Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Goodbye, winter!

I am so happy we are finally done with winter. This winter felt like the longest one, ever! I was so burnt out with the awful drives and freezing temperatures. It's always a celebration when winter is done because that means I survived a winter with my Beetle... and this fashion blog! Running a style blog during winter can be such a daunting task sometimes. Now I'm having an especially hard time in this transitional period because I'm bored with my winter stuff... but it's still too cold to bust out my real spring-y stuff. What a tough life I lead.

I actually took these photos before we took our day-trip to see lighthouses, so hey, you get another lighthouse. This is hometown lighthouse, so we see this bad boy everyday. We're spoiled. This was the first day we had truly amazing temperatures. Sixty-three degrees and warm wind. That's all I need in life. I received this darling dress from Dear Beatrice via the Delightful Dozen! She's a designer for Tulle and is sending this beauty around to the girls in the DD! I'm so excited to see how they style it up. It was such a comfortable dress and I love floral sleeved dresses. Of course!

(dress - tulle designed by dear beatrice via delightful dozen
tights - urban outfitters | naked flats - c/o blowfish shoes)

Okay, a few things to catch myself up. 1) You can enter to win these red Naked flats from Blowfish Shoes at my giveaway post here. 2) I've been featured as an Inspirational Ohgler on the Ohgle blog! 3) I'm so behind on my email, so if you're waiting to hear back from me... I'm super sorry and will be catching up ASAP. 4) I have the busiest week of my life this week. I have a fashion show tomorrow, meeting up with The Velvet Bird on Wednesday, band practice Thursday, Minus the Bear show on Friday, second-to-last Tall Ships show on Saturday and I might be able to breathe on Sunday. Phew!

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67 comments:

LikeSpinningPlates said...

These photos are dead sexy. Amazing background. That dress is slammin. Especially with the tights and shoes. The shoes remind me of something a cartoon character would wear. Which is why I love them so much!

Sandy a la Mode said...

these photos are soo amazing girl!! i LOVE your flats and your tights and your dress!!! :)

Amelia said...

love the photos as usual! especially the second one :) you have the most beautiful, contagious smile.

Meg! said...

Soooo this outfit is incredibly cute! I love those shoes, I kind of need them in my life. And I want to run around on a beach now!!

Lexie said...

are those BOWS on your tights?! too cute.

also, I wore the skirt I bought from your online store the other day! thanks again for the great price and prompt shipping :)

maggeygrace said...

I've never been jealous of you living in Michigan quite like I am right now. SOOO jealous. You're the cutest, Tieka!

Justine said...

Your tights are the cutest thing ever!

Just Better Together

Kathleen Rhea G. said...

beach shots in a floral dress are always flattering!! :D

Vikkibabbey said...

love the dress! feels like im still in winter)= its been raining the past 3 days and its like 50 degrees. I've gotten all of my spring clothes ready and waiting to be worn!

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gee said...

oh you look beautiful.
those red shoes are such a wonderful addition to a shoe collection!
i love the dress on you..I <3 beatrice..she has such a beautiful girl and is full of talent.
happy spring and have a wonderful week love.
xoox

Monique said...

love your tights and those red mary janes are just super!

eleanor said...

What an amazing dress! This outfit is gorgeous and I love how happy you look in these photos. And yay for you getting through a winter of blogging - I have loved each and every one of your winter outfits, but I'm super excited to see your spring ones now :)

Katie Aman said...

You are so teeny tiny girl! I love all of the movement in your photos-it's so fun!
And of course, the dress looks FAB on you. :D

Theresa said...

Every time you post, it makes me want to move to Michigan that much more. The red flats look adorable with this floral dress. I just love long sleeved dresses! The only thing I'll have a difficult time parting with once the weather really warms up, but I'm definitely looking forward to spring as well! ♥

Patricia said...

I adore this dress so much. I want one exactly like it SO much. Also, these pictures turned out stunning. You must have taken them at the exact right time. :)

MyDearJenn said...

Ugh, I'm jealous. I'm completely still stuck in winter...

Miss Tallulah Porkchop said...

Loving that outfit. :)

GIRL AND CLOSET said...

Adore the simple styling of this dress, the tights and red flats are the perfect touch. AND these pictures are dreamy, so, so beautiful. Best of luck with your busy week, it sounds super fun though. xx veronika

Louise said...

All I can say is... BEACH! You look lovely frolicking on it, too!

Lauren said...

Amen to the end of winter! I can't wait for it to be warm all the time. Here's to pretty floral dresses and flats like yours.

Greer said...

you look absolutely gorgeous, as usual. :P

Little Ocean Annie said...

Oh, have the most fun time with Vanessa!! She's an old friend of mine, and she stayed in my house while she was in Portland. Unfortunately (kind of) we were in Hawaii and missed her! She's the sweetest, you'll love her!!

xoxo

Destined For Now said...

You look exactly how I imagine a transitional Spring outfit should look. Also, pretty sure you should trademark wearing dresses with cutout or low backs...they just look awesome on you.

Jessica said...

I thought the same thing about Winter...NY had other plans... :/ maybe in a few weeks :(

Brenda said...

I love your flats!!! (:

Louise said...

Lighthouses are great, they're so picturesque. I love how you paired the red shoes with the red flowers in the dress, it really makes them stand out more. :)

Michelle said...

Goodbye winter scarves, tights and beanies. Hello minis, singlets and sailor hats ;)
You know you'll miss your winter wardrobe when you can't wear it anymore!

♥Run With Fashion♥ said...

Cute pictures, loove beach photos!! ♥
Like the floral dress, and blowfish shoes, i looove blowfish! ♥
The picture of you jumping, is soo cute :D

Gabby / Gypsy*Diaries said...

