Tribute Thursday: A Fine Day For Sailing

Today's post instantly reminded me of the lovely Islabell of A Fine Day For Sailing with her easy, feminine retro vibe. Neutral colors, a tanktop, a midi skirt, some espadrilles and cute accessories et voila! She always reminds me of a seventies surfer chick, but the way she keeps her retro touches absolutely simple and low key takes her look from potentially frumpy to effortless class in an almost Alexa Chung kinda way. Don't get me wrong, their styles aren't that much alike, but they both have that casual cool that is so irresistible to me. So yes, I have a huge crush on Islabell and I'm pretty sure you will too after seeing her blog. But first, my outfit!



My poor cat has a swollen paw, probably stung by a bee or something, because it ALWAYS catches insects with its little kitten mittens. But that's another story! Back to Islabell! Let me show you why I love her.

cute sailboat tattoo and a love for clogs we share

the fact that she permanently looks, well, as if she's just had the best sex ever with her messy hair and bedroom eyes

seriously!

her ferragamo flats

hottest, longest legs in the blogosphere

aaaaaaaaah so sexy!


What did I tell ya? Effortless beauty. And so very wearable, which means: utterly inspiring.

I'm in love, how 'bout you? Go check her out! And tell her I would totally make a pass at her if I was into girls.


top: VERY old, like from when I was 14.
skirt: T2 (got it last week)
espadrilles: New Look
bag: Zara
hat: H&M
glasses: Claire's


PS: PLEASE vote for my collage here and help me win a 100 euro River Island gift voucher!!!

PPS: the way I spend my free time: wearing heart sunnies, straw accessories and reading Henning Mankell.


48 comments

  1. Outta the park, as usual, miss thang. I love Isabel too!
    And your stripey skirt!

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  2. Ahh, two of my favorite ladies in the world in one blog post! And I think you channeled Isla quite well in this ensemble. Loving the stripes and neutral colors (and the boater hat is very Isla!!) x

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  3. I fell in love with Islabell's blog the second I saw it for the first time, like you said, she has such and effortless style and beauty. This is a very sweet tribute of yours!

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  4. <3 Mankell
    Het tasje is té schattig! En leuk, die introductie van nieuwe blogs!x

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  5. Super cute as always. I'm really loving your long, striped skirt. Thanks for sharing Isabell's blog with us too!

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  6. aah love islabell's blog, too! She doesn't live that far from me, but I am super shy and feel overwhelmed ;0

    Anyway, I loooove your outfit, it's like an awesome converse of the striped long pencil skirt post I did! Yours looks a bit more comfy though :)


    <3Meghan

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  7. Your outfit is adorable, you look so well put together! I had a skirt similar to yours a while ago but I stupidly sold it on eBay. Regretting that now!

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  8. LOveee the skirt. It's fab.

    C x
    http://memiorsofalittlethingcalledlife.blogspot.com/

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  9. I love Islabell' style too, looks effortless and perfect!

    I love love love this outfit too, the skirt is so so fabulous! I wish we had T2 here :)

    I hope your cat "feels" better soon...

    Virginie ♥

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  10. This skirt is absolutely amazing, I love the stripes and with those shoes and straw hat, so perfect. I am definitely going to check her blog out, she's gorgeous and has awesome effortless style.
    Ohh, I've had 4 surgeries in the past year, the last one (hopefully last one forever) was a couple weeks ago. I'm fixed! haha, thank you for the comment:)
    xJennaD

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  11. Oh, love her! Just favorited one of her photos on flickr last night & just realised it was her! He, he ... I wish my hair could look that great all messed up.

    Kelly @
    Elegantly Academic

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  12. Haha, I think she's less our Alexa Chung and more our Jane Birkin... but in any case, I love her messy hair and big smile! ; )
    And I love your striped skirt and espadrilles!

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  13. You look like a sailor yourself, with your little hat and nautical stripes! I love the wedges. Isabelle sounds/looks terrific, I will have to check out her blog. http://thearcenciel.blogspot.com/

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  14. Cute look, I'm a huge fan of Isabell as well!

    cheers,
    --Megan//The Martian Tide

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  15. I would totally make a pass at Isabell any day, talk about a babe!

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  16. Hahaha, blog crushes are so fun! :) Love your stripes!

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  17. i was wondering yesterday: i love annabeth when she is wearing 4th of July/navy/nautical looks an voila you have read my mind. again the combination of the different prints is insane, i don't know any other girl who can do that! oh and i love the skirt so so much. and that is what i am talking about, messy froufrou

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  18. Good luck in the Nokia Style Correspondent contest :) I really love your blog. Following you now!! Love this outfit. Great shoes and great tattoo!!

