The glare

When it comes to eyewear, I'm in it for the look.

I realize there are actual benefits to a good pair of sunglasses, like protecting your eyes from harmful UV rays and in the case of these Hobie Polarized lenses, reducing the glare off reflective surfaces such as water and making it easier to see when you are say, perhaps out kayaking.

Now, these are not my kayaks. However I'm hoping I can borrow one, and when that happens I will have sunglasses that will help me see better, and look really cute too.

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The Rundown
Striped Dress Gap similar
Sandals Enzo Angiolini Karezza
Striped Clutch Hilside Bags
Hoop Earrings Amazon
Starfish Cuff St. Thomas via TJ Maxx similar
Bracelets The Cavernous Jewelry Box
Midi Ring Urban Outfitters
Sunglasses c/o Hobie Harper
Nail Color OPI Mod-ern Girl

33 comments

  1. I love the double stripes. What a cute dress!

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

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  2. Love the patriotic look! Super cute and comfy looking dress.

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  3. You and your stripes ;) Loving this look and I always love the clutch! :D
    http://www.closet-fashionista.com

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  4. Oh the color and stripe mix looks soo good--
    We have a race here every year that it's done in kayak or cayuco as we call them here - and it's from one ocean to the other (Atlantic to Pacific) . I know people who have been one it and always admire their strong arms... i would probably pass out at so much work.

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  5. The stripes on stripes is too cute! Love your gorgeous starfish cuff!

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart

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  6. Love stripes!!!! Beautiful look dear!!!!


    www.plogstyle.com

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  7. I definitely agree with you about having a good pair of sunglasses. Unfortunately I lost two pair on my camping trip!

    Loving that striped purse!

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  8. Love the 'stripes on stripes' effect, such a classy and cool outfit!!

    Have an amazing week,
    Mary x

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  9. Your blog is so, so cute! Love your stripe-on-stripe action! So timeless!

    Xo, Hannah

    sweetsweetnoir.net

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  10. I want everything, especially those glare free glasses! My boyfriend was taking photos for me yesterday and all I kept getting was glare and reflections! So annoying!

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  11. Loving the stripes on stripes look! And those shades are sweet too!

    Chrissy
    The Perfect Palette

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  12. Oh, those are so cute! And eye protection is totally in these days, wink wink. I adore your hair up in a bun like that, Lyddie! And look at you being and stripey and nautical next to those colorful kayaks. :)

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  13. I love your contrasting stripes - it's sort of the perfect outfit for hanging out near a bunch of kayaks.

    Courtney ~ http://sartorialsidelines.com

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  14. they're really cute and i love your striped dress.
    http://www.averysweetblog.com/

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  15. Oh, I love stripes so much and you look so sassy! Have a great day, lovely.

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  16. Beautiful look.
    Your starfish cuff is TDF!!

    Annette
    Lady of Style


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  17. That starfish cuff. Oh My! I love it.

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  18. Hi Lyddie,

    Love the look - am hunting a striped dress for myself for our upcoming summer.

    Another plus of wearing sunnies is that helps to reduce wrinkles around your eyes - wish I'd know that when I was younger.

    Wendy
    Justine Tissue Oil Giveaway

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  19. I see you (as well as I) are enjoying the too hot to do anything to my hair top knot lately. Hello muggy weather saver! Love the colorful background!
    P.S. Giveaway on my blog today. Stop by and enter!
    HOTPINKstyle

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  20. Loving the stripes on stripes - so cute!

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

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  21. Perfect clash of stripes.
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  22. Stripes on stripes, brilliant!

    Blessings!
    Star
    http://www.beautyandbows.com/

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  23. Such a lovely cool summer look. Classic styling.

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  24. Love the stripes! And yes, sunnies are always important to wear :)

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  25. I have soft spot for stripes and this stripes on stripes look is absolutely gorgeous.

    xoxo Ra

    http://ramona-strikeapose.blogspot.ie

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  26. You do nautical so well. Love the double stripes!

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  27. Loving the double stripes and as always the starfish cuff
    Brett

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  28. I really like the kayaks and this outfit. In fact, I think you need to be in an L.L. Bean catalog because you could be selling the beachy kayaky lifestyle thing right now!

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  29. Love this outfit! stripes on stripes look so preppy chic! Hope you are having a wonderful day!
    -Jyoti
    Style-Delights Blog

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  30. I'm exactly the same with sunglasses - I know how important all of the UV protection and anti-glare is, but since I can hardly see to start with, it all seems a little less important than if the pair in question is cute. And these definitely are, especially paired with your double stripe outfit!
    xox,
    Cee

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  31. wish you a wonderful day honey!
    Ciao
    Nicky

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  32. Cute striped dress Lydia! I am obsessed with sunglasses even though I only own a few pairs, I always wear them if I am outdoors--no matter the conditions LOL

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