Although Fourth of July and Labor Day have both passed, it's never too late to show off some good ol' partiotic blue & red stripes. I just love the combination!
Photos by Sarah Harper
[top: Nordstrom B.P., shorts: Loft, flats: Steve Madden, watch: Fossil, barrel necklace: Lia Sophia, love necklace: Tiffany & Co., bangles: Alex & Ani, evil eye ring: fine jewelry]
I know this is a summery look and it's already almost mid-September, but it's still sweltering hot down here in NC. so bear with me while I channel my inner summer goddess while I still can!
I'm usually not one to show off my belly, but with the midriff craze that seemed to sweep the nation this summer, I thought I'd give it a try - using my own taste and personality of course! I told myself it was fashion research.
Here's what I discovered:
1.) If I'm going to give into the whole crop top thing then my stomach-bearing top of choice will not be a tight one
2.) High(er)-waisted bottoms - whether that be a skirt, or shorts, or jeans - are a must
3.) Keep the overall look fun and light - nothing too serious otherwise I may run the risk of appearing too "Miley Cyrus"
4.) A tie at the bottom is not necessary, but comforting. Notice how mine is strategically placed to cover my bellybutton as well as as much skin as possible
5.)This is a beachy casual look. Period.
You look absolutely adorable! I love the double stripes. The crop top look so cute on you.
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What a cute striped outfit!
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Like your stripe look, so cool!
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very cuteeeeeee
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Your are BRILLIANT! love the whole look. from head to toe!!!
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Loooove stripes and this look is simply perfect!
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The last summer hurrah huh! Very cute!
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Great cropped top and spadrines... loving the striped trend!
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Yes, the crop top craze had taken over! I love your classier take on the trend and the tie bottom is perfect! This is such a cute outfit with the red, white and blue combination! Get as much as you can out of summer while you still can!
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I love the stripes! I love how fun your photographs are :)
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Such a cute outfit...I fall for stripes every time.
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Cute top! You look adorable in it!
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Wow, your hair is fabulous! <3
ReplyDeleteI adore crop tops and you are definitely rocking yours! :)
ReplyDeleteReally nice outfit, sweetie! I imagine wearing something like that myself! :)
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Looking absolutely adorable in that striped crop top !
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So cute! I love the different stripes together and the way you tied your top up! And your hair always looks so pretty in a ponytail!
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all the stripes are so cute!
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I love this nautical look. The shoes are just darling. This is my first time visiting your blog and I love it!
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I love this patriotic/nautical look! The crop top is so cute and so are the shoes :)
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Very nice outfit and you look beautiful!!!
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I live in NC too! I know what you mean about the weather. I like the long summers in our state though. I like my summer clothes =) I like the mix of stripe colors of your shirt and flats.
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Great crop top, I enjoy the mixture of different colored stripes that the shoes add
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The double stripes make for an adorable nautical look!
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I love crop tops, I've been wearing them practically every weekend this summer! I always just try to wear something longer on the bottom, so it's not too much skin.
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you are SOO cute with stripes and stripes! and so brave to wear a crop top, i so CANNOT wear one hehe!!
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aw this look is super cute!! loveee that crop top! i wish the weather weren't cooling down so i could keep wearing crop tops too :P
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Cute look! I love the flats :)
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waiting for the next look
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All the stripes in the outfit is cute. Great tips on the cropped top.
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Fab outfit!
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Youlook so lovely and beautiful!! I love stripes ;)
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