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2014 Outfit Styling•FASHION•Outfit Styling

The Meeting Place

November 17, 2014

MelaniePoncho1  MelaniePoncho3 MelaniePoncho4 MelaniePoncho5 MelaniePoncho6 MelaniePoncho7 MelaniePoncho8 MelaniePoncho9  MelaniePoncho11 MelaniePoncho12 MelaniePoncho13
Poncho: c/o Loloelle Boutique
Shirt: TJMaxx
Jeans: Amercan Eagle
Boots: Sam Edelman
Hat: c/o Loloelle Boutique
Necklaces: The Silver Wren
Watch: Michael Kors

 I am truly, truly blessed to live minutes from the ocean.

As a child, my cousin and I spent the summer days with our grandmother while our parents worked. She would frequently bring us to beach where we would play in the ocean, walk on the sandbar, search for sea glass, and torment her by feeding the seagulls. These are childhood memories I so truly cherish because it’s where my love for the beach began. Those summer days developed a love so deep down in my soul for something that would remain there forever.

My husband doesn’t understand my love for the beach. He doesn’t get how anyone can sit there for hours without getting bored…or hot. He never goes to the beach with me, which is one of our biggest “arguments” in the summer. It doesn’t make sense to argue over something so minimal, but I think its more that I want to share something I love with the person I love. I’ve tried to explain why I love it so much to him, but it’s not really something that can be explained.

I love the sound of the seagulls as they fly overhead. The sound of the waves gently crashing to shore. The feel of the hot sand between my toes. The warmth of the sun on my skin. The complete emptying of my mind as I stare out to the horizon. The feeling of complete peace and calmness as I do the only thing I need to do at that moment…breathe.

All of these things bring me back to my childhood, to those days with my cousin eating Super Mario Brothers Kraft Macaroni and Cheese and Peter Pan fruit snacks on the beach, drinking a cup of cold Koolaid (so healthy, I know). With our grandma right next to us.

I know she’s sitting on a beach in Heaven, waiting for us to join her again someday. For now, I’ll meet her here (even in the cold of winter).

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  1. Kelly says

    November 17, 2014 at 10:35 am

    So pretty! I would love to live by the beach!!
    XO Kelly
    http://www.dettecake.com

    Reply
    • Lauren McBride says

      November 18, 2014 at 10:21 pm

      It’s glorious! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Alex says

    December 7, 2014 at 12:48 pm

    The Poncho is fabulous. So are the boots. And the pictures are simply gorgeous.

    Alex – Funky Jungle

    Reply
    • Lauren McBride says

      December 7, 2014 at 8:41 pm

      Thank you! <3

      Reply
  3. Claire says

    December 8, 2014 at 4:22 am

    Beautiful poncho, great outfit and perfect location 🙂

    thanks for sharing at Creative Mondays

    Reply
    • Lauren McBride says

      December 8, 2014 at 9:45 pm

      Thank you! <3

      Reply
      • Claire says

        December 14, 2014 at 4:19 pm

        Thanks again for linknig up, featured and pinned this week at the blog hop 🙂

        Reply
        • Lauren McBride says

          December 15, 2014 at 7:48 pm

          Thanks Claire! <3

          Reply
  4. Lyddiegal says

    December 9, 2014 at 8:56 am

    Love the cardigan, and of course the hat – looking fabulous!

    Reply
    • Lauren McBride says

      December 9, 2014 at 12:04 pm

      Thank you! It’s my favorite item in my closet 🙂

      Reply
  5. Krystin says

    December 9, 2014 at 2:30 pm

    I love this outfit, gorgeous look! So bohemian but chic at the same time. Found you via the style sessions link up.

    -Krystin
    http://www.girlinbetsey.com

    Reply
    • Lauren McBride says

      December 9, 2014 at 11:01 pm

      Thanks Krystin! That chic bohemian is my favorite right now!

