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At the Beach

I was born & raised in Oregon, where the beach was just a short drive away.  The ocean water was usually freezing cold and the wind brisk, but I have so many fond memories of family day trips there – jumping waves, building bonfires and watching the sunset.  Now that we live in upstate New York, this is the closest beach that we have.  Being a lake-front instead of the ocean means it isn’t quite the same, but it’s still a fun place to come spend the day.  And every time I watch the kids playing in the sand & splashing in the water, it brings to mind all those special moments I had growing up.

What I’m wearing:

Ya Los Angeles dress c/o KiwiLook (here or here), Forever 21 shirt (similar), Dolce Vita sandals (here or similar for less here), Bracelets: Vintage, ASOS, Express (here), Dockers aviators (on sale here), Lips: Revlon Colorburst Coral

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  • i LOVE that dress! you look so cute in that last pic! it looks like a magazine ad! love it!

    xoxo, jenn
    the stylish housewife

  • You look gorgeous and that's so cool you grew up in Oregon. Love the striped dress and how you did your hair. You look so chic!

    xoDale
    http://www.savvyspice.com

  • I grew up on the beaches of southern Maine and it took me a few summers to get used to spending the day at the lake instead of the day at the beach. I love this casual yet stunning nautical look. Your accessories and perfectly tousled top knot pull it all together.

  • Ooooh, so jealous for the beach–even if it is lake-front. I spent a lot of time at my grandma's lake-front home when I was growing up, and it really makes it "SUMMER" for me. Great outfit, and I *really* need to try those Revlon Colorburst lippies…I'm a sucker for a good coral lip!

  • What a perfect summery dress.
    Creamy

  • You look gorgeous!! Very nice dress and sandals 🙂

    http://lartoffashion.blogspot.com

  • You look gorgeous. This is the perfect outfit for an ocean setting!
    xo,
    http://www.abitofsass.blogspot.com

  • I love the gold accents against the blue/chambray. Very cute striped dress too!
    ~Jessica
    http://www.jeansandateacup.blogspot.com

  • I love these photos Kimberly! and you look so pretty in stripes 🙂

    xoxo,

    Fashion Fractions

  • Oh, you look beautiful! I love the striped dress with the golden sandals and accessories! Very chic! The funny thing is that to me beach childhood memories are connected with pebblestone beaches and little bays with crystal clear water in the most beautiful shades of blue and green, the Mediterranean. And up until today I don't like sand beaches. 😉 It really goes back to our childhood, doesn't it?! Have a wonderful Monday! xo, Christina

    http://www.styleclouds.de

  • Lovely outfit. Esp like the shirt 😀

    glamDevils

  • very cute!

  • Such a beautiful outfit 😉

    x
    bloo90fashion

  • That dress is so pretty on you and perfect for the beach!

  • I'm not yet 100% sold on the high-low dress, but you look great here. So summery.

  • Kimberly, This is my favorite shoot yet! I love that dress, I love the background, and I love your writing style. Sweet, simple, and brilliant. Yup, love it all!

    xoxo,
    Courtney
    girlavantgarde.com

  • stripes, chambray and a top bun..you stole my heart..lol!
    You look adorable.
    I just found your blog, I am an hour north of NYC how far north are you?
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    sheree

  • Hi Sheree, I am about a 5-hr drive from NYC…right near Lake Ontario!

  • I love the dress! You look so cute and appropriate for the lake/beach.

    Amy

    Fashion and Beauty Finds

  • These pictures look like something out of an ad or something!! They're beautiful!

  • I love this outfit! You look adorable, the dress is perfect for summer, and your bun is perfection! You're right – it's not quite the same having a lakefront instead of an ocean, but it still can be fun! My uncle has a beautiful waterfront house on Irondequoit Bay, we love going over there to visit!
    Also, what's the color on your toes?

  • Hey Christina – my pedicure color is Essie Bikini So Teeny! 🙂

  • This is gorgeous! Gets me so pumped to go to the beach!

    I would love for you to check out my blog!

    Joanna
    http://www.dixiemodish.com

  • Love the layering of your chambray shirt over the dress! Gives the look a laid-back feel 🙂 Oh and your bun looks amazing! Hugs xx

  • L

    I'm a fellow Upstate NY girl myself (Originally from Utica area, now living in Boston!) I love your dress. It's perfect for a day at the lake. You look great! xo

    http://www.LsFashionDish.com

  • I adore that striped dress….love how you paired it with the chambray!!

    Rebecca
    http://www.redtagchiclosangeles.com

  • Absolutely adore!! This is so perfect for the beach. And totally random but swear you are the first person I know from Oregon. 🙂 {just a random fun alyson fact back at ya this morning morning!}

  • Love this look! That dress is so fun and perfect paired with the gold accessories and sandals. Such a perfect setting for outfit photos too!

  • Gorgeous! Love this look – every single thing about it!

    Sarah
    smalltowncatwalk.blogspot.ca

  • This is such a great look. I love the high bun on you. You look fantastic!

    Maja – clotheskinksandcurls.blogspot.ca

  • this dress is so gorgeous on you! and i'm loving the top bun.
    highfashion4less

  • Love that dress!