You live in such a beautiful place!!! I'm jealous! I'd love to live by the sea! :D What a busy but great week ahead! Enjoy!
xxx

http://gypsy-diaries.blogspot.com/

Sweet Harvest Moon said...

Lovely!
I loooove the location ... ;)

http://sweetharvestmoon.blogspot.com

The Attic People said...

Pretty dress. I cant wait to get out my spring wardrobe... this winter feels like it's been forever! :)

The Daily Fashionista said...

You can rock a sultry floral dress. It's super pretty and I love it with the polka dot tights. I hope you get to catch up with everything. Your week sounds crazy but awesome all the same.

Bog-Bog said...

Amazing dress, love the shoes too!

Heather said...

You're so lucky to be surrounded by such beautiful lighthouses! This is the perfect transitional outfit from winter to spring. I love the red flats too, you can never go wrong with red flats! xo

Kuleigh said...

I love the shoes and the back of your dress. The dress reminds me of those F21 bodycon dresses but I love that it's not skin tight. Yours is much more feminine!

C said...

you look so gorgeous and happy in these photos! :)
love your dress

xx cindy
18candlesblog.blogspot.com

ShameOnPretzel said...

That dress is so flattering on you!

Jill said...

Great outfit! I could have used a long sleeved dress this winter, LOL.

Sist and Sist said...

Such cute shoes and love the lighthouse!

Stephanie said...

I'm so so glad that Winter is over as well! I love that dress so much, and the beach- ohh how I wish I lived close again. <3 So beautiful.

Mariel Torres said...

this is my favorite shoot darling! the place kind of reminds me of silver beach, st. joseph.

GoodFrameofMind said...

I agree, I'm such an antsy pants to bust out the spring apparel and show some bare legs! This dress looks great on you, I love the strap on those flats!

She is Sara said...

Such a pretty dress! Love the sleeves and the shoes are just adorable :)

Your little town reminds me of Harrisville MI. That is where my Great-Grandmother's house was, the back yard went strait out to the beach and it was amazing :)

Amy - a is for ampersand said...

Incredible photos all around. I love the life in them. And of course the dress is so fantastic. So simple yet so perfect. Love!

Michal said...

Gorgeous as always! The water is such a beautiful backdrop. I love your shoes!!

Shy, Chesterfield said...

I would really love a long sleeved floral. They just look so practical and comfy!! Now I'm gonna have to add it to my ever-growing list!!

Shy

Cel said...

I'm in the same annoying seasonal transition boat. Except it still insists on snowing and being yucky here instead of being nice enough to dress spring-like. That first photo of you is lovely!

Natalie's Life said...

you are TOO flipping cute! Love all of your outfits, too - stylish and creative.


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janis said...

oh you look so happy & carefree! but i hope you get through your busy week!

hattitude said...

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minus the bear show! jealous! let me know how it is.

i love that this dress has sleeves. it's like the perfect in between spring and winter dress!

talk soon wild child
-Hattie

Hattitude Artistic Style Blog

Eclectic Flair said...

That dress fits you perfectly! If I was you I would be SOO tempted to keep it!

Trendy&amp;&amp;OutThere said...

Amazing Pictures!!!

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Rebekah said...

That second to last photo is simply delightful.

Anastasia and Jovanna said...

I love red!!!!
its inspires me so much!!!
Great pictures...!
Anastasia

Rosy (of Raindrops on Rosy) said...

Hahaha you look like you had a delightful time:) I wish I could say good by to winter in Oregon...but nope....I saw the 7 day forcast this morning...7 more days of rain hahaha

Chloe Rushworth said...

Firstly I love that outfit, secondly I agree with the whole tras season thing, it sucks and thirdly you're awesome.

C x
http://memiorsofalittlethingcalledlife.blogspot.com/

Dana - Curvy With A Side Of Confidence said...

These pictures are great! I love the outfit, especially the shoes and the tights are super cute! Ar those bows on the tights?

cait said...

You look like you're having so much fun!

xo.

www.prettyandfun.com

melissa said...

i die for your tights!
and also your sandy beaches!!!
our beaches are full of rocks (and right now snow...)

Caroline said...

Honestly this my favorite photo set that you've had in a while! I love the first two of you laughing. And I absolutely LOVE that dress. I tried getting a similar one from Urban a while back, but it just looked terrible on me. My favorite part is the scoop neck at the back.
Hope your busy week goes well!

Joey said...

I love that your outfit matches the lighthouse! such a cute dress!

Kate said...

How are you SO ridiculously cute ALL the time? I really love these photos! Those flats are adorable, as is the dress, and a big yayyyy to winter finally being officially over. I hear you, I am itching to wear my spring stuff, but we're still a ways away from bare leg weather! But we are pretty much OUT of winter coat weather, so I will take what I can get! Love it! Happy Spring, lovely!

Michelle said...

That dress... those shoes... the background... everything is perfect about this post! You look fabulous - there is nothing more to say really. Extra bonus: you look SUPER happy!!

XO Michelle
http://lockedoutfashion.blogspot.com

eat.sleep.wear. said...

seeing these photos makes me smile and miss u dearly!!! YOU ARE THE CUTEST PERSON EVER.

lurveeee ur stockings so much! xo, Kim www.eatsleepwear.com

Meanz said...

I love the dress and those red flats as so adorable! I love how you mixed polka dots and floral and I'm so jealous of you beach photos!

- Meanz (Koi Story)

Sara said...

The dress was cute and all but I was ready to keep scrolling until I saw the back! I loveeeee necklines that scoop in the back. That dress went from B+ to A with that neckline.

Les belles en jupe said...

Another marvellous dress I've set on my blog as one of my favourite outfits of the day !!
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