalog and came across this page and saw a picture of me! We were like - oh my gosh - haha! That is so awesome! I wasn't at all expecting it while sitting there waiting for my scoot to get done! The mechanic even had me autograph it! Haha!
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I love the anchor dress! The color red is perfect :)
The Girl in the Paper Dress
I can't believe it is a skirt. It totally just looks like a strapless dress How you styled it is perfect.
The print is also perfect.
Hahaha! That's AWESOME that you found your picture in the magazine!! Must have been such a silly surprise! Also, I can't believe you found this perfect skirt! It seriously looks like it's meant to be a modern dress, what with the cute anchors and the buttons in the front! As always Tieka, I love it.
You and I are complete opposites.. I'm so sick of summer, haha! <3 winter wannnttt<3 the print on your dress is way too adorable. * 3*~~
What beautiful pics, especially the last. And your skirt to dress is so inspiring, especially for me right now because I am in between sizes- and growing...
Love the print on the skirt. I am so checking out the old lady skirts more carefully from now on.
Marie @ Lemondrop ViNtAge
I would love to have a scooter just like yours! So perfect and cute. Plus, I'm so happy summer is ending, No bitterness from me, this heat is driving me crazy and I'm ready for the the color change in the nature world! Love this post, well actually love them all!
Chandler
What a beautiful find, Tieka. That anchor skirt is perfect for the pier.
I know how you feel about the end of summer -- it feels like things slow down a bit. But it'll be fun to see the leaves change, and to layer up for once.
Congrats on being in the scooter magazine! So cool :)
what a great idea with the skirt-as-dress! i always buy the skirts and have them tailored ... maybe i should be more creative next time!
Ahh, how stunning are these pictures!? Your outfit works perfectly with the background here! Your town sounds and looks so picturesque.
That is such an amazing idea, I might have to have a try! The whole outfit is so adorable on you.
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oh this is so gorgeous! the print is darling, perfect for summer. and the location works so well with the outfit. the last photo is my favorite :] you're a beauty, tieka.
The anchor dress, oops.. skirt turned to dress, is awesome! You are always so adorable!
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your blog is so super! i love the layout, it is by far my favorite. I have been trying (helplessly) to figure mine out but, alas! to no avail. if you get the chance, would you let me know if you got someone to actually design it (html) or is it just an beautiful manipulation of blogger's templates etc. I'm almost about to give up and put it in the hands of someone with "skills"
Yay for having such a fun summer you don't have time to blog! And how cool is it that you were in that catalogue?! Love the dress you made from that skirt - so easy and pretty. That last photo is classic, you are so gorgeous Tieka!
Oooh I love the anchor print. Super cute.
- Patricia
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What an amazing find! I don't know why I never thought of doing that. Was just thrifting today, will have to look out for oversized skirts next time.
Saltwatering.
So cool with the catalog! That would of been super neat to see. :) I love this skirt/dress. Such a pretty print and thrift stores always have the best stuff. You should move to Australia where summer never ends. Just kidding..I know you would never give up Michigan! :)
aahh beautiful, dear!!! i adore your dress!! :D
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What a brilliant idea! It looks so great! i bet you could add some simple straps too!
Ahh, that's so fun, you made it into a catalog!
You are so pretty and our pictures are always stunning and these are no exception!
Sunsets are like a little gift to us at the end of the day. :)
beautiful photos!
i love your skirt/dress. :) it's always fun to thrift skirts like that - this one is perfect.
can't wait for autumn either!
xxoo elanor
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What an awesome find! Love the print, and such cute shoes too! :)
tieka i think is is my favorite outfit of ours from this summer! i LOVE that skirt/dress!!! i love you in red! ah! i can't wait to see you in a few weeks <3 i'm sure that whatever you plan will be wonderful since you always are just that!
These photos are great and the anchors on the dress are just darling :)
I love nautical prints! so cute for summer. these photos are gorgeous, and so are you!
Love the anchor print on the skirt-turned-dress!
The sunset in the background is so pretty :)
You look lovely, especially on the last picture with the sunlight catching the back of your hair.
Hen
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cute the print,on that dress. you are lovely .i love red and white..perfect match
Amazing find...I love the buttons on the dress! Thrift stores are so great.
what a surprise to find your own photo in a magazine! haha! also love the skirt, looks like it was meant to be a dress really. great colours, too.
You look incredibly cute in this dress, also, the colour suits you really well! :o)
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you look so cute in this dress! love it! :)
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Great idea to wear the skirt as a dress. The print is goregous!
gorgeous outfit, you look beautiful x
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gorgeous as always :)
skirt as a dress what a nifty idea! :) beautiful photos as always my dear! x
i cant believe it's ak skirtt! it is so lovelyy n the achor pattern is justt perfect!! what a teal!!
xoxo
SO cute!! and I love the lip color youre wearing!! <3
Gosh, the anchor print is absolutely precious! I wish I could find something like that for $3:P
xx
omygosh what a cute dress/skirt! i love the print!
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RED is awesome on you.. cute dress.
i am a huge fan of the wind. I love driving with the windows down too. I keep them down for as long as possibly during the fall. Some days I even put on the heater just so I can bare the coldness from the open windows...haha
the skirt/ dress is super cute!
Super cute outfit! Love your dress & these shoes!! :]
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Your blog is amazing! I love it.
I'll be your new follower.
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Autumn is my favorite too! All the leaves changing to the most beautiful colors and the way they sound when they're all blowing to the ground, it's perfect. Not to mention the cooler temperatures!
How cool to pop up in the Scooter magazine and to have a little famous moment in your own city! That had to feel good. :)
And I love your thrifted anchor skirt and the way your turned your it into a dress. Are thrift shops (and prices) the best!!
I love the anchor print of the skirt! Really cute outfit.
& Oh So Fancy
Red looks amazing on you! I love how you wore that skirt. If it doesn't fit make it fit, right?
Love, Diana
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Beautiful!
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The backdrop of these photos goes so perfectly with the adorable anchor dress. Lovely. - Katy
I love the anchor print on your 'dress'! Haha, I would have never guessed it was a skirt if you hadn't mentioned it.
let's talk about how your skirt-turned-dress is the most ingenius idea, like, EVER! i am so excited to go and pilfer my own closet for new ways to wear what i already own!
thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for the super fantastic idea, Tieka!
Bex.
I love that the dress is really a skirt!! And it's such a perfect print. I'm glad you two have been busy having lots of fun :)
I love doing that with skirts! I have two dresses/skirts like that. I love the print!
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$3 well spent! What a great print!
Sigh... I am going to miss summmer...
I love the print of your dress... plus how you paired it with the red dress AND red lighthouse. These photos of you are stunning!
beautiful dress :D
I adore the colors of this outfit, Tieka! Gorgeous! I'm with you - love the end of summer, but really can't wait for fall :)
Oh, how cool the catalog pic! And the mechanic asking for your autograph hehe.
The print on the skirt is really cute!
chaperon red !
The lighting & glow in these pictures is so romantic! Tell Brett I said he's turning into quite the photog :) Your makeup looks really great here too!
You look so cute in this dress, especially the last photo is amazing. And how cute is the anchor pattern all over the dress. :)
Love from Toronto. Canada
This dress is adorable!!
That last picture is the BEST! It's amazing in all of the photos though, how you look so composed when it's obviously so windy.
I love doing that with skirts! This is a cute print too.
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