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Happy Summer!

Happy Summer, lovebugs! In case you weren’t aware, today is the first official day of summer and the “longest” day of the year. Longest as in, it stays light out the longest, not that we get extra hours. Sorry to get your hopes up – but don’t feel bad, I quickly thought the same thing before I realized what that really meant.
I decided to celebrate the first day of summer by pulling out some of my brightest and flashiest accessories. What better way than with some turquoise earrings, bold orange beads, green clutch, and glittery gold wedges. A simple but chic dress was the perfect piece to incorporate all of these together..without looking like a walking rainbow. I decided I love the nail trend as pictured first in this post and switched it up this week with bright yellow and coral.
{Outfit Details – Dress: Penguin, Wedges: Dolce Vita for Target, Clutch&Sunnies: F21, Necklace: Francesca’s Collections, Watch: Michael Kors c/o boyfriend}
To kick off summer, here’s a short little list of some of my favorite summer activities:
  • Sunny afternoons poolside with sisters & girlfriends
  • Sipping on a chilled glass of lemonade, or an icy coffee. 
  • Gushing over the lists of must-haves in the latest issue of Lucky
  • Grilling fresh veggies and indulging in yummy burgers. 
  • Taking trips to the beach and returning with sunkissed skin
  • Wearing brightly colored patterns, polishes, and accessories
Nearly each of these things have been showcased via photos here just for you lovelies to see! Go take a peak :). What are your favorite summer activities? Do you like to keep it low key with easy to wear pieces, or spruce up your look with bright accessories?
xx,

Marissa

33 Comments

  1. Anonymous said:
    6.21.11

    Does your watch have a certain name? And where is your bracelet from?!?! I love them both! <3

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  2. Hayley said:
    6.21.11

    Love all the bright colors, that necklace is amaze.

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  3. ashley said:
    6.21.11

    Love your necklace. I just recently discovered francesca’s and am happy to see them popping up everywhere! Looove their accessories!

    I’m a new follower. 🙂

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  4. 6.21.11

    Cute outfit! 😉

    xo
    Janelle

    http://www.janellehaskin.etsy.com

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  5. Kate said:
    6.21.11

    This is so pretty! I am in love with the necklace and your nails are so fun!! Might need to try that out!

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  6. 6.21.11

    You’re so purdy. 🙂 Love this outfit!!

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  7. Katherine said:
    6.21.11

    You look gorgeous! I love all the colors of your outfit, so pretty 🙂

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  8. Veronica said:
    6.21.11

    i love yellow and coral together! this outfit really does scream summer. nice!

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  9. Marian said:
    6.21.11

    Love the entire outfit…but that necklace is a fav!!

    Summer activites…I love roof top deck parties and ice cream!!

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  10. 6.22.11

    Ok. I am smitten with your new nail color coordination! And I lov your whole summer activities list – minus the burgers, unless they are veggie 😉

    Great post!
    Xo,

    E

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  11. Alisha said:
    6.22.11

    Love this whole outfit! That necklace is by far the star of the show. It’s stands out perfectly against your oh-so-chic dress! Love Francesca’s Collection pieces!!

    xoxo

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  12. Francesca said:
    6.22.11

    you look so fab!!

    xoxo,
    F

    Le Kiss Kiss- Click Here!

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  13. MICHELLE said:
    6.22.11

    Great color combos! Super perfect for summer.

    http://goldhearted.etsy.com

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  14. 6.22.11

    beautiful outfit and lovely photos!! i adore your clutch and necklace <3

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  15. Julia said:
    6.22.11

    Maris! The last picture is gorgeous! I think you should make it your profile picture1 Its ju btw since your blog never shows my name :p

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  16. cryskay said:
    6.22.11

    happy summer girly! you are dressed for the occasion. love the pastel accents. xx

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  17. Sherry said:
    6.22.11

    Beautiful!!! Definitely summery! I love your necklace!!

    http://sweetandsassy-sherry.blogspot.com/

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  18. 6.22.11

    Love the pops of color! great outfit

    xo Julia
    galmeetsglam.com

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  19. Amy said:
    6.22.11

    Turquoise, gold, AND coral? I’m dying over here! And there are those nails again! I’m seriously inspired now. I think I actually “dress up” more in the Summer myself. Dresses just make life easier!

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  20. 6.22.11

    You’ve been killing it lately with your outfits- seriously girl, you look gorgeous! The navy combined with the bright colors looks fab and I’m thinking I need to head out to Target to see if they have anymore of these wedges- so cute.

    x

    p.s. love these sunglasses too! And Francesca’s does have the best jewelry- I just bought a pair of gorgeous gold hoops with a few white stones mixed in… it definitely looks like something I would have picked up at Saks or something 🙂

    Anyways, I really need to stop typing now! haha

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  21. Paola said:
    6.22.11
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  22. sarah said:
    6.22.11

    love your watch!

    xx
    sarah

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  23. 6.22.11

    i really like the nail polish you have on here. I wish I was better at polishing my nails, the due colors look great together

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  24. Noelani said:
    6.22.11

    The perfect outfit for summer’s official start! I am head over heels for the necklace, totally makes the outfit. And I just saw the watch was c/o the BF……need to chat with husband immediately;)

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  25. 6.22.11

    hawt outfit, friend. love the nails. love the whole outfit!!!

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  26. 6.22.11

    You are beautiful and I love your style. New follower here! 🙂

    xo
    Rachel

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  27. 6.23.11

    This is an adorable outfit–the navy base + pastel accents are summery perfection! my wrist thanks you btw 🙂

    xo,
    C

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  28. Amy said:
    6.23.11

    I love that statement necklace! It is fantastic!

    amy day to day

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  29. 6.23.11

    What a fab statement piece! The perfect color accent for this outfit! xo

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  30. 6.23.11

    you look stunning doll… LOVE those shoes!

    kisses,
    Mariel

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  31. CENDRITYSS said:
    7.10.11

    Nice look !!
    xx

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  32. 7.11.11

    Love orange and navy (my wedding colors) – you look darling!

    XO,
    Rachel

    http://fashionablyliving.com

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  33. 8.8.11

    I LOVE that turquoise clutch!

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