Wind Blown

I tried to be smart (ish) packer for this California trip, choosing lots of similar colors, trying to be minimalist about shoes and bags, only bringing one hat, and avoiding pieces that I'd likely wear just once, or at the very least convincing myself that I might style a floral maxi dress twice in a two month span.

I also didn't plan too many specific outfits, deciding that things would just come together naturally, however, this is one of the outfits I'd had in my mind since December. And I choose the wrong day to wear it.

On Saturday we planned to visit the Getty Museum, and with visions of grand white marble steps floating through my head, I decided to wear this outfit, and things went downhill (or uphill, whichever you prefer) from there. First it was overcast and rainy, then the sun came out, but the wind picked up; temperatures stayed stubbornly low, and we learned that when the weather is poor, the only thing to do in Los Angeles is go to the museums, so an abundance of museum goers made photos challenging.

These are not the photos I'd imagined, but they are the photos which encapsulate my chilly, wind blown, day at the Getty Museum, and perhaps now I'll feel more compelled to style this dress again sooner than later.

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The Rundown
Floral Shirtdress H&M
Rima Fringed Cardigan Anthropologie similar
Nude Mules Target similar
Waist Bag "Wendy" Rebecca Minkoff
Wide Brim Fedora Goorin Bros. via ebay similar
Circle Earrings c/o Grand Avenue Jewelry
Half Moon Necklace c/o Happiness Boutique
Rhombus Charm Necklace c/o Happiness Boutique
Thin Gold Ring Etsy via Ellyn Blue Jewelry
Nail Color "Caviar Bar" Essie





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26 comments

  1. Such a cute look!! It's a shame the weather gods were not with you for your perfect photo location though! GRRR!
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  2. This dress is so pretty! It's perfect to wear now into spring. Love how you styled it, that hat is so cute!

    XOXO
    Cathy

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  3. This look is so much fun!!! That bag is such a great addition.

    xx rebecca // the crystal press

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  4. Ah so is the life of a fashion blogger. Some days I'm like why can't it just be warm and overcast? It would make blogging so much easier ;) I do love your cute dress and the oversized cardi is so cute with it!

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  5. At least you got to spend time at the Getty (love that place), to offset the weather not cooperating - the photos do a really good job of showing how windy it was.

    Courtney ~ Sartorial Sidelines

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  6. This looks like paradise. I love the print of your dress

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  7. I love the maxi dress with the belted bag and warm cardigan, such a lovely outfit!

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  8. It is a very pretty dress, even if you didn't get the photos you wanted with it! The brown belt bag works so nicely with it! :)

    I've worn maxi skirts a couple of times over the past few weeks and every time I do the wind picks up and makes photos so tricky, haha! We do what we can I guess! :)

    Hope that your week is going well after your not as expected day! :)

    Away From The Blue

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  9. This is a pretty dress
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  10. Love the print and style of this dress. It’s perfect for spring!

    Greta

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  11. Ha! I have the same dress! Wore it a couple of weeks ago on the blog! Fantastic dress isn t it!

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  12. LOVE this look. I need to get that waist bag!

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  13. LOVE LOVE LOVE this outfit!! Such a perfect famine, casual outfit. The dress is so pretty, and really like the belt bag!

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  14. I am a religious outfit planner, so I can really relate to the way this shoot, or at least your vision for it, fell apart thanks to overplanning. I am trying my best, as the years pass, to let go of my ideas about what I want photos to be and just let them happen, but it isn't easy. That said, sometimes the photos that reflect the reality of a day turn out to be favourites, and sometimes the shoots that fall apart ultimately yield beautiful results you didn't consider - so sometimes, I admit grudgingly, having your plans fall apart can be worth it.
    xox,
    Cee

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  15. I always think that wind is a bloggers worst weather. Then again, they use fans on professional models, so maybe we should learn how to make it work for us. I mean, heck, look what it did for Marilyn Monroe...ha ha!!
    Love this outfit Lydia. The tassels on that belt bag are fabulous!!
    XOXO
    Jodie
    www.jtouchofstyle.com

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  16. This has happened to me many times! I know exactly what to wear, exactly where I want to wear it and then the weather (or crowds) ruin my vibe. But I gotta say, you still pulled it off. Loving the hat!

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  17. I’m totally swooning over this outfit! Such an adorable cardigan.

    Xo Logan
    https://peculiarporter.com

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  18. Wind is so difficult to work with! The hair the clothes, and no one needs a flash! Great pictures!

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  19. This outfit is completely beautiful Hun, I love the accessories so much!! Gorgeous pictures xx

    Grace Louise || www.gracelouiseofficial.blogspot.co.uk/

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  20. This outfit is so cute and perfect for spring. We host a weekly linkup and would love to have you join. xo ~ Megan The Fashionista Momma

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  21. I'm sorry the weather didn't cooperate with your outfit that day!! It is a really cute outfit though so I'm glad you decided to photograph it anyway.

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  22. Adorable dress! Can you believe that I've lived in the LA area all my life and have never been to the Getty? :P Hopefully you'll be back when the weather is nicer!

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  23. Loving this cozy and breezy look dear. Cute print you have there on your dress.
    Jessica | notjessfashion.com

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  24. Such a beautiful spring look! Love the colors in this dress <3

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  25. I'm sorry the wind didn't cooperate with your plans but the photos are beautiful!

    Virginia | More to Mrs. E

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  26. Regardless of the wind, the outfit is still nice and you still look great. The wind could do no harm to those.

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