In the heat of summer it can be really hard to make a tee and shorts look interesting.
Finding items with some type of special design detail, like the lace inset for the tee or the sailor buttons for the shorts, can go a long way in taking a look to the next level.
Monday, June 14, 2010







tess atkinson
June 14, 2010 at 5:00 pm
beautiful
Mia Delessi
June 14, 2010 at 5:02 pm
Love it. Simple amd nice
Leslee
June 14, 2010 at 5:03 pm
Most definitely, the lace and the tattoos in her arms makes for a style that is carefree yet tough.
the nickel fit
June 14, 2010 at 5:08 pm
a little lace makes all the difference.
Anonymous
June 14, 2010 at 5:08 pm
Summer shorts can be extremely difficult to wear if you don't have the right legs (which she has, no question about it), plus the dark colours make the whole outfit plane. Alhough I totally agree with the simple charm of the beautiful necklaces, I think a little bit of colour could have made it a perfect ten.
nueve
June 14, 2010 at 5:09 pm
muy sencilla pero muy guapa.
besos
S.
June 14, 2010 at 5:13 pm
Barcelona es grande! gente auténtica!
The Gent.
June 14, 2010 at 5:17 pm
Very nice thanks!
I was starting to miss your posts
Thank you Soctt.
Archie
June 14, 2010 at 5:19 pm
the shorts are exceptional. add just enough flair to a everyday outfit
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Román Iglesias
June 14, 2010 at 5:24 pm
I don't love it at all but is gothinc barna style
I love barcelona and people from there
J.Ro
June 14, 2010 at 5:24 pm
Very Penelope! I love the carefree posture and tattoos. All that's missing is a gelato cone in her hand.
http://www.jasonromaine.com
Anonymous
June 14, 2010 at 5:28 pm
Love the simple, understated elegance of the outfit…and there goes that denim again! Just a favor: I am always curious about what shoes they are wearing. Whenever possible, it would be nice to see the shoes as well!
Lisa Petrarca
June 14, 2010 at 5:28 pm
I agree…but she definitely found a way to spruce it up! I like her rings too!
http://lisapetrarca.blogspot.com/2010/06/ok-bye.html
Francesca
June 14, 2010 at 5:32 pm
love the shorts!!
xoxo,
F
lekisskiss.blogspot.com <– Texas gal bloggin fashion from NYC
THESTREETFASHION5XPRO
June 14, 2010 at 5:36 pm
naturalness of this picture … you are fantastic and great to find the time
Kate
June 14, 2010 at 5:48 pm
I love this! The jewelry also step up the whole outfit and make it so cool and interesting!
TaxiShoes
June 14, 2010 at 5:50 pm
I love her shorts. It's cool she's wearing a dark outfit but manages to glow and look so fresh. Well done!
kathrynnova
June 14, 2010 at 5:53 pm
actually i really love her hair piled on top of her head.
and there is something just wonderful to me about the ease of summer and the simplicity of the clothes – even if they don't stand out as in the other seasons. it's the season of rest!
worldrunway.blogspot.com
mary louise
June 14, 2010 at 5:56 pm
i love the high bun
styleaccordingtome.blogspot.com
Sara
June 14, 2010 at 5:58 pm
Her hair is really the only thing I Like about this photo. I actually thought the lace was a tacky tattoo, and I think it looks messy with the tattoo on her shoulder.
NobodyKnowsMarc
June 14, 2010 at 5:58 pm
she looks great!
http://www.nobodyknowsmarc.blogspot.com
STREETFSN
June 14, 2010 at 6:01 pm
yeh it's pretty hard to find someone.
when I got Barcelona to photograph street fashion(just last month), most people prefer to wear easy fashion XP
http://streetfsn.blogspot.com
I FEEL PITHY
June 14, 2010 at 6:06 pm
Yeah: The lace.
Yeah: The sailor buttons.
But that dreamy "I dream of Jeannie" hair doesn't hurt either.
[cue a modernized, hard-rock version of the show's theme song]
Carla Morais
June 14, 2010 at 6:10 pm
…and the hair up!
