Monday, August 22, 2011

Polyvore: Last weeks of Summer 2011!

Happy Monday!

Mornings are chilly and nights are cooler -- we are now on the last few weeks of Summer 2011. However, the next couple of days for us over here in Los Angeles will be reeeaalllyyy hot -- temperature is going up to triple digits, guys!

Instead of complaining about the heat though, I thought why not plan some cute outfits to celebrate the upcoming end of Summer 2011? ;)

Out and About:

Black, Blue, and Brown
Summer is all about being out and about -- meeting up with friends for lunch or dinner, spending some time at the mall, hanging out at the beach or by the pool, running errands...

I love this outfit because it's simple, but still has a lot of character. I haven't tried using my bathing suit as a top, but I think it would look great (you just might have a bit of a hard time if you have to use the restroom, though).

But I think I will try that one of these days. Imagine how convenient that would be -- hit the mall, go to lunch, or run errands in the morning, then go to the beach after - you're already wearing your bathing suit = no problem. ;)

I would also keep a pair of flip flops in my bag so as not to wet my sandals.

It's all about the skirt:

Statement Skirt
I think it's also important to own skirts that can be styled in different ways, like this beautiful red skirt. Go girly with a floral top and wedges or go for a casual and laid back look with a white tank top, flats, a fedora hat, and feather earrings. :)

Beach BBQ:

Beach BBQ
There will surely be beach BBQ invitations left and right, especially around Labor Day.
I am more comfortable wearing a one-piece suit so I will go for something like this one -- that peekaboo hole adds a little sexiness to the look.

I probably won't feel comfortable walking around with just my bathing suit on though, so I would need a cover-up. Accessorize with sunglasses and bangles, and don't forget your flip flops and beach bag!

Dress Up:

Dress Up
If you need to be a little more formal, you can't go wrong with dresses. And the great thing about these is you can easily transition the look from summer to fall -- just add tights and a blazer!

Which of these looks did you like the most? What are your go-to summer styles? Do you have any summer outfits planned that you haven't had the chance to wear?

I wish all of you a great week ahead -- enjoy the last few weeks of summer!!! :D

Twitter? WhatMimiWrites :)

62 comments:

  1. Love, love, love these...well done!!! The turquoise, black and tan is such a lovely combination too! Hope you had a Wonderful Weekend!

    Liesl :)

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  2. Liesl-- thank you!!! and i was really surprised by how well those three colors went with each other. :)

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  3. Love them all! But my favorite one will be the second one. So pretty:) :)

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  4. Super cute outfits! I am actually looking forward to the LA heat. It's about time for summer weather! (since I'll be indoors and won't have to melt outside lol)

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  5. I've fallen in love with that skirt from second set ! ! !

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  6. Aw great outfit ideas! Ur so lucky that ur city is still so warm. Here, is slowly declining, it's getting colder now =[ Not fair!! Lol.

    Hope u have a great last few weeks of summer!
    xx

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  7. VERy nice. Love all the outfits. I saw Those Steve madden wedges in LA this weekend at Marshall's! $40 bucks!

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  8. I love your collages! I'm not ready for summer to be over : (

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  9. I live the yellow dress u put!!!!!! Its so pretty!

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  10. I LOVE THE FIRST OUTFIT!!! the outfit is so french riveria chic!! LOVE!

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  11. AnieLii-- i'm glad you loved them!

    Leeann-- haha! this summer actually wasn't as hot as last year. ;)

    Lenara-- aww, thank you!!!

    ClouDesign-- me too!

    xWHLo-- aww, on the bright side, you get to wear cute winter clothes, right? :)

    JazzyO-- oooh, that's a pretty good price! :)

    Marie a la Mode-- thanks! and yeah, i'm pretty torn about summer ending...

    Rinz-- love that too! :)

    Lisa-- aww, i love how you described it!

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  12. The dress up one is my fav, I love that polka dot dress!

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  13. Krysten-- that dress is cute, huh? i need one like it. :)

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  14. Awesome line up! So want the purple wedges!

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  15. meg-- thanks! and i want that too. ;)

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  16. I love the yellow and blue dresses! I just bought a bunch of stuff today and I'm seeing 70s style all over the place- Especially F21 and H&M... I also love all of the aviators all over your outfits!

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  17. Meri-- haha, i loooove aviators! ;) and i hope you do a haul on your blog - i would love to see the stuff you got! :)

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  18. Girl, that bathing suit as a top idea is genius! I shall try that! :]

    I heard about the weather here in Cali. Get ready to sweat. ugh!

    I honestly like all of them! ;)

    Especially the skirt outfits!

    By the way, I’m having an international Pura Vida bracelets giveaway so come check it out! :]

    xoxo, Bree

    http://vivalabreee.blogspot.com/

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  19. i love all these outfits! taylor swift just posted pictures on her message board of her in south carolina, and she was wearing a swimsuit just like in the first picture! :)

    XO,
    SSDS

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  20. P.S. did you get a new banner? so pretty!

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  21. Bree-- let me know how the bathing suit as top works for you, okay? :)

    SWEATshirtDRESSshirt-- oh really?? haha, i didn't know that. ;) and yup, i changed my banner, i'm glad you think it's pretty!

