Shifty Stripes

Summer is always a fun time for me to try new things. This is because I'm not working, so I have plenty of time on my hands, plus I tend to feel more creative and inspired. Trying new things often includes going to new areas to try new restaurants and explore new places but it also means trying new styles in my wardrobe that I might not feel so free to experiment with because I am more focused on "professional" attire during the school year. This adorable striped shift dress is definitely not something I would wear to work, but it is absolutely perfect for a hot summer day of strolling through a new area, going to a new restaurant and discovering a new location.

Originally, I wanted to wear this dress to stroll along the beach and pier in Santa Monica, which is on my "summer to do list". Unfortunately, one of the freeways was closed due to roadwork this weekend, so Santa Monica was completely out of the question. (I'll save that adventure for another day when the traffic isn't so crazy!) Luckily, I found these adjoining blue and orange walls that matched my dress perfectly. Like the color scheme of the stripes on my dress, they "shift" from orange to blue!

Dress: c/o SheIn here
Shoes: J. Crew similar silver sandals here and here
Bag: Louis Vuiton Alma in Turquoise similar turquoise style here
Sunglasses: similar purple shades here
Necklace: ASOS similar hot air balloon necklace here and charm version here

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