Rosy Mound is one of my favorite spots to take photos. It's a park in our town with an amazing trail that leads to Lake Michigan. I remember when I first started blogging, I came out here to take some photos. It was just an exciting time in my life when I started my blog and it's one of those memories that always sticks out to me. Plus, can you guys imagine me wearing this outfit now? I can't. Haha! It's funny how we grow and change and get older.
I bought this dress after seeing it on Katie from Skunkboy Creatures. I think her prettiness alone sold me on it! It just love the simplicity of the black and white, plus the peter pan collar is too cute. I can imagine mixing and matching this with all sorts of items. I'm trying to buy pieces that I know I can remix easier. Sometimes I'll buy the craziest items that I can only wear once. Ahem, this dress, which is still hanging in my closet because I love it too much but I can never find a time to wear it!
I've been feeling super productive lately. Between working, blogging and friends... I've also managed to somehow work out 3 times this week and cook a few dinners at home! This is major! Usually we're always on the go, eating out and getting home late. If you really want something, you just have to force yourself to make time. I love heading to the gym and working out lately. It's a huge stress reducer and I've also been waking up easier in the mornings. I'm excited to get back into shape, finally!
Other than that, not much is new! I'm hoping to take a weekend trip with Brett soon... just need to decide where to go this time of year. I want to get back to our monthly trips in Michigan. They are just too fun, even if it's just a day trip. Along with planning for Texas in March, I'm also in the works of planning a Michigan swap/blogger meet-up for April! I'm too excited for spring already!
Outfit details:
Shop Ruche Swan Lake Collared dress
Flurry Up top c/o ModCloth
Central flats c/o Blowfish Shoes
84 comments:
This outfit is great! I love all the pretty backdrops you choose for your shoots. I'm sticking to my new years exercise regime too, it feels really good to have all those endorphins in my body!
It has been such a joy watching your style evolve through the years. You're such an inspiration, Tieka!
Have a lovely day!
Lindsey
http://myialife.blogspot.com
Okay - with the striped red dress I'm seeing leggings, a turtleneck or collared shirt, and a cropped bolero...bonus points if you can still see the bow in the back! :)
i'm from michigan as well, so i love to see your pictures and the beauty that michigan does have!!!!
Kristen
that shop ruche dress is heavenly. you styled it to perfection, girl! <3
Rory
www.WearAboutsBlog.com
CHICTOPIA
Peter pan collar! Haha, I love that cute, quirky detail on dresses. I have yet to find one of my own, but this one definitely inspires me to discover it.
You look lovely as usual. Great outfit post :)
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I love this outfit! It's a really classic look. It's so fun to juxtapose the two outfits in the same location.
x
Ah! These pictures seriously look like you're smack dab in the middle of March! I'm kind of hoping the weather stays the way it is... :) It feels so crazy though to be thinking about spring when it hasn't snowed but once or twice yet! Love that dress, Tiek. And I remember that outfit so well! All the reds! I see pictures of myself wearing things from two years back, though, and I think the same thing. So weird!
This has the be the sweetest thing ever. Loving the dress and the lovely photos!
Me too! The simplicity of the outfit just makes you want to fall head-over-heels in loooove with the dress!!Also, it oddly reminds me of England :)
Cheers!
Ha! I love it when you link back to older posts. It is so interesting to seeing how it has changed ...
Kelly xo
@ Elegantly Academic
this dress is super adorable! good job getting so much done! we just got back home and I'm determined to exercise and eat better this semester!
that dress is so chic especially paired with those flats. LOVE the whole combo!
xoxo,
LMQ
Lovely outfit! You always inspire me to want to go out and explore with my hubby! I can't wait till spring either because I plan on making some fun weekend trips and wearing lots of skirts! :)
Your style has definitely grown! That is a beautiful dress! Woohoo for great time management! Three workouts and a few meals made at home and time for people?! Be proud! =)
Love this outfit! Proud of you for sticking to your guns about your priorities. Inspires me to do the same!
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Aw Tiek, you look so lovely! Your prettiness has inspired me to buy quite a few dresses, especially when I first started blogging.
I actually really like that outfit you linked to from 2009! It's crazy and fun!