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  22. I like those purple wedges!
    I have been seeing celebs wearing boots already in L.A. , no fair!

    *Lynnette
    http://www.theblondebrunette.com/

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  23. Everything is so adorable! I love that full red skirt! =)

    http://pinkchampagnefashion.blogspot.com/

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  24. LOVE That yellow dress and that blue tank top! So cute. I wish I could pull off big sunglasses, alas, I cannot. Not even CLOSE.

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  25. These are all wonderful! The dresses are just amazing :) Oh how you have made me long for summer!

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  26. Hope-- isn't that skirt just perfect?! ;)

    Deidre-- aww, really? i used to think i can't pull them off either, but now i love them. :)

    Many Colours-- aww, sorry! ;) save these outfits for the next hot day you'll get. :)

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  27. very good selections.you have great taste.

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  28. I love the third one
    but from the second outfit I love this pink bag:)

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  29. These are fantastic sets, Mimi!:D

    I like the first and third -- summery, sexy, and comfy.:D

    I love maxi dresses, a good summer staple.;D

    ***** Marie ******
    allthingsmarie.com

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  30. Great looks :)
    xoxo
    http://wakeuuuup.blogspot.com/

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  31. Some super cute pieces there! The weather in England is hit and miss but I hope the next few weeks see off the summer in style :)

    Rosie x

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  32. I love the green board! XOXO

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  33. I love your thinking here. Great collections. Xxxx

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  34. A great combination of outfits. I'm loving all the turquoise and yellow

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  35. The Out and About look is my favorite - love! :)

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  36. super cute collection. i am almost ready for summer to end. it's been really hot these days.

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  37. i love all the pieces in this post... the sunglasses are the best!

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  38. I love that black swimsuit in the first set! Stunning!

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  39. Love your pics. That top swinsuit looks really flattering, will look into that!

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  40. Oh seeing your post got me even more summer nostalgic just now! Today it was absolutely freezing in London. I ventured out wearing sheep-lined doc martens, black head to toe, and a stella mccartney winter jacket... :( i'm jealous of your outfits!


    PvdH

    www.ThePvdHJournal.com

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  41. I am loving the outfit ideas!! and your new header since i've been here last!!

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  42. Love the dress up outfits the most x

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  43. I just adore the 1st Polyvore!

    Aww Man I'm going to miss summer 8( don't remind me Mimi LOL JK

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  44. Those sets are amazing. I seriously need to go shopping.

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  45. nyanzi report-- aww, thank you!

    caise-- isn't that bag so cute?!

    Marie-- that's true! maxi dresses are perfect for summer! :)

    Luciana-- :D

    Miss L-- aww, thanks!

    Rosie-- i wish you guys a couple more days of sun! :)

    Sia-- :D

    Fashionistable-- thank you!!!

    Sam-- i love turquoise too! :)

    Erika-- :D

    keishua-- some days i am ready, some not really haha!

    Punctuation Mark-- aah, i love aviator sunglasses!

    Tasha-- i loved that swimsuit too!

    About Last Weekend-- it does seem so flattering, huh? ;)

    PvdH-- awww, really?! is there any chance you might get a few more days of sun over there?

    Krystal-- thank youuu!!!

    Tessies Hearts-- :D

    Dizzy-- awww, haha! on the bright side we get to wear cute winter coats? ;)

    Venus In Virgo-- :D

    Sunny&Star-- me too!!! ;)

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  46. Oooh I love pictures #2 and 4 the best. The red skirt would look perfect with the top you picked out in #2 and I'm also loving that rounded collar dress you have chose in #4!

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  47. SewPetiteGal-- thanks, i'm glad you loved them! and that rounded collar dress would look great on you! :)

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  48. I really love the second look and i am definitely not ready to give up summer fashion yet!

    Chic on the Cheap

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  49. All of these are so lovely! I love/want them all ha xo

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  50. The items I need? The bag from the first set and the oxford pumps from the last. SO perfect for all seasons.
    These all look great for summer! Too bad my summer is over :(

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  51. LyddieGal-- at this moment, i'm not either. ;)

    Katie-- haha, same here! ;)

    Lisa-- aww, you can still incorporate these pieces to your fall wardrobe. i know you can make it work! :)

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  52. Love all your outfits! Love the yellow dress w/ peter pan collar!

    Thanks for visiting my blog, now following you hope you return the love =)

    XOXO
    Shels
    http://followyourbliss4ever.blogspot.com/

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  53. Shels415-- you're welcome and thanks for following! :D

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  54. Thanks so much for your lovely comment,Sorry I havent had the chance to get back to your comment,Ive been away in Scotland and havent had any access to a computer! :D
    Gorgeous moodboards,gorgeous colours and combinations x
    Look forward to more posts <3
    Hope you have a fabulous day!
    billiejean44.blogspot.com

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  55. Kayleigh-- aw, no problem! i hope you had a great time in scotland! :D

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  56. In the last Pic
    There is a yellow dress on the right

    it's perfect.
    can you say from where ?

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  57. Raghad K.-- ummmm i can check and let you know!

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  58. OOHHH, i love love love love love! the first one is perfect.

    :)
    Carrie
    http://readmylifeascarrie.blogspot.com/

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