Here we are... on the first day of summer! It's definitely been showing its face in Michigan lately. We've been experiencing some crazy hot and humid days. Today was in the nineties and I could barely get dressed. I've been living in sheer tops, high waisted shorts/skirts and top knots. Living in the city is a totally different experience than a beach town too. I can't just drive my scooter five minutes to Lake Michigan and dive right in anymore! I can't complain though. I remember this time last year, it was 57 degrees! I'll take ninety over that any day.
Life has been a little odd lately, but I've been having fun. I'm living in an awesome city with an amazing career and wonderful friends... I can't complain. I miss a bit of normalcy in my life though. As much as I love being all over the place lately, I'm kind of an old granny at heart who loves touring lighthouses, falling asleep at 9:30 PM once in a while and blogging her heart out. I definitely plan to start posting more outfits in July. It's a huge goal of mine and I have some fun ideas.
So now that summer is upon us, I really need to make a list before it's all of a sudden gone. I really want to... go camping, ride a roller coaster, swim in Lake Michigan, explore a new lighthouse, take a weekend trip to the sunrise coast, see an outdoor concert, watch fireworks, eat a pronto pup, sit by a bonfire, ride my scooter along the Grand River, be happy about turning 26, swing from a rope into a river at my family reunion, play some amazing Circle Maybe shows (yes, we're still going to continue playing!) and just live and be happy.
Outfit details:
Forever 21 top
Urban Outfitters shorts
Thrifted belt
66 comments:
you're lucky with the weather - it is always miserable here in washington until at least jul 4. ): this is also an adorable outfit and love the minnetonkas! this looks like such an outdoors, grass-stained summer outfit... looks like a good cold beer would fit perfectly in this shoot too.
kw, ladiesinnavy
I'm glad that Circle Maybe is staying together. Alicia and I really enjoyed watching you at the DAAC.
If you're looking for a new day trip to take, I highly suggest going to Paris, MI or to the High Rollway. That's what I did this Father's day and was surprised at how much I enjoyed it. Here's a link to my post about it: http://2floralfinches.blogspot.com/2012/06/ice-cream-for-dinner.html
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Very cute! Those shorts are absolutely adorable, and I love how your paired the belt with the shoes to tie the whole outfit together. Very sheek hairdo, as well :)
That top is so perfect. It looks like it could be remixed in a hundred different way and I love how you styled it in such a simple but perfectly original and summer-y way!
I'm so glad you're back Tieka and I also understand the why you're not blogging as much lately. Which is also why I'm glad you'll be blogging more next month! i really like this simple but cute outfit. i miss having mocs <3
That blouse is ridiculosuly versatile. I love.
So cute! Love those stripes and the high waisted shorts. It's been super hot here lately too so my hairs been up more ofter than not as well. Gotta love the summer though!
-Jessi
haircutandgeneralattitude.blogspot.com
oh, that shirt is fantastic! happy summer :)
Your outfit is great, i love stripes :). I'm the same way, running around all over the place is fun, but when it comes down to it I love routine. Your summer plans sounds delightful, have a lovely time!
I love your outfit! You put together the best outfits!
love this outfit and oh, those moccasins!
you're soooo cute!
i love your blouse!
Happy first day of summer!
I so wish you could send weather. The UK has been having constant rain for the past few months. It's getting so depressing now, so I'll just live vicariously through you haha!
I absolutely love the shirt and shorts together, and the minnetonkas too. Sadly I need a new pair as mine have stretched so much! Sounds like you're going to have a lovely summer! Hope you have a lovely week, Tieka!
This sounds like a great list for summer! I really need to make some goals like this at the beginning of every season.
PS I'm a nannie at heart too! Nothing like early nights & cups of tea ...
Kel x
I'm glad that you are happy Tieka and that you will keep playing music all together :)
You look as cute as a candy!
xo
Sounds like ytou have some great things planned for the summer! I don't think we are even going to get a summer here in the UK, it's rained nono-stop!
Sophie
x
very lovely outfit for summer <3
This weather is totally crazy, right? First such a flipflop of rain and cold for months, and now intense heat? Well, at least that's how it's been in boston. Last night I thought I'd melt in a pool of sweat, it was SO HOT at like 9pm, lol.
That sheer top is beyond cute! I'm diving into my closet right now to see if I can find something as cool and comfy!
xox,
giedre
Wow, I wish we had as nice weather in the UK right now... it's currently raining like it has been all month :( I love your outfit too! So cute.
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that all sounds wonderful. cant wait to see more! And i love this laid back lovely look. Especially the mocs...swoon!xx Best wishes!
Adorable! perfect summer outfit. I live in shorts like that when it's hot out.
I started making my summer bucket list, too! Can't wait to make this one amazing.
xx,
Katrina
Sparkle is a Color
Haha, I am the exact opposite - I would gladly take 57 degree temps right now! It's supposed to reach triple digits in Boston today. Eek.
I can't believe you manage to look so cute, even in the horrid heat. I always look like such a mess!
xo,
Hannah
www.chillairandperfume.blogspot.com
For a hot second I thought you chopped off all of your hair- like Ginnifer Goodwin. It's quite a change, but I think you could totally rock that look!
You are so gorgeous, Tieka! This outfit is perfectly summery. I just thrifted a blouse with a similar neck tie, but the sleeves are so weird...maybe I'll cut them off and make it sleeveless. Thanks for the inspiration!