SarahPeslar
June 14, 2010 at 6:17 pm
simple yet so so complex!
http://fashionsmind.blogspot.com/
Le Petit Louise
June 14, 2010 at 6:23 pm
Really nice style, and vibe.
xoxoxo
thanks!
Lepetitpetit.blogspot.com
Elaine
June 14, 2010 at 6:35 pm
Love the little details. Those buttons are so cute and whimsical.
clothed much, a modest fashion blog
Zenobiar
June 14, 2010 at 6:48 pm
Love the rings and the lace. But OMG. Isn't that Camila's denim jacket from immediately preceding photo??
Anonymous
June 14, 2010 at 6:56 pm
cute outfit, but the lace kind of looks like chest hair. no bueno.
a Broad
June 14, 2010 at 7:03 pm
I love it !
And I am sitting here on a winter evening wishing I were in warm Barcelona.
SaraKateSwan
June 14, 2010 at 7:16 pm
Such a great smile too!!
http://www.beautifulstreets.blogspot.com
Bubble
June 14, 2010 at 7:20 pm
Beautiful!!!!
blow8
June 14, 2010 at 7:23 pm
proper love this one!
cecylia
June 14, 2010 at 7:29 pm
Love the lace insert and the cute shorts! Great photo
Maija
June 14, 2010 at 7:39 pm
Love the look, every single detail included. Pretty lady.
FASHION SNAG
June 14, 2010 at 7:46 pm
I love the lace inset! x
http://www.FashionSnag.com
Anonymous
June 14, 2010 at 7:49 pm
Anthropology, but in black.
Anonymous
June 14, 2010 at 8:08 pm
Me encanta cuando vienes a España definitivamente tienes que visitarnos mas.Aqui tambien hay mucha gente con estilo.
Liya
June 14, 2010 at 8:08 pm
try dressing nicely in the middle of summer in Australia …. bikini and shorts in pretty much your only option :)
Valentine
June 14, 2010 at 8:13 pm
She's simple and fresh
http://valentineavoh.blogspot.com/
-the life of a belgian stylist-
Tiffany
June 14, 2010 at 8:18 pm
This is very simple yet ver cute!!
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Anonymous
June 14, 2010 at 8:18 pm
The lace looks like chest hair from afar.
Lee Oliveira
June 14, 2010 at 8:18 pm
Great shot!
She looks very vintage!
LOx
http://www.leeoliveira.com
Anonymous
June 14, 2010 at 8:32 pm
I have mixed feelings about it, I love the sailor short. Not certain of the pairing with the rest of the outfit. She looks so effortless and great.
Maybe with the jacket on I would have loved it better, but I bet it was too hot.
Anonymous
June 14, 2010 at 8:38 pm
love the top knot, and the effortless style. certainly makes me nostalgica for spain in the summer. gracias y besos! :)
ADJ
June 14, 2010 at 8:38 pm
she is breathtaking… spanish women know how to do it right.
http://www.greeneggsandglam.blogspot.com
Sydney
June 14, 2010 at 8:52 pm
I love the hair and the shirt she's holding!
januaryeleven.blogspot.com
Sarah Farnsworth
June 14, 2010 at 9:24 pm
i'm into her whole vibe, though honestly at first glance i mistook the lace for chest hair and freaked out!! i'm all for the shorts, though.
sayablack
June 14, 2010 at 9:28 pm
Lovely outfit!!
I'm gonna go to Barcelona on August!
Can't wait my summer vacation!
XX
http://tokyofashionholic.blogspot.com/
La Boheme
June 14, 2010 at 9:38 pm
She is dressed in dark colors but definitely still looks fresh. Her hair is my favorite! xo
Papillon Vintage
June 14, 2010 at 10:04 pm
I would have loved to see the tat a bit more.
Eilish
June 14, 2010 at 10:46 pm
lovely :)
http://faialofa.blogspot.com
Erin
June 14, 2010 at 11:06 pm
The little details are what make fashion (and everything else in life!) your own! :)
Erin
http://real-lifecatwalk.blogspot.com
Belle Kröl
June 14, 2010 at 11:39 pm
AMAZING!
