Lavender dreams

For the last three years I've wanted to take photos here while the lavender was blooming. It's outside a photography studio along a busy road and therefore outside my comfort zone of somewhere I'm comfortable taking photos with a tripod.

There is also a very small window for the lavender, and I wanted to get it right at its peak. The perfect evening finally came a couple weeks ago when I got my Mom to help me out with photos. She did a good job of keeping the oncoming traffic out of the frame, and if you ignore the neon lights from a nearby nail salon, you might get lost in the lavender dream I'd been imagining.

And I think I only got honked at three times. Not bad.

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The Rundown
Blush Silk Blouse Max Studio via TJMaxx similar
Grey Jeans c/o Max Jeans
Pumps BCBGeneration via TJMaxx similar
Grayson Bar Bag Linea Pelle
Gold Bar Earrings Argento Vivo via TJMaxx
Lariat Necklace Gorjana via Rocksbox (one month free with lydiaxoxo)
Gold Twisted Bracelet The Cavernous Jewerly Box similar
Mini Punk Princess Bracelet CC Skye c/o Serendipity and Grace
Chevron Ring Etsy via Silver Canyon Jewelry
Gold Herkimer Diamond Ring c/o Lumo
Thin Gold Ring Etsy via Sweet Olive Jewelry
Sunglasses "Caravan" Ray-Ban via Ditto
Nail Color "Find Me An Oasis" Essie




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34 comments

  1. Annie LJune 30, 2015 at 10:29 AM

    So glad you got a chance to take these photos, it is the perfect background!
    Love your blush-colored outfit as well.
    xo Annie
    New England Romance

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  2. Alecia MarianaJune 30, 2015 at 10:30 AM

    You look stunning! That lavender is gorgeous, especially with your neutral look.

    xx,

    La Joie de Vivre

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  3. CeeJune 30, 2015 at 10:45 AM

    I love lavender - it doesn't bloom anywhere that I've ever lived, at least not on a large scale, so I saw it for the first time when I visited Provence when I was fifteen. I hadn't really wanted to go to Provence, which sounds silly now but there's a long story about why. The lavender, though... It made it all worth it. And it was definitely worth getting honked at a three times to get these shots because honestly, the purple blooms are so lovely and perfectly compliment the soft colours in your outfit. Speaking of soft colours, the grey shade of your jeans is exactly what I've been looking for in a pair of grey jeans for what feels like ages. They're gorgeous on you and I may just need a pair myself!
    xox,
    Cee

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  4. Tara | The MixJune 30, 2015 at 11:02 AM

    I'm so glad you got to take pictures here! You look gorgeous!

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  5. Closet FashionistaJune 30, 2015 at 11:16 AM

    Haha, oh the honkers! XD
    This is such a beautiful location, so glad you finally got your photos done here! :D
    http://www.closet-fashionista.com/

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  6. Frannie PantzJune 30, 2015 at 12:05 PM

    Hooray! Moms win again! I love the way these photos came out--just lovely. And the pale pink and grey combo is amazing!

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  7. Madam Too MuchJune 30, 2015 at 1:40 PM

    Love the outfit and your mom did a fantastic job in a perfect setting.

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  8. FranziskaJune 30, 2015 at 4:11 PM

    your mom did such a great job! I always love when pictures turn out just like you want them :)

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  9. mybeautripJune 30, 2015 at 4:37 PM

    I love lavender and this neutral look.
    xx

    www.mybeautrip.com

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  10. UnknownJune 30, 2015 at 5:20 PM

    Wow! Such a pretty location for blog photos! I'd be nervous to take pictures in front of a photography studio too. Yay for mom coming to the rescue! :)

    http://elementsofellis.com/

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  11. Head to Toe ChicJune 30, 2015 at 5:38 PM

    The lavender is so pretty and I love this neutral outfit!

    xo,
    Angela

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  12. Carol TJune 30, 2015 at 6:51 PM

    Beautiful! Well worth being out of your comfort zone!

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  13. Midnight CowgirlJune 30, 2015 at 8:29 PM

    What a pretty place to shoot! Your outfit is beautiful, too :)

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  14. Sara Strauss {Sincerely, Sara}June 30, 2015 at 8:48 PM

    Love these lovely muted colors! That clutch is so pretty!
    ~Sara

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  15. MicaJune 30, 2015 at 8:53 PM

    That is a lovely spot for photos - and the neutral outfit is perfect with the lavender!

