I remember way back yonder in the late 1990's walking along these very same railroad tracks. It was the summer of '99 and times were so much simpler. Before Facebook when you accepted friends in person, prior to Craigslist killers and when a 'tweet' was just a sound a bird made. These were the days before the cast of "Jersey Shore" disgraced our flatscreens and when a teenage girl could carry her baby brother down the sidewalk without people assuming she was a wannabe MTV "Teen Mom."
During the Summer of '99 I worried about the upcoming school year. Would I be able to fail every Chemistry test and still pass the class? Yes & Yes. Would I learn to master my little manual Honda Accord? Barely. Would I have my first kiss? Nope.
Moving on. The point of this post is to reminisce summer & try new trends. Stores are already stocked with Fall apparel so we have a month to enjoy summer '11 and wear your favorite trends before they're gone!
Coral-ish Romper-Macy's Bar III & my cotton candy bun hairstyle
Railroad tracks in Mendocino County
My siblings and I used to ride our bikes here, pick buckets of blackberries
and take them home for my parents to make pies :)
I bought this romper in Vegas last month. It looked more comfortable
than it was so I might skip this trend in the future.
Mint wedges - $8 from Footsies Shoe Warehouse in Orange County, CA
Watermelon colored vintage suitcase-My grandma gave me this year
ALMOST time to say Goodbye to summer :(
Women's Summer '11 Trends
Maxi Dresses
Color blocking
Rompers
70's Glamour
Floral print
Bright or Neon nail polish
Wedges or neutral heels
Crocheted dresses
More here
Men's Summer '11 Trends
Patterned Dress Shirts
Leather loafers or Boat shoes (whites & brights)
Unlined cotton sport jackets
Khaki or Grey lined suits
Sunglasses- Wayfarers, Aviators or Ray-Ban
All year long Essential - Great pair of denim jeans
(Not skinny jeans, BUT not too baggy either)
More here
Do you have a summer fashion trend you've been wanting to wear?
If so, GO for it! BONUS- They are probably ALL on sale now. :)
Have a great weekend!
xoDale
love the brightness of the romper. i've done all the summer trends minus the florals. i'm gonna keep rocking the bright polish through fall too!
ReplyDeletewhat a great suitcase! and from grandma all the more sweet to cherish!! i cannot believe summer is coming to and end... i had just picked up a few summer wedges before i sprained my toes it is killing me having them sit there while i am browsing boots for fall!!! xo
ReplyDeleteThat's a cute romper! Too bad it's not more comfortable for you.
ReplyDeleteThe only trend I've done this summer is the bright polish. Sadly the fashions here in Utah suck! And I'd rather shop in person than online.
I simply ADORE this outfit! And what gorgeous photos! And I love reminiscing the old days.
ReplyDeleteAnd I totally need a nice pair of wedges for the summer--good thing they probably are on sale!
xo, gina
walking down a railway track with a cute suitcase is sooo cool!
ReplyDeleteYou are so beautiful! Loving these photos - they are adorable!
ReplyDeleteI stumbled into a summer trend recently that I never thought I'd be up for: rompers. I hate them actually, but when I saw one for $7 at H&M I tried it on and fell in love. Now I just need to actually wear it :)
wow, your romper is so beautiful!
ReplyDeletelove this picture, so bright and fun :)
ReplyDeleteOh wow The Summer of '99... Eek! I was 13, and remember it all so well. Crazy stuff how you just made me take a trip down memory lane!
ReplyDeleteLoving this romper on you, and the photos look so professional!
PvdH
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i loveeee the trends this summer!! maxi dresses, bright colors, colorblocking, rompers LOVE THEM ALL!!
ReplyDeletethis romper is GORGEOUS on you dale!!! but then again.. when you look like barbie IRL you could wear a potato sack and still look hot ;p
Love your wedges! I need to check out that place when I go to the OC!