    Happy Blogging,
    Kate
    http://thefancifieds.blogspot.com

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  19. Love the striped skirt, looks so cute! IsIabel looks amazing, really like her style

    xx

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  20. Leuke rok & ooh I feel bad for your kitty :(
    P.S. We all know you're totally into girls Annebeth, it's time you get out of the denial phase ;)
    brunetteblogging.com

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  21. I love your sailor-ish outfit! So cool!! You look beautiful.
    And Islabell is really inspiring, I'll go check out her blog instantanely!

    http://lifeisaromanticpoem.blogspot.com/

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  22. Nice post, lovely outfit, love the sunglasses :)

    X Sarah

    http://fashion-loving.blogspot.com/

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  23. Well definitely going to check out her blog... And the fact you wear heart sunnies in your spare time is just one of the reasons you are awesome :D

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  24. Love the hat, those nude shoes, and heart glasses! The last picture with all the accessories is amazing!
    xo

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  25. I am so in love with this whole post! I think you and Islabell would make a great couple... ;)

    You've channeled her effortless style beautifully here but made the look your own with those sunglasses and killer wedges. Pitch perfect, as always!

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  26. I can definitely see the Alexa Chung here, especially in that skirt! And I just can't get over that straw bag of yours. It's so petite and adorable. :)

    forte-espressivo.blogspot.com

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  27. wow Islabell really is effortlessly stylish and sexy at the same time! I love that you do this tribute feature now, so sweet of you to feature them and great for me to find out new adorable ladies! very cute, effortless summer outfit yourself, this T2 store looks amazing!

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  28. Your shoes are so pretty and looks so nice with that skirt!

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  29. Firstly: your outfit is so wonderful and summery, I love how you styled the skirt with the straw accessories! And I can see why you love her, you guys are pretty similar style wise. And her tattoo is adorable!

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  30. Firstly: your outfit is so wonderful and summery, I love how you styled the skirt with the straw accessories! And I can see why you love her, you guys are pretty similar style wise. And her tattoo is adorable!

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  31. I love your sailor-ish outfit! So cool!! You look beautiful.
    And Islabell is really inspiring, I'll go check out her blog instantanely!

    http://lifeisaromanticpoem.blogspot.com/

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  32. Leuke rok & ooh I feel bad for your kitty :(
    P.S. We all know you're totally into girls Annebeth, it's time you get out of the denial phase ;)
    brunetteblogging.com

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  33. wow Islabell really is effortlessly stylish and sexy at the same time! I love that you do this tribute feature now, so sweet of you to feature them and great for me to find out new adorable ladies! very cute, effortless summer outfit yourself, this T2 store looks amazing!

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  34. Good luck in the Nokia Style Correspondent contest :) I really love your blog. Following you now!! Love this outfit. Great shoes and great tattoo!!

    Happy Blogging,
    Kate
    http://thefancifieds.blogspot.com

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  35. Love the hat, those nude shoes, and heart glasses! The last picture with all the accessories is amazing!
    xo

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  36. i was wondering yesterday: i love annabeth when she is wearing 4th of July/navy/nautical looks an voila you have read my mind. again the combination of the different prints is insane, i don't know any other girl who can do that! oh and i love the skirt so so much. and that is what i am talking about, messy froufrou

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  37. Cute look, I'm a huge fan of Isabell as well!

    cheers,
    --Megan//The Martian Tide

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  38. Haha, I think she's less our Alexa Chung and more our Jane Birkin... but in any case, I love her messy hair and big smile! ; )
    And I love your striped skirt and espadrilles!

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  39. Oh, love her! Just favorited one of her photos on flickr last night & just realised it was her! He, he ... I wish my hair could look that great all messed up.

    Kelly @
    Elegantly Academic

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  40. I love Islabell' style too, looks effortless and perfect!

    I love love love this outfit too, the skirt is so so fabulous! I wish we had T2 here :)

    I hope your cat "feels" better soon...

    Virginie ♥

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  41. LOveee the skirt. It's fab.

    C x
    http://memiorsofalittlethingcalledlife.blogspot.com/

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  42. Your outfit is adorable, you look so well put together! I had a skirt similar to yours a while ago but I stupidly sold it on eBay. Regretting that now!

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  43. aah love islabell's blog, too! She doesn't live that far from me, but I am super shy and feel overwhelmed ;0

    Anyway, I loooove your outfit, it's like an awesome converse of the striped long pencil skirt post I did! Yours looks a bit more comfy though :)


    <3Meghan

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  44. <3 Mankell
    Het tasje is té schattig! En leuk, die introductie van nieuwe blogs!x

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  45. Ahh, two of my favorite ladies in the world in one blog post! And I think you channeled Isla quite well in this ensemble. Loving the stripes and neutral colors (and the boater hat is very Isla!!) x

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  46. Outta the park, as usual, miss thang. I love Isabel too!
    And your stripey skirt!

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