Sailing Away

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This is pretty much a perfect summer dress. It's white, linen, and has a loose shape so it's not sticking to me when it's fifty billion degrees. Plus it's a sailor dress and it doesn't get better than that! I wore it to my family reunion last summer and I'm still enjoying it.

dress: forever 21
hat: h&m
shoes: xhileration - target
bracelet: great grandma collection






I'll be going up to Illinois for some family visiting time this week. I'm mentally preparing myself for the 12-hour car ride. Luckily we usually get Mexican food from this delicious hole-in-the-wall place right when we get there so I'm looking forward to that. I just can't believe we're this far into the summer already. I'm not ready to start grad school yet! I need more quality time with the couch and Netflix. I know, I have a rough life.

Happy Monday! 

Comments

bridget anne said…
your sailor frock is so darling! xo.
7/09/2012 5:43 PM
Katherine said…
i love this dress! my friend has the same one and i wore it for awhile - it's so fun and cute. it really works on you - i love your hat with it!
7/09/2012 6:25 PM
JennaStevie said…
This is a gorgeous dress!! I love the colour combo and that bow on it is so cute. 12 hour rides are the worst!! Have a great trip though!
xJennaD
7/09/2012 6:27 PM
Midwest Muse said…
This dress is perfect. I love how nautical it is. It looks so good on you and have fun on your trip! What a long time to be in the car! Though road trips do have their benefits and fun.
7/09/2012 7:28 PM
Alysa Madisun said…
I love a good nautical sailor look!
You are so pretty, I love your outfits

xo
alysamadisunshine.blogspot.com
7/09/2012 8:30 PM
Laura said…
I have that dress, too! You have good taste ;) (It was wayyy too short on me, though, so I had to have my sister let out the hem!)

I hope you have an awesome trip! 12 hours is long...make sure to bring lots of good music :)

thejoyfulfox.blogspot.com
7/09/2012 11:01 PM
Unknown said…
Those shoes are fabulous! Hope that you can read in the car. :)

xoxo,
Laura
http://lauraisthriftingthroughlife.blogspot.com/
7/10/2012 12:19 AM
Kass DeBoer said…
I just dig this dress! Perfect for summer.

xoxo Mama Wolf.
7/10/2012 1:52 AM
Lovely Sara said…
You look very lovely with your sailor dress and it's good to have something for really hot days ready to wear!

I am looking for a perfect sailor dress for ages, most that I find are pretty but have a very thick fabric. Yours seems to be a perfect choice and I do hope to find something like this too.

Lovely greetings! Sara, xx
7/10/2012 8:25 AM
Anonymous said…
Could you get any cuter? No! You look absolutely darling in this retro frock...love the nautical inspiration and that hat is the perfect accessory.

<3 Cambria
jupefashion.blogspot.com
7/10/2012 10:34 AM
Imogen said…
This dress is amazing. I have been wanting a sailor dress for ages myself. There is one on modcloth at the moment but I thought I'd better save the money rather than spend it. This dress suits you so well; it is reflective of your fun and playful style.
7/10/2012 11:49 AM
Anonymous said…
Loving your sailor dress! So cute on you. Have fun on your trip :)

xx
Kat
7/10/2012 2:53 PM
Sidewalk Chic said…
Your sailor dress is really cute -- can't believe it's from Forever 21 (I never seem to have the best luck there). Have fun visiting family!
7/10/2012 5:31 PM
aprileveryday said…
I love the dress! I didn't think it was from Forever 21 though ahha! I was thinking the same thing the other day - where has this year gone? It's just gone by too quick haha! Hope you have a lovely week, and enjoy your trip to Illinois!
7/11/2012 4:52 AM
Alice Barton said…
just found your blog and I am loving your style, such cute outfuts, happy to be your newest follower!! x
Alice Barton ♥ TheMowWay
7/11/2012 4:40 PM
Mara said…
You look so adorable! I really love your sailor dress. Methinks I need one!
7/11/2012 7:11 PM
Anonymous said…
You are such a sweetie!
I think the chunky gold bracelet really finishes the outfit off :) xox
7/12/2012 6:15 PM
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