I love your summer goals. If you accomplish all those I'd say it'd be a pretty awesome summer! (I never jumped off a rope into a lake before...it sounds awesome!) And what else can one really hope for but just to live and be happy?
I love your shirt!
omg.. turning 26! haha I am so jealous! you should be happy about that!!!!
- someone turning 31
perfect summer outfit! what ever you do it will be amazing, you're always up to something fun! all we can do is be happy with the life we have now..a season for everything. i just hope this heat doesn't kick my ass!
love the f21 top
and its hot almost everywhere though im not complaining! Ill take this over winter any day!
Your goals sounds fantastic! I have some similar ones for this summer. I'm excited for the heat, and for some fun of course. You look absolutely adorable Tieka! I love the vertical stripes and your kitty mocs!
adorable as always tieka :) and it sounds like you have a wonderful summer planned.
We have been having pretty hot weather here in California as well! I love it! Bring on the short shorts and the sheer tops!
Perfect outfit. I love vertical stripes because they remind me of Beetlejuice. And YAY more Circle Maybe!
I love your shorts, top & shoes!! http://www.natalyascloset.com/
Pronto pups! I love pronto pups! They're one of the things I miss most about summer in Michigan. :)
I just discovered your blog via pinterest. I am loving your style. Stripes and denim shorts are my new summer weekend uniform. I love your summer to do list. I should make one of those!
awesome outfit, and are you ever photogenic!!
jess
JESS CAUSE BLOG
Lovely top and some wonderful goals! It's pretty hot here north of the border as well, but I guess we should enjoy it while it lasts!
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I am in love with your positive outfit and attitude!
xo Jennifer
http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com
I really like your striped blouse! I have also been living in sheer blouses and easy dresses lately. Summer's nice in the sense of adding some simplicity to the way we dress, but I admittedly prefer wearing layers.
I think I need to make a summer to-do list, too. I have a feeling it will be gone so fast (as it always seems to fly by), and I will have accomplished none of my goals.
Regardless of the heat you look gawwwgeous! :) I can't wait to be back in Michigan in July! It's always that hot here in Georgia and I can't wait for cool nights!!
AND Matt is visiting Michigan for the first time ever. Hoooorray for summer!
xo
Sally
I love this outfit. You look so cute. The shoes really top it off. I wish it was summer here in Australia. It's winter and rainy outside. :(
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you should do a tutorial on how you do your top knot.. it's perfect!
Love the top! I don't think I'd dare wear such a transparent piece, though, but I wish I did!
Have a wonderful day! ;D
Miki.
Good luck with your summer list! I was just in Michigan and fell in love with the dunes.
Stay cool!
I think we're getting the same humidity, it's been disgusting here. You look gorgeous either way! This outfit rocks!
such a cutie :) turning 26 is no biggie, age is just a number :) live like youre 15 hehe
Xo,
steffy
Steffys Pros and Cons
Sounds like a great summer list to me!
What a pretty top! Love the stripes and the bow :)
oh gosh, i really hope you get to do all those things on your list because they all sound too fabulous! especially swinging from a rope into the river. i've always wanted to do that. loving this sheer top too ;)
xo TJ
Hooray for summer! Thank god...
I really like your top. I've been looking for vertical-striped articles of clothing, lately. And it actually works with the leather belt and shorts! I'm always timid when it comes to brown and black getting near each other.
Many are bolder than I, I suppose!
I love the look!
I really love the simple outfit
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Gaghh I missed your outfit posts so much! I feel like they've been so scarce this month! Looking forward to your new outfit ideas in July! :)
Also, I remember seeing that top at F21, but I was too chicken to get in because I thought I would look too much like a referee, ha! But you've convinced me that's just not the case so I'm probably gonna get it now ;) Plus I'm thinking about being BeetleJuice for this upcoming Halloween (a little ahead of myself), so this top would work perfectly!
Have a lovely weekend!
daydream frenzy
xx
This striped blouse is so lovely! I really like the tie at the neck! It goes so well with these shorts. You have such a lovely blog!!! :)
I LOVE that top! :) And it's good that you are having a good summer! Stay happy, summer has only just begun! :)
Love the sheer-ness of the top. This outfit is so summery chill. :)
flouncesandhubbub.blogspot.com
I hope you don't mind, but this outfit is so perfect, I have been lounging around in variations of it for days. =) You look adorable!
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I know we have summer 75% of the year here in Australia (or at least what scandinavian's consider "summer") but right now we're in the middle of winter and I'm tired of the cold already. So watching the "rest of the world" enjoy summer is making me incredibly homesick...
Every summer though there's always so much I hope to do and because I never write a list, I forget about so many things so having a mini-to-do-list for summer sounds brilliant!
Thanks so much for your comments on my blog! I immediately started following you! You have such great style : ) definitely spending some time looking though your archives today! Stay in touch!
xo SideSmile,
Ashley
SideSmile Style Blog
Aw, adorable :)
/Avy
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Love these photos Hun u look amazing totally flawless! The weather here is like winter so I hope I get to wear some of my summer clothes soon! :) xo
Super cute! I really love the striped shirt. And your summer wishlist sounds so wonderful! I hope you get to do all of those things. I need to do research on my area and make a list of weekend adventures to have over the summer.
Lovely outfit!
Lovely outfit!
Fantastic outfit. Simple and cute and COOL (temperature-wise).
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