ReplyDeleteI wanted to try the crop top trend, but I was waiting to get in superb shape, that didn't happen! ha ha ha...
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Super cute look on you, love the color and adorable wedges!
ReplyDeleteLiesl :)
So cute!!! I LOVE those wedges!!!
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These photos are ridiculously fun! LOVE the romper!
ReplyDeletei like every post the wedges are great.
ReplyDeleteThese pictures are BEAUTIFUL! You belong in a magazine!! Love your romper & your shoes :)
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Kat
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I love your nostalgic walk down the tracks, and really those photos are stunning. Your outfit is stylish, but you wear it so well!
ReplyDeleteyou look great, and that's some night lighting you've got there. shame the railtracks aren't being used anymore...
ReplyDeleteawww, that's right, we should really wear all the trends we want to wear before new ones come in. your romper is so pretty btw, and you look fantastic! :D
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You look smoking hot in that romper! :)
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I really love this outfit and this post! I remember thinking those same things before going back to school and I struggled with Chem as well! The romper is beautiful as well as the suitcase and it is unique idea to photograph by the railroad!
ReplyDeleteI seriously still need rompers! -_-
ReplyDeleteYours is fab! It's so vibrant, it cheers me up!
Oh gosh, I love railroad tracks and trains! Such a perfect location for a photoshoot lol.
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OMG i love that photoshop and the gorgeous romper!
ReplyDeletethe only trend i've been wanting to try is floral! but i haven't really found anything cute that flatters my body type :/
im sad too that summer's going away. :(
ReplyDeletelove the romper and the photos are so pretty!
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Awesome pics!! I love the romper and the vintage suitcase is amazing.
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Wauw babe, you look incredible!
ReplyDeletewhat an amazing photos
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ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing outfit! These photos look like they could be in a fashion magazine! Gorgeous!
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You're so beautiful and you have amazing style ! I like that romper so much :)
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Awesome shoot, you look amazing!
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that shade of pink coral color is my favorite!
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I am not a fan of rompers, but this looks adorable on you! Your photos are amazing as well. I need to shop wherever you are finding these awesome prices on shoes!!!
ReplyDeletelove the hot pink romper.
ReplyDeletewow, this photo shoot is amazing.love everything about your outfit!this pink looks so NICE on U xxx and that suitcase xxxlove idea of this photo shoot!
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Love the contrast! x hivenn
ReplyDeleteWooow, you look absolutely amazing!
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ReplyDeletenice outfit, very chiq and colourfulll, we like it!!
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you look spectacular! beautiful photo-shoot!
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ReplyDeleteHey Dale!
ReplyDeleteI love your hot pink romper !! It's too cute!! & All of your photos on your blog are great too!! Very inspiring!!
-DeAnna
rompers scare me a bit, do you have to get completely undressed to go pee? Eep! but you look very cute :)
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ReplyDeleteHave a nice day!
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Festy
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Oh girl you look like a model! No doubt, Love the pink
ReplyDeletexx
i definitely love wearing rompers in the summer. floral, striped, solid colors. they're just so cute and you can dress them up in many different waysss.
ReplyDeleteyour romper is so pretty. i love the color on you.
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Beautiful romper, love your shoe. The whole oufit perfect
ReplyDeleteYou seriously look so pretty!! I love your blog girl its so freaking cute!!
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Jenn
Love the photos:) And yeah,I've two one,a summer red bag and a "floreal"motive dress...don't know how to wear them so they are in my wardrobe,waiting for me!:)
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love the suitcase too¡
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@ Everyone ..thanks for all the nice comments.
ReplyDelete@ MLW..haha, I had to laugh because the having to get undressed part is the down side of rompers and bodysuits ;)
@ Filh... Your bag and floral dress sound cute! Wear them definitely :)
I love your outfit and you look amazing. I'm following you already, would you like to follow me back? :)
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Omg!! beautiful pictures, u look absolutely amazing!! And the romper is gorgeous! love love its color
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You look beautiful in the pictures, I love the playsuit. I liked reading you reminisce about your childhood, and I could definitely relate to the not having the first kiss and failing chemistry. I don't really wear clothes because they're on trend, but because I like them - but you said floral prints and I like those so I'll go with them :-).