You are gorgeous Tieka!! I think we were all a little more...daring and excited to try new things when we first started two years ago. But now that we have developed our style, it's hard to get back into that mindset. Funny eh? :) I'm so glad life is so good for you now! It shows 'cause you are absolutely glowing in your photos (though you usually are anyway hehe).
Love the layers, and that peek at the old outfit! ;)
Precious- as always.
Ky
www.thebirdssay.blogspot.com
very lovely winter look! being busy feel so good. keep it up!
cute :D
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i adore this outfit.
And i think that you just sold me on the dress!
This dress is amazing, I love it with the top underneath!! Such a classic look, and this is an amazing place to take pictures.
xJennaD
such a perfect location..i really need to find one that doesn't have people watching me try to take photos haha! i saw this adorable dress on her too, love the way you've styled it!
♥
Krystle
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I love this dress. You look beautiful and the scenery is beautiful too!
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Wren
How was I not following your blog before!? I must be crazy...
You're so adorable and I love the added polka dot blouse under your dress! So cute :)
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Loving your peter pan collared dress :) to die for.
xoxo,
Larissa
aww, how fun to see how we've changed! i love it! i need to start documenting my outfits too. you are an inspiration!
Ohh, it looks so pretty - and I love the name too! <3 Your pan collar is so adorable!
x
Lost in the Haze: Fashion Blog
how cute is the collar on that dress. just sweet as can be.
you are so darling
xoxo katlin
kaitgirl
What a great look. :) I love the "blast from the past" links you provided, too. haha. I completely agree about wanting something and you'll just find the time.. I'm working on keeping my promises to myself, as well. So congrats! And good luck on keeping it up. :)
-Megan Rose
Somewhat Stylish
Love Rosy Mound, and I loooooove this outfit! Gah! Just too adorable, my dear. :) I went to Rosy Mound last February when it was all frozen and covered in snow and had an absolute blast - it was quite the hike but it was so much fun!
i like that shirt!
isn't it great when you look back and see you have been able to do a bit of everything.
I must get myself around and start doing some workout!
love, alice.
I love that dress, I've been drooling over it for a while now...I might just have to buy it ;)
adore your style! ;D
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That dress looks like it will go well with anything - definitely an awesome purchase! I have things like the other dress in my closet, too. I always just look at them and think, someday!
oh the photos are so nice - this spot really seems a perfect surrounding for photos! I'm very sad because my boyfriend is very busy at the moment with his final exams, and so nobody can take photos of my outfits, well, I hope that this problem will be solved in two weeks.
have a great day,
xxx Anita
i'm absolutely smitten with the collar alone:)
xx
so cute!
xoxo
This is such a sweet outfit Tiaka! I adore that dress :) it's super cute :) Looking forward too all your remixes! x
Gosh you do sound like a busy bean! Lets hope I can manage such productivity.
Adore this dress on you, possibly one of my favourites. Its very sweet but you make it somehow look grown up.
xxx
That dress is REALLY cute! And I love how you layered under it. And great job working out 3 times...I still find it super hard to do this time of year :)
Annie
The Other Side of Gray
This is so cute. I also love that picture of the wheat. =]
-Kate
WhileISipMyTea.blogpsot.com
even though it has been an extremely mild winter, i too an super excited for spring!
This is a very pretty and versatile dress! But I totally think you should wear that red stripey one again come summer! After all, lots of your readers probably hadn't seen that post (I hadn't) and always always remixing is overrated! Sometimes it's just enough to see a blogger looking great in something they love, even if you've seen it before. ; )
Tieka this outfit is really sweet. I love sleeveless dresses because they are so easy to remix.
I am glad that you are feeling super productive, it must be in the MI air. I too have been cooking at home like crazy, and I even packed my gym bag to go right after work :)
Good for you. Love that outfit. =)
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this outfit is lovely! you look so cute! XO
nice! love the look! i myself have been wearing tops under sleeveless dresses! is a very creative way to make a dress look different! its fun! :)
Oh yes, style definitely changes over time. When I was bringing clothes back to my college apartment yesterday, I realized how many clothes I have, but several that I don't really ever wear. I need to get rid of some (and I think that's okay), because I've had them for a long time and my style at 21 is just different than it was when I was 17 or 18!
Also, I too am looking forward to working out more. I really want to make it a top priority for me this semester!
