Thursday, August 18, 2011

Stairway to the beach

Are we really in the middle of August right now? It feels like we just started the month! I'm really looking forward to all of our autumn plans, but am still clinging onto these last few summer weeks! The end of summer is such a lovely yet bittersweet time in our town. I love how our little beach town comes alive with all of the tourists and summer activities!

Sometimes I feel like my outfits just plan themselves. I received this super cute sailboat bow from the lovely Johanna at Up a Tree Cup a Tea! I knew I had to head down to the water wearing this bow... and of course, there were so many sailboats out! It was perfect! You can purchase this bow... or another set of bows with vintage fabric I picked! I'll be styling those soon. She makes the sweetest items... and she's the sweetest girl.

This dress is from dee&ray! They are a new contemporary women's line created by Diana Ra. It's a great lightweight dress for hot summer days! I loved the cinched waist and buttons up the front. Their shop is coming soon... but you can still check out their fall collection!

Tomorrow I'll be guest posting over at Orchid Grey! I have a busy weekend ahead... a wedding on Saturday and a Tiger's game on Sunday. Now I'm super distracted by 'Coming to America' so I'm going to go watch the rest of it with Brett! Have a great weekend, everyone!

Outfit details:
White dress c/o d.RA/dee&ray
Nautical handmade bow c/o Up a Tree Cup a Tea
Moda peep toe wedges via DSW

68 comments:

Jen said...

aww shoot girl! you look AMAZING in these photos. i love red on you. amazing!

Wild Flower said...

You look so beautiful, I love red on you! And that dress and bow is perfect for the beach!

Kaylee
xo

Auburn Not Red said...

You look so lovely. Such a great beach outfit. I hope it stays hot a while longer.

Hilary said...
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Hilary said...

Oh I just love those wedges. I'm so glad they're "in" because they are the only heels I can walk in! Sad but true. You look so cute and sassy in these photos :).

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charley said...

Aww, this is such a delightful outfit! Love it.

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xxoo

jenn said...

Love love love your red shoes! I wish I had a DSW nearby!

Hannah said...

Gosh red really is your perfect colour! Lipstick suits you so well!

I cannot wait for summer to arrive here so I can pack my tights away and just wear a simple cotton dress like that!
x

Nikki said...

wow, you look so tanned in these photos! the red accents in your outfit compliment that tan and your hair so well! And I simply adore the place you live! x

Jul said...

You look so lovely! The bow is perfect and too cute :)

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kim said...

I'm not crazy about the dress, I thought you were just wearing Brett's shirt or something first - but I do like those red wedges a lot.

Meghan said...

you look sooo pretty :)
that dress is awesome and so versatile! jealous ;)
Have a fun weekend!


<3Meghan

PenPot said...

You look gorgeous.
Glad it's still warm for you, england has moved into autumn. =( It's very sad. I haven't even had my summer holiday yet!
x

nancy said...

oh I looove red shoes! they suit you very well :)

Coralie said...

Such a cute outfit ! and I LOVE the first photo !





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The Headless Mannequin said...

Such a cute outfit...I love all the little pops of red! Have a fab weekend :)

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Circus Girl (Zoë) said...

You look too cute! I don't want to hear about Summer ending though!!! Noooo! Enjoy the wedding and Tiger's game! Zoë x

Steffys Pros and Cons said...

your bow is soooo cute tieka!!!

<3 steffy
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janet said...

you look so adorable! looks good with the ribbon pin and the reds shoes. awesome

genevieve said...

Cutest shoes and bow EVER. Loving this shooting location! You look adorable.

Anonymous said...

Aw, this is my favorite post all summer. Everything is so perfect, and you just look happy and sweet as ever!

Ashley said...

You look absolutely gorgeous and pretty! I really like your white dress and your red wedges - they go perfect together!

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Just a lazy morning said...

Love the white look!
xoxo

toocrewel said...

Just found you through the great vine of blogs, and it looks like we are from the same town! How wonderfully random :)

xoxo.
Liesi

.kt said...

That outfit is adorable! And I love the shoes!

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Lisa Fergus said...

Head to toe LOVE!!!! You look amazing!

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Loren said...

This looks amazing on you. Great set of photos, the shoes are the perfect touch.

Kendi Lea said...

You pretty girl! I love your little bow and your little bangs. It's making me want to cut mine again!

Ruzu said...

You look divine!! ^^ what a lovely view


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Amelia said...

pretty tieka! :) i know, i can't believe summer's already coming to a close either.

Hannah said...

You. Are. Too. Cute.

