A couple of weekends ago, there was a little clothing swap in Grand Rapids that coincided with a craft fair and I spotted this red shawl. I was so surprised nobody picked it up yet! First off, I adore red - especially in winter months. Second off, it's like a stylish blanket! So cozy. I'd love to pair this with a cute green dress for the upcoming holidays.
If you live in a beach town, it's just so typical to take a drive down by the lake to see what's new. Anytime there is a big storm, we instantly say, "Let's drive down to the beach!" I love having Lake Michigan a couple of miles away from our apartment. When I get home at night, sometimes I can hear the waves and I love it. I don't think I could live in a town that didn't have a lighthouse either. Silly, right?
It's an unreal dream of mine to live in a lighthouse someday. I know it's not possible, but I think about it all the time. Every time we visit a new lighthouse, especially one that has a home attached, I envision where I'd have my studio, our bedroom, our living room. I imagine climbing the tower with our kids, sitting at the top watching the sunset and writing a blog called, "The Lighthouse Keepers" that documents our life in the lighthouse. Yes, yes, I'm an idealist! ;)
Outfit details:
Two to Tango dress c/o ModCloth
Thrifted knit shawl
Arabian tights c/o ModCloth
Loxley Mary Jane wedges c/o Shop Ruche
68 comments:
Oh goodness, this post makes me miss West Michigan!! I was teary eyed just thinking about my beloved Grand Rapids.
I would definitely read your "Lighthouse Keepers" blog...what a good dream to have!
And I also have those shoes. Which I got with my winnings from your blog! Thanks again! (I love them!!)
how rich and beautiful is that shawl?! also, you now have me envisioning the rest of my life in a lighthouse.
I used to dream of living in the York, Maine, lighthouse when I was younger, it's on a little island and you have to take a funicular to get to it! SO cute!
I love this outfit, looks stunning on you and I adore shawl, I actually wore one today that I'm posting tomorrow!
Virginie ♥
Gorgeous! You guys would be soooo cute as a little old couple living in a lighthouse!
Love the shoes!
xo
Katie
Ohh, what a find! <3 I love the fringed edges!
x
Lost in the Haze
love the deep red shawl & lips, looks gorgeous on you. ohhh i really hope you get to some day! that would be the best. such a nice image
ahhhh this scenery and lighting is so so lovely! love how much the red pops!
You look so cozy! I adore your tights!
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i don't think living at a lighthouse is an unreal dream! just keep looking. you might want to reserve a domain name now, though! :D
you rock that poncho! haha, i love you girl! you look seriously cute:)
I am so jealous of your closeness to this gorgeous beach, such a wonderful backdrop! I adore the colour of your shoes and shawl, so great with the pretty dress
xJennaD
I am so jealous of your closeness to this gorgeous beach, such a wonderful backdrop! I adore the colour of your shoes and shawl, so great with the pretty dress
xJennaD
I love your lighthouse idea. You are so cute and creative! I also adore the red against the gloomy backdrop... sigh :)
Besides your shawl, your tights and shoes are too cute! I am going to start hunting for a light house for you to live in! Or at least vacation in for a few days! ;) haha
Always the best beach outfits :) & what a lovely name for another blog! Lighthouse Keepers, clever!! lol
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I almost died when I saw those wedges...need them!! especially love them with the lace tights
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Your vision of living in a lighthouse made me smile. :) How perfect that would be! I hope one day you can achieve that dream! You look stunning- as always!
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aw you look so snuggly I love that shawl!
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That knit shawl is such a great find! Looks adorable on you, and so versatile too :)
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love those tights! they're so fun!
i've been living by the ocean for a few years now, and i can't imagine living anywhere else either. your pictures always make me want to go visit michigan.
i really like your tights.
well it sounds like an amazing dream, I would love to read that blog ;)
Lovely outfit and the knit shawl is so pretty! xo
Love your burgundy shawl!
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What a cute shawl! Red is definitely your colour, and I adore this look on you.
Aww, lighthouse life sounds dreamy! I watched a really cool home renovation show recently where a family converted a historic water tower into a house, it looked like so much fun to live in!
Oh such a gorgeous location! I never knew Lake Michagan was so beachy, that's awesome :)
That shawl could not be any more stunning. I love the whole outfit (the shoes are to die!). I also ADORE Lake Michigan (which is also in my hubby's hometown of Racine, Wisconsin) - stunning!
Looking at your pictures fascinates me. I love that red shawl too. And the light house dream is unique one.
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Living in a lighthouse sounds amazing!! I would definitely read The Lighthouse Keepers : )
love the red shawl, and those velvet wedges are TOO CUTE!!!
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You seriously have the best photo backgrounds. Seriously! And that red shawl...I think I'm in love. You look great!
Annie
The Other Side of Gray
I adore your wedges!
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My best friend's dad lived in a lighthouse! It was on Cape Cod, and he claims that it was the same lighthouse that is now on the Cape Cod potato chip bag :).
Love your outfit posts, what gorgeous photos you take!
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I really like the shoes you're wearing! And agreed, Lake Michigan is beauuuutiful!!
Julia
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Beautiful! Love the shoes and the tights.
C x
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Really beautiful! I have never commented on your blog but I check it every day. It is the best blog I've ever seen. Beautiful clothes. Beautiful photographs.