Anonymous
June 15, 2010 at 12:28 am
the lace is not working. it needs to be a v as well and follow the neckline of the tank, or just be peeking out. it is waaay to high cut and actually distrcts enough to ruin the whole look.
basically: too much of a good thing.
the rest of it is lovely, though, the hair is perfect, the shorts fit her superbly, and her silver jewelry stands out nicely against the dark hues of her clothing.
zelda in Dunkerque
June 15, 2010 at 1:29 am
gorgeous!
she looks like she's having (or is going to have) a really nice day – it's that glow of happiness that makes the dark colours shine
: )
zelda
stoneandcloth
June 15, 2010 at 1:41 am
so fresh and vibrant. really like this one :)!
stoneandcloth
Anonymous
June 15, 2010 at 2:06 am
I want that shirt! (And I want to look as good as she does wearing it.) The shorts verge a bit on twee, but the dark palette and goth-y vibe make it all work. Bet the outfit looks great with the jacket thrown over it, too.
Elena Vasilieva
June 15, 2010 at 3:13 am
love it, great look
http://elenavasilieva.blogspot.com/
MELISSA Z.
June 15, 2010 at 4:09 am
Great photo and contagious smile! wow! love it!
http://www.abitoffashion.com
Anonymous
June 15, 2010 at 4:28 am
I like this picture! Little dark clothes on a white brown-eyed girl looks great!
carofashionews
June 15, 2010 at 4:31 am
Sympa de voir qu'il faut beau temps à Barcelone! A Genève, impossible de porter des shirts.
MJCK
June 15, 2010 at 4:49 am
At first I thought you meant her flower tattoos as being the summer detail.;) But it's true, during a hot summertime it's the details that count most for making an outfit still look special.
Maria Ana
June 15, 2010 at 5:24 am
I love the buttons on the shorts and the tattoos:)
Jennie Nhi Nguyen
June 15, 2010 at 5:31 am
love it!
I love lace!
xx http://asianeyedgirl.blogspot.com/
Clarence
June 15, 2010 at 5:59 am
YAY! The wicked tattoos, the TWO necklaces, the sweet sweet lace.. HURRAH!! Would love to see her shoes, be they cute sneakers, dirty treks, or out-of-place heels or simply apathetic flip flops.. ;P
Ălvaro
June 15, 2010 at 6:12 am
love the light
:)
Anonymous
June 15, 2010 at 7:26 am
Perfect. Except for the tattoos.
Flávia
June 15, 2010 at 7:40 am
Beuatifulllllllllll !!!
Anonymous
June 15, 2010 at 7:59 am
I like she's smiling and stuff. The car in the back is a nice touch.
@scorpioscorpio
June 15, 2010 at 9:15 am
Love the buttons on the shorts, they're so cute! they add personality to the outfit.
brightlightsbigcity
June 15, 2010 at 9:18 am
She looks so beautiful and happy, and I love the tattoo. I'm not sure how much I like the outfit though…
http://watermelonfeet.blogspot.com
Anonymous
June 15, 2010 at 9:33 am
the lace looks like chest hair to me
Poivre Monkey
June 15, 2010 at 9:33 am
love it
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Petter
June 15, 2010 at 9:37 am
She looks lovely!
therichhomeless
June 15, 2010 at 9:43 am
very fresh and natural :)
http://www.therichhomeless.blogspot.com
pinky
June 15, 2010 at 9:46 am
geez, i thought she had a hairy chest for a moment.
vv
June 15, 2010 at 9:54 am
i really like this post! great blog don't ever stop blogging:)
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Anonymous
June 15, 2010 at 10:13 am
So cute!
Anonymous
June 15, 2010 at 10:16 am
Keep the shorts- lose the "chest hair". Lace is a subtle texture, so I'm not a big fan of the way the garment draws attention to the lace insert. It's not the girl's fault, but the person who designed it probably wasn't thinking about how it would look on an actual person.
kelly frances
June 15, 2010 at 10:16 am
i like how she wasnt afraid to mix black and brown.. the buttons make the shorts fabulous
<33
heelsandinspiration.blogspot.com
FashionLifeCoach
June 15, 2010 at 10:21 am
All in Black and not looking boring.That is the challenge like you said.But she got it right with the delicate accessories like necklaces and the bold rings.
Arantxa y Roberto
June 15, 2010 at 10:24 am
great…..
