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June 22, 2011 by Lindsay

Summer Styles

Once again… we are taking a break from interior design with another summer post! If you missed the post yesterday {what’s in your beach bag}, stop by and tell us what you bring in your bag. As promised, today’s post is chock full of summer sensations…

I always have so much fun putting together my ensemble when we go to the beach or sit poolside. I am a ‘matcher’ by nature and I like to try and match my suit to my cover-up, to my flip flops, to my earrings, sunglasses, bag, towel and you get the drift. I love everything about it. So, I thought it might be fun to pull together a few beach ensembles..

* All of these ‘looks’ are budget friendly and come from only a few different location*

 

 

With this season calling for bright colors, this ensemble is the perfect choice! The aqua and lime green make a perfect pair and it’s always fun to go bright! The looks is a tropical & a bit bohemian!

1 Straw Hat by Target

2 Earrings by Forever 21

3 Sunglasses by Forever 21

4 Beach Bag by Juicy Couture

5 Beaded Sandals by Target

6 Towel by Crate & Barrel

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I adore everything about navy blue, red and white for the summer. Is there anything better than an anchor for the season? Anchors have long been a summer favorite and each year they come back with more pattern than the last. Grouping an anchor motif with simpler elements create a timeless look.

1 Earrings by Target

2 Sunglasses by Forever 21

3 Towel by Target

4 Straw Hat by Target

5 Beach Bag by Target

6 Flip Flops by Target

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Let the inner girly girl come out and sport pink for the beach. Pink is one of my favorite colors to wear because it makes me feel girly and pretty. Going bold with a hot pink just screams summer!

1 Straw Hat by Target

2 Sunglasses by Angel Eye Wear

3 Beach Bag by Target

4 Earrings by Forever 21

5 Wet Bikini Bag by Bed Bath & Beyond

6 Monogrammed Towel by Target

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Go classic with this silver and brown ensemble. Mixing neutrals and metallics always create an elegant look; it’s stylish, sophisticated and very chic. If you wanna pop some color into this look, pair it with a turquoise bathing suit!

1 Sunglasses by Angel Eye Wear

2 Straw Hat by Target

3 Earrings by Forever 21

4 Towel by Bed Bath & Beyond

5 Beach Bag by Target

6 Silver Flip Flops by Target

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The chevron pattern is a huge trend right now; pair that fabulous pattern with the bold yellow and blue in this ensemble and you have a hip look. It’s both classic and fun for the summer.

1 Towels by Target

2 Sunglasses by Forever 21

3 Straw Hat by Target

4 Beach Bag by Zappos

5 Earrings by Target

6 Flip Flops by Target

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Is this fun or what? So, tell me, do you get accessorized and have fun with your beach wear? Which ensemble are you more likely to pick? DO TELL.  

P.S. We really do have a new site coming… we promise.

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  1. Sarah says

    June 22, 2011 at 7:08 am

    I love this post… so fun! I love every ensemble, but my favorites by far are the silver and the chevron… it makes me want to put on some flip flops, grab a new beahc bag and head out!

    Great summer post!

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  2. Anita says

    June 24, 2011 at 8:28 pm

    Love it, cute stuff …makes ya want to go shopping!!

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