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Friday, June 29, 2012

friday's fancies: beachy chic

Um... I know you don't want to hear about the weather anymore... but these 100 ˚F+ temps are pretty much ruling my life right now....
So instead of talking about the weather, I am pretending I am at the beach (I mean... why not!?)
Today I am linking up with Friday's Fancies over at Long Distance Loving


Growing up, my family vacationed at Orange Beach, Alabama along the Gulf Coast every summer. Between the sugar white sand, icy blue waters, and dolphin sightings every morning it has always been a highlight of my summer. After a long day at the beach, my sun-kissed skin always craves light, cool fabrics (chiffon, linen, and soft cottons)

The perfect post-sunset beach outfit for me is: linen sweater + worn in shorts + easy sandals (perfect for pulling off and walking barefoot along the cool sands!)
These are actually my first pair of "designer" denim circa 2003 that I turned into shorts when the knees finally gave out, and now they are the softest pair of denim I own!
{What I wore: J.Crew sweater (similar here, here & here) // DIY Citizen for Humanity shorts // Target sandals (similar) // homemade turquoise necklace }
What is your dream evening at the beach outfit?
Check out the rest of the "beachy chic" outfits {here}
xx
Jessica

41 comments:

  1. Oh my goodness, your beach vacations sound amazing! Take me there! I love this outfit, it's casual and super cute. That's such a lovely sweater :)

    Have a wonderful weekend!! :)

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  2. http://goo.gl/cJkXP

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  3. Let me see...beach outfit: 1st and most important - bikini ( you never know when you will feel like swimming), a bright pink tank and denim shorts and some nice accessories like my newest bracelets to finish the look!

    You look lovely in the photos :) 

    xoxo,

    Quite A Looker

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  4. ugh yeah it's sooo hot where i am at too, 100 today! :( you look cute in your stripe shirt dear! happy weekend!

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  5. Smart, you picked a pair of jeans that look great on you! I love this beachy look, casual and covered.

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  6. You look so cute in those shorts. I could never wear shorts like that, my legs are not long enough to sustain them. You, on the other hand, look gorg.  :)

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee 

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  7. This is the perfect beachy look - love it!! And those sandals... so swoon worthy!! xo V

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  8. I remember visiting Florida beaches when I was a kid....such great memories.  I have heard Alabama has some fab ones too! I need to check out Orange Beach! Love your attire!  And we are dying of heat here in Texas too!  UGH! Happy weekend!
    xo
    Shanna

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  9. I love this easy outfit, especially since the jean shorts are original vintage! :)  PS - I don't know what happened, but for like 2 weeks your blog never updated in my Google Reader, and then today all of a sudden there were 15 new posts - crazy weird!

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  10. My dream beach outfit?Hmm,maybe just a maxi dress or skirt.Pretty simple ;) xx

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  11. That outfit is perfect for the beach!  Chic, cool and comfy.  I hear you on the temps ... it's been 108+ here and the monsoon season just started, so it's humid too.  Ick.  I don't like my knees, so my perfect beach outfit is cool linen pants and a striped tee ... long or short-sleeved depending on the weather.  Hang in there and have a great weekend!

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  12. Wish I was going to Orange BEach right now! We love it down there :) Love that you recycled those jeans!

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  13. Cute look! I'm dreaming of Mexico beaches... the beaches in Seattle are cold, just like the weather, and you have to bring extra clothes to stay warm!
    --TS

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  14. You look so cute, I love your DIY shorts! It is waaay too hot here too, almost too hot to even go to the beach! Have a great weekend!

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart
    Win a custom clutch!

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  15. Cute shorts Jess! This would be perfect for a beach bonfire

    www.glitterarygirl.blogspot.com

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  16. As i sit here in my office, I’m pretending I’m at the beach :) these temps are nuts!! Love this outfit! 

    xo everything-pretty.com

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  17. This outfit is lovely, and I love it! Have a great weekend.  Love the shorts you did a great job with them! 

    Sara
    http://seventwentysomethings.blogspot.com/

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  18. I've decided to stay inside ALL weekend.  It's perfectly acceptable to talk about the weather all you want when it's THIS hot!!  Love your outfit...you look incredible!

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  19. Thank you dear! I want to teleport myself to the beach right NOW! Have a great weekend
    xx

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  20. I love denim shorts for summer... still haven't decided if I am going to get a new suit this year or not... I have about a million, but I am keeping my eyes open for the perfect retro fitted one!
    xx

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  21. Boo to scorching temps! Thank you dear... hope you stay cool this weekend!
    xx

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  22. Oh girl, I am totally not typically a bermuda shorts wearer either... these are old skinny jeans, and I think that because they are body hugging as opposed to baggy around the knees (not a super attractive part of my body that I want to accentuate) they work better than any other pair I have ever tried on it stores... might want to give it a shot if a pair of your skinny jeans ever gets ratty on the bottom! Have a great weekend
    xx

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  23. Ooh, thank you so much! Love me some pretty, and affordable sandals from Tar-jay (aka the fancy way I say Target!)
    xx

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  24. Orange Beach is so great for vacationing... perfect mix of family friendly beaches, great seafood, and best of all - OUTLET malls! oh yea!
    Hope you have a great weekend - beat that heat!xx

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  25. Haha - totally vintage! I can't believe they will be 10 years old next year! And yes, my technologically challenged self was trying to DIY some tweaks around my site, and instead disconnected my RSS feed... I am back in business now... so sorry for the absence, and then sudden onslaught of posts! Whoops!
    xx

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  26. Simple is perfect on the beach! Hope you have a fab weekend!
    P.S. Can you post your site on your next comment, I can't figure out how to click over :)xx

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  27. 108˚+ AND monsoons!? Too much to handle! You and me both need a vacation somewhere with reasonable weather!
    xx

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  28. I think Orange Beach has the best sand around ... I am pretty much a sand snob thanks to that place! haha
    xx

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  29. Ooh Mexico... I want to dream of being there too! My bf took me to a beach in Oregon last year, and when he told me to wear pants and a rain jacket, I was confused as to where we were actually going! I guess that is why they call it the "shore" and not the "beach"!
    xx

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  30. Thanks dear - I just couldn't throw them away, so I am glad they have a happy second life as shorts!
    xx

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  31. Thank you dear! And you're right... perfect for a beach bonfire!
    xx

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  32. If I close my eyes hard enough, I can almost hear the waves! haha
    Thanks dear!
    xx

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  33. Thank you dear! Hope you have a fab weekend - stay cool!
    xx

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  34. And I think it is totally acceptable to stay in the AC all weekend... either that or next to the pool with frosty beverage in hand! Stay cool
    xx

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  35. Love this outfit combo! I wish I were at the beach, too - we're in 100 temps here as well!

    The Blue Hour 

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  36. 10 years is the perfect amount of time to break in a pair of jeans! :)  Oh no need to apologize at all - I totally thought I messed something up in my feeds, haha - I'm a bit technologically challenged myself!

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  37. I really love those shorts, they're the perfect length!  I get so tired of the common short-shorts we all seem to gravitate towards these days.  Your pair is refreshing!

    I would say my dream evening at the beach outfit would involve some sort of flowy maxi dress...and bare feet for the sand! :)

    Julia
    http://cupoftea-style.blogspot.com

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  38. You are darling! 

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xx