Jul 6, 2009

Red, White, & Boho

How were your 4th of July's? Mine was full of beautiful (but frigid) beaches, dirty dogs (aka: bacon-wrapped hot-dogs), and my very close friends, but ended with a trip to the ER.

I don't have very many maxi dresses, just because I'm a little shorter and they tend to drag on the floor, but I loved the different patterns of this maxi dress AND the "scrunchiness" - yeah that's a word - of the top allows me to go bra-less! FREEDOM!
While that's a great dress to wear during the summer, it's not quite appropriate for the beach (kicking up sand, getting caught while walking, etc.) so I wore this on Friday, and stuck to shorts & a tank for the festivities at the beach. Some photos of the fun:
4th of July is definitely a kick-off to summer...

So what are your favorite summer activities?
(i need ideas!!)

Oh yeah, to continue with the ER story, everything is OK - we went to the ER because Rye Bread's sister just returned from the Galapagos Islands, where she got an oral infection from her scuba gear. It unexpectedly flared up, so we skipped the fireworks to take care of her. We did get to see the fireworks on the way home though. =)

20 comments:

  1. Christine D.July 6, 2009 at 1:47 PM

    Fairs and festivals are aplenty this time of year. Looks like you've got my other favorites down: beach, grilling, and fireworks. fun!

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  2. TheBeautyFileJuly 6, 2009 at 2:09 PM

    I hope RB's sister is OK! That totally stinks...my best friend just got home from St. Maarten and got some ear imbalance thing...weird!! I LOVE your Boho look! Gorgeous! Also love that Ray LaMontagne is your first dance!! So fun!!!

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  3. MidoriJuly 6, 2009 at 2:49 PM

    aww i really really love that photo #1!

    HOLY CRAP oral infection from scuba gear?! =0

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  4. MoJuly 6, 2009 at 2:50 PM

    Love the maxi dress.
    Sorry about RB's sister, what a crummy way to spend the 4th! =(

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  5. MizzJJuly 6, 2009 at 3:09 PM

    mmm bet those hot dogs were delish! That dress looks gorgeous on you! I'm not normally a fan of paisley, but that pattern is just so pretty I've changed my mind!

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  6. NikolettJuly 6, 2009 at 3:10 PM

    Oh wow, you so left us hanging! I was like "E.R. OMG?! But wow, cute dress!" I'm glad you explained at the end, I hope everything's OK, that really sucks to come back from a vacation with something like that!

    As for summer activities ... I'm always a sucker for picnics and finding local nearby waterfalls (might be harder if your city doesn't have any), going biking, rollerblading, playing tennis, having a tea party in the backyard, and taking out a map - pointing anywhere - and having an amazing road trip with old school music blaring. Just some ideas :)

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  7. eriJuly 6, 2009 at 3:26 PM

    Love the maxi dress!
    Those dirty dogs look good. Mmm!
    Hope RB's sister is ok. That's pretty scary! We were just talking about the cleanliness of rental snorkle gear on our vaca. I think I'll bring my own!

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  8. UnknownJuly 6, 2009 at 3:51 PM

    you look gorgeous in that dress!!! and yes, scrunchies that allow freedom are awesome! haha! ;P those bacon wrapped hotdogs look so sinful but sooooo goooood *droooooooools* and glad ryan's sister is okay...oral infection from scuba gear... *cringgesss* i'm always wary of using rented stuff... =S

    my favourite summer activities? anything outdoors! i love playing tourist in my own city during the summer, you almost feel like you're on vacation too cus all the tourists are out! haha!

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  9. DanielaJuly 6, 2009 at 6:28 PM

    cute dress! hope your friend is ok!!

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  10. platformshoesandwintercoatJuly 6, 2009 at 7:40 PM

    glad everything's okay. dirty dogs? hmm...never had those...must try.

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  11. AnonymousJuly 6, 2009 at 8:30 PM

    Love the maxi dress. You look great! The dirty dogs sound yummy.. how can you go wrong with adding bacon to anything?! :) Glad to hear everything's OK.. that's pretty scary. Fav activities are hiking, going to flea markets and amusement parks and taking road trips. There's always the outdoor movies on the pier... though I've never been. I know, these are pretty generic! :)

    xo, Becs

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  12. Chocolate & ChantsJuly 6, 2009 at 9:19 PM

    Cute dress!

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  13. .July 6, 2009 at 10:08 PM

    That maxi dress is cute!! I'm also wary of them bc I'm short too, but it's cute!!

    liliesandgrapes.blogspot.com

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  14. JINXJuly 7, 2009 at 6:15 AM

    your blogg is the truth..i love your style and what you bring to fashion blogging

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  15. silJuly 7, 2009 at 9:01 AM

    i miss me some dirrty dogs.... i don't miss me some douche bag. you know what i'm saying? LOL.

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  16. MoJuly 7, 2009 at 9:25 AM

    PS: I tagged you! =)

    http://pinkargyle.blogspot.com/2009/07/these-are-few-of-my-favorite-things.html

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  17. AlineJuly 7, 2009 at 4:41 PM

    you look so cute and lol, I love going bra-less too!

    yay for meat wrapped in meat!

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  18. 6rooveJuly 7, 2009 at 11:26 PM

    nice dress, pretty colours
    oh, dirty dogs are not for me, i feel sick today, rather my stomach, all because of a few sweet cherries :/
    kisses :*

    http://stylewaves.blogspot.com

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  19. CarleneJuly 8, 2009 at 5:38 PM

    That's a really cute Maxi that I am assuming you don't wanna share cuz there is no mention of where you got it!! hahahaha :) No matter... you are still gorgeous in it! Love! Happy Belated 4th!
    itsheavenly.blogspot.com

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  20. AnonymousJuly 19, 2009 at 7:41 PM

    love the dress and those bacon wrapped hotdogs are making me hungry! i've actually never had one though i've been tempted by the street vendors!

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