Photo Love {Inspiration}: Holding onto Summer

September 12, 2011
There shall be eternal summer in the grateful heart
Celia Thaxter

I know that summer is coming to a close for many of my friends (though as I mentioned, summertime weather is a year long reality for me). ย Now is the perfect time to out on a bathing suit, soak up some sun, and enjoy the cool waters of a swimming pool (something I really need to do more often!)

While the days may get shorter, I still intend to hold onto: wide-rimmed straw hats, watermelon drinks, late night conversations by the pool, barbecues with great friends (going to another one today!), al fresco dining, and light chiffon dresses. ย There are so many beautiful things that we can do because of the longer days and lighter state of mind. ย Fall may be coming for many of you, but that doesn’t mean you can’t hold onto a summer state of mind right?

Have a lovely week!

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  • Fashion, Art and other fancies September 12, 2011 at 11:59

    Though summer is drawing to a close here in Europe, it is still summer in my head;-)

  • Laura Trevey September 12, 2011 at 12:07

    love these photos… maybe b/c I don’t want to let Summer go either ๐Ÿ™‚

    xoxo

  • Tara @ Haute Lunch September 12, 2011 at 12:07

    Gorgeous photos! I think I am ready to let go of summer, though, and welcome fall. ๐Ÿ™‚ I like it a bit cooler, but I am a winter baby, so maybe that has something to do with it.

  • {The Perfect Palette} September 12, 2011 at 12:51

    just got back from the beach ๐Ÿ™‚ I totally embraced summer this past week and surprisingly I’m really going to miss it!

    xo, chrissy

  • Kim September 12, 2011 at 13:57

    The final days of summer are definitely upon us! I love the wide-brimmed hat you posted. Have a great time at the BBQ!

  • Audrey Allure September 12, 2011 at 14:09

    Gorgeous photos – I already miss the days where I could lie out in the sun.

  • Heather September 12, 2011 at 14:17

    We enjoyed some warm summery weather here in DC this weekend, and our complex is having a poolside BBQ this week! We’re definitely stretching out summer for a little while!

  • Marina September 12, 2011 at 14:55

    Well, fall is coming, but I don’t think that summer is better then fall.. Every season has their own charm ๐Ÿ™‚

  • jos xx September 12, 2011 at 15:32

    thank god, here it still feels like summer (the temperature, the heat, the beach)…hope all this will last a little more!

    jos xx

  • Kristin September 12, 2011 at 16:27

    No reason we can’t channel a summertime mindset all year long!!

  • Nina With Her Notebook September 12, 2011 at 16:47

    Oh god… Here itยดs already pretty cold and Iยดm already wearing my warm and cozy scarves and cardigans :/

  • Aquรญ September 12, 2011 at 16:57

    I love this post because summer is a year long reality for me as well. while, I’m sort of sad that I won’t have a need for warm fuzzy sweaters, I’d rather have a bikini and a watermelon drink in hand ๐Ÿ™‚

  • Miriam Stella September 12, 2011 at 17:28

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  • Tanvi September 12, 2011 at 17:40

    I am kinda ready for the seasons to change … !!! But these pictures are almost making me change my mind!!!

    P.S. I read about your Delhi trip on twitter! When are you going to be there? ๐Ÿ™‚ Next time you are in NYC, we should try and meet up!!!

  • this free bird September 12, 2011 at 17:58

    I’m still holding on to summer, too!! Rolling my pants and pretending they’re shorts. haha!

    xo,
    C

  • drollgirl September 12, 2011 at 18:08

    what absolutely gorgeous images!!!

    summer is still lingering here, and will most likely for another couple months. so i will hold tight to the fun and warm weather as long as i can! ๐Ÿ™‚

  • Plami September 12, 2011 at 19:15

    I love summer so much but I am a little bit tired of it… I mean… it’s still ridiculously hot in my country… just today it was 35 degrees Celsius…

    XoXo
    Plami

    http://www.fashionthrill.com/

  • the nyanzi report September 12, 2011 at 19:43

    summer is fast disappearing and days are getting shorter here in europe but these pictures sure bring sunshine to my eyes. beautiful!

  • Mimi September 12, 2011 at 20:13

    Although I’m looking forward to cooler weather, the first photo makes me weep for vacation!!
    Aesthetic Lounge

  • THE ALTERNATIVE WIFE September 12, 2011 at 22:10

    Gorgeous! I’m still sort of in a summer state of mind. We have the beach house through the end of the month but we didn’t go out this weekend which I’m happy about. We’ll be back there on Friday and I’m excited but not too sure that I’ll be able to bask in the sunshine anymore. It’s supposed to be in the high 60s/low 70s. Burrr ๐Ÿ™‚ xoxo

  • LyddieGal September 12, 2011 at 22:47

    You are so lucky your summer is continuing on, I wish summer would last forever for me!

    Chic on the Cheap

  • Dirt On The Rocks September 12, 2011 at 23:19

    I absolutely agree. I think you should be able to do what you want regardless of the season. However, it may be cold to jump in the pool, hah.

  • The Blonde Duck September 12, 2011 at 23:23

    I’m with you!

  • honey my heart September 12, 2011 at 23:37

    definitely yes to a summer state of mind! i’m lucky to have about 1 more month of summer left, and am taking full advantage of the sunny days and watermelon drinks ๐Ÿ™‚

  • Bravoe Runway September 12, 2011 at 23:59

    Absolutely…I am holding on for dear life for summer not to end! I like Fall but hate winter!

  • Bonnie September 13, 2011 at 00:10

    As beautiful as these photos are, I am so ready to say goodbye to summer. The weather is just too hot!! Besides, I want my knee-high boots, skinny jeans, and leather jackets!

    http://www.glamkittenslitterbox.com/
    Twitter: @GlamKitten88

  • Midnight Cowgirl September 13, 2011 at 00:14

    Beautiful pictures! I’m not quite ready to let go of summer either…

  • Shia September 13, 2011 at 01:02

    So true…hold onto summer a bit longer…plus you can prob get a cute new bathing suit ON SALE!! =)

    โ™ฅ Shia

  • missy. September 13, 2011 at 01:02

    beautiful photos! i’m jealous you get summer weather all year round. i get summer for like 2 months and snow for other 10! haha love you xoxo

  • A Heel in Mint September 13, 2011 at 02:33

    I agree with the last line! You need to think warm in fall/winter and cool in summer. Love Claudia, she looks amazing!

  • Ashy Ash September 13, 2011 at 03:34

    i love summer pictures! i don’t want to let go of summer either, but fall is good too… in its own way!!

    http://memyclothesni.blogspot.com

  • Fashion Me Chic September 14, 2011 at 16:15

    At one point I will have to let it go. I did make the best out of this summer.
    http://www.fashionmechic.com/

  • Miss paperplanes September 17, 2011 at 06:58

    amazing inspiration !

    http://boo-paperplanes.blogspot.com/

  • Mariska September 17, 2011 at 10:12

    pretty!

  • shoe-radar.com September 22, 2011 at 07:30

    I wish those pictures were me relaxing lol =) xx

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