    Glad you managed to get photos in that spot after wanting to for a while!

    Away From The Blue

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  16. UnknownJune 30, 2015 at 9:14 PM

    Your mom did a great job with these photos and the lavender background is perfect with this outfit!

    Alice
    www.happinessatmidlife.com

    Hope to see you Thursday for TBT Fashion linkup.

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  17. Ali HvalJune 30, 2015 at 9:28 PM

    I love how getting honked at only three times is an accomplishment. So glad you got to take pics in front of this pretty, pretty setting! It's so gorgeous! I'm definitely feeling the field of endless lavender flowers vibe. Loving your pants, too. Always so classy, Lydia!

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  18. Shea LennonJune 30, 2015 at 9:52 PM

    Your mom got great pics! I love the soft, blush pink against the lavender--once again you coordinated beautifully with nature :) I wish you could transmit the smell across the internet too; I love the way lavender smells!

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  19. FASHION TALESJune 30, 2015 at 10:18 PM

    Your mother did a great job with these photos. :) Lovely outfit, and of course I also love lavender. We both are talking about it today.
    Lavender Biscuits

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  20. MartaJune 30, 2015 at 10:54 PM

    You have styled this look to perfection, gorgeous!! Love these pics with the lavender.
    Marta
    www.sweatersstripesandsweets.com

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  21. Beautygirl24June 30, 2015 at 11:37 PM

    I'm so envious! I wish we had beautiful lavender growing like that anywhere where I live! Sadly, it's all dry grass and dirt! Equally beautiful is your soft color palette. Love this outfit so much.

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  22. UnknownJuly 1, 2015 at 3:39 AM

    Wow you styled pastels perfectly! The location is so beautiful and the pictures are breathtaking! Gorgeous look!
    xx
    cvetybaby.com

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  23. Kelsey BangJuly 1, 2015 at 3:56 AM

    I am so impressed you take your photos with a tripod! You do an awesome job! we use a tripod to, but its alot easier with two of us! I am impressed! so glad you were able to catch the lavender :) Looking fab as always!
    kelseybang.com

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  24. AnonymousJuly 1, 2015 at 5:52 AM

    What a gorgeous backdrop! I also have to struggle with getting out of my comfort zone for photos, I totally hate taking them in public, when some people watch, but what can we do? We need pretty photos! You look stunning :)

    Fashionably,
    Patricia
    There's a new GIVEAWAY on http://www.wingsforliberty.com/

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  25. KarenJuly 1, 2015 at 7:33 AM

    Such a chic look and I love the background.
    Have a great day gem!
    MUCH LOVE KAREN
    (STYLESMORGASBORD) [BLOGLOVIN])

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  26. UnknownJuly 1, 2015 at 7:51 AM

    I love the soft colors here! Such an effortless, chic and polished look!
    Red Reticule

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  27. Shannon JenkinsJuly 1, 2015 at 8:17 AM

    You look stunning! Loving the soft neutrals and that bag is fabulous!

    <3 Shannon
    Upbeat Soles
    

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  28. UnknownJuly 1, 2015 at 8:21 AM

    loving these neutral tones! That blush blouse is perfect for summer

    http://www.chachathefashiongenius.com/

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  29. Laura BJuly 1, 2015 at 8:42 AM

    What a beautiful background! It makes me want to plant lavender in my garden! It compliments your outfit so well!

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  30. Straight A StyleJuly 1, 2015 at 9:31 AM

    Wow, the lavender really does make for beautiful photos, especially with your soft colors. Love the blush and grey.

    Amy Ann
    Straight A Style

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  31. UnknownJuly 1, 2015 at 9:51 AM

    These photos are gorgeous and you look stunning! The lavender is so beautiful.

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  32. Jeans and a TeacupJuly 1, 2015 at 11:07 AM

    I LOVE this outfit! I've been obsessed with this color combo - grey and blush. It's the perfect outfit to wear next to the lavender.
    ~Jessica
    Jeans and a Teacup

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  33. UnknownJuly 1, 2015 at 1:21 PM

    Beautiful photos! I really love this look with the lavender in the back, and those shoes!!

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  34. LorenaJuly 1, 2015 at 10:06 PM

    Beautiful ! i would have never seen the neon if you had not mentioned it.

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