Happy Me By The Sea…
{MY DYT Type One Style Cable Knit Sweater Eddie Bauer, thrifted
Pin Striped Shirt H & M, thrfted and restyled
Jeans DG2 by Diane Gilman, thrifted, also seen here Bracelets All by Me
Suede Booties Zoe & Zac, thrifted Scarf thrifted}
I am lucky.
I live by the sea.
Earlier this weekend I took a walk down memory lane, and by that I mean I literally went for a walk in one of my old hoods. It’s funny when the steps you take are so completely familiar, yet the surroundings so dramatically changed, leaving one in a mild state of confusion. The office that I used to work in, with it’s large floor to ceiling windows, has been stripped bare and is now a martial arts studio. I admit, I find a certain irony in this, as I reflect on the various conflicts that went on within those walls back in it’s office hey-day. It might have been helpful, or at the very least therapeutic, to hit the mat with a belligerent client, or even a cranky senior staff person. One of the more unique aspects of the locale was the stripper bar directly across the street. If there had been any question as to the nature of the business, any and all doubts were erased after a thoughtless {or perhaps thoughtful} renovation…crystal clear glass entry doors revealed dancers, nekkid dancers. This was particularly evident when vehicles would leave our parking garage at dusk, and the car headlights would shine directly on…well you know. This building was also home to a popular night club and some rather sketchy living quarters above. And now? In it’s current incarnation the building is home to a Senior Services Society. So, the way I see it is that there’s been either a significant change in the demographics …or perhaps there’s some very old strippers and clubbers still in the hood.
Now, about this outfit. Today was a glorious beach day. I’ve seen a lot of beachwear on Pinterest recently. Flip flops and short-shorts, straw hats and colourful tees. It’s still winter here, but that doesn’t mean a girl can’t dream. My outfit is casual, but a watery hued scarf and a trio of my handmade ocean inspired bracelets brings it up a notch, yes? I think nature can be a great inspiration in art, jewelry, and personal style. My colour palette today is inspired by the ocean, the sand, the rocks, and the sky.
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Plane Pretty for Sunday Style
Two Thirty-Five Designs for Casual Friday
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26 Comments
I wish I lived by the sea 🙂
You and I are indeed lucky to live by the sea – yours in gorgeous, rugged Vancouver and mine in balmy Florida. Beauty in both places, for certain. Love your seaside look today, the sweater is cozy and the boots look just perfect for beach walking. Thanks for linking up!
Ah, these pictures are gorgeous! You sweater and scarf are perfect on you too 🙂
Ginny
mynewfavoriteoutfit.blogspot.com
Great looking outfit and love the boots with it, the thrifted sweater and those bracelets. All yum! Beautiful sunset shot, very inspiring all round.
Shirl
The photos paint you in the beautiful beachy colors. You look so happy and carefree, it makes me want to join you on your beach walk. It is lovely.
Your photographs are quite beautiful & love your hand made bracelets!
Denise
http://silhouettedefemme.blogspot.ca/
You ARE lucky – I miss the smell of salt air and the sound of gulls. And is it really warm enough to walk around like that? We are getting hints of spring now – bring it on!
I love your layers and your soft sweater and scarf, and the handmade bracelets. I need to do more soft bracelets – I might actually wear them. You look just fab!
I've been so wanting a sweater like that. Have you noticed that most of them are stiff in the thrift stores? Maybe I just need to spring for a new one! You look fresh and alive!
You make me feel the fresh sea air, ahhhhhhhhhhhhh
You are fabulous.
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What a lovely relaxed outfit, you look so happy and healthy by the sea! Love that cosy jumper! Like you I live by the sea (15 minutes drive away, I mean) and it's so good for the soul isn't it!
It's funny, there has actually been quite a good selection here, and not stiff at all, or stained!, which is the biggie when looking for a white toned sweater. I probably will regret not buying some of them, because they are a favourite with me.
Is it crazy that I looked at your photos had a major desire to feast on clam chowder?! I want it and I want it now!
That big comfy sweater looks lovely!
Chandra
More Modern Modesty
You just gotta go peek in the window to see if they left the stripper poles up! I have to know!
You look like the little mermaid that got her legs … except with a happier ending! Really casual chic at it's best, Little Feet. Beautiful.
I can smell the delicious salt air!! Your blues and creams are gorgeous, the jeans have the perfect little turned up cuff, and the bracelets are absolutely beautiful.
Oooh, this warm looking cable knit sweater with the pretty blue color is a great look.
OMG – how adorbs are you! I LOVE the cable knit with the collar shirt underneath and all your bracelets.. I think you should add a pop of neon – some ankle cut socks with those fabulous booties! Found you via the Real Girl Glam linkup! 🙂
xoxo,
Nikki at http://www.bedazzlesafterdark.com
You do look so very happy, Sue, and I love your look and all your thrifted goodies, the sweater and the bracelets especially. And yes, you are lucky to live by the sea – it's truly gorgeous. Xo
You look very in tune with the sea in your lovely clothes. It all looks so beautiful where you are. x
Stunning photos you lucky lady!
Adorable you and that smile of yours!
I never did that feature hey? Good god what is wrong with me?
I wish i would live by the sea, you are lucky
Ariane xxxx
Great photos!
I love the ocean and being near it.
So peaceful and relaxing.
Cheers,
Laura
these pictures of you on the beach are just dreamy! you are adorable! love your cute outfit combo!
You are more than lucky, you are blessed to live by the sea – simply beautiful!!!!
You look absolutely stunning. The sea agrees with you friend. I love the layering and blue is my favorite color. Just beautiful.
These photos are SO beautiful! And I'm loving your cozy sweater – so cute 🙂
Annie
The Other Side of Gray
Beautiful photos! I can feel your connection to the place where you live, a feeling of joy.