Beached

I love living in close proximity to the beach. It means I can stop by for a few minutes or an hour, pull out my gorgeous new terry towels I found at Goodwill for $4, enjoy the water, and then do whatever else I want with my day.

I'm just not a beach bum; as much as I love it, the thought of committing an entire day to lying out in the sun does not really excite me, where as stopping for and iced coffee, looking at the water while I drink it and then snapping some outfit photos does.

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The Rundown
Sweater Ralph Lauren thrifted similar
Striped Shorts Old Navy similar
Sandals Target similar
Straw Tote TJMaxx similar
Striped Straw Sun Hat Thrifted similar
Gold Bracelet The Cavernous Jewelry Box
Pearl Bracelet It's Loading Darling Blog Giveaway
Anchor Bracelet Knotical Knovelites
Knot Bracelet Banana Republic
Anchor Ring TJMaxx similar
Knot Ring c/o Emitations
Thin Gold Midi Ring Etsy via Sweet Olive Jewelry
Nail Color "Da Bush" Essie



44 comments

  1. You sound like my kind girl. I'm not very big lie in the sun for hours kind a girl. Love how you said- beach bum! Hahaha! Have to remember. Oh, how I love your gorgeous striped shorts. And you have paired them so fab with wide brim straw hat and cute summer sandals.

    xoxo Ra

    http://www.ramona-strikeapose.blogspot.ie/

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  2. I've never been much of a beach person - but these photos are dreamy!

    Courtney ~ http://sartorialsidelines.blogspot.com

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  3. You are SO cute! I love this look for the beach, in fact I think it is the best beach look I've ever seen!

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  4. Your striped shorts are so cute! I love spending all day on the beach. It never gets old or boring to me!

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart
    Juicy Couture Giveaway!

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  5. Love these pictures! The picture that has the close up of your sun hat and your nails is amazing! Also, I love lying in the sun just reading my book and drinking water. As long as there's a bathroom I could spend my whole day at the beach ahaha

    Great post :)Haaappy Summer!
    Hailes<3
    To visit my blog - Hailes Hearts Fashion.

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  6. I am the total opposite, I love laying out on the beach it's so tranquil. Love you your look and I need that tote bag.

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  10. I love the beach but can't handle it to warm! Love the hat here. Perfect to keep shaded. Lovely outfit.
    Www.theurbanumbrella.com

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  11. You look Great in that hat and the scenery is beautiful. I love the beach/ocean & usually spend at least 4 hours under my umbrella with a book and my radio. I go often this time of year because I live across the street.

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  12. I really like those striped shorts! What a pretty beach towel, too! The beach is such a lovely place to take pictures, they all turned out so well!

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  13. such lovely photos, your accessories are amazing.

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    mon | http://www.monsemble.ca

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  14. Love, love, love these! The hat is perfect, the stripes are perfect, the bracelets are perfect!

    Jessica @ Sunny Days and Starry Nights

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  15. I am glad to see that you take advantage and enjoy the proximity of the ocean :)
    I like the look and all the accessories.

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  16. You look fantastic in those shorts! I am 100% jealous of your proximity to the beach. I'll be honest though, laying in the heat all day isn't my thing either. Iced coffee sure is! Cheers!

    xo, Amy Ann
    The Real Arnolds

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  17. I don't live anywhere near a "real" beach so the thought of sitting out on one all day sounds like heaven to me! But then again so does shopping with an icy drink. Love the stripes!

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  18. Such a great outfit! I afore these shorts.

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  19. I love all the stripes you've got going I grew up in Hawaii and was never a beach bum. I prefer shopping going to the beach any day :)

    Alice
    www.happinessatmidlfie.com

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  20. This is the perfect beach look! Love that hat and those shorts are too cute!

    <3 Shannon
    Upbeatsoles.blogspot.com

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  21. You are so lucky you live near the beach! I would probably give my right arm to be that close to the water! The pictures are really pretty, I love all of the rocks. Cute outfit too!

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  22. A very cute beach look, love the hat
    Nora
    www.jacketsociety.com/blog

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  23. Such gorgeous pictures!! I'm loving your hat and striped shorts!

    xo,
    Angela

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  24. Beach bum life is the life for me! Growing up we spent our summers at the beach, so I really miss that, seeing as how I'm an adult now and can't quit my job for three months at a time. That sweater is a dead ringer for a current J.Crew one. I absolutely love how beach worthy this outfit is. Gorgeous as always!

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  25. How close do you live to the beach? You look so cute, love the shorts!

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  26. How close do you live to the beach? You look so cute, love the shorts!

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  27. You look adorable love these pics, I am a total beach bum then I get home and just fall asleep after a hot shower lol.

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  28. Waaaaah! These photos are precious. I especially love your detail shots here--the one with your hand on your hat is STUNNING and then the last one of your cute sandals over the rocks is so wonderfully set up. This is such a cute be achy look, Lydia!

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  29. These photos are just too much - I love them! You look so perfectly glamourous for your kind of beach day which, I must admit, sounds much like my ideal beach day. Enjoying the water with a refreshing drinking, snapping some photos and then moving on :)
    xox,
    Cee
    PS: This hat! Again! What can I even say, it's amazing.

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  30. Love the gold anchor accessories they are adorable!

    Xo Miss Erin
    www.misserinsays.com

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  31. I didn't use to love the beach but I am very content to be out there for a few hours!

    7% Solution

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  32. So chic outfit, love everything, perfect summer look.

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    Kisses

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  33. Ahh, the beach sounds so perfect right now. I miss living near the beach. This is a great summer outfit, and I adore that hat!
    /Madison
    Belgian Designer Spotlight

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  34. amazing outfit and photos <3
    LOVELY! :)

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  35. I'd kill for an entire day at the ocean right now. Lucky duck!

    Bedknobs & Baubles

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  36. I can't believe what a great find those towels are!! I am so envious that you live close to the beach! Your beach look is seriously perfect - the hat and the knit sweater - I love it!

    Maggie
    www.PolishedClosets.com

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  37. These photos are absolutely gorgeous! They belong in a magazine spread!

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  38. I love the whole outfit, every detail from the striped shorts (want!) to the cute anchor bracelets and knot ring = amazing! Great outfit and how lucky you are so close to the beach!

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  39. Gorgeous shots! I love that second picture. The background is gorgeous. Great top & shorts! Love the hat!

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  40. Love this look, Lydia! The sweater, the shorts and the hat...just perfect.

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  41. I adore this look! Totally a perfect beach outfit. Love those sandals!

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  42. how cute are you and how cute is that towel
    Brett

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  43. A very polished beach-ready outfit. The hat is great and love all the anchor jewels.

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