July

July.
I think I should make a must-do list for this summer, so that when September comes around (always sooner than I ever imagine) I won't think back and lament the things I didn't get around to doing.
At the top of the list: Ride a roller coaster, have cocktails at a roof top bar (in a cute cocktail dress), get out the wide angle lens and photograph one really good sunset, spend a long weekend at a touristy beach.

What is on your must-do list this summer?

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The Rundown
Gingham Button Down J.Crew similar
Purple Pencil Skirt Talbots similar
Sandals Nine West
Bag Otis Thrifted
Straw Fedora Gap similar
Belt Thrifted similar
Bird Necklace Fossil
Bracelet Kohls
Nail Color Avon Orange Creamsicle with Essie No Place Like Chrome

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41 comments

  1. Natasha FatahJuly 2, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    Super cute girl. You and a couple of other bloggers have really got me into gingham.

    xoxo
    ~Natasha Fatah~
    ~Natasha Fatah~

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  2. mispapelicosJuly 2, 2012 at 10:33 AM

    Soooooooooooooo lovely. Cute orange and gold nails.
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  3. UnknownJuly 2, 2012 at 10:46 AM

    This is so cute... I would have never paired a top like this with a pencil skirt but it looks awesome! And, what an awesome mani. Love the metallic.

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  4. TashiaJuly 2, 2012 at 10:49 AM

    Purple, navy and white is such a great color combo. My summer to do list includes some beach time, pool time, fun boat rides, and lots of seafood:)

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  5. Courtney ErinJuly 2, 2012 at 10:52 AM

    Well, I'm totally adding ride a roller coaster to my list now, because that just sounds fun.

    Courtney ~ http://sartorialsidelines.com

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  6. NavJuly 2, 2012 at 11:24 AM

    looking good! love gingham with that skirt!

    http://navlandstyle.blogspot.ca/

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  7. Shea LennonJuly 2, 2012 at 11:30 AM

    I'm going to stay away from the roller coasters (me = huge weenie) but I'd love to have a rooftop cocktail or two. Also on my summer to-do list: make some homemade ice cream!

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  8. Frannie PantzJuly 2, 2012 at 12:09 PM

    Oh man I have a feeling this summer is really going to get away from me. With three kids, work and a wedding to plan, I am now deathly afraid of lists. But rollercoasters and rooftop cocktails do sound pretty amazing. I love your gingham blouse Lydia! And the hat really makes the outfit in my opinion!

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  9. LisaJuly 2, 2012 at 12:12 PM

    I adore the manicure!

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  10. Lab geekJuly 2, 2012 at 12:23 PM

    Love, love, love your nails! And I think tomorrow I'll be wearing my blue skirt with my purple gingham shirt! Thanks for the inspiration :)

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  11. SheyJuly 2, 2012 at 12:54 PM

    such a cool a breeze outfit for the Summer, love your nails too and your necklace.=D

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  12. Sandy a la ModeJuly 2, 2012 at 1:26 PM

    such a cute outfit! and cocktails on a rooftop bar sounds fantastic!!

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  13. Ali HvalJuly 2, 2012 at 1:27 PM

    Whoa, your nails are so cool. Is that silver and gold? I like very much. And your tiny birdy necklace is so cute. I have a thing for tiny birdies right now.

    Your summer goals sound lovely. I don't really have any but to have a worry-free birthday and fourth of july weekend. And finish my class with an A, which I think I can do. :)

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  14. NnennaJuly 2, 2012 at 1:43 PM

    Love the idea of cocktails on a rooftop bar- that would be so fun! Also, love your nails! :D

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  15. Jessica GitlerJuly 2, 2012 at 1:57 PM

    love the mani ... looks great ... as I love that sweet little necklace too!!
    jess
    JESS CAUSE BLOG

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  16. LorenaJuly 2, 2012 at 1:58 PM

    I love your birdie necklace !
    There are so many things I'd like to do. Maybe i should get started on that list too.

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  17. StephJuly 2, 2012 at 2:03 PM

    That bird necklace is adorable! And those colors are awesome together!

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  18. AmberJuly 2, 2012 at 2:27 PM

    there is a roof top bar here in west hartford with your name on it :)

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  19. CollectionsJuly 2, 2012 at 2:53 PM

    Love the Gingham button down.

    $100 Shopbop GIVEAWAY

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  20. kJuly 2, 2012 at 3:19 PM

    more beach i think!

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  21. rlutzJuly 2, 2012 at 3:21 PM

    Such a cool manicure!! I am in love with that bird necklace...love a good nature motif!

