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Tropical Paradise

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I’ll tell you right now that this post is not about a wonderful trip to a tropical island paradise that so many take at this time of the year. I wish I could tell you that I was getting ready for such a trip but that’s not the case either. In fact, there’s been very little time for me to get away to anywhere this summer so the reference to “tropical paradise” is just about the floral pattern in the top you see in this outfit.

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I’ve shared before that I’ve been slow to embrace the cold-shoulder and off-the-shoulder trends so that have been so popular this past Spring and Summer (I’m even seeing a few sweaters with these trends for Fall). But when you find an off-the-shoulder top in a funky pattern, it’s hard to say no.

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Yes, those are flamingos (and in tribute to Pinky, a moment of silence please). I purchased this top at the same time I bought the cold-shoulder one I wore in Project Sister Act: Bared Shoulder. I’ve had it a while but hadn’t worn it yet because I don’t have a strapless bra (I don’t link how they fit) and I didn’t want to wear a regular one with the straps exposed. As I was trying to figure out a solution, I remembered seeing a hack/trick for getting a strapless bra to stay put and not slip down. The hack/trick called for attaching the bra’s removable straps and wrapping them around the top of the bra for added grip. I have a number of bras with convertible straps so I applied the same principle and in an instant I had a makeshift strapless bra.

Besides a tropical print, the one other wardrobe item that signifies summer to me is white pants. Understand that I love the trend of white pants in colder weather too, but there’s something about white denim in summer that just seems so perfect. And of course, white strappy wedge sandals and a straw tote.

Shopping Suggestions For A Tropical Paradise Style

Let’s Wrap This Up

Now, onto the Fine-Whatever link up for this week. My featured contributor from last week’s A Woman I Know themed link-up is Suzy at suzyturner.com. Not only is Suzy a 40+ lifestyle blogger, she is also an author (a published novelist), a lover of pretty things, and a self-professed shopaholic.  You must see her amusing list of “random Suzy facts” on her About page.

I hope you’ve enjoyed this brief tropical escape. Where is your paradise and what’s in your wardrobe that signifies summer to you?

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42 Comments

  1. andreaswellnessnotes
    Andrea@WellnessNotes

    I still haven’t picked up an off the shoulder or cold shoulder top! (Probably because I had a major wardrobe malfunction when I wore one about 25 years ago…). I really love this top! It just screams summer! Such pretty colors & such a fun print! And you paired it perfectly with the white pants!

    Thanks for the link up! Have a fabulous weekend!

    • Rena – So Cal – old enough to know better but young enough to try.
      Rena Post Author

      Isn’t it a screamer? LOL. I’ve never had a top with flamingos on it either. I’m glad you like the look. I was in part inspired by your recent pink and white post.

  2. Nancy – WESTERVOORT
    nancybaten2016

    Thats a nice summer outfit, well not if you are living in the Netherlands then you need a raincoat, and a lovely straw tote! I do like the cold shoulder trend but haven’t bought one this season. Now the shops are full with the fall collection already. Thank you for hosting and a happy weekend!

    • Rena – So Cal – old enough to know better but young enough to try.
      Rena Post Author

      Nancy, I sometimes forget that not everyone is living in the same climate that I do. In my area, we are experiencing the full force of summer so shopping for Fall seems so weird but I’m loving so many of the looks.

  3. Jodie – United States – Women Over 50 Inspiring Style for Many Sizes & Budgets
    robjodiefilogomo

    Absolutely love that shirt—just like Andrea said…it does scream summer!
    I saw a trick from Debbie at Fashion Fairy Dust where she wears a matching bra with either these shirts or off the shoulder ones. So if the bra had bright pink straps…it would look like part of this shirt!
    jodie
    http://www.jtouchofstyle.com

    • Rena – So Cal – old enough to know better but young enough to try.
      Rena Post Author

      Jodie, I’ve done the matching bra strap trick when both are in black but otherwise my bras are usually beige. I’m glad you like the top and agree that it SCREAMS summer.

  4. jaymieashcraft – Fashion blogger, mom of 3 married 18 years. Wine lover!
    jaymieashcraft

    I still haven’t embraced the cold shoulder top! Loving the flamingos!!!
    Jaymie

    • Rena – So Cal – old enough to know better but young enough to try.
      Rena Post Author

      The flamingos are cool, aren’t they? You should try the cold-shoulder look. With your height, it would look great on you like it does on my friend Amy.

  5. shelbeeontheedge1 – Watertown, NY – Over 40 Blogger living on the edge of sanity, midlife, and fashion. Army wife, boymom, and serious coffee drinker.
    shelbeeontheedge1

    I also have not embraced the cold shoulder trend either, but I do wear a ton of sleeveless tops if that counts for anything! You look fabulous in your pink flamingo off the shoulder top! So cheerful and totally adorable!