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It's very beautiful there thus a perfect place to shoot :)
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LOVE this look! The dress is so perfect. I have a ton of things planned for spring as well, I just want winter to hurry up and be over so I can do them! ;)
you are just too cute! and it's always so fun to go back down memory lane. i kind of adore all those bright colors on you though ,)
xo TJ
You're too cute! And I loved looking back (and getting outfit inspo...purple + red!) at your older post on this trail. The Christian Loub story is so fun, I didn't know the red soles were a happy accident! x
wonderful dress and great top too
Love the outfit! And you have yourself a new follower!
peace&love, Jill
Favor the Brave
I'm in LOVE with this outfit, and the entire post actually!! What a stunning dress and you've styled it so perfectly Tieka. I adore it with the layered blouse - it's such a pretty & sweet look!!
And, how inspiring to know that you are on such a roll. I'm so impressed by your awesome dedication to working out, you look absolutely gorgeous - you've got that healthy glow!! Also, can't wait for your monthly trips (love those posts!) we are trying to plan for the same. :) V
So beautiful! Love the way your hair falls so effortlessly, in addition to the great dress! Great post.
xox Lara of http://www.weheartbeauty.com
great outfit..sooo cute and you got beautiful hair
I'm really excited to hear about a potential Michigan blogger meet-up! I'm a Michigan blogger and haven't come across too many others around me. I would love to attend if this was possible! :)
Julia
Cup of Tea
http://cupoftea-style.blogspot.com
This dress is so pretty, and looks amazing on you! Go you for fitting such a busy schedule into a week!! You look adorable. I'm totally loving these pictures, pretty lady.
I love looking back at styles gone! The meet up sounds like so much fun and I am sure you are going to have a blast. I haven't quite figured out the best way of meeting bloggers in my area though... I've only been actively blogging for about two months and sometimes things still seem so foreign. =D Hope you'll get to focus on those trips more in the New Year!
Love & Lollies... Jessa
♥Confessions of the Cupcake Countessa♥
wonderful dress dear!La Folie
You look so lovely. It's amazing how much your wardrobe has changed through time! Very cute. :]
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I love this outfit. So classic and romantic. Your hair is gorg!!
Kristina
Something 2 Write About
beautiful blog! really. x
That collar is adorable! And I really dig the pattern of the top underneath too.
so pretty tieka. haha it is funny to look back, thanks for sharing those photos!
you have the most beautiful dresses :) and places to take pictures
I love your blog
your dress has the sweetest collar and i wish we had locations like that by my house :)
<3 steffy
Steffys Pros and Cons
Such a cute romantic look! I'm envisioning this with red accents for an adorable valentine's outfit!
Also, way to go on the being productive! It's true, if you really want it, you've gotta work for it! Thanks for being an inspiration!
I discovered your blog about 5 months ago and I love your style. It was really inspiring reading about your weight loss as I am doing a similar program and thought I could do it without exercise but I've now decided to join a gym. I've loved looking back over your blog from when you started - I can't believe how much you've changed and developed your style. Very inspiring!
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i love your dress.. :)
Irene Wibowo
Cute! It's funny how to can out grow our styles so quickly. That looks like a nice place to take pictures :)
xo Jennifer
http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com
This dress is delightfully pretty !
The red dress would look really cute with a hot pink, or even black. collared/button-up shirt underneath it! Or even a cardigan underneath!? Layered with black leggings or even grey!? Sorry, but I feel like I get in a rut with those things and its fun to imagine even with other people's wardrobes :)
This little LBD is amazing!! A great and resourceful purchase <33 Keep up the great work with everything, girl!!
A joy to stop by here, as always!!
This dress is adorable! Peter Pan collars are super cute, I love them!
Xo
Nicole D.
The Owl Girl
Oh so adorable. I am up near Lake Michigan quite often. Such a lovely area and this spot is PERFECT!
So gorgeous! I love the layers!
Oh this is my favourite!!!! A peterpan collar . To me this outfit is perfect in every way and you couldn't look cuter if you tried. Great work an usual lady. Sending you love from Australia.
Love Jem.
I love this blouse and dress together! You look adorable, and this is such a dreamy spot for photos.
Love this outfit!
And this probably sounds strange, but seeing the title of your post really brought me back! I used to live in Grand Haven, MI, and I attended an elementary school called Rosy Mound! Now you have me wondering if you're talking about the same place....haha!
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