I love that red shawl!!! And your shoes are so pretty! I adore that color!
Gorgeous photos. I'm a beach town girl at heart too. If I can't be at water's edge in a few minutes drive, I feel claustrophobic.
I've never been a big fan of the "poncho/cape" look but I have to say that lately I've started to change my mind...this is definitely making me want to try it...it's like a stylish snuggie!
Lidi
Gorgeous outfit I love this.
one day Tieka, I'm sure you will have one. You sure do deserve it! And I would be following that new blog too, haha ^^ I Totally adore this outfit :) that burgundy poncho is so pretty! x
ooh, I'm loving the sound of this blog idea "The Lighthouse Keepers" I'd be an avid reader (of course!) - and seriously, how amazing would be to live in a Lighthouse, wow!! Martin and I sometimes consider buying a float home.
And these beach photos are spectacular, what a beautiful spot & I love that you can hear the waves from your apartment how magical. I'm also a huge fan of this cape, love it with the tights & those shoes are SO fantastic. Hope your Tuesday is extra lovely. xo veronika
love the outfit and keep dreaming! that is an awesome idea - live in a lighthouse! when you get one, can I come visit?! =)
So chic! i LOVE this outfit! XOXO, www.NatalyasCloset.com
good find you got and you awesomely styled it really good too.black dress, lace tights and maryjane heels..perfect..plus red lipstick to complete the look :)I used to live by the beach in the philippines when i was younger and the sound of the waves makes you easily fall asleep and its just so relaxing :) your lucky you live near by the lake.thats nice.have a good day!
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I can't imagine not living by a big, beautiful lake...I love how it looks on stormy, windy days. So inspiring and lovely. It's my dream to live in a pretty, beach cottage on the East Coast. :) It'd be so cool if you really could someday live in a lighthouse! You can always wish, right? :)
I love that burgundy shawl/cape. I'm so obsessed with that color.
xo
Maria Elyse
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oh i love those tights and your poncho! you have such a cool individual style, wish i would have that too! xxx Anita
I love your tights, the shawl, the dress, your lipstick color, and the pictures! Amazing. It must be nice living close to a beach, and I'm not even a beach person. But you make me want to live close to one. haha. I think if you ever had the opportunity to live in one, you should!
Hannah
A Little Burd Told Me..
Love the color of that shawl and those tights are heaven. Lovin' this look lady!!
xo
Lizzie
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Those wedges are flippen adorable, and I love living so close to the lake too, except mine is Erie ;)
That little shawl looks so cozy. Red is one of my favorite colors too, and I still wear it even though my hair would match that shawl perfectly. ;) Also adoring those little wedges. They're just the perfect height, and the perfect color!
Love this outfit, specially the shoes. I wish I could live close to the beach, I love the sound of the waves in the night time or waking up with an amazing view to the ocean.
Xo
Nicole
The Owl Girl
You always have such cute tights. Love the outfit and you seriously make me want to move to Michigan! MICHIGAN?! haha
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I love (and miss!) the beach so much!! And your tights look great, but I guess it was a bit windy on the beach ;)
i love the idea of living in a lighthouse! and your dream of your blog the lighthouse keepers is an amazing idea!! :) xx
pretty, pretty, pretty!
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I can understand your love for Lake Michigan, I wish I would live by a lake too, it must be wonderful! I always say I couldn't live in a place without a river since I live here in Duesseldorf, but I think I could forget about the river if i had a lake instead :)
This shawl is so pretty, I love red too, especially dark red, it adds something autumnal to every outfit somehow. Long story short: you look beautiful as usual and I'm always jealous because of your dreamlike photo locations (and because your husband is so nice to take your photos). My boyfriend is too lazy. I need a tripod soon... ;)
Beautiful shawl, it really brings out the brightness in your outfit. I really like the pattern of the tights - so intricate and detailed.
Ashley
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This dress has been made for you !!!
Kisses from France xoxo
I love the tights and shoes! The pictures are also gorgeous. They make me miss the beach.
xx
Isabelle
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I just ran into your blog which I find amazing! Plus I am married to a Michigan man and we are going to Michigan next January (I know odd time to go visit). As a French girl, I barely know how to walk in the snow and dress for that type of temperatures. I cannot wait to see what you will put for that season!
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Awww Tieka you look so cozy and pretty! I love beaches in the winter, it's on my to-do list this winter for sure!
My mom is obsessed with lighthouses too. She always joked about the little one in Mackinac City :)
I love that knit shawl! It's so adorable and those tights? Just lovely Tieka! Looking amazing as always!
I just adore your outfit and these photos! I absolutely love hearing about your lighthouse home dream! I have dreams like that too. I've always wanted to live in a house built in/around the trees, (like a tree house, up in the air!) if you get what I'm saying! Haha.
xoxo
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TIEKA! That shawl is so so pretty, I love it on you! This is one of my fave outfits and you with red lips= hot! Miss you and your cuteness! hope to see you next week when im in gr!
I think it'd be pretty awesome to live in a lighthouse. Your dream life sounds fantastic. I love the way you styled the shawl too. It looks really comfy and I enjoy the pretty patterned tights with it.
a very pretty poncho! it matches your lippy very nicely
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