7.19.2010

boardwalk

Who doesn't love a day at the beach?




The warm sun, crashing waves and people watching galore offers hours of beach bumming and summertime bliss. I find them the most enjoyable with plenty of summer snacks, great friends and buckets of sunscreen. Shockingly, this has been my first trip all summer – and it is already mid July! I need to make some more pilgrimages as soon as possible before the season ends; how sad would that be if this was my one and only? This coastline excursion to Jones Beach (and my first time) was a family affair and the weather was beautiful despite the 97-degree temp. The water brought in a perfect ocean breeze and spray that kept us cool, while yummy ice cream venues and hot dog stands were sprinkled around the boardwalk.

When I think beach days I think white dresses, and I love this one. It has a girly bohemian air and is so summery when paired with turquoise accessories and a floppy hat; summertime never felt so good! I bought this dress on sale years ago, and it was definitely a smart purchase – a warm weather staple indeed. I think I’ve got the beach bug – I can’t wait for my next trip!



{a hipster photo of me and my hipster brother}



{miles and miles of colorful umbrellas and beach goers}


{Kimchi & Blue dress; Target belt; Gap sun hat; Lucky Brand shoulder bag; vintage bracelet; H&M ring; Gap sandals; Ray Bans}

38 comments:

  1. I love your whole entire outfit oh so much! You look like you had a good tine :)

    xoxo

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  2. Beautiful pictures. I love the beach and I don't spend enough time there.

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  3. i love this! the beach in the summer is always a perfect way to spend the day, there's always something to do.

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  4. looks like fun!
    I want to go to a nice beach,
    lol i live near galveston in texas but... its not that hot.

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  5. LOVE the hat, I was wondering if that was the same one I just saw at the Gap -- it must be! your look is adorable

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  6. Diana I just found your blog! It looks amazing! You are so beautiful and that white dress is beautiful!

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    Irene

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  7. quintessential summer look...love white dresses. will never tire of them. u look amazing!

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  8. so cute...perfect summer look!
    xoxo

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  9. oh sun and beach, I miss you!

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  10. Love your summer/beach look- its perfect! Have a lovely day xxx

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  11. love the beach.
    look like u had a great time there,,
    ;)

    xoxo

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  12. love these photos, you are so pretty and have gorge hair!

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  13. looks like it was a great beach day && i love your hipster shot of you && your brother!

    is this beach by any chance Ocean Grove, it really looks like it!

    p.s. thanks so much for the lovely comment :)

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  14. I dont know what I am more jealous of a visit to the beach or your floppy hat!

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  15. You look lovely - a white dress and a tan will never go out of style. Very very jealous of your long, sunkissed locks.

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    Robbie xox

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  16. the white dress looks great on you! And that hat is great... love these pics, they got such a breezy feel to them

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  17. cute dress

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  18. I love your dresss perfect for the sea. My compliments for your blog I will follow:D
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  19. it seems you're having a great summer
    that's a really nice dress,
    you look so pretty
    I haven't bought a summer dress yet, can you believe it?

    Marley

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  20. i recently went to the beach but it was too coldhahhahh i didnt get in but you look gorg in this white dress!

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  21. These pictures make me long to go to the beach! Your white dress is beautiful!

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  22. what you're wearing is what i would call the perfect beach outfit! you look great! :D

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  23. What a gorgeous beach outfit. I wish I had enough of a tan to pull of white!

    Jenna
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  24. love the umbrellas picture!

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  25. follow me also :))

    xx

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  26. Love the beach!! That dress is sooo cute!! I love all the photos, you and your brother look so cute, hehe
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  27. So cute outfit.
    love your bag and bracelet :)

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  28. What a gorgeous white beach dress! Goes great with the hat!

    Thanks for your lovely comments<3

    xo Lynzy
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  29. I agree, white flowy dresses are meant for the beach! I love your blog, you have great posts :)

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  30. I did the same exact thing this past weekend. It was my first beach trip all summer and I can’t wait to go back!
    Great beachwear!
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  31. I love this dress too! And yes I would be happy to be one of your followers :) wanna be one of mine? Hahaha

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  32. beautiful pictures, I loove the beach!!

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  33. lovely pictures! great blog(:

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  34. I'm very jealous of you having a beach! I love your dress, too, I've recently gotten into Kimchi Blue.

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  35. Adore photos at the beach. Love the dress and bracelet

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  36. your brother seems really cool; not hipster at all, just a figure of sheer greatness! (i might have used the wrong form of sheer). i love his shorts, cool white t-shirt, and snaztastic green sperrys! oh and your stuff is cool too i guess.....

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thank you!! :)

xo -- Diana