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  • your dress is gorgeous! and love your topknot!

  • love the dress and sandals

    Xo Megan

  • You look absolutely stunning!! I love the shape of this dress and how you added the jean jacket. Your style is just amazing.

    http://www.thejoyoffashion.blogspot.com

  • These beach photos are so cute and classic!
    Love your stripe dress!
    xx
    KS

    http://www.krystalschegel.com

  • These photos are stunning! Yay for the beach 🙂 And such a cute striped dress!

    xoxo,
    Rachel
    Rachel’s Lookbook

  • Loving that asymmetrical stripped dress! I was born & raised in Oregon and I must say our beaches are not my favorite, but I still have great memories there 🙂

    Lindsay @
    LindsayJEveryday.blogspot.com

  • You are adorable, Kimberly! I LOVE this dress – and how you layered it with a chambray shirt – so classic + chic.

  • Gorgeous photos! I love the chambray shirt paired w/that amazing dress. One of my faves from you, Kim! http://www.casualglamorous.com

  • Such a pretty hi-low dress! I love the chambray shirt layered over it, and your topknot totally works with the classic vibe of the outfit.

    -Erin-
    http://onetwosummer.blogspot.com/

  • Such a pretty hi-low dress! I love the chambray shirt layered over it, and your topknot totally works with the classic vibe of the outfit.

    -Erin-
    http://onetwosummer.blogspot.com/

  • your blog is absolutely amazing- i love it! and these pictures are so so pretty- i love that striped dress. and you beach days sound so nice- i have lake michigan a short block from my apartment, but there's not much you can do on a city beach. what i'd give for a bonfire night 🙂

  • Such beautiful looks, love that dress – it looks so beautiful on you! Such fantastic hair too!
    xx

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  • You should be in a catalog…these pictures are amazing! I love it all so much!!
    -amy
    http://www.dreamingincashmere.com

  • Beautiful! You look great in this dress!!

  • These beach outfit is great as all your outfits. You have great style and taste.

    I'm one of your biggest fans.

    http://www.zadinblog.com

  • Rocking a mullet dress! I love it! And you look so beautiful and carefree in that last pic…you should totally frame it.

    Sarah's Real Life

  • Absolutely in love with these photos! The last one is just so adorable and natural. The dress is gorgeous and may I just say I'm jealous of the sock bun. Only time i miss my long hair is when I see yours 🙂
    Happy Monday!
    beijos,
    Tiffany
    http://www.beijostiffany.com

  • Perfect beach outfit!!!

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  • I really love the gold accessories with the blue stripes – its the definition of summer for me 🙂

  • Such a cute look! Loving your sandals and accessories!

    xx
    Giovanna
    http://www.oliveandanarrow.com

  • You look so glamourous! Love everything about your outfit. Perfect!

    octoberchic.com

  • You make it look so effortless! Lovely 🙂

  • That dress is perfect for a day at the beach and those gold sandals are so cute!

  • I grew up in FL and now live in CT so I can relate to your beach woes. Hoping to get back home soon.
    Niki
    http://www.fashionatforty.blogspot.com

  • I love this dress, it's so dramatic but still looks casual and easy going! And your hair is so cute, I'm still trying to master the top-knot.

  • What a beautiful outfit! So pretty for the day at the lake. I always look like a bum when I got to the beach.

    Alice
    http://www.happinessatmidlife.com

  • Amy

  • Definitely beachy chic! love the icey blue nail polish! I am headed up to visit my bf's parents in Salem, OR next month, and I can't wait to get some time in at the shore… love the ice cream shops and seal watching!
    xx
    Here&Now

  • Great outfit – simple but sweet! I like this dress!!! xoxo Jana

    http://janaschocolateandsilk.blogspot.de/

  • you look great! Love the dress!

    http://hotcinnamon.blogspot.com.es/

  • perfect look for the beach so chic!I love those sandals!

    http://www.theluxuryrehab.com

  • Super cute look!! I love the dress & shirt combo!

  • Perfect beach wear. I was growing a little tired of high lo styles but you've given me a new interest – in the breeze it's lovely and you look fabulous in these pics. I am always windswept and flustered on the beach, you look fabulous 🙂

    http://www.styleonthecouch.com

  • That is a great use of the chambray shirt!
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  • beautiful pictures!!

    michaelandwhitneyweekes.blogspot.com

  • Love these pics! you look adorable! Can you tell me what size dress you have on in this pic? Thanks!

  • Hi Allison, the dress I'm wearing is a medium (it runs a bit small) – hope that helps!! 🙂

  • Your gorg!
    Upstate is beautiful…I wonder where you are up there? My hubby has family in Elmira/horseheads and they have houses on the finger lakes. We go there every summer. Hubby would LOVE to move where he grew up…I'm a Cali girl born and raised so NY is not happening anytime soon!!

  • Your gorg!
    Upstate is beautiful…I wonder where you are up there? My hubby has family in Elmira/horseheads and they have houses on the finger lakes. We go there every summer. Hubby would LOVE to move where he grew up…I'm a Cali girl born and raised so NY is not happening anytime soon!!

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