Tank: J.Crew ($7 sale)
Skirt: Vintage/Avalon ($10)
Sandals: Saltwater
Bracelets: Vintage/Thrifted ($6/$2)
If I can't have the ocean close by, I might as well add a little salt-water inspiration to my closet, right? When I spotted this red and white wrap skirt at Avalon a couple of weekend ago, I immediately snatched it up. I recognized the tag- Malia Honolulu- as one that was already in my closet, on a vintage maxi skirt I thrifted awhile back. It wasn't until I got home and actually looked at my skirt collection that I realized I now own three vintage skirts from this same label. I love it when this happens, I wasn't even actively looking for this label but apparently I've developed an eye for Malia.
So it's been incredibly hot the past couple of days, reaching the mid-eighties before 10am. The cure for this? As little clothing as possible. Top, skirt, a couple of accessories, and sandals all day, everyday.
Happy Wednesday!
32 comments:
Very beachy. I guess dressing like you are heading to the beach is the next best thing when you don't live by one ...
What a beautiful skirt, and now you have 3, perfect!
I am so very lucky to live by the sea on the south coast of England, I had a walk along the beach just today. Next time I'm strolling along the sand I'll dip a toe or two in the sea for you!
xx
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it's like mid-90s in chicago now and i'm at a loss on how to dress. i feel so boring without my layers! but pops of bright color like from yuor dress really do help keep the looks interesting :) it's also cool how you've developed an eye for that label haha i'm not sure half the things i get from the thrift store even have labels
I love your skirt and sandals! http://www.natalyascloset.com/
Oh and POCKETS. Cannot be it with a stick.
AHmazing vintage skirt.
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that is the most amazing skirt! i love it and i love how simple it looks but yet so elegant! makes you look like a 70's model!
xo,
cb
Great find, lady! This heat is killing me too! I need a pool to jump into now!! ;)
xx Adrian
fishies! :o)
Your hair is so beautiful! And I adore the skirt :) xo
I love Malia of Honolulu clothes! A few years ago I went to a favorite vintage store and someone had sold their collection of Malia dresses to the store. I bought one and fell in love and have found three more since then. Your skirt is beautiful. I love the color and length.
I can never decide what I want more-your clothes or your hair. Luckily I don't have to choose:)
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That skirt is STELLAR! I was hoping the whole time that it was vintage, because frankly, that just makes everything better!
So pretty! I'm in love with red right now, and that skirt is such a great shade.
Great skirt! so summer-ie! perfect for a walk by the ocean!
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i love loving specific vintage labels. you dream about what it would have been like to have an abundance of their label if you were alive during that time :) cute outfit!
Xo,
steffy
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That skirt is amazing!!
I agree with you on the cure...Skirts and dresses have built in air conditioning! You look great.
Cute! I love stopping into Avalon whenever I'm in town -- some of my favorite things have come from there :)
Wow what a pretty skirt! Long skirts go so well with you long, flowing hair :)
-Dana
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You have amazing hair!
xo Jennifer
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Can't wait to wear my Saltwaters when it finally stops raining!
Wish I was taller so I could wear skirts like that!
xxx
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Oh my goodness - I just picked up a GORGEOUS maxi dress from a vintage shop here in Toronto that is also a Malia! It's my favourite piece this summer - bright turquoise, big pink hibiscus flowers, it's perfect. Glad to know that other Mali pieces are floating around and that I may be able to find another!
Love this skirt!!
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so pretty!
"The cure for anything is saltwater- sweat, tears, or the ocean" was my senior HS quote haha!
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I just wanted to pop by and tell you that you give me serious hair envy! So lovely!
This skirt is GORGEOUS! i want it!! :-)
Love the skirt and your hair is just gorgeous!
In the 70's, my hubby was stationed at Hickam AFB on Oahu. As a lower enlisted troop back then, he didn't make much money. We had our son there and we were very poor financially. I made many of our clothes, but I scrimped and saved and went to Malia's shop as often as I could. FINALLY, I had saved enough money to buy something! I bought a mu'u mu'u of blue calico with a white eyelet lace bodice and white eyelet trim on the neck and the short sleeves. Although there was no ruffle, the dress reached my toes. I wore that dress until the material wore through! My favorite dress ever! I wish that I had saved it and used it for a pattern. By the way, we're still married.
Anon: What an awesome story!
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