My sweets, do you have a favorite summer outfit? I'm excited to announce a new series on Cup of Jo, where I'll feature photos of stylish friends and show how to put together the look (mostly because I want to copy them myself!).First up: My friend Kendra Smoot always looks gorgeous, but I especially love this ensemble (above) she wore on vacation in Greece. Relaxed, easy and beautiful, don't you think?
Here's how to get the look:
Polka-dot scarf: The Hill-Side, $50.
Round sunglasses: Madewell, $134.
Gray tee: LNA, $48.
Boyfriend shorts: Madewell, $50.
Gladiator sandals: Born (in saffron), $85.
Pink nail polish: Essie, $8.
Do you have a summer uniform? xo
(Photo by Akira Ruiz)
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ReplyDeleteAll I wear during summer are dresses so I keep nice and cool... well that's the idea anyway hehe
ReplyDeleteI think I need that head scarf :)
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I'm excited for this series. I'm more of a fall/winter girl, especially when it comes to style (so many fun layers to play with!). I feel like I never quite put it all together for summer. I love how effortless and chic this is! I would love to see a tutorial sometime on how to wear a scarf in my hair. I never quite pin them right or something - or maybe I have a funny head (ha :) but they typically slip off. I adore the look though.
ReplyDeletei know, it's so pretty!
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she is beautiful!!
ReplyDeletethis photo is fantastic and has really great energy as well!
ReplyDeleteCute! Love the sandals...and the fact that she was on vacation in Greece. Way jealous. My summer uniform is lots of beach hats, topsiders, shorts and non-clingy tanks - nothing I have to tug at or fix during the day, nothing that will look gross after I've worked up a sweat trying to keep my kids entertained. Dress and dash.
ReplyDeleteI love this series. My summer uniform: breezy sundresses + short Frye boots. xo.
ReplyDeleteI love her bandana, and her sandals... definitely gorgeous!
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and love her outfit-- she looks like she belongs in Greece...so effortlessly chic!
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I sure do! I get teased about it all the time, but in the same breathe my freinds always tell me that they love it. I wear a full, colorful (usually floral) skirt with a white, grey or black vneck and ballet flats or flip flops depending on what I have to do. Every single day in the summer. My closet is a row is skirts and stack of shirts!
ReplyDeleteso effortless! ❤
ReplyDeletemy summer uniform is a bikini under dresses. you never know if you'll find yourself at the park to catch some sun or at a friend's bbq with a pool...or running through sprinklers!
Love it! Great idea for posts too!
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Great idea. During summer holidays, I mostly wear boyfriend shorts (h&m), a tank (from American Vintage or Monoprix), my beloved Rondini sandals or espadrilles (rope shoes from the market), a straw hat from the market and a Petit Bateau mariniere if the weather is too fresh. Of course if I am at work, I wore more "sophisticated" clothes (mostly dresses in summer)
ReplyDeleteLOVE this new idea for a post! Love the Greek Goddess look = FAB. My uniform for the summer usually consists of havaiana flip flops (for ease of putting on/off as I'm w/our 3 kiddos all day long) and a casual dress or skirt. And I'm usually sporting a ponytail and some sort of headband!
ReplyDeletegosh she's gorgeous. that doesn't even look like real life, it looks like a staged picture. ha
ReplyDeletelove this! can't wait to see more of your stylish friends.
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Bellísima and so natural, love it!
ReplyDeletelove this look and the new series! :)
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ReplyDeleteI love love love those shorts!! I've been searching for the perfect length short and those just might be them... victorias secret here i come!!!
ReplyDeleteoh and that headscarf is gorgeous!
Wow, I thought this was out of a magazine or a Toast UK catalogue - gorgeous! I excited about this series because I love taking elements from peoples outfits and then re-creating them with my own wardrobe. Can't wait for next weeks!
ReplyDeleteps. I want her headband!
It's all about the maxi dress for me...and when it gets a little cool, denim jacket over top. Yay summer!