Interior Monkey
June 15, 2010 at 10:29 am
Lovely girl & lovely outfit!
CLAUDIA C.
June 15, 2010 at 10:35 am
Fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I really love the tatoo!!!!!!!!!!
http://audreyismyfavourite.blogspot.com/
Ola
June 15, 2010 at 11:08 am
she looks so beautiful!
proletarian Great Gatsby
June 15, 2010 at 11:51 am
Under Franco's dictatorship censors retouched photos of moviestars necklines painting them lace to make them more discreet and "less sinful"
Angeles Almuna Design
June 15, 2010 at 12:02 pm
I love her style, it's simple, fresh and she has a great attitude.Love it!
Kisses
http://www.angelesalmuna.com
http://www.shopangelesalmuna.com
La Feem
June 15, 2010 at 12:04 pm
This girl is so cute, loving the shorts.
Anonymous
June 15, 2010 at 12:12 pm
ok. definitely the next level !!!
Sara
June 15, 2010 at 12:37 pm
BEAUTIFUL! :)
http://www.lipsandpoppies.blogspot.com
Anonymous
June 15, 2010 at 1:04 pm
She is very pretty, and I like the tossed up hair, the necklaces and the tattoo, but I'm not crazy about the black on brown, the "hairy" lace, and the baggy shorts. She has a really interesting ring on her index finger.
viejecita
June 15, 2010 at 1:23 pm
I love pretty tattoos on young girls.
The problem is, and I'm sorry to say so, that the tattoos don't look half as nice when the wearer is not so young any more.
Just imagine those tattoed flowers on a flabby and wrinkled shoulder…. Brrrrrrrr.
la parisina
June 15, 2010 at 1:23 pm
Statement rings!
and THAT hair… I think the coiffure makes the big difference, too.
Love when you go to Barcelona (home sweet home :)
Cheers from Paris!
Juliet
June 15, 2010 at 1:25 pm
I love black lace!
hotstudsvintage
June 15, 2010 at 1:54 pm
Gorgeous!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/hotstudsvintage
Anonymous
June 15, 2010 at 2:20 pm
I really love the look, but the lace looked like part of the tattoo and I kind of freaked out. But the jewelry is superb, small bracelet and lovely silver rings, the two necklaces. No earrings though. I notice now that she has another tattoo on the inside of her left arm.
green lantern
June 15, 2010 at 2:47 pm
Love the sailor front treatment on the shorts. I used to buy a pair of the original Wool Sailor pants every year while in high school. The horizontal striped shirts were a common accompanyment. Cute and basic.
simone leblanc
June 15, 2010 at 2:59 pm
lovely! perfect for the hot days of summer….which are already here!
Anonymous
June 15, 2010 at 3:12 pm
Hmm, I think the lace look like chest hair.
MMM
June 15, 2010 at 3:50 pm
casual and simply perfect.. but I envy you as here in Italy it's soo cold that we are freezing!!
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Sootjeelina
June 15, 2010 at 3:59 pm
Gorgeous!
xoxo Sootjeelina <3
prettykittypublishing
June 15, 2010 at 4:03 pm
I have been looking for the perfect sailor shorts for summer. I am still looking. I like her shorts a lot.
Carrie
June 15, 2010 at 4:03 pm
the black lace makes it look like she has a hairy chest, i would prefer without the lace, or maybe a different color lace, or maybe a solid color behind it.
Ondine
June 15, 2010 at 4:12 pm
Une tenue simple agrĂ©mentĂ©e d'une touche raffinĂ©e… Joli!
http://www.larmoiredondine.com
Christina
June 15, 2010 at 4:41 pm
I totally agree. I just bought a soft grey tee with lace shoulders and back and it's so pretty dressed up or casual.
fridayswithcilantro.blogspot.com
Mo
June 15, 2010 at 4:43 pm
just lovely :)
buttonsandbowsla.com
Mable
June 15, 2010 at 4:43 pm
And to make ALL BLACK shorts and a t-shirt look fresh… good job, girl.
Anonymous
June 15, 2010 at 6:23 pm
she is so beautiful!
Jenny C.
June 15, 2010 at 8:31 pm
Your top ir so cool! This look is really nice!
