Thursday, April 4, 2013

Sinking Sailor

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It's kind of odd but I rarely make my way over to the beach.  It's a pretty short drive from home, there are plenty of beaches to choose from, but I'm not much of a beach (or swimsuit) person.  I especially hate sand, but when you have the luxury of a boardwalk it makes enjoying the beach a little easier.  Santa Monica pier is a little "touristy" but when you have tourists with you it's kind of perfect.  There's a ferris wheel, a roller coaster, tons of shops and street performers.  We had the opportunity to enjoy it all and I felt a little nostalgic walking down a pier I frequented as a child.

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Dress- Modcloth (remixed here and here)
Cardigan- Forever 21
Shoes- H&M
Tights- Forever 21
Bag- Betsey Johnson
Belt- Forever 21
Hat- Forever 21

I know I've been gushing about Jessica of Midwest Muse lately, but I genuinely adore her.  Meeting bloggers in person is always exciting but sometimes you don't really have a connection face to face.  I feel like she was the exact person I always imagined in my head, if that makes any sense!  I've been following her blog as long as I can remember and it truly was a blast being able to spend time with her and her ridiculously funny friend Jess.  My chihuahuas really miss them!

xoxo

Ashley


41 comments:

  1. What a beautiful outfit! The bag is so cute! :)

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  2. great location and love your striped dress!
    kw ladies in navy

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  3. Adore that striped dress with the pops of bright color!

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  4. So chic and vivid!!! Great pictures as well! Followed you on Bloglovin', hope you can do same;)
    Have a fabulous time!

    Best wishes, Alexandra
    www.svetusvet.blogspot.com

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  5. I love that you wore such a nautical dress to go to the beach! How perfect. I really want a summery bowler hat like that.

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  6. The striped dress is so cute with the fedora! And girl, how do you not love the beach?!

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart

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  7. You look so cute! Love the dress and your hat! I loved Santa Monica the vibe is very fun & colorful <3

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  8. You have the perfect hair and that bag is adorable. You are so lucky to have such a wonderful scenery near your place.

    Hugs,
    The Hearabouts

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  9. Adorable outfit (I love the pop of yellow from the belt)! And that makes perfect sense about meeting bloggers; Jessica seems like a doll, and I'm glad that this is true of her in person as well :) Beautiful photos at the pier!

    xox Sammi
    www.thesoubrettebrunette.blogspot.com

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  10. This dress is so perfect for a day at the beach!! I love the pops of colour with the belt, shoes and of course your hair!
    I think I only love the beach because I live soo far from one haha. It sounds like you guys had a really wonderful meet up! That is so wonderful :)
    xJennaD

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  11. You look so perfect for the beach! I'm in love with that hat!

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  12. I love the dress! And I love the beach, I just never get to go enough! I take it for granted a lot, and realize it...when I went to school at UCI we were like a 15 minute drive from CDM and I hardly went there :( Probably can count how many times in one hand! I miss it, now everything is a 40 minute drive!

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  13. I love that you both are wearing cute dresses and tights! Not the "typical" beachy look!

    Prabal Gurung for Target Giveaway!

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  14. Yeah, the beach is about 45 minutes away from me and I have to say, I hardly ever go! I went all the time as a kid/teenager but not so much anymore. I love pools but the whole sand thing can be pretty annoying & dirty! Haha.

    Anyway, I just adore that dress!

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  15. I love boardwalks!! I wish there was one over here. Seeing water just makes me so happy :)

    Would you like to follow each other?

    xx
    Sophisticated Lace

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  16. Oh really beautiful navy dress swetie.
    Lovely like always...

    xoxo

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  17. I love the stripes, absolutely gorgeous! (Oh and I love the chevron pattern that is your background)!

    xx
    Kelly
    Sparkles and Shoes

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  18. beautiful hair looks amazing!! I saw these pics on Jessica's blog too you gals are so lucky to meet each other!
    xo Ilana @ My Modern Vintage

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  19. I love those textured tights and your dress. Meeting bloggers is always a great thing, I'm sure! I haven't really yet, but hope to sometime in the future!

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  20. We live on the sea wall. Literally ON it and I still don't get out there as often as people expect. Love this entire ensemble on you!

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  21. i love your striped dress! i've been seeing a lot of striped dresses lately and i think it's about time i got myself one too!
    and aww,,, i love beaches and sand. there's nothing i cna really say but well, we have our own likes and dislikes.

    anyway you look wonderful, darling!

    xo, carla
    misscarlaviolet.blogspot.com

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  22. Oh, all the recaps of this trip make me happy! You look great and so does Jessica (though seeing you side by side really brings home the reminder of height differences in the FT girls. Because you only see the one person (usually) in outfit shots, it can be easy to forget!)

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  23. Cute outfit doll!! Love your style!!

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  24. I've been loving all the meetup posts lately. Getting to know other bloggers online is always fun and ever better when you get to meet them in person!

    Also, I am really loving the pink hair. I know I mentioned this in an earlier comment, but the colour is so perfect for Spring.

    Hope you have an awesome weekend!!
    xo,
    katrina
    thedemuremuse.com

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  25. Ooh I love your hair color!

    I've thought about meeting up with other bloggers but it seems scary haha!

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  26. Oh I love your look here, it's the perfect ocean-side outfit (that dress is so lovely)! I wish I lived by a beach! I absolutely love the water and sand haha; I get to go in Nova Scotia but their beaches are sad in comparison to California's!

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  27. Your dress is just perfection and looks so cute on you! Love that you meet up with fellow bloggers, I love doing that, too!
    Thanks so much for your lovely comment, it made my day!

    Have a great day,
    -Kati

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  28. hi...nice blog...would you like to follow each other?
    let me know...

    http://deepti01.blogspot.com/

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  29. Great! love your blog!!!

    www.deluxefashionista.com

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  30. I love the dress! I am crazy about stripes lately xD

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  31. I love that you two got to meet and hang out! I hope I get to meet some bloggers in real life sometime in the near future! You both look super cute. I'm really in love with your classic striped dress.

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  32. You best be visiting the beach more!

    -girl who has never seen the ocean

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  33. This sailor inspired outfit is adorable! I love the striped dress! These photos are just spectacular!

    Rebecca
    www.winnipegstyle.ca

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  34. Love love love the dress! And you have a really cute blog header:D
    If you don't mind, you may check out my last outfit photo, 'Blue&Grey'! It would mean a lot! :) and would you like to follow each other? Let me know.

    Agustinmonica.blogspot.com

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  35. ... and here I am craving some beach time , I adore the beach ! you looks so cute though , loving the dress you wearing .Hope you having an amazing weekend.

    Meghan Silva's Blog

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  36. This is so pretty dear! I love your sense of style <3
    Wish you a beautiful day!

    Love, Mona

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  37. I really like that dress. I am big fan of stripes. Would you like to follow each other via bloglovin? Have a nice day.

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