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xo
www.almostdelightful.com
hey pretty, first of all thanks for your lovely comment! just read your about me and think you're amazing, i feel the same way about searching for bargains, and trying to stay on top of trends while maintaining your own style :-)
ReplyDeleteand i really like your outfit in this post, it has this girly girl look but the hairstyle and especially these stunning heels give it a chic touch, love!
Hello doll,
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting my site and for leaving super sweet comment! and yes, for following too!
I love your outfit, very chic. You are truly very lovely!
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Hope you have a great day ahead of you :)
I love the writing before the picture, funny and very true! Also, you look delightful in this gorgeous romper with that matching suitcase! I'm sorry it wasn't comfortable, but it does look amazing on you!
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this is super adorable!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the comment, your blog is lovely!
ReplyDeleteI love the pink romper and the lighting looks perfect in these pictures. And I have been wanting to do the leather trend and just bought an adorable leather skirt, can't wait to wear it!
Kaylee
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what amazing pictures! can i ask what camera you used? love the pink romper on you as well
ReplyDeletethis set is really awesome!!!:D
ReplyDeleteThese photos are amazing :) x
ReplyDeleteHey Dale,
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog and I love the nostalgic vibe of this post. I couldn't agree more- rompers look comfy, but require lots of adjusting and its too fussy are garment of my taste, nonetheless you look great!
Liv @ bklynlifestyle.blogspot.com
love the romper! and that suitcase!
ReplyDeleteYes I do! This romper!
ReplyDeleteLove the post! Thank you so much for the comment!
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stylemesteph
Your outfit is simply gorgeous!!! Your photos belong in a magazine doll. So beautiful.
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Fashion.MakeUp.LifeStyle
dale, you are so cute! what you wrote about facebook, & chemistry class was funny! very pretty hot pink outfit you have on. when i was little we would go to Cal Skate to go roller skating, so ya, i know chico. ;)
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you look adorable!!!
ReplyDeleteyou're like a real life barbie!!! very cute!!
Very cute romper! These photos are adorable!
ReplyDeleteI love your outfit, you look so nice, the romper is so awsome, the color, the length, the shape are perfect and those shoes are just the perfect touch, you look so good and you are so beautiful! Your blog is lovely and I'm a new follower! Hope you'll like my blog and follow back!
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Oh em!i love the all pink ensemble! Thanks for dropping by my blog. I hope we can be blogger friends!Oh em!i love the all pink ensemble! Thanks for dropping by my blog. I hope we can be blogger friends!
ReplyDeleteLove The Jumpsuit <3
ReplyDeleteloveee those wedges!
ReplyDeleteLove your romper!
ReplyDeleteI have been searching for a long sleeve black one for what seems like forever.
xo SARMIN
Ahh summer 99 was great! And how Facebook has TOTALLY changed so much since then - we don't get Craigslist in NZ or the UK so i'm not sure what it is, but it sounds like I might have to go Google it right now as Im intrigued!
ReplyDeleteI love that vintage suitcase, it is such a treasure. And I love romper suits (they're just about do-able with my not so slender legs!) but find them SO annoying at bathroom time!
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http://whatsadiedid.blogspot.com/
you look Amazing Doll.. Loving the romper and the color suits u a lot
ReplyDeleteMiMi xx
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Love the color and you look FAB!!!! Great shots near the railroad tracks.. HAUTE! New follower her doll.
ReplyDeletelove the photo shoot you look great xxx
ReplyDeleteCan I just say, you are so beautiful! And your blog is really interesting. It has that fashion blog vibe with a personal touch. Following you know, pretty!
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Nicee!! Loving the romper!! and the whole look!!
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