Anonymous
June 15, 2010 at 8:33 pm
ok she looks nice but am i the only one that thinks that the lace detail on the t shirt makes her look like she has a hairy chest???
Mystica
June 15, 2010 at 8:36 pm
Wow
Emily
June 15, 2010 at 9:17 pm
I love this look and the fact that it comes from one of my favourite cities. Visca Barcelona!
Anonymous
June 15, 2010 at 9:59 pm
Adorable! Would love to see the outfit with her wearing the Levi jacket. The rings are a nice balance to the her necklaces. Love her backlight hallow. Angelic.
Emily
June 15, 2010 at 9:59 pm
Lovely!
xo
Emily
musemeblog.blogspot.com
The Red Umbrella
June 15, 2010 at 10:40 pm
All buttoned up!
Capsiplex
June 16, 2010 at 12:51 am
Love the total lokk that she has created. To me the denim jacket carried loosely on in her hand becomes part of the look and the lace, buttons and tatoo peaking out add to th fem side.
Judita
June 16, 2010 at 3:18 am
Think she is gorgeous, but I have to admit that at first glance, to me she appeared to have a chest full of thick hair. It was a little alarming for a moment! :-)
Ro
June 16, 2010 at 5:17 am
the lace in her tee is lovely!it makes it so elegant!
Pam
June 16, 2010 at 1:20 pm
Summer casual may be hard to do with style, but being young and lovely never hurts either ;-)
mens designer t-shirts
June 16, 2010 at 5:28 pm
Great shot!
Ava
June 16, 2010 at 5:40 pm
I've been reading your blog, and always hoping you came to Barcelona. You did and I missed it, ahh!
I'm so sad… :(
Your pictures are gorgeous and try to come to Barcelona again.
j.love
June 17, 2010 at 1:34 am
i love this girls features, her outfit to me is okay, but her updo hair style, eyebrows, teeth and ears are what really stand out to me. She has no makeup on but ceases to look amazing.
Jack Daniel
June 17, 2010 at 3:02 am
Cool buttons! And I like the rings.
Anonymous
June 17, 2010 at 8:29 am
Im afraid it looks like she has a hairy chest! and w/ the tatoo its just totally not feminine for me! She should have taken a second look in the mirror! :-)
DebbieJ
June 17, 2010 at 11:09 am
Barcelona is a lovely city, with great style.. Love the natural look of this lady
X
http://rendez-fou.blogspot.com/
bmr_colombiana
June 17, 2010 at 12:16 pm
Love the simplicity, yet elegance in this outfit. Her updo just adds to the effect of summer. Only thing is the tattoo is a little distracting from the lace in the top.
Great outfit, though!
Lea Erika Villena
June 17, 2010 at 10:23 pm
Fantastic! Always love your posts! :D
Erika Villena
http://erikavillena.blogspot.com
Allie
June 17, 2010 at 10:40 pm
Fantastic shorts, love the nautical buttons..
sashha
June 18, 2010 at 4:40 am
The tatoo on the shoulder looks like bird droppings…
Anonymous
June 22, 2010 at 12:31 pm
Black lace detail can be tricky. It looks like chest hair from a distance. Which isn't necessarily a bad thing, but maybe not the intention.
Anonymous
June 24, 2010 at 12:02 am
Maybe I'm the only one who doesn't like the lace. This lady is pretty and I like her style as well, but the lace looks like she has chest hair… I'm sorry to say this….
youniform
June 24, 2010 at 6:24 pm
beautiful…simply….
Anonymous
June 25, 2010 at 11:34 am
i think it look like chest hair initially, but when i looked carefully – oh it's lace. haha. and i thought it's just me, thank god there are people out there who thought it was chest hair, like me.
kara
June 27, 2010 at 3:00 pm
The lace is ok, but the buttons just make it so unique. I would love to own shorts like those.
Anonymous
July 1, 2010 at 1:47 pm
Hate to say it, but for a second there, I thought it was chest hair.
Stjulienlepauvre
September 16, 2011 at 3:55 am
Love the stylish look of the shorts (not the beach town kind); your photos feed my need for beauty; merci.
cool sneakers
April 27, 2013 at 11:23 am
I have mixed feelings about this one. She’s lovely and obviously her style is understated, but the pairing……