California Cool
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Omg, I had THE BEST TIME in LA over the weekend. If you follow me on Snapchat (@lushtoblush) then you know that all too well. Someone needs to stop me from snapping after like 3 drinks. Anyway, I was in town for my bestie’s wedding and it was the most beautiful thing I have ever witnessed in my life. I can’t wait to share photos from it!
I headed over on Thursday and I was totally feeling the California vibes when I picked out my outfit. I’ve never been able to figure out the shirt-tied-around-the-waist trend. I did it in middle school (I think I did at least?) when everyone else did, but now it’s kind of hard to make it chic. I think I figured it out with this look though. I needed it to keep me warm when I got cold during the trip, but since it’s hot here and hot there, I didn’t want to wear it the whole time. Perfect solution, right?
{ old dress, // old chambray top, // old nude booties, // // black tote }
Oh plus this dress is super tight and my wrap around shirt covered my stomach so I didn’t need to suck in. Totally the best part about this trend. I wore it with booties so I’d have socks on when I went through security without my shoes, which totally got me excited for fall! Booties are the perfect transition shoe; I have a feeling I’ll be wearing these a lot over the next couple months!
Are you a fan of California casual style?
Photos by Johnny Cheng.
Natali
August 27, 2015 @ 8:04 am
Looking really cute in this outfit! I like your style girl. 🙂
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Megan
August 31, 2015 @ 9:12 am
Thanks so much!
Rebecca
August 27, 2015 @ 10:10 am
Love your dress! so easy to dress up or down!
Rebecca
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Megan
August 31, 2015 @ 9:12 am
Thanks, Rebecca! I agree!
bella
August 27, 2015 @ 11:16 am
I love that dress I have one similar and I like how it crosses over in the front!
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Megan
August 31, 2015 @ 9:13 am
Thanks, Bella! Me too!
Bree
August 27, 2015 @ 11:16 am
I love this outfit! I’ve been playing with the shirt tied around the waist look al little bit this summer too!
xo Bree
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Megan
August 31, 2015 @ 9:14 am
Thanks, Bree! This was the first time where I really felt comfortable with how the look came out. I’ll definitely be trying more often!
Danielle Greco
August 27, 2015 @ 11:55 am
love this outfit! Those boots are adorable!! haha ya that sure is a great part about that trend… on those bloated days that us ladies have to deal with! Great post!
Danielle Greco
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Megan
August 31, 2015 @ 9:20 am
Haha exactly! Thanks, Danielle!
Feyi A
August 27, 2015 @ 12:06 pm
lovely look!x
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Megan
August 31, 2015 @ 9:21 am
Thank you!
Tianna
August 27, 2015 @ 12:39 pm
super cute outfit – nailed it! ♥
Megan
August 31, 2015 @ 9:21 am
Thanks, Tianna!
Hannah
August 27, 2015 @ 3:23 pm
Such a beautiful outfit! Look so chic, and these images are such amazing quality!
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Megan
August 31, 2015 @ 9:22 am
Thank you! My photographer is awesome!
Jaymie Ashcraft
August 27, 2015 @ 5:39 pm
Such a great look!!! 🙂
Jaymie
http://www.jaymieashcraft.com
I hope you join me tomorrow for my Fridays Fashions link up. 🙂
Megan
August 31, 2015 @ 9:23 am
Thanks, Jaymie!
Shira
August 27, 2015 @ 6:27 pm
Stripes are always a good idea! Love with the booties!
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Megan
August 31, 2015 @ 9:23 am
Love stripes! Thank you, I couldn’t be more excited to bust them out again!
Alyssa @ Alyssa with an A
August 27, 2015 @ 7:26 pm
Totally nailed “California cool!” I live in San Diego and it’s basically the standard around here.
Megan
August 31, 2015 @ 9:24 am
Thank you! Glad to hear it from a local! 🙂
Jacqui
August 27, 2015 @ 8:43 pm
This outfit is so perfect! Super casual and comfy but classy
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Megan
August 31, 2015 @ 9:11 am
Thank you!
Danielle
August 31, 2015 @ 12:45 pm
I like this stripped dress very much! Love this casual outfit!
http://www.spring2spring.com
Megan
September 2, 2015 @ 7:18 am
Thank you, Danielle!