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Blue Stripes

This past weekend was an absolutely scorcher, at least here it was. There’s not much else to wear besides a flowy tank top & airy shorts when the heat reaches triple digits. I scored this Madewell tank at one of those J.Crew box sales (mentioned here) back at school for a mere $3. I’ve worn it so much lately, whether dressed up like this, or just getting things done around my house. The shorts are a piece from H&M’s Conscious Collection, and I absolutely love them. They’ve gotten their use, especially on these uber-hot days!

Excuse my little bandeau underarm tan line. I suppose that’s the price you pay for not have bathing suit straps across your neck, which I absolutely despise. I’ll take the underarm tan line instead!

{Tank: Madewell, Shorts: H&M Conscious Collection, Crossbody: Gap, Wedges: Target, Lips: Revlon Kiss Me Coral, Nails: Revlon Siren}

If you look closely at the tank, you’ll see the circles located all over it. This is one of my favorite parts! Something different, and adds a little dimension to an otherwise plain striped tank. When untucked, the tank flares out at the bottom, almost like a babydoll top (another reason I love it, it’s not really fitted).

I hope you all stayed cool this weekend, especially those of you in the MidWest! 
xx

19 Comments

  1. 7.19.11

    perfection

    gosh

    xo

    http://kendalldonaldson.ca

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  2. 7.19.11

    can you please do a step by step tutorial perhaps on how to do the french side braid?! i try so hard and mine always turns out like a handicap four year old’s handiwork. LOL yours looks flawless. LOVE IT. very LC.

    ps. love the shorts,eyelet anything is my fav, so cute & classy!

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  3. 7.19.11

    We <3 your wedges!!!

    🙂

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  4. Kimberly said:
    7.19.11

    Love this outfit – stripes + eyelet…perfect!

    http://pennypincherfashionista.blogspot.com

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  5. 7.19.11

    Gorgeous Marissa! x

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  6. 7.19.11

    Adorable look! Love the stripes. it’s been SO SO hot in Boston too..going tobe 99 on Thursday.

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  7. Marissa said:
    7.19.11

    So cute! I love blue and white for summer and wear it all the time! xoxo Marissa

    http://happiness-is-the-little-things.blogspot.com/

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  8. Alysson said:
    7.20.11

    love this look!! OK where are you living in VA?!? I also live in VA and in the same town as the headquarters of JCrew- I go to every single box sale! crazzy.

    http://simplicityisultimatesophistication.wordpress.com/

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  9. 7.20.11

    you are so cute! love the nails and the stripes!!

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  10. 7.20.11

    Great outfit for the hot weather. Love that tank. Do you mind if I use one of the pics for next week’s What They Wore post? Of course, I’ll link back to you.
    No Guilt Fashion

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  11. Linda said:
    7.20.11

    I love this nautical look and I am a huge fan of side braids!

    http://thefashionlatte.blogspot.com

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  12. Kristin said:
    7.20.11

    Super cute! LOVE the hair!

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  13. Marella said:
    7.20.11

    Such a lovely outfir dear!

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  14. BlueVanilla said:
    7.20.11

    Too cute! Love the blue and white stripes! Perfect for a hot summer day!
    xx

    Hot Pink Day
    Shop Blue Vanilla

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  15. CENDRITYSS said:
    7.21.11

    Too cute look !
    xx

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  16. Aina said:
    7.22.11

    I love this outfit! Especially with the orange nails!

    Keep up the great work!

    Smiles,
    Aina
    THE DUSTY LOFT

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  17. 7.26.11

    Love those shorts!! So cute!

    jemappelleshen.wordpress.com

    P.S. Thanks for visiting my blog!

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  18. 8.8.11

    Such a great look for the heat… Still very fashionable 🙂

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