I adore the bow in your hair. Wish I had the courage to try that out! It is adorable.

I can't believe it is mid-August either. But I am ready for fall. It is too freaking hot here in the summer and I'm tired of sweating all the time (tmi, I know).

Jessica said...

Hi Tieka!

Your lovely posts and pictures make me wistful for the year I spent living in Grand Rapids right after college (about 4 years ago), and my weekend trips to Grand Haven all summer and autumn long. After being landlocked my whole life, it was heaven on earth. I'd like to find my way back there, but in the meantime, I'll live vicariously through your posts!

Also love your dress in these photos! Perfect for the beach.

Vicki said...

such a sweet outfit hun!! aw coming to america is an awesome film! enjoy your weekend! :) xo

charity @ c'est la belle vie said...

love red and white together--so crisp.
xoxo Charity

Anie said...

You look lovely!! That bow is adorable!!

xoxo Anie

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Sweet Harvest Moon said...

Lovely :)

She is Sara said...

This dress is so cute! I love the waist, & the shoes! :)

Have a great weekend girl! Kyle and I are going to the Tiger's game tonight to celebrate 10 years together :):) Have fun & thanks for your help this week!

~Sara

Cosmia said...

Lovely! Those espadrilles are the cutest <3

Isi, Wake up &amp; smell the azahar said...

Perfect summery dress ;)

maggeygrace said...

These pictures are sooo cute! This might be my favorite shoot of yours of the summer! I love how the red shoes just pop and I think white just might be your color. You look so beautiful, Tieka!

Two Happy Hearts said...

prettyyyyy!!!! i adore this outfit. and what a perfect setting!

Eclectic Flair said...

You look so beachy-cute! I'm specially loving your beach hair, it looks so pretty like that!

Lidi @ Eclectic Flair

Claire said...

I love your wedges, I can't wait for Summer in Australia to roll around so I can get bak into my wedges!

SomeoneLikeYou said...

Too darling for words! But that's nothing too new, hehe :D Enchanting as always Tieka ❤

Michelle said...

You look so adorable in these photos, the darker brown hair and red lips and heels so adorable. You actually look a little like Katie Holmes .... in her Dawson Creek days lol remember that show?!

Jasmine, Transient Withdrawal said...

You look just so darn cute in bows! No wonder I stopped wearing them. I just cannot compete!! :P <3

hannah, heart city said...

yowza thats a good dress, esp for the beach!

Meanz (Koi Story) said...

I love the dress, it looks very flowy, roomy, and just overall comfy! Also you look adorable, that little bow is really cute :)

ilene @ muchloveilly said...

you are absolutely darling! this whole outfit is so cute. :) love the pop of red with those shoes and the lovely bow!!

500 days of Jo said...

Aww! So freakin' cute outfit Tieka!

Brunette Blogging said...

How cute! I love the bow in your hair :)

JennaBrooke said...

I am obsessed with your outfit. Love the red espadrilles with the red lipstick. The bow is super cute. You look so pretty and perfect for you location!

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herecomesthesun said...

I love how your looks are often so simple but that's what's perfect about them. This is so chic and perfect, love it :)

hellolyndsey said...

i love this post so much! that pop of red really looks stunning on you :)
xx
lyndsey of hellolyndsey

little. said...

nice look and photos:)

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THE-LOUDMOUTH said...

You look simply adorable in that bow!

All the time in the world... said...

pretty and delicious. delightful. :)

The Eye Behind the Detail said...

I love the pops of red, it really makes the outfit. And makes me want to invest in some red lipstick.

andrea k (blonde bedhead) said...

LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE! This is one of my favorites! Your hair looks fabulous, especially with that precious bow! I am obessed with these photos and the dress. MISS YOU

Blue Iris Rivera said...

that bow is cute. and you look gorge!
oxox

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triskelos said...

Sometimes white dress is centre piece of the outfit, but this time the centre of attention for me are those gorgeous red shoes) How come everything looks even better woth red shoes?))

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Jamie Rose said...

I'm in love with your bow! The simple shirt dress you paired with it is perfect. Such a lovely summer outfit.

Colinne Paxton said...

Amazing !

blog said...

Love the bow!

Mara said...

such a cute outfit tieka!! I love the pretty bow in your hair and your bright red shoes :) Have a great weekend!!

Dorien said...

oh i love this look! i'm so looking forward to reading all about your autumn trips - tieka's trips are the best! ;-)

Tanii said...

Great outfit!I am following!
xx Tanja
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Ruby Girl said...

ahhh yayy! i love this look. you're way adorable! <3 www.rubygirlblog.com