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The sophisticated “beachy” look…

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Hello friends! Summer is already here (and going super fast!) and many of you may already have a planned family vacation to the Caribbean or a get away trip with your “honey” to a romantic beach resort or anything like that.  With that in mind, I got inspired to create an outfit that looked relaxed and “beachy” but at the same time was feminine and elegant enough for an afternoon outdoor social or a romantic dinner with your other half.  To achieve this, I paired a white linen trouser (a summer favorite!) I already owned with a cropped ivory lace top I got as a gift a few months ago and a nude tank top underneath.  To add a touch of sophistication to the look I added an oversized bib necklace (white and gold), a gold leather tote, lady like sunglasses and a big bold hat.  And last but not least, a pair of sky-high wedges that will make you look chic, sexy and super, super tall:-)   Hope you enjoy this post as much as I did putting the look together.  Blessings, Ms. Jeannie.


The outfits I put together are for your inspiration and you may be able to find similar pieces in your closet to achieve the look.   However, to provide you with more options, I have included below the links to the same or similar pieces in case you are interested.


Pants: Banana Republic (old), see below, Top: old, see below, Hat: Scala (old), see below, Bag: Ralph Lauren (here), Shoes: Just Fab (here), Sunglasses: Tom Ford (old), similar/similar

The floppy hat…

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Floppy hats are not only for the beach or to protect you from the sun. They can add sophistication and elegance to any outfit you may choose to wear. They are usually seen complementing bohemian, casual or “street chic” styles but in my personal opinion a floppy hat can be worn with any outfit or attire of your preference. If you want to showcase a more elegant and classic look you will need to keep the rest of the accessories to a minimum and let “the floppy” do its job. Floppy hats can be found anywhere, from Target to Nordstrom to meet anyone’s budget needs. I have personally acquired a couple, not only to protect me from the sun but just because I have fallen in love with this look:-) Hope you all like it! My love and blessings to you all, Ms. Jeannie.

The outfits I put together are for your inspiration and you may be able to find similar pieces in your closet to achieve the look.   However, to provide you with more options, I have included below the links to the same or similar pieces in case you are interested.

Dress: French Connection (old) similar, similar, similar, Hat: Old (no longer available) similar, Shoes: Just Fab, Bag: Old, similar, similar