    Shelbee
    http://www.shelbeeontheedge.com

    • Rena – So Cal – old enough to know better but young enough to try.
      Rena Post Author

      We have the right to bare arms by any means we choose (in the fashion bill of rights anyway) so you do you! There are trends I won’t wear but love on others. I’m glad you like the flamingos and the look.

  6. Jess – United States – I am a 40+ fashion blogger who enjoys sharing my love of fashion and style. I am also a person with Ehlers-Danlos, a rare connective tissue disorder, but hope to show that one can still dress comfortably and stylish to make themselves feel better.
    Jess

    I love love this top on you!! So pretty colorful and the cold shoulder is very attractive on you. The white pants and straw bag just so summery! I suppose we will have to use our imaginations together with the tropical paradise!

    • Rena – So Cal – old enough to know better but young enough to try.
      Rena Post Author

      Thank you, Jess. I’ve found the off-the-shoulder look a challenge but this top seems to work well for me.

    • Rena – So Cal – old enough to know better but young enough to try.
      Rena Post Author

      Fun prints are great for summer, aren’t they? Thanks for stopping and the follow.

    • Rena – So Cal – old enough to know better but young enough to try.
      Rena Post Author

      Thank you for the compliment and the invitation to join your link up.

  9. Skirts, Snails and Supermom Tales – I'm a fashion blogger, a wife, and mother of a two year old.
    skirtssnailsandsupermomtales

    At least you look like you’re on a tropical paradise! I know what you mean though. My family went to Alaska of all places for summer – it was beautiful though, I highly recommend it. You look amazing and thank you so much for hosting this week’s link up!

    • Rena – So Cal – old enough to know better but young enough to try.
      Rena Post Author

      Alaska is on my bucket list. My plan is to take a 10-day cruise right after I retire as kick-off on the life of leisure. Mind you, this won’t happen for another 5 years or so but I can dream. Thank you for the compliment and for joining the link up.

  10. Vanity And Me Style – London – Fashion and beauty blogger for the more mature woman https://vanityandmestyle.com
    vanityandmeblog

    This is a fabulous look. Classics with your cold sholder on trend top. Nice to see a pretty printed one too . Thank you for hosting x
    http://www.vanityandmestyle.com

    • Rena – So Cal – old enough to know better but young enough to try.
      Rena Post Author

      Thank you, I’m glad you like the look and the tropical print.

  11. So Alice
    Alice

    Very nice post :-)You look fantastic in this outfit, I love print on your top <3 I have few that kind of tops and I really like them 🙂

    • Rena – So Cal – old enough to know better but young enough to try.
      Rena Post Author

      Alice, thank you. I’ve really started to take a liking to the trend. Are you planning to wear your cold-shoulder tops in cooler weather?

    • Rena – So Cal – old enough to know better but young enough to try.
      Rena Post Author

      Thank you, Patti. I guess I’ve succeeded in conveying the image I wanted to portray.

    • Rena – So Cal – old enough to know better but young enough to try.
      Rena Post Author

      Thank you.

    • Rena – So Cal – old enough to know better but young enough to try.
      Rena Post Author

      Thank you, Rosie.

  15. Anna Marcus

    I also love to wear white pants in summer. The top is so pretty, I love the pink detailing and the bare shoulders are so chic

    • Rena – So Cal – old enough to know better but young enough to try.
      Rena Post Author

      I’m glad that you also like wearing white pants (it’s hard to believe that some women shy away from them) and thank you for compliments.

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  17. garaytreasures – Virginia – My name is Rachel and welcome to Garay Treasures. I am a former teacher turned full time mom of 4 blogging about my love for fashion, family, life and God. Grab a cup of coffee or two and sit back and enjoy learning about my treasures in life.
    garaytreasures

    Beautiful top on you. A good tropical getaway sounds amazing about now, especially with summer coming to a close.
    Rachel xo
    http://www.garaytreasures.com

    • Rena – So Cal – old enough to know better but young enough to try.
      Rena Post Author

      You’re right, a tropical getaway would be great way to end the summer but all I can manage is a few days in a not too far away beach town. Thank you for commenting.

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  20. Jess – United States – I am a 40+ fashion blogger who enjoys sharing my love of fashion and style. I am also a person with Ehlers-Danlos, a rare connective tissue disorder, but hope to show that one can still dress comfortably and stylish to make themselves feel better.
    Jess

    I commented earlier so I will say
    Thanks for linking up with Turning heads tuesday
    jess xx
    http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com

  21. Maggie

    I haven’t given in to the cold shoulder trend, but I would totally have bought that top! beautiful!

  22. Colleen
    Colleen

    Such a great roundup of clothes for a tropical vacay – it makes me want to book one now!

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