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I love it! I'm all about comfort in the summer. Pulling the hair back off of my face while I work outside is a must.
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I like that look. Very simple... but the polka dot scarf pulls it together seamlessly :)
ReplyDeleteI don't have a summer uniform... but it would probably be some sort of a maxi dress.
I think I'm gonna like this series.... ;)
ReplyDeleteShe looks just like a model! My friends Jake and Reagan are friends with Kendra as well and always say how beautiful she is and how well she is dressed. Now I know what they mean!
ReplyDeletei love the head scarf and sandals and sunglasses!! she looks so pretty and relaxed. its a perfect summer outfit! i cant wait for more!
ReplyDeletegreek goddess indeed. i'd like to recreate this outfit soon....guess i have to plan a trip to greece. oh well!
ReplyDeleteLove her scarf and those stylish sandals. Great series by the way!
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yes, my summer wardrobe uniform is caftcans! I have them in tons of colors, from Morocco to my favorite Calypso Target silk one... they're super comfy, I always feel like a glamorous lady in them, and you're dressed 1,2,3!
ReplyDeleteI love this look and am definitely going to get that t. Great post, Joanna!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great series idea! I love this look too and have a similar navy and white polkadot scarf I wear on my head, but mine is a vintage scarf from my mother. My summer uniform is definitely a tshirt dress. I own too many cotton sundresses and need to switch up my wardrobe! Looking forward to your posts for fashion inspiration.
ReplyDeleteI would also like a tutorial on how to wear a scarf in such a fashion. I never get it right not matter what I do.
ReplyDeletethat is an adorable outfit. my summer uniform consists of this skirt: http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=55402&vid=1&pid=839718&scid=839718022
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and a white v-neck or pale pink tank. obviously i shopped the old navy sale this past weekend :)
So odd, I JUST saved this photo on Pinterest. I love the sandals, headband, sunkissed skin and Greece...
ReplyDeleteGreat new series, and I love this look - effortless (but for me it would require effort - Kendra clearly has style, I'm going to steal it too!)
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i <3 this outfit!
ReplyDeleteand love this new series!
Perhaps you could also explain how to get so pretty and skinny -- your friends would all look great in trash bags; you're a good looking bunch!
ReplyDeleteI'm so excited for your new series! Love, love, love the headscarf. I'm wanting to unearth mine but was wary of wearing them without bangs (which I've grown out)...well, I'm wary no more!!!
ReplyDelete*gasps* She's a props stylish. Coolest job EVER!
ReplyDeleteFunny, I was just looking at that photo on Pinterest.
ReplyDeleteI typically live in cut-off shorts, layered loose tanks, a cardi and ballerina flats or glad sandals.
At work I tend toward cargo skinnies and interesting heels.
i'm half greek so whenever i visit my family in Greece, my cousins are fascinated by shorts. in greece, they only wear skirts, dresses, and super skin-tight jeans haha they're crazy!
ReplyDeleteYeah! I love outfit posts so much. This is a great one for summer. Now I can't wait to see all your other stylish friends. Love from Sydney xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea!! Can't wait to see more pics!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea for a series. LOVE that everything in this outfit is so affordable.
ReplyDeleteI love boyfriend shorts! my husband has the same size waist as me (truly) so i've been praying for him to stain/rip a pair of jeans so I can make myself shorts out of them! :)
ReplyDeleteI love this!! She looks so casually chic, and I love having the tips to reproduce the look.
ReplyDeleteshea -- land's end canvas also has really nice jean shorts; not too long, not too short. xo thanks for all these sweet comments!
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ReplyDeleteAgreed, the outfit is great! I love how the polka dot scarf adds a bit of whimsy to a relaxed look.
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Oh how I love this outfit. Plus, I love any references to Greek Goddesses because I'm Greek!
ReplyDeleteI love the head scarf it totally makes the outfit. Great idea for a posting series!
ReplyDeleteShe does look gorgeous! What a beautiful, effortless look :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! So simple but put together. Can't wait to see what else you have.
ReplyDeletelove this idea!!!! just love it!! love this look, too.
ReplyDeleteCute idea! Let me know if you need some inspiration! I love the shell she's holding, too!
ReplyDeleteoh how funny! kendra and seth are two of our very closest friends! She's always an amazing style icon. FYI I have a tutorial on my site today on different ways to wear scarves, summer turban style for those that might be interested:
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ReplyDeleteI'm SOOO going to copy that this summer! And I'll give you cred when I do. :)
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ReplyDeletei'll be checking in on this!
a d o r a b l e... as in my home... i love white... all summer long... xo
ReplyDeletesummer perfection! loves it! I will now be, officially, on the hunt for the perfect head scarf thanks to this post.
ReplyDeleteThe scarf is fantastic!!
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I know I'm going to love this new series on cup of jo! This summer I'm all about the long skirts/dresses!
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I like this series. Gorgeous picture, I love her scarf! :)
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She does look gorgeously comfortable!
ReplyDeleteI love the whole ensemble. So chic!
ReplyDeleteEvery time the weather changes it always takes me a little while to get into a new clothing groove. I find that whatever ends up becoming my uniform is never what I planned. The best outfits sort of end up finding me.
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Perfection! Wish I wad in Grecce at the mo!
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oh love the summerfeeling!
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ReplyDeleteVery inspiring!
ReplyDeleteI will for sure do the denim shorts and a loose t-shirt this summer, and combined with the headband scarf it is really cute!
My favorite outfit is a pair of nice sandals and some rolled-up loose jeans. It's perfect for the windy Scandinavian summer.
Love this look! I had to write down how to get the look for my next trip to the US. ps. Looooove the shoes!
ReplyDeleteI really love it! It remainds me of the swedish summer ;)
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i love it! thank you for the idea and for sharing it!
ReplyDeleteOhhh I absolutely love this outfit - lucky you going into summer months now. I have just said goodbye to summer in Aussie with one last holiday to lap up the sun and ocean - check out the pics on my blog if you have a moment - I even got to swim with a Whale Shark!!!
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love the relaxed look so much :)
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I never look this good on vacation. Maybe it's the humidity, sleeping on buses and couchsurfing that has me looking more hobo than chic.
ReplyDeleteI love this look---gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThe scarf and entire look make her look like a modern day Natalie Wood ... she looks flawless
ReplyDeleteThis is such a wonderful idea for a series. She looks just lovely. Can't wait to see more! : )
ReplyDeleteShe looks very free and easy... a nice combination!
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A t-shirt dress and flat gladiator sandals, if I can get my legs fit for baring : )
ReplyDeleteLove this series! Boyfriend jeans with holes (for air conditioning, of course) a tank, fun hat, and a cute cardi for when I go indoors. Oh, and can't forget the gladiators!
ReplyDeleteOh, and please tell your beautiful friend in the picture that on first glance, I thought it was an old photo of Jackie O!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea for a new series! Your friend's outfit is perfection. You can usually find me in cutoff boyfriend jeans and a tee when I want something totally comfortable and laid back. She makes it look so chic!
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ReplyDeleteI love this idea! Thank you so much!
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ReplyDeleteSo excited for this series! My summer wardrobe needs a major makeover. (:
ReplyDeletewhat a great idea and what a pretty friend!
ReplyDeleteLove this series, can't wait to see what other awesome outfits your friends come up with!
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ReplyDeleteEscape to the Greek islands soon!
Your friend is lovely.
ReplyDeleteMy preferred outfit is anything that makes me look thinner.
I love love love this look! I love the boyfriend shorts I have, and wearing simple tshirts with them and fun accessories! bonus*being in Greece!
ReplyDeleteI love that you included a head scarf! They are definitely one of my favorite summer fashion accessories. Especially the silky floral printed ones, so pretty!
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