      Reply
  6. Sarah @ GlamGranolaGeek says

    December 9, 2014 at 8:17 pm

    That poncho is so fab! I’m so short I always find those things huge on me though….any tips for poncho wearing for us shorties?

    Reply
    • Lauren McBride says

      December 9, 2014 at 11:00 pm

      I say just rock it!!!! I feel like because the maxi cardigans are so in right now that a longer poncho wouldn’t look out of place at all! Go for it! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Zhenya says

    December 10, 2014 at 7:01 am

    I love the scenery and the boho look, you fit in so organically!

    Zhenya
    http://beingzhenya.com

    Reply
    • Lauren McBride says

      December 11, 2014 at 9:23 pm

      Thanks Zhenya! These shots came out better than I expected…don’t you love when that happens?!

      Reply
  8. Kristy says

    December 10, 2014 at 1:31 pm

    I’m obsessed with the aztec inspired pattern of your poncho. (And I love the being close to the ocean too!) I found you via pleated poppy link up 🙂

    Best,

    Reply
    • Lauren McBride says

      December 11, 2014 at 9:22 pm

      Thanks Kristy! It’s such a great poncho, I had to have it!

      Reply
  9. The Wheelchair mommy says

    December 10, 2014 at 2:56 pm

    This is GORGEOUS! I love neutral outfits.

    Reply
    • Lauren McBride says

      December 11, 2014 at 9:21 pm

      Thank you, me too! I prefer them, actually! <3

      Reply
  10. Lindsey says

    December 10, 2014 at 5:35 pm

    Great look! the photos are gorgeous! perfect setting for the outfit!

    Lindsey
    Thrift and Shout

    Reply
    • Lauren McBride says

      December 11, 2014 at 9:21 pm

      Thanks Lindsey! I thought it was a great location 🙂

      Reply
  11. Kyla @HouseOfHipsters says

    December 10, 2014 at 10:06 pm

    Girl you have rad style! I’m crushing hard on that poncho! PINNED! Thanks so much for sharing over at Found & Foraged! We hope you join us again this Saturday at 8PM CT. Can’t wait to see what you bring next!

    Reply
    • Lauren McBride says

      December 11, 2014 at 9:20 pm

      I’ll be there! Thanks so much!!! <3

      Reply
  12. Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom says

    December 10, 2014 at 11:45 pm

    That poncho is beautiful on you and I have never worn boots to the beach, but you make it look so fun… also, darling hat!

    Reply
    • Lauren McBride says

      December 11, 2014 at 9:19 pm

      Haha, wellllllll it was cold! Hence the boots 😉

      Reply
  13. Jaclyn Kent says

    December 11, 2014 at 10:37 am

    These pictures are beautiful! What a great spot!

    Reply
    • Lauren McBride says

      December 11, 2014 at 9:18 pm

      Thanks Jaclyn! It is a great little spot 🙂

      Reply
  14. Jalynn @ The red closet diary says

    December 11, 2014 at 11:43 am

    you are gorgeous and i love love love this outfit!! THanks for linking up with us today! 🙂

    Reply
    • Lauren McBride says

      December 11, 2014 at 9:18 pm

      Thanks Jalynn!!!!! I appreciate that coming from you! <3

      Reply
  15. Nora Minassian/Jacket Society says

    December 11, 2014 at 8:45 pm

    What a great poncho and I love how you have styled, the hat is fabulous. I love the beach too…
    Nora http://www.jacketsocity.com

    Reply
    • Lauren McBride says

      December 11, 2014 at 9:17 pm

      Thanks Nora! The beach is my happy place 🙂

      Reply
  16. Katherines Corner says

    December 13, 2014 at 6:43 pm

    I LOVE this Look and you look lovely in it. Watch for your Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop.Make It MOnday Feature ♥ xo

    Reply
    • Lauren McBride says

      December 14, 2014 at 3:15 pm

      Thanks Katherine! <3

      Reply

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