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  22. UnknownJuly 2, 2012 at 3:54 PM

    I love how you combine colors on every outfit post! Very inspirational. :)

    Ayumi

    The Ayumi Aspect

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  23. kendaJuly 2, 2012 at 6:50 PM

    i've got a ton of house projects i want to complete this summer. i'll be happy if i'm able to check off half of them.

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  24. Maria ChloeJuly 2, 2012 at 6:51 PM

    You look fabulous!
    -loadsofashion.blogspot.com

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  25. ChristianaJuly 2, 2012 at 6:54 PM

    Fabulous. I've been considering a button down gingham top to add to my wardrobe. Now that I've seen it with a pencil skirt, it moves up on the priority list.

    Christiana
    sewamusing.blogspot.com

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  26. UnknownJuly 2, 2012 at 8:00 PM

    Nice. I like the Fedora and the mani.

    Nora

    http://notenora.blogspot.com

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  27. Closet FashionistaJuly 2, 2012 at 10:37 PM

    love the outfit! My wish list involves making better use of my beach, going into the city...umm...thats about it, haha
    http://www.closet-fashionista.com

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  28. MelinaJuly 3, 2012 at 12:56 AM

    I adore the deep blues and purples in this! I love the idea of a lightweight pencil skirt, maybe that will go on my summer to-do list.

    Though at the top of my list is: Not leave my New England vacation without having a truly satisfying lobster roll (last time I was home I had the MOST disappointing one)! :)

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  29. Megan, TfDiaries.comJuly 3, 2012 at 1:23 AM

    love the gingham

    Xo Megan

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  30. JewishGirlBlogJuly 3, 2012 at 1:36 AM

    This is such a cute outfit. The color combination is unlikely but it works so well.

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  31. StylishlymeJuly 3, 2012 at 3:09 AM

    great cute summer outfit! My must do is relaxing at the lake, going to the beach and drinking margaritas at sunset with a beautiful view. =)

    I'm having a your choose cashmere giveaway on my blog, would love for you to pass by and enter I think you'll love it.

    -V
    http://stylishlyme.com/

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  32. MicaJuly 3, 2012 at 6:52 AM

    Love your outfit, I like the purple skirt :)

    AwayFromTheBlue.blogspot.com.au

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  33. anni sofiaJuly 3, 2012 at 6:52 AM

    so cute bag and i like your differnt french manicyre!:)

    http://suklaisiaunelmia.blogspot.fi/

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  34. AnnieJuly 3, 2012 at 7:14 AM

    Love the navy gingham with that purple skirt - so cute! And having cocktails on a rooftop bar while wearing a pretty dress sounds AWESOME :)

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

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  35. Lyosha VarezhkinaJuly 3, 2012 at 8:48 AM

    you look so gorgeous! I love the size of your shirt pattern (the checks are very pretty and not too small) and of coarse you hat! I wish I had the alike

    Lyosha
    Inside and Outside Blog

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  36. geetabixJuly 3, 2012 at 10:51 AM

    I love this outfit - the purple pencil skirt rocks.

    I would also love cocktails in a cute dress on a rooftop bar but I don't think I should set my heart on it because it may not happen :) I'm glad it's a must for you!

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  37. silvergirlJuly 3, 2012 at 11:08 AM

    great idea about the to do list
    love this color combo
    brett

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  38. Marie McGrath (The Joy of Fashion)July 3, 2012 at 5:24 PM

    Good for you on making this to-do list. I've been wanting to practice my photography skills with a sunset in a touristic area of Panama called the Causeway, but I haven't got around to it yet.. Love your bird necklace btw, its adorable ;)

    www.thejoyoffashion.blogspot.com

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  39. christineJuly 3, 2012 at 10:26 PM

    I love roller coasters even though it's been a while for me...When we went to Universal Studios in Singapore it was so empty that my sister and I went on the same roller coaster ride like five times haha. One of my "must do" is going to a flea market...although the rooftop bar sounds great too!!

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  40. The Goodwill FangirlJuly 5, 2012 at 11:22 PM

    I just thrifted a J.Crew gingham shirt in gray (I couldn't believe it) and can't wait to try it like your great look with a pencil skirt and wide belt.

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  41. UnknownJuly 8, 2012 at 4:46 PM

    I love the little bird necklace! Your J.Crew shirts are definitely some of the most versatile pieces in your wardrobe.

    And we can totally go to a rooftop bar and have overpriced cocktails sometime, haha.

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