Aqua Shorts

I don't do ultra casual often. I hardly ever REALLY dress up as I usually try to find a casual version of my loved girly retro style, but most of the time I don't go casual all the way. Makes me feel naked, somehow, and horribly underdressed. I wouldn't feel comfortable wearing an outfit as casual as this one to class, for example, strange as that might sound. I guess I'm one of those crazy girls who like dresscodes and dressing for the right occasion! This ultra casual Sunday outfit is something I'd wear on a trip to the beach, or to paint a house or something, lol. But sometimes it feels nice to just let it all go, you know? I feel like a completely different person when I dress like a teenage tomboy from the early sixties, like in this outfit, compared to when I'm wearing my midi skirts. I imagine I even WALK differently. I could definitely see my poses being slightly different! How strange is that? I guess I just really love dressing up and playing a part in the play called life.

Also: ever so subtle colorblocking with the fuschia lips, aqua shorts, coral sandals and banana (toes) and lilac (fingers) nailpolish. I'm SUCH a trendwhore.

blouse: hand me down
shorts, sandals, banana nailpolish, sunglasses: H&M
bag: Pimkie
lilac nailpolish: Catrice

52 comments

  1. adorable outfit! i am in love with your shoes!

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  2. Haha, great casual outfit! Je moet het vaker doen, ik ben alvast een grote fan van comfy clothes :-) en love the nailpolish you trendwhore haha :-)

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  3. see your little toe nails look like fruit!!!! love the bright colors. the pink shoes look amazing with your exotic legs, wish i had a color like that. the short look amazing becuse they are not too short. the little blouse looks so adorable. fabulous summer look

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  4. Hey, i found your blog on chictopia, im so glad i did i love your sandles, you have a new follower in me- i hope you will check out my blog too :)

    http://ruparee.blogspot.com/

    Natasha X

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  5. You still look really gorgeous annebeth! I love those shorts, especially with the colour of the sandals. And the straw bag definitely works well for this summer look :)

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  6. eeek first time ive seen you in shorts but i love it! love the baby blue and pink combo!


    <3 steffy
    Steffys Pros and Cons

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  7. Your legs look great! Love those shorts.

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  8. love the colours, and love the bag!!!

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  9. I think you should do casual more since this is awesome. I would definitely wear it to the beach or some countryside walking :)

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  10. These shoes are fantastic! Love the color!

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  11. Oh I looove this! Everything from head to toe, the color of the shirt is soo cute, (my favorite color) the shirt is amazing, and so are your shoes. And the bag is awesome, I love that kind of bags, every time I go shopping and I see bags like that I want to buy a dozen of them haha.
    I am such a shopaholic, but I contain myself all the time because my husband is with me all the time when we go shopping for anything. ( I think I need a -girl- friend to go out shopping with, lol).

    Anywho, you look beautiful! :)

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  12. Amazing outfit and pics! Love all the details! Great blog! Follow you) follow me?

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  13. Man, it looks like it's beach weather in Belgium! I love your subtle colourblocking and awesome blouse. And I don't usually dress down either, but I think it's just because dressier styles suit my body type better. : )

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  14. Your colourblocking is super subtle though, I love it! Those shorts are gorgeous. Everyone needs a few days of casual wear, I love this though. I don't like being super dressy or super casual, a nice middle ground is best!
    xJennaD

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  15. I completely agree. i always feel different in something casual, and yes i think i walk differently too. this is such a fresh outfit though, not in a way that like damn you fresh girl. but fresh like summery? the colours are gorgeous esp with white.

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  16. I think this is the first time that I've seen you wearing shorts. I adore the color and I agree with what you said. We always love to dress up and it should match the occasion or even the mood we're in. :)

    Being casual takes away the fun in dressing up.

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  17. eeee! Your legs are so tan that they are color blocked too!

    I LOVE THOSE PINK SANDALS!

    I think you could totally do a little turban with this outfit, too.

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  18. I want those sandals!!! They're just amazing. I like this casual look, but I seem to love all your sweet dresses and skirts more too. I really don't like wearing shorts, so I'm hoping to find a similar girly casual style to adopt for summer too! <3shelby

    www.makemesparkly.blogspot.com

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  19. I have yet to see an outfit you don't rock. You do casual very, very well, Annabeth.

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  20. I think the color blocking looks lovely. It's a subtle touch with your fantastic nail colors. Sweet!! I'm not usually seen in short shorts but lately the weather has been so hot that I don't want to wear anything longer.
    XOXO

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  21. I totally know what you mean about outfits- I also feel like I walk differently when I'm way dressed down and wonder if anyone else notices. This is a great summer outfit though and still has your girly touch!

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  22. Yeaaah, I have those shorts too! *happy*

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  23. Damn girl, you are rockin' a beautiful tan there! I just burn to a crisp myself... Anyway, I think you still look pretty darn polished--maybe casual for you, but still refined and stylish. Those shoes are super neat, too. Unique materials.

    Anywayyy I've missed reading your blog while I have been so busy recently, and I just scrolled through your last week of outfits and it's pure magic. It's so fun to see you back in your summer looks!

    xoxo

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  24. This is so cute, I love pale blue and pink together.

    Briggs
    http://shortsisterstyle.blogspot.com

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  25. looking good! Love the mix of colors
    xx

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  26. Het eerste wat ik dacht toen ik je eerste foto zag was 'Wauw Annebeth is gaan colocrblocken' Zijn we niet gewend van jou ;)
    Toch ziet het er erg leuk uit !

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  27. Colorblocken dus :p (Ik ben echt de 'schrijf woorden fout'- koningin )

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  28. Blue and coral looks so pretty together! Love this cute look! You look so fresh and happy! :)

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  29. Ooo I love the color of your shorts!! cool.. beachy..;)

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  30. Those are the peeerfect color blue. And the pink sandals go perfectly with them.

    Holly
    http://hollykeenan.tumblr.com

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  31. well i just love this cook. casual but so spot on with your color blocking. That light airy blouse is devine
    x

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  32. I just love the colour of those sandals! You really make me want to try painting my finger nails... haven't done that in years and years.

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  33. I love all the different colors in your outfit! Very pretty!

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  34. Are those H&M sandals from this year? see? I want to copy you again :)

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  35. I love all the different colors in your outfit! Very pretty!

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  36. I just love the colour of those sandals! You really make me want to try painting my finger nails... haven't done that in years and years.

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  37. Ooo I love the color of your shorts!! cool.. beachy..;)

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  38. Blue and coral looks so pretty together! Love this cute look! You look so fresh and happy! :)

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  39. Man, it looks like it's beach weather in Belgium! I love your subtle colourblocking and awesome blouse. And I don't usually dress down either, but I think it's just because dressier styles suit my body type better. : )

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  40. Amazing outfit and pics! Love all the details! Great blog! Follow you) follow me?

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  41. eeek first time ive seen you in shorts but i love it! love the baby blue and pink combo!


    <3 steffy
    Steffys Pros and Cons

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  42. Hey, i found your blog on chictopia, im so glad i did i love your sandles, you have a new follower in me- i hope you will check out my blog too :)

    http://ruparee.blogspot.com/

    Natasha X

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  43. Love this outfit! Sometimes its good to go ultra casual :)
    http://www.closet-fashionista.com/

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  44. adorable outfit! i am in love with your shoes!

    http://sarassweetstyle.blogspot.com/

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