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Beach Time

August 13, 2012


For a girl who has openly professed a dislike for the beach in the last few years, I’ve sure visited it a lot this summer (though I’ve no tan to show for it). I think the fact that the warm weather came so late has made me want to savour every last bit of sunshine. I’ve also come to love how fuss-free beach attire is: along with a messy bun and casual beach bag, this simple and sweet striped dress has been my go-to piece for lounging by the shore. It’s completely comfortable and perfect for throwing on over a bikini, but the knot adds a flattering and waist-cinching pop of detail that makes it sufficiently polished for a sunset dinner afterward.



Wearing: YesStyle dress – on sale! (c/o), Coach bag (c/o) and sandals (both old), House of Harlow sunglasses, Joe Fresh earrings, Essie Topless and Barefoot nails

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  1. Natasha Fatah says

    August 13, 2012 at 1:13 pm

    Another YesStyle beauty! That dress really suits you Jen.

    ~Natasha Fatah~
    ~Natasha Fatah~

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  2. jentan says

    August 13, 2012 at 1:26 pm

    super cute. i might have to drop my “no more buying clothes” rule for this dress.

    where is the bangle from?

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  3. Cari says

    August 13, 2012 at 1:50 pm

    You look lovely perfect dress for the beach,love your beach bag πŸ™‚

    Xo
    Carina
    Myfashionarchive.blogspot.com

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  4. Asher says

    August 13, 2012 at 2:00 pm

    Love the dress!!

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  5. Michelleesque says

    August 13, 2012 at 2:38 pm

    What a gorgeous wrap dress!

    Michelle
    http://www.michelleesque.com

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  6. Erin says

    August 13, 2012 at 2:40 pm

    This dress is so adorable! I love how you styled your hair, too.

    -Erin-
    http://onetwosummer.blogspot.com/

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  7. Rosalia Marie says

    August 13, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    Love this dress! You look very classy and ladylike! πŸ™‚

    Rosalia
    Style-love.blogspot.com

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  8. phiphis blog says

    August 13, 2012 at 3:14 pm

    great dress!! xox P

    phiphisblog.com

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  9. Bre says

    August 13, 2012 at 3:35 pm

    The beach and beach attire are the best. Embrace it!
    Your dress is really cute.

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  10. Jonna says

    August 13, 2012 at 4:33 pm

    that’s a super cute outfit!!! you look so lovely~

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  11. jules says

    August 13, 2012 at 4:50 pm

    i love this dress jen; so perfect for summer!

    xo julesinflats.com

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  12. Eva Wu says

    August 13, 2012 at 5:09 pm

    great dress! i love stripes!

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  13. Caroline says

    August 13, 2012 at 5:22 pm

    Cute dress! That knot is so flattering!

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  14. Lisa says

    August 13, 2012 at 5:30 pm

    Such a cute beach look, and polished enough for the city too. (I cringe whenever I see beach-goers wander around downtown in their bikinis at this time of year!)

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  15. Joanna Le says

    August 13, 2012 at 5:43 pm

    What an interesting way to include a knot detail!

    http://www.xjole.com

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  16. This is LN says

    August 13, 2012 at 5:55 pm

    Perfect ! I love this look & your blog is great ! Following you now, would love for you to check out my blog and follow back if you like it !
    http://www.thisisln.com/2012/08/awang-sequins.html
    Hélène
    http://www.thisisln.com

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  17. t says

    August 13, 2012 at 5:58 pm

    Nice dress!

    http://initialed.blogspot.com

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  18. k come karolina says

    August 13, 2012 at 7:10 pm

    great photos! stunning!!!

    xoxo from rome
    K.
    kcomekarolina.com

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  19. aliciafashionista says

    August 13, 2012 at 7:34 pm

    Jen, I LOVE that dress!!! And your hair looks so lovely up in a summer bun πŸ™‚ I miss your pretty face, let’s get together this week. We have lots of NYC to discuss xo

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  20. Jen says

    August 13, 2012 at 7:40 pm

    Loving the stripes!

    http://www.glitterarygirl.blogspot.com

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  21. MseeTime says

    August 13, 2012 at 9:13 pm

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  22. MseeTime says

    August 13, 2012 at 9:14 pm

    Cute dress and great blog! I am now a follower =) I love the beach and will find every reason I can to head out to the beach =D

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  23. avenue ahline says

    August 13, 2012 at 9:37 pm

    lovely causal outfit

    xoxo
    avenueahline.blogspot.com

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  24. pamela says

    August 13, 2012 at 10:41 pm

    i was just looking at that dress after you posted your yesstyle shopping tips!
    looks great jen.

    xxoo
    pamela
    http://www.pamelamarrie.com

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  25. Petite Adventures says

    August 13, 2012 at 11:53 pm

    Love your dress – it looks so chic and comfortable. Perfect for the beach!

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  26. Lindsey says

    August 14, 2012 at 1:18 am

    Cute dress! And I love the sandals too. I am also extremely digging the iced capp! Haha.

    -Lindsey
    Et tu, tutu?

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  27. Rebecca Jane says

    August 14, 2012 at 1:47 am

    That striped dress is so pretty! I love it!

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  28. audrinajulia says

    August 14, 2012 at 2:17 am

    What a lovely stripes wrap dress. You look dainty as always!

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  29. Nicola Marie says

    August 14, 2012 at 2:54 am

    i love finding other Vancouver ladies! xx I’m your newest follower sweetie.

    please check out my blog and follow . . .
    http://www.head-toefashion.blgospot.com

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  30. Cassidy Short says

    August 14, 2012 at 3:26 am

    How cute is that bangle!? LOVE!

    xoxo
    Cassidy

    http://norebeccaforayear.blogspot.com/

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  31. Monica Angel says

    August 14, 2012 at 3:30 am

    I love the look! You make take the summer feel and make it look elegant! Keep the the inspiration coming!

    ps. if you have a hard time finding small shoes like I do, check out http://www.shoefavor.com.
    I love their email updates on special pricing and giveaways in small sizes!!!

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  32. Sweet Melissa says

    August 14, 2012 at 12:46 pm

    Pretty dress!!!

    xo
    Melissa

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  33. Carly says

    August 14, 2012 at 4:27 pm

    Great simple beachy style!
    Adore.
    Hope you are well.
    C

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  34. Cindy Aparbal says

    August 14, 2012 at 8:08 pm

    Love how the dress is one size fits all.

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  35. Marisa says

    August 15, 2012 at 6:57 am

    I love being at the beach, maybe all your time spent there will change your mind? You’re perfectly dressed for the beach, that bag couldn’t be any more perfect and I love your messy bun.

    Marisa
    http://style-rhapsody.blogspot.com

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  36. thereafterish.com says

    September 21, 2012 at 12:59 am

    Keep your natural paleness. It means you’ll hardly be at risk for melanoma! I gasp openly at anyone who professes openly to hating the beach, especially since I live in Hawaii (btw, when in the WORLD are you visiting?). But when I lived in San Diego, I hardly ever went to the beach, except to run along the harbor boardwalks, or whatever, but that’s hardly a beach experience.

    I love this dress. Something you can slip into and out of is perfect for beaches, especially the ones here. However, you’ll find me in a long-sleeved UPF 50 swim shirt and a big-brimmed sun hat. πŸ™‚

    with love and aloha, Mae